ZyXEL Communications DMA-1000 Series User manual

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DMA-1000 Series
Digital Media Adapter
User’s Guide
Version 1.00
3/2007
Edition 2

About This User's Guide
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About This User's Guide
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for people who want to use and configure the DMA-1000 or DMA-
1000W. You should have at least basic computer usage knowledge.
Related Documentation
• Quick Start Guide
The Quick Start Guide is designed to help you get up and running right away. It contains
information on setting up your network and configuring for Internet access.
• Supporting Disk
Refer to the included CD for software and support documents.
• ZyXEL Web Site
Please refer to www.zyxel.com for additional support documentation and product
certifications.
User Guide Feedback
Help us help you. Send all User Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions for
improvement to the following address, or use e-mail instead. Thank you!
The Technical Writing Team,
ZyXEL Communications Corp.,
6 Innovation Road II,
Science-Based Industrial Park,
Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan.
E-mail: [email protected]

Document Conventions
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Document Conventions
Warnings and Notes
These are how warnings and notes are shown in this User’s Guide.
1Warnings tell you about things that could harm you or your device.
"Notes tell you other important information (for example, other things you may
need to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations.
Syntax Conventions
• Both the DMA-1000 and DMA-1000W may be referred to as the “DMA”, the “device”,
the “system” or the “product” in this User’s Guide. Distinctions are made were needed.
• Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are all in bold font.
• A key stroke is denoted by square brackets and uppercase text, for example, [ENTER]
means the “enter” or “return” key on your keyboard.
• “Enter” means for you to type one or more characters and then press the [ENTER] key.
“Select” or “choose” means for you to use one of the predefined choices.
• A right angle bracket ( > ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. For example,
Maintenance > Log > Log Setting means you first click Maintenance in the navigation
panel, then the Log sub menu and finally the Log Setting tab to get to that screen.
• Units of measurement may denote the “metric” value or the “scientific” value. For
example, “k” for kilo may denote “1000” or “1024”, “M” for mega may denote “1000000”
or “1048576” and so on.

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Icons Used in Figures
Figures in this User’s Guide may use the following generic icons. The DMA icon is not an
exact representation of your device.
DMA DMA with Remote Control Notebook computer
Computer Television (TV) USB Memory Stick
Server Firewall Switch
Router

Safety Warnings
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Safety Warnings
1For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions.
• Do NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming
pool.
• Do NOT expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.
• Do NOT store things on the device.
• Do NOT install, use, or service this device during a thunderstorm. There is a remote risk
of electric shock from lightning.
• Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device.
• Do NOT open the device or unit. Opening or removing covers can expose you to
dangerous high voltage points or other risks. ONLY qualified service personnel should
service or disassemble this device. Please contact your vendor for further information.
• Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports.
• Place connecting cables carefully so that no one will step on them or stumble over them.
• Always disconnect all cables from this device before servicing or disassembling.
• Use ONLY an appropriate power adaptor or cord for your device. Connect it to the right
supply voltage (for example, 110V AC in North America or 230V AC in Europe).
• Do NOT allow anything to rest on the power adaptor or cord and do NOT place the
product where anyone can walk on the power adaptor or cord.
• Do NOT use the device if the power adaptor or cord is damaged as it might cause
electrocution.
• If the power adaptor or cord is damaged, remove it from the device and the power source.
• Do NOT attempt to repair the power adaptor or cord. Contact your local vendor to order a
new one.
• Do not use the device outside, and make sure all the connections are indoors. There is a
remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
• Do NOT obstruct the device ventilation slots, as insufficient airflow may harm your
device.
• If you wall mount your device, make sure that no electrical lines, gas or water pipes will
be damaged.
This product is recyclable. Dispose of it properly.

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Contents Overview
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Contents Overview
Introducing the DMA .................................................................................................................. 21
Using the Remote Control ......................................................................................................... 25
DMA Menus ............................................................................................................................... 27
Favorites (Playlists) ................................................................................................................... 35
SERVER Menu .......................................................................................................................... 39
USB Menu ................................................................................................................................. 41
MUSIC Menu ............................................................................................................................. 43
PHOTO Menu ............................................................................................................................ 47
Configuring the DMA ................................................................................................................. 51
Media Server Software .............................................................................................................. 71
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................... 73

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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
About This User's Guide..........................................................................................................3
Document Conventions............................................................................................................4
Safety Warnings........................................................................................................................6
Contents Overview ...................................................................................................................9
Table of Contents....................................................................................................................11
List of Figures.........................................................................................................................15
List of Tables...........................................................................................................................19
Chapter 1
Introducing the DMA...............................................................................................................21
1.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 21
1.1.1 Play Files on USB ...................................................................................................... 21
1.1.2 Play Files on Media Servers ...................................................................................... 21
1.1.3 Play Podcasts ............................................................................................................22
1.2 LEDs .................................................................................................................................... 22
Chapter 2
Using the Remote Control......................................................................................................25
2.1 Using the Remote Control ...................................................................................................25
Chapter 3
DMA Menus .............................................................................................................................27
3.1 Menus Overview .................................................................................................................. 27
3.2 Menu Navigation .................................................................................................................. 28
3.3 Menus Summary ................................................................................................................. 28
3.4 Menu Description ................................................................................................................. 28
3.4.1 File Folder Menu Description ..................................................................................... 29
3.4.2 Using the TOOL Menu From a File Album ................................................................. 30
3.5 Playing a Video File Example .............................................................................................. 31
3.5.1 A-B ............................................................................................................................. 33
3.5.2 Using the TOOL Menu During Video Playback .......................................................... 34
Chapter 4
Favorites (Playlists)................................................................................................................35
4.1 Favorites (Playlists) Introduction .......................................................................................... 35

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4.2 Using the TOOL Menu in the Favorites Folder .................................................................... 35
4.2.1 Keyboard Input ...........................................................................................................36
4.2.2 Favorites Folders ....................................................................................................... 36
4.2.3 Editing Favorites Folders ........................................................................................... 37
Chapter 5
SERVER Menu.........................................................................................................................39
5.1 Accessing the SERVER Menu ............................................................................................. 39
5.2 SERVER Menu .................................................................................................................... 39
Chapter 6
USB Menu................................................................................................................................41
6.1 USB Menu ........................................................................................................................... 41
Chapter 7
MUSIC Menu............................................................................................................................43
7.1 MUSIC Menu ....................................................................................................................... 43
7.2 Podcast (RSS) ..................................................................................................................... 44
7.3 Podcast Menu ...................................................................................................................... 45
7.3.1 Importing Podcasts .................................................................................................... 45
Chapter 8
PHOTO Menu...........................................................................................................................47
8.1 PHOTO Menu ...................................................................................................................... 47
8.2 Organizing Your Photos ....................................................................................................... 48
8.3 Slideshow ............................................................................................................................ 48
8.3.1 Configuring Slideshow Settings ................................................................................. 49
8.4 Shuffle ................................................................................................................................. 49
Chapter 9
Configuring the DMA..............................................................................................................51
9.1 Accessing the OPTION Menu .............................................................................................. 51
9.2 Network Settings ................................................................................................................. 52
9.2.1 DNS Server Address .................................................................................................. 52
9.2.2 MAC Address ............................................................................................................. 52
9.3 Network Settings Menu ....................................................................................................... 52
9.4 Wired LAN Settings ............................................................................................................. 53
9.5 Station Mode ........................................................................................................................ 55
9.6 WEP Encryption .................................................................................................................. 55
9.7 Wireless LAN Settings ......................................................................................................... 55
9.7.1 Wireless LAN Setup Using Windows® Connect Now ................................................ 58
9.8 Video Modes ........................................................................................................................ 61
9.9 TV Settings .......................................................................................................................... 61

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9.10 Audio Settings ................................................................................................................... 62
9.10.1 Audio Formats .......................................................................................................... 64
9.11 Language Settings ............................................................................................................. 64
9.12 Settings For Ease of Use ................................................................................................... 65
9.13 Reset Settings ................................................................................................................... 66
9.14 Software Update ................................................................................................................ 67
9.15 Device Information ............................................................................................................. 68
9.16 Screen Saver ..................................................................................................................... 69
Chapter 10
Media Server Software ...........................................................................................................71
10.1 Media Server Introduction .................................................................................................71
10.2 Media Server Tool .............................................................................................................. 71
10.3 Configuring the Media Server Software ............................................................................. 72
Chapter 11
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................73
11.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs ......................................................................... 73
11.2 DMA Usage ........................................................................................................................ 74
Appendix A Product Specifications.........................................................................................79
Appendix B Wireless LANs ....................................................................................................89
Appendix C Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address .............................................................93
Appendix D Windows Vista Media Server............................................................................115
Appendix E IP Addresses and Subnetting ...........................................................................123
Appendix F Open Software Announcements .......................................................................133
Appendix G Legal Information..............................................................................................179
Appendix H Customer Support.............................................................................................183
Index.......................................................................................................................................187

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List of Figures
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List of Figures
Figure 1 DMA with USB ......................................................................................................................... 21
Figure 2 DMA with Media Servers ......................................................................................................... 22
Figure 3 Podcasts .................................................................................................................................. 22
Figure 4 LEDs ......................................................................................................................................... 22
Figure 5 Remote Control ........................................................................................................................ 26
Figure 6 HOME Menu ............................................................................................................................. 27
Figure 7 Main Menu Description ............................................................................................................. 29
Figure 8 File Folder Menu Description ................................................................................................... 30
Figure 9 VIDEO Icon .............................................................................................................................. 31
Figure 10 VIDEO Menu .......................................................................................................................... 32
Figure 11 VIDEO > All Videos ................................................................................................................ 32
Figure 12 VIDEO Playback Information Example ...................................................................................33
Figure 13 Keyboard Input ....................................................................................................................... 36
Figure 14 Favorite > TOOL Menu ........................................................................................................... 37
Figure 15 SERVER Icon ......................................................................................................................... 39
Figure 16 SERVER Menu ....................................................................................................................... 40
Figure 17 USB Icon ................................................................................................................................ 41
Figure 18 USB Menu .............................................................................................................................. 42
Figure 19 MUSIC Icon ............................................................................................................................ 43
Figure 20 MUSIC Menu .......................................................................................................................... 44
Figure 21 RSS Feed Icon ....................................................................................................................... 44
Figure 22 PHOTO Icon ........................................................................................................................... 47
Figure 23 PHOTO Menu ......................................................................................................................... 48
Figure 24 OPTION Icon .......................................................................................................................... 51
Figure 25 OPTION Menu ........................................................................................................................ 51
Figure 26 OPTION > Network Settings ................................................................................................. 53
Figure 27 OPTION > Network Settings > Wired LAN Settings .............................................................. 54
Figure 28 Infrastructure Mode ................................................................................................................ 55
Figure 29 Ad-Hoc Mode ......................................................................................................................... 55
Figure 30 OPTION > Network Settings > Wireless LAN Settings ......................................................... 56
Figure 31 OPTION > Network Settings > Wireless LAN Settings > Scan ............................................. 56
Figure 32 OPTION > Network Settings > Wireless LAN Settings ....................................................... 57
Figure 33 OPTION > TV Settings .......................................................................................................... 61
Figure 34 OPTION > Audio Output Settings .......................................................................................... 63
Figure 35 OPTION > Language Settings ............................................................................................... 65
Figure 36 OPTION > Settings for Ease of Use ...................................................................................... 66
Figure 37 OPTION > Reset Settings ..................................................................................................... 67
Figure 38 OPTION > Software Update .................................................................................................. 68

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Figure 39 OPTION > Device Information ............................................................................................... 69
Figure 40 Media Server Tool Icon ......................................................................................................... 72
Figure 41 Wall-mounting Example .......................................................................................................... 86
Figure 42 Masonry Plug and M4 Tap Screw ........................................................................................... 86
Figure 43 Peer-to-Peer Communication in an Ad-hoc Network ............................................................. 89
Figure 44 Basic Service Set ................................................................................................................... 90
Figure 45 Infrastructure WLAN ............................................................................................................... 91
Figure 46 WIndows 95/98/Me: Network: Configuration .......................................................................... 94
Figure 47 Windows 95/98/Me: TCP/IP Properties: IP Address ..............................................................95
Figure 48 Windows 95/98/Me: TCP/IP Properties: DNS Configuration .................................................. 96
Figure 49 Windows XP: Start Menu ........................................................................................................ 97
Figure 50 Windows XP: Control Panel ................................................................................................... 97
Figure 51 Windows XP: Control Panel: Network Connections: Properties ............................................. 98
Figure 52 Windows XP: Local Area Connection Properties ................................................................... 98
Figure 53 Windows XP: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties .............................................................. 99
Figure 54 Windows XP: Advanced TCP/IP Properties ......................................................................... 100
Figure 55 Windows XP: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties ............................................................ 101
Figure 56 Windows Vista: Start Menu ................................................................................................... 102
Figure 57 Windows Vista: Control Panel .............................................................................................. 102
Figure 58 Windows Vista: Network And Internet ..................................................................................102
Figure 59 Windows Vista: Network and Sharing Center ....................................................................... 102
Figure 60 Windows Vista: Network and Sharing Center ....................................................................... 103
Figure 61 Windows Vista: Local Area Connection Properties ..............................................................103
Figure 62 Windows Vista: Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties ..................................... 104
Figure 63 Windows Vista: Advanced TCP/IP Properties ...................................................................... 105
Figure 64 Windows Vista: Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties ..................................... 106
Figure 65 Macintosh OS 8/9: Apple Menu ............................................................................................ 107
Figure 66 Macintosh OS 8/9: TCP/IP ................................................................................................... 107
Figure 67 Macintosh OS X: Apple Menu .............................................................................................. 108
Figure 68 Macintosh OS X: Network .................................................................................................... 109
Figure 69 Red Hat 9.0: KDE: Network Configuration: Devices ............................................................110
Figure 70 Red Hat 9.0: KDE: Ethernet Device: General .....................................................................110
Figure 71 Red Hat 9.0: KDE: Network Configuration: DNS ..................................................................111
Figure 72 Red Hat 9.0: KDE: Network Configuration: Activate ...........................................................111
Figure 73 Red Hat 9.0: Dynamic IP Address Setting in ifconfig-eth0 ..................................................112
Figure 74 Red Hat 9.0: Static IP Address Setting in ifconfig-eth0 ......................................................112
Figure 75 Red Hat 9.0: DNS Settings in resolv.conf ...........................................................................112
Figure 76 Red Hat 9.0: Restart Ethernet Card ....................................................................................112
Figure 77 Red Hat 9.0: Checking TCP/IP Properties ..........................................................................113
Figure 78 DMA with Windows Vista Computer .....................................................................................115
Figure 79 Start WIndows Media Player .................................................................................................116
Figure 80 Start WIndows Media Player .................................................................................................117
Figure 81 WIndows Media Player Tools> Options .................................................................................117

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Figure 82 Library ..................................................................................................................................117
Figure 83 Media Sharing .......................................................................................................................118
Figure 84 Network and Sharing Center .................................................................................................118
Figure 85 Set Network Location: Customize network settings ..............................................................119
Figure 86 Set Network Location: Successfully set network settings .....................................................119
Figure 87 Network ................................................................................................................................ 120
Figure 88 Media Sharing ...................................................................................................................... 120
Figure 89 Media Sharing: Select DMA ................................................................................................. 121
Figure 90 Library ................................................................................................................................. 121
Figure 91 Add To Library ...................................................................................................................... 122
Figure 92 Add To Library > Advanced .................................................................................................. 122
Figure 93 Add To Library Search ..........................................................................................................122
Figure 94 Network Number and Host ID ..............................................................................................124
Figure 95 Subnetting Example: Before Subnetting .............................................................................. 126
Figure 96 Subnetting Example: After Subnetting .................................................................................127
Figure 97 Conflicting Computer IP Addresses Example ...................................................................... 131
Figure 98 Conflicting Computer IP Addresses Example ...................................................................... 131
Figure 99 Conflicting Computer and Router IP Addresses Example .................................................... 132

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List of Tables
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List of Tables
Table 1 LEDs ......................................................................................................................................... 23
Table 2 HOME Menu ............................................................................................................................. 27
Table 3 Menus Summary ....................................................................................................................... 28
Table 4 Main Menu Description ............................................................................................................. 29
Table 5 File Folder Menu Description .................................................................................................... 30
Table 6 Album > TOOL Menu ................................................................................................................ 30
Table 7 VIDEO Playback Information .................................................................................................... 33
Table 8 Video Playback TOOL Menu ..................................................................................................... 34
Table 9 Favorite > TOOL Menu ............................................................................................................. 35
Table 10 Keyboard Input ........................................................................................................................ 36
Table 11 Favorite > TOOL Menu ........................................................................................................... 37
Table 12 MUSIC > Podcast Menu > TOOL Menu ................................................................................. 45
Table 13 MUSIC Menu > TOOL Menu ................................................................................................... 49
Table 14 OPTION > Network Settings ................................................................................................... 54
Table 15 OPTION > Network Settings > Wireless LAN Settings ........................................................... 57
Table 16 OPTION > TV Settings ............................................................................................................ 62
Table 17 OPTION > Audio Output Settings ........................................................................................... 63
Table 18 OPTION > Language Settings ................................................................................................ 65
Table 19 OPTION > Settings for Ease of Use ....................................................................................... 66
Table 20 OPTION > Reset Settings ....................................................................................................... 67
Table 21 OPTION > Software Update ................................................................................................... 68
Table 22 OPTION > Device Information ................................................................................................ 69
Table 23 Hardware Specifications ......................................................................................................... 79
Table 24 Software Specifications ........................................................................................................... 80
Table 25 Standards Supported .............................................................................................................. 80
Table 26 MPEG PS Video File Specifications ........................................................................................ 81
Table 27 MPEG-2 TS/TTS Video File Specifications ............................................................................. 82
Table 28 WMV Video File Specifications ............................................................................................... 82
Table 29 AVI Video File Specifications ................................................................................................... 82
Table 30 MPEG4 Video File Specifications ........................................................................................... 83
Table 31 DVR-MS Video File Specifications .......................................................................................... 83
Table 32 IFO Video File Specifications .................................................................................................. 83
Table 33 Music File Specifications ......................................................................................................... 84
Table 34 Photo File Specifications ......................................................................................................... 85
Table 35 Ethernet Cable Pin Assignments ............................................................................................ 87
Table 36 Power Adaptor Specifications ................................................................................................. 87
Table 37 IP Address Network Number and Host ID Example ............................................................. 124
Table 38 Subnet Masks ....................................................................................................................... 125

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Table 39 Maximum Host Numbers ...................................................................................................... 125
Table 40 Alternative Subnet Mask Notation ......................................................................................... 125
Table 41 Subnet 1 ................................................................................................................................ 127
Table 42 Subnet 2 ................................................................................................................................ 128
Table 43 Subnet 3 ................................................................................................................................ 128
Table 44 Subnet 4 ................................................................................................................................ 128
Table 45 Eight Subnets ........................................................................................................................ 128
Table 46 24-bit Network Number Subnet Planning .............................................................................. 129
Table 47 16-bit Network Number Subnet Planning .............................................................................. 129