ZyXEL Communications DMA-1100P User manual

Quick Start Guide
HomePlug Digital
Media Streamer
dma1100p
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Technical & Customer Support
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: [phone]
www.zyxel.co.uk
Issue Number: 001
Publication Date: 06/08
ZyXEL Communications UK Ltd
11 The Courtyard, Eastern Road,
Bracknell, Berkshire,
RG12 2XB,
United Kingdom

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• CPU: Celeron 1.0 GHz or Pentium III 1 GHz or above
• Memory: 256Mb or more
• Network: Ethernet LAN
• If running high definition you will require a HDMI cable (not included)
• HomePlug AV compatible Adapter for networking to other HomePlug AV devices
The DMA1100P HomePlug Digital Media Streamer supports the following file
formats. See the User Guide on DMA1100P CD for more details.
Audio - Dolby Digital, DVD-Audio, MPEG1 and MPEG2 Layers I, II and III MP3), MPEG2
BC mutli-channel Layers I, II and III, MPEG2 and MPEG4, AAC-2, WMA9
Video - MPEG1, MPEG2 MP@ML, MPEG4 simple and advanced simple profile,
MPEG4, AVI file and WMV version 9
Photo - TIFF, PNG, GIF, BMP, JPEG and JPEG2000
PACKAGE CONTENTS
ZyXEL DMA1100P HomePlug Digital Media Streamer
Remote Control + 2 AAA batteries
UK Power Cord
Crossover LAN Cable
Straight LAN Cable
SCART Cable
ZyXEL DMA1100P Installation CD
Warranty Card
Refer to the Microsoft Vista Media Server appendix in
the User Guide (on the included Installation CD) for
further instructions on how to set-up the DMA1100P.
Install the software from the Installation CD
to install the DMA1100P.
WINDOWS Vista User WINDOWS XP User
The following diagram shows the DMA1100P HomePlug Digital Media
Streamer set-up
OVERVIEW
The HomePlug Digital Media Streamer provides:
• Playback of both standard and high definition movies, music and photos stored on PC and storage
device to your TV.
• Support for DRM protected downloadable content from major online providers.
• Playback of music or the latest PodCasts on your computer direct to your TV or Hi-Fi.
• USB storage device playback compatibility.
• Automated detection and organisation of your media files creating an easily accessible library.
• 200Mbps HomePlug creating a home network without the cables, giving you fast, reliable and high
quality playback*.
Note: *Additional HomePlug is required to create a complete network.
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Microsoft Windows
DMA1100P
98SE 2000 XP LINUX
ME XP/64 Vista MAC
Power Cord
P660HWP
Ethernet Cable
Plug Socket
Network Storage
NSA220
PLA401
Ethernet Cable
Basic Set-up
Main Circuit
Plug Socket
HomePlug Digital
Media Streamer
DMA1100P
Power
Cord
TV
SCART Cable
Desktop PC
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STEP 1 Insert CD to install Digital Media software on
your computer, follow the on screen
instructions and please make sure that:
• Security software on your computer or laptop is turned OFF during
the installation e.g. Firewall and AntiVirus; please remember to switch
it back on following successful installation.
• All other applications are CLOSED DOWN e.g. Email, Web Browser,
Word Processor.
• You have a spare Ethernet port on your computer or laptop.
For different type of TV or Hi-Fi connectivity, please refer to your TV or Hi-Fi manual
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b. Connect the audio cables left (red)
and right (white) into the colour
corresponding sockets at the back
of the DMA1100P.
c. Connect the SCART connector into an available SCART socket on the
rear of your TV.
STEP 2 Connecting your DMA1100P
HomePlug Digital Media Streamer
Connecting to your TV
Standard installation – for SCART Users
a. Unpack the SCART Cable and
connect the Composite Video
connector (yellow) into the yellow
Composite Video socket at the
back of the DMA1100P.
DMA1100P Connections
Turn off your TV before connecting your DMA1100P
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It is not recommended that you connect both a SCART cable and an HDMI cable into the
same HDTV - please use one or the other.
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High definition installation - using a HDMI cable*
Plug in one end of the HDMI cable into the
HDMI socket on the DMA1100P and the
other end into an available HDMI socket on
the HDTV.
*The HDMI cable is not included
Connect your computer or laptop
a. There are several ways to connect to your network:
The DMA1100P when powered on will
automatically network using HomePlug
AV via the electricity mains power
socket. You must use a compatible
HomePlug AV adapter or router
(connected to your Computer or
Storage device) to provide a HomePlug
connection to stream content. No
additional configuration is required.
Plug the supplied grey
straight LAN cable into
the LAN socket on the
DMA1100P and the other
end to the LAN/Ethernet
port on your router.
1. Using a HomePlug compatible
router or adapter
2. Using a router
directly connected
Plug the supplied red
crossover LAN cable to the
LAN socket on the
DMA1100P and the other
end to the LAN/ Ethernet
port on your computer or
laptop*.
3. Using a computer or
laptop directly for media
content
* It is not recommended for Apple products.
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You will need to connect your computer (that has the digital media software installed) to
the DMA1100P via one of the methods listed above.
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For networking via HomePlug AV, to achieve best results it is highly recommended you plug
the DMA1100P mains lead direct to the power socket in the wall, not via an extension lead.
The HomePlug AV connection may be sensitive to interference from additional electrical
equipment via the same socket.
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The USB port is not recommended for Apple products, as this may damage the device.
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b. You can directly share media files via the USB 2.0 port. You can
connect a USB memory stick or hard drive at any time.
Connect the power cord to the
DMA1100P (see right) then connect the
plug into your mains socket.
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You may need to wait two or three minutes before the window pops up. If the window
does not appear, check the DMA1100P is turned on, cables are firmly connected and
restart the DMA1100P via on/off button.
If the pop-up window still fails to appear, then refer to Section 9 in the DMA1100P user
manual (located on the DMA1100P installation CD) to configure the DMA1100P and
computer software manually.
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Ensure your DMA1100P and computer or laptop are correctly connected
to the HomePlug or LAN network and your media software is installed
correctly (see step 3).
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Look at the DMA1100P LEDs (lights). On the front of the device, the
status light (1) will become green.
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The Play light (2) will only come on when you stream media content.
The LAN light (3) will come on if you have connected to any network
devices e.g. computer or router. The USB light (4) will only come on
when a USB device is connected. The HomePlug light (5) will also come
on if you are successfully connected to another HomePlug Adapter in
your home.
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Look at your computer or laptop screen.
The DMA1100P HomePlug Digital Media Streamer should be
automatically detected and you will see a pop-up window, containing
the IP address of the DMA1100P.
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Within the pop-up window, click
where instructed.
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Always remember to point your DMA1100P remote control at the DMA1100P and not
at the TV.
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Select Allow Connection and click OK.
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Click Yes to allow the DMA1100P to
stream your media files.
Install your remote control batteries.
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STEP 3 Using your Remote Control
1) POWER switches between standby and on
2) HOME returns you to the main menu
3) Use the 0-9, CLEAR and INPUT keys to input numbers, (e.g.
for individual screens or times
4) PAGE up/down scroll up or down a list to the previous or
next page
5) AUDIO switches audio output between left, right and stereo
speakers
6) A-B lets you select, start and stop times to repeat an interval.
7) REPEAT keeps playing the file
8) INFO displays details about playing the file
9) SERVER opens a menu where you select the media server
you are using
10) ROTATE turns a photo 90º clockwise
11) SHUFFLE plays your playlist (favourites) files in a random
order
12) OPTION opens the menu where you configure the
DMA1100P’s settings
13) MUTE turns off the sound
14) VOLUME up/down adjusts the volume
15) Use the OK, Back and arrow buttons to go through the
menus and play your files
16) TOOL opens the Tool menu for additional options (see the
User Guide for more information)
17) These buttons perform the previous, play, next, reverse,
stop, fast forward, skip, pause and slow motion functions
during file playback.
18) Short cut keys PHOTO opens a menu of picture files to view
19) VIDEO opens a menu of video files to play
20) MUSIC opens a menu of music files to play
21) USB opens a menu of files on your USB device
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Look at your TV
a. The DMA1100P
automatically locates your
computer and allocates a
number (typically, this will
be 1) in the bottom right
hand corner of the TV
screen (shown right).
If you are directly
connecting a USB memory
device, the media files are
located in the main menu -
USB.
b. The DMA1100P catalogues
your files according to the
media file type, e.g. Video,
Music and Photo.
c. Use the remote control to
navigate through the
menus and click OK on the
remote control once you
have selected your media
for streaming (see right).
Congratulations!!
Your DMA1100P HomePlug Digital Media Streamer is now set-up with your
computer or laptop to stream content direct to your TV and with additional
HomePlug AV devices you are now able to stream your media all around your
home.
For instructions on how to operate your DMA1100P with popular online content
providers such as BBC iPlayer, Channel 4 On Demand, LoveFilm and eMusic go to
www.zyxel.co.uk/stream
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