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Edimax MA-2000 User Manual

Edimax MA-2000 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter I Production Introduction……………………………………….…………7 1-1 Package Contents…………………………………………………………7 1-2 Safety Introductions……………………………………………………….8 1-3 System Requirements……...……………………………………………10 1-4 Highlights of the Digital Network Media Adapter..….…………….……11 1-5 Familiar with the Digital Network Media Adapter/Remote Controller..… ……………………………………………………………...12 1-6 Install the Digital Network Media Adapter.…………..…….…………...18 Chapter II Using the Digital Network Media Adapter…………..……....…21 2-1 General Settings…………………………………….……………………21 2-2 OSD Home Menu Instructions…………………………………………..23...
  • Page 3 Copyright© by Edimax Technology Co, LTD. all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of this company.
  • Page 4 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. You must provide this information to the telephone company upon request.
  • Page 5 This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs. Installation This device is equipped with a USOC RJ11C connector. FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules.
  • Page 6 CE Mark Warning This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interface, in which case the user may be required to make adequate measures. A CE declaration of conformity is available on www.edimax.com...

  • Page 7: Chapter I Production Introduction

    Chapter I Product Introduction 1-1 Package Contents Thank you for purchasing this Digital Network Media Adapter! Before you start to use this product, please check every item in the package. If any of them is missing, please ask your dealer of purchase for a new package. Packaging List Item Name...

  • Page 8: Safety Introductions

    1-2 Safety Instructions This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. However, any improper use can result in potential electric shock or fire hazards. In order not to defeat the safe-guards incorporated in this instrument and its accessories, please adhere to the following instructions when installing, operating and servicing.
  • Page 9 Protect this product from foreign objects. Never push object of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Do not expose this product to liquids, rain or moisture. This product has ventilation openings that protect it from overheating.

  • Page 10: System Requirements

    1-3 System Requirements Display with an HDMI / Composite video/audio / S-VIDEO / Component input External USB storage device with a USB 2.0 connector...

  • Page 11: Highlights Of The Digital Network Media Adapter

    USB Storage according to the BitTorrent requests. Playing and downloading your favorite media files is now PC-free. The MA-2000 supports most video / audio / image formats so you do not need to convert downloaded media to another format. Besides, you can plug in your USB devices to MA-2000 to play music, movies and pictures on TV via the user-friendly on-screen display (OSD) menu.

  • Page 12: Familiar With The Digital Network Media Adapter/Remote Controller

    Front Item Name Description Power Press to turn on MA-2000 or switch to standby mode Button Red: MA-2000 is in standby mode. Power Blue: The power cable is connected and the power is on. Off: MA-2000 is power off or the power cable is disconnected.
  • Page 13 Back Item Name Description DC IN Connects to 12V 2A power adapter 10/100Mbps fast Ethernet port (Connects to your local area network) Connects to S-VIDEO video/audio cable to your display’s S-VIDEO S-VIDEO port. VIDEO Connects to VIDEO (Yellow) / Audio L (White) R (RED) (Audio L/R) cables to your display’s analog video and audio ports Connects composite cables to your display’s analog...
  • Page 14 Remote Controller - Front Name Description HOME Press to bring up the OSD Home menu Press to turn on MA-2000 and switch to standby POWER mode Press to bring up the list of photo, video and music PHOTO/VIDEO/MUSIC files in the external USB storage devices while in...
  • Page 15 PG DN / PG UP Press to scroll up and scroll down the viewing page Press to bring up “Download Media” menu while in DOWNLOAD OSD Home menu Press to play music in random order while in play SHUFFLE mode only Press to enable / disable repeat of current all music / REPEAT video...
  • Page 16 Infrared signal transmitter. When using the remote controller, point the IR transmitter to the front of the IR Transmitter MA-2000. DO NOT use your finger or other object to block the IR transmitter, or your command will not be received by the MA-2000.
  • Page 17 Remote Controller - Back Battery Lid Name Description Pull the battery lid out to open battery compartment (to Battery Lid install or remove CR-2025 lithium battery). Note: Caution: Risk of explosion if battery replaced by an incorrect type...

  • Page 18: Install The Digital Network Media Adapter

    1. Unpack the MA-2000’s package, and make sure no item in the package is missing. 2. Plug the Ethernet cable to the “LAN” jack on the rear panel of the MA-2000 for wired internet connection. The MA-2000 will detect the network automatically.
  • Page 19 3. Plug the power adapter to wall socket and connect the power connector to the power jack located on the back panel of the MA-2000. 4. Connect the MA-2000 to your TV (or display) through the desired video/audio interface.. Note: You can only connect to HDMI / Composite / S-VIDEO / Component r...
  • Page 20 6. Press the button on the front panel of the MA button on the front panel of the MA-2000, and the Power 2000, and the Power LED would be lighted in blue. LED would be lighted in blue. Or press POWER...

  • Page 21: Chapter Ii Using The Digital Network Media Adapter

    Chapter II Using Digital Network Media Adapter 2-1 General Settings Please follow the following instructions to start using the MA-2000: 1. Use this menu to select the display language 2. Use this menu to select the way videos are displayed. Make sure your TV or display can support Wide Screen resolution, or the inappropriate setting can result in a distorted video display.
  • Page 22 3. If the settings are correct, please select Done and press OK on the remote controller. If not, please select Cancel and press OK on the remote controller to return to the first step.

  • Page 23: Osd Home Menu Instructions

    The option where the highlight is positioned is the target option. On-Screen home menu allows you to access the following functions: (1) IP Cam: If you have Edimax IP Cameras* over the intranet / local area network, you can select this option to view real time video on your TV or display from IP Cameras.
  • Page 24 (5) Setup: Used for network configurations, system settings and software update, and system information. You can also select the Default Setting to set your system to the default factory value. 2. Use OK to enable or adjust the selected function in sub-menu.

  • Page 25: Setup Menu Instructions

    “Network Media” and “Download Media” functions. If your wired network equipment such as the IP Sharing router or AP (Access Point), uses DHCP to assign IP address, by default the MA-2000 will automatically request the IP and other related information to set up the MA-2000 over the network in DHCP mode (under Setup-Network-Wired).
  • Page 26 (1) On the Network menu, press OK buttons to select Wireless (2) Most wireless Access Point (AP) provides the encryption function that can keep unintended users out of the network. The MA-2000 will show available encryption modes (WEP/ WPA). Press OK button to select the desired WEP or WPA encryption mode.
  • Page 27 1. Press buttons to highlight each option on the System menu and press to setup below options. (1) OSD Language: This option lets you select OSD language. You could choose English / 繁體中文 / 简体中文 according to your personal preference. (2) Video Output: This option allows you to select video output, such as CVBS / S-VIDEO / COMPONENT/ HDMI.
  • Page 28 CVBS / S-VIDEO source. System Information: Select this option to display the information of the current software-related information and network configurations. 1. Press OK buttons to select the System Information under Setup menu, and you can see Software-related information of the MA-2000.
  • Page 29 USB to update the software through the downloaded software saved in the external USB storage. Besides, when new software or firmware is available, you also can download it at www.edimax.com. 2. Press OK buttons to select Update to update the software or select...

  • Page 30: Ip Camera Menu Instructions

    2-2-2 IP Camera Menu Instructions The MA-2000 can search Edimax IP cameras* deployed in LAN and allow you to view real time video from IP Cameras on your TV or display. This great integration can easily transfer your TV or display to a home surveillance center.
  • Page 31 2. Press OK to enter IP Camera to search the available IP camera automatically over the intranet, and press OK to select desired IP Camera. Or you can press to setup the IP address of IP Camera manually. 3. You will see the real-time video from the IP camera on your TV or display and press to view the previous / next IP Camera’s image.

  • Page 32: Network Media Menu Instructions

    2-2-3 Network Media Menu Instructions * Before activate this function and enable the MA-2000 to access folders on your networked NAS or PCS, please make sure: 1. The network is properly set up; 2. The MA-2000 is connected to the network;...
  • Page 33 If your operating system is Windows Vista, please refer to the following instructions: 1. Open the Control Panel and then open Network and Sharing Center. 2. Click the down arrow to the right of File Sharing to expand it. 3. Click Turn on file sharing and then click Apply.
  • Page 34 You may also refer to Setup menu on the OSD screen of MA-2000 to select wired or wireless connection. You can now search and play all available media files on the remote PC within the network or intranet, other than on the USB device.
  • Page 35 2. Press to select Music, Video or Photo, and press OK to see files listed by Folders or see All files. 3. Please refer to Chapter III Start Using Multi-Media Payback to enjoy the media files saved in the networked NAS or PCs on the same local area network (LAN).

  • Page 36: Usb Storage Menu Instructions

    2-2-4 USB Storage Menu Instructions The MA-2000 can search and play available multimedia files such as music, video and photos saved in the external storage through USB interface. 1. Plug your external USB storage into the USB slots on the front panel of the MA-2000.

  • Page 37: Download Media Menu Instructions

    USB storage with 20GB of free capacity, in the format of NTFS or EXT-3, and connect it to the USB port at the front panel of the MA-2000. Note: Files cannot be downloaded if there is less than 10% of the capacity left...
  • Page 38 1. Press OK to enter Download Media on the On-Screen home menu. If your external USB storage has not been formatted, the warning message “This action will erase all data on the device. Are you sure to continue?” will appear to remind you to format your hard drive. Then, please press OK to select Yes to format your USB storage device.

  • Page 39: Chapter Iii Start Using Multi-Media Payback

    All Music, a list of all audio files will be displayed. 2. Once the music files are visible on the screen, please press navigate to the desired files and press OK to play the music in Music Player. Note: (1) The MA-2000 supports following audio formats: WMA, mp3, OGG,...
  • Page 40 Please check the original format of your music file to verify that it is a compatible format MA compatible format MA-2000 supports. (2) Press below buttons on the remote control to play the song: Press below buttons on the remote control to play the song: Press below buttons on the remote control to play the song: ：...

  • Page 41: Video Playback

    3-2 Video Playback To begin with, please refer to Step 1 in Music Playback Section to see the list of all the video files saved in the external USB storage, networked NAS or PCs. 1. Once the video files are visible on the screen, press to navigate to the desired files and press OK to play the video.
  • Page 42 . Some video files may not be playable because the format of the video is not supported by video is not supported by the MA-2000. (2) Press below buttons on the remote control to play the video: Press below buttons on the remote control to play the video: Press below buttons on the remote control to play the video: ：...
  • Page 43 2. Press the RETURN button on the remote control to return to the previous menu.

  • Page 44: Photo Playback

    Slide show mode. The MA-2000 will randomly 2000 will randomly select music files as the “background mus select music files as the “background music”. If there is no music ic”.
  • Page 45 Note: (1) The MA-2000 supports 2000 supports following photo formats: JPEG, GIF, BMP and JPEG, GIF, BMP and PNG. Some image files may not b . Some image files may not be viewable due to the format of the photo the format of the photo is not supported.

  • Page 46: Chapter Iii Troubleshooting

    Use an Ethernet LAN cable to When entering “Network connect from the Network jack of the MA connect from the Network jack of the MA-2000 to the Media” menu, the network router or Access Point. Or check the setting network router or Access Point.

  • Page 47: Chapter Iv Specification

    Chapter IV Specification Specification pecifications *Video support subject to change without notice. *Video support subject to change without notice.

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