Verbatim MediaStation Pro Wireless Network Multimedia Hard Drive User Manual

Verbatim MediaStation Pro Wireless Network Multimedia Hard Drive User Manual

Wireless network multimedia hard drive

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MediaStation Pro
Wireless Network
Multimedia Hard Drive
User Guide
English
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  • Page 1 MediaStation Pro Wireless Network Multimedia Hard Drive User Guide English...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Precautions Specifi cations Package Content Product Overview 1. Use as External USB HDD 1.1 Copy Data via USB 1.1.1 Windows 2000, XP 1.1.2 Linux 1.1.3 Mac 2. Connect to PC via Network 2.1 Wired LAN Connection 2.2 Wireless LAN Connection 3.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction MediaStation Pro fully supports HD (High Defi nition) fi les and can stream media fi les from a PC via wireless (802.11b/g) or wired LAN. It also has USB host that can support external USB storage devices and memory card readers.. •...
  • Page 4: Package Content

    HDD File System NTFS / FAT32 (Preformatted to FAT32) TV Type NTSC / PAL Video Format AVI : MS-MPEG4v3/XviD/WMV9 (Not support XviD which has GMC option applied) WMV : WMV9 ASF : WMV9 MP4 : MPEG4 Video DAT : MPEG1 VOB : MPEG2 MPG/MPEG : MPEG1/MPEG2 TP/TS/TRP : HD-MPEG2/SD-MPEG2...
  • Page 5: Use As External Usb Hdd

    1. Use as External USB HDD 1.1 Copy Data via USB It is possible to use as a external USB hard disk drive in case of inserting hard disk into MediaStation PRO. You can copy data from your PC to built-in HDD of MediaStation Pro via USB.
  • Page 6: Linux

    1.1.2 Linux ✓ It can be available on Linux 2.4 higher. Automatic Mount After booting, do log-in. Connect MEDIASTATION PRO -> Power On MEDIASTATION PRO -> Check the detection with [fdisk] -> make Mount Pointer (ex. mediatest) at Folder Mount(/mnt) -> Edit [/etc/fstab] -> add the following; /dev/sda /mnt/mediatest vfat noauto, user 0 0 (in case of FAT32 HDD) /dev/sda /mnt/mediatest ntfs noauto, user 0 0...
  • Page 7: Wireless Lan Connection

    2.2 Wireless LAN Connection MediaStation Pro supports two types of wireless structure-Infrastructure mode & Ad-Hoc mode. Ad-Hoc Mode 1:1 wireless LAN connection type between wireless adapter and MediaStation Pro without wireless access point. ✓ Note Wireless Access Point (Infrastructure Mode) or Wireless Adapter (Ad-Hoc Mode) is required for wireless connection. IEEE 802.11g wireless standard is recommended for better wireless environment.
  • Page 8 ✓ Note: When connecting Ad-Hoc Mode, manual setting of IP Address and Subnet mask will be needed. Manual setting of IP address and Subnet mask of wireless adapter and MediaStation Pro will be required. Disable DHCP and enter “IP Address” and “Subnet mask”. IP address must be different between MediaStation Pro and wireless adapter, subnet mask must be the same for both MediaStation Pro and wireless adaptor.
  • Page 9: Shared File Playback (Stream)

    3. Shared File Playback (Stream) After connecting LAN cable, you have to set network confi gurations of both Computer and MediaStation Pro. *It is possible to assign IP address and Subnet Mask of MediaStation Pro as dynamic or static. 3.1 Windows 2000 1.
  • Page 10 6. Check ‘User cannot change password’ and ‘Password never expires’. 7. Move to [Control Panel>Network and Dial-up Connections], and select Properties of ‘Local Area Connections’ by right click of mouse. ✓ If you see two or more ‘Local area connections’, select one that you will use for connecting to MEDIASTATION PRO.
  • Page 11: Windows Xp

    3.2 Windows XP 1. Select a folder which you want to share. Right-click the folder and click ‘Sharing and Security’ in pop menu. 2. Check ‘Share this folder on the network’ and write ‘Share name’. For example, “My Movie” ✓ Make sure to write ‘share name’ within 12 characters in English. 3.
  • Page 12 7. Double click ‘Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)’ that you want to use on your computer. 8. Check ‘Use the following IP address’, and write ‘IP address’ & ‘Subnet mask’ that you want to use. For example, IP address: 192.168.1.3 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 ✓...
  • Page 13: Windows Vista

    10. Set the network confi gurations of MediaStation Pro. ✓ You have to connect MediaStation Pro to TV set for this setup. See “6.1 Connect Video Cable”. Press [SETUP] of remote control for moving to setup screen. On that screen, select ‘DHCP Support Off’ and write IP address & Subnet mask.
  • Page 14 2. Disable “Firewall” a. Click Start > Setting > Control Panel > Security > Windows Firewall on / off b. Click at ‘Off (not recommended) 3. Setup of Network and Sharing Center a. Click Start > Setting > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center b.
  • Page 15: Use Usb Host

    4. Using the USB Host ✓ Note: How to eject the tray of external USB ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Stop playback and press number [3] button in order to eject the tray of external USB ODD. In addition, original DVD title with CSS Lock should not be played when connecting with USB host, but it is possible to play other format like XviD.
  • Page 16: Connect Audio Cable

    5.2 Connect Audio Cable MediaStation Pro supports 3 type of audio output; “Stereo, Coaxial, Optical”. Use the audio connection that your TV or Audio system supports. Normally TV supports stereo audio connection, and this package includes a stereo audio cable. ①...
  • Page 17: Basic Setup

    6. Basic Setup 6.1 Video Setup This is the guide for setting the video output of your MediaStation Pro. ✓ If you can not see a picture after connecting video cable, check the following: 1. “TV “– Switch to Video Input Mode: Turn on TV, and switch to video input mode same as video connection. See TV user manual. 2.
  • Page 18: Network Setup

    6.3 Network Setup It is possible to obtain an IP address automatically from DHCP Server or IP Router, or set the specifi c IP address. Check your network environment. ✓ Note DHCP On: You can use this option when it is possible to obtain IP address automatically from DHCP Server or IP Router. (Recommended for most users) DHCP Off: When it is not possible to obtain IP address automatically or you connect to your PC directly without DHCP Server or IP Router, you have to use this option.
  • Page 19: Wireless Setup

    6.4 Wireless Setup Refer to “2. Connect to PC via Network > 2.2 Wireless LAN Connection”. 6.5 Wireless Security Setup Refer to “2. Connect to PC via Network > 2.2 Wireless LAN Connection”. 6.6 LED Setup It is possible to turn on or off a backlight LED of arrow button on the front side. When the LED disturbs you in night, turn off the LED. ①...
  • Page 20: Language Setup

    6.8 Language Setup It is possible to set the preferable language. This language setup option may not be supported. In addition, this language will be applied on OSD Language, not subtitle. 6.9 Screen Ratio Setup This is guide for setting TV Type. You can use 4:3 Letter Box, 4:3 Pan Scan, and 16:9. Setup Procedure ①...
  • Page 21: Internet (How To Setup The Internet)

    6.11 Internet (How to setup the Internet) This is for how to connect MEDIASTATION PRO to the Internet. ① Turn on MediaStation Pro and press [SETUP] on Mode Selection screen. 6.12 i-RADIO How to set up the “i-Radio” on MEDIASTATION PRO. ✓...
  • Page 22: Skin

    If “Off” option has been selected at the server list setting ✓ [Note] After you have created the “iradio” folder in the root directory in the HDD of MEDIASTATION PRO, it shows only the list saved in pls, m3u file. You can utilize play list creation software or media player software to create personal internet radio playlists. ①...
  • Page 23: Etc

    How to setup ① Make “skin1” folder and save “GUI” or “Images” in the folder at the root directory in a HDD of MediaStation Pro ③ Now you see the changed GUI. If you can not see the font, then change the font color. (Setup Page =>...
  • Page 24: Protocol

    6.15 Protocol Here you can set up data transfer protocol to access data stored on servers on your network How to setup ① After turning MediaStation Pro on, press [SETUP] button and go to [SETUP] page. 6.16 FTP Server / Client setup You can set up for FTP Server / Client.
  • Page 25: How To Play (Remote Control)

    7. How to Play (Remote Control) 7.1 Basic Screen Menu 7.1.1 Mode Selection After turning on the MEDIASTATION PRO, you can see mode selection screen. In this screen you can select HDD, External USB device, LAN(wired network) or WIRELESS(wireless network) You can select one out of them.
  • Page 26: File Selection

    7.1.2 File Selection Select a fi le and press [OK] in order to play. Function and Button Descriptions Remote Control Function MENU Menu Icon Direction Key PREV I Move by page NEXT Move by page SLOW ( ) Up directory DEVICE Mode Selection Playback...
  • Page 27: Play Dvd File

    7.2 Play Video Files Select a file and press [OK]. Function and Button Descriptions Remote Button Function MENU Tool Box Playback Pause Playback NEXT Next File Playback PREV I Previous File Direction Fast Forward Direction Rewind SLOW Playback Slow SEARCH Jump to Preferable Playback Time VOLUME + Volume Up...
  • Page 28: Play Audio File

    7.3 File Selection DVD manager function supports the playback of backed up DVD Files in the same way as the original DVD. Make a folder and then save all the DVD fi les into the folder. After connecting TV(or Monitor), select VIDEO_TS.IFO fi le at the folder. Make sure that all the DVD backup fi...
  • Page 29: Play Photo File

    7.4 Play Audio File Move to the folder including backed up DVD files Function and Button Descriptions Remote Control Function MENU Tool Box Playback Pause NEXT Playback Next File PREV I Playback Previous File Fast Forward Rewind SEARCH Playback Time VOLUME + Volume Up Direction...
  • Page 30: Make A Play List

    7.5 Play Photo File Select a file and press [OK]. Function and Button Descriptions Remote Control MENU NEXT PREV I INFO Brt. CONT ✓ Photo Slide Show When play mode is set on ‘Play all(Default value)’, all photo files will be played continuously. So, It is possible to use as photo slide show. ✓...
  • Page 31: Create A Private Folder

    7.7 Create a Private Folder You can create your own folder of media content. This can be viewed by entering a PIN code during the device setup. ✓ Note The “private” folder access is only controlled during playback on a display. If the HDD is connected to a computer all folders (and their contents) including “private” folder can be viewed ①...
  • Page 32: Firmware Upgrade

    Limited Warranty Terms Verbatim Limited warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 years from date of purchase. This warranty excludes batteries. If this product is found to be defective within the warranty period, it will be replaced at no cost to you. You may return it with your original cash register receipt to the place of purchase or contact Verbatim.
  • Page 33: Fcc Compliance

    FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

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