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Microsoft DS5 Owner's Manual

Microsoft DS5 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Display Panel Requirements ... 2 Other equipment ... 2 ... 2 PTIONAL CCESSORIES ... 2 ACKAGE ONTENTS - DS5 ... 3 ETAILED Front View... 3 Rear View ... 3 - DS5M... 4 ETAILED Front View... 4 Rear View ... 4 ...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Optional hard drive up to 750GB, CF card or USB drive Optional Accessories The DS5 comes without internal drive. For the DS5, you can install either a CF card or a 2.5” IDE hard drive by using the optional CF/2.5” HDD module. With the DS5M you can install a 2.5”...

  • Page 5: Detailed View - Ds5

    User Guide Detailed View - DS5 The images below depict the standard DS5 enclosure showing the front view with its LED lights and the rear view with the interface and connections. Front View 1. 802.11b/g Antenna 2. LAN Access LED 3.

  • Page 6: Detailed View - Ds5M

    User Guide Detailed View - DS5M The images below depict the standard DS5M enclosure showing the front view with its LED lights and the rear view with the interface and connections. Front View 1. 802.11b/g Antenna 2. Infrared Receiver 3. LAN Access LED 4.

  • Page 7: Remote Control

    [SETUP] Press this key to enter the setup menu and change the settings and other configuration options for your DS5. During playback, this button can be used to adjust contrast, saturation and brightness. [VOLUME] Adjust the volume for music and video files.
  • Page 8 A: N/A B: N/A A: N/A B: Repeat A: N/A B: File Info A: N/A B: N/A A: N/A B: Shuffle [REPEAT] Press this button to toggle through the different repeat functions. [INFO] Press this button to show the file info during playback. [SHUFFLE] Press this button to turn the shuffle mode ON or OFF.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation

    FAT32 before you install it. If formatted using NTFS, the DS5 will be able to read from the drive but will not be able to write to it! 1. Prepare your hard drive and format it using FAT32.

  • Page 10: Hdd Modification - Ds5-Oe

    3.5” HDD Modification - DS5-OE For the DS5 to recognise the internal drive, the HDD has to spin up and be ready before the system boots. For some hard drives, the spin up time can be quite long and some drives may not be recognised at all.

  • Page 11: Drive Assembly - Ds5

    1. Lift the top cover off the body. 2. Take the drive module and insert your CF card or the 2.5” HDD. Note: The DS5 can not work with a CF card AND hard drive installed together! 3. If your are installing the 2.5” HDD, mount it with two screws from beneath.

  • Page 12: Drive Assembly - Ds5M

    Drive Assembly - DS5M If your setup requires an internal drive, open the case and install a hard drive before turning the unit on. 2.5” HDD 1. Lift the top cover off the body. If it’s already locked in place, push it upwards with a thin and small item through the opening at the bottom.
  • Page 13 5. Fasten the screws from the bottom to mount the drive to the framing. 6. Place the assembled drive back in the plastic framing and connect the cables. Note: Be careful not to damage any cables or components during the installation! The additional metal sheet is not required for the 2.5”...

  • Page 14: Hdd

    3.5” HDD 1. Lift the top cover off the body. If it’s already locked in place, push it upwards with a thin and small item through the opening at the bottom. 2. Remove the screws which are holding the aluminium frame in place. Page 12 / Chapter 2 - System Setup 3.
  • Page 15 5. Place the metal sheet cover over the drive and align it with the holes of the framing. 6. Fasten the screws from the side. Note: Be careful not to damage any cables or components during the installation! Page 13 / Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation 7.

  • Page 16: Wireless Kit Assembly - Ds5

    Wireless Kit Assembly - DS5 If your DS5 did not come with the wireless kit and you would like to install this module yourself, simply follow these instructions: 1. Insert the antenna into the slot opening ensuring it is pointing upright.

  • Page 17: Wireless Kit Assembly - Ds5M

    Wireless Kit Assembly - DS5M If your DS5M did not come with the wireless kit and you would like to install this module yourself, simply follow these instructions: 1. Lift the top cover off the body. Push it upwards with a thin and small item through the opening at the bottom.
  • Page 18 5. Turn around the bridge board, insert the PCI module in the PCI slot on a slight angle and gently press down on the PCI module till the side clasps lock it into place. 6. Remove the plastic cap for the antenna opening.
  • Page 19 Note: Be careful not to damage any cables or components during the installation! Remark: Only use the wireless kit designed for the DS5. We do not support 3 cards and installation of any other components will void the warranty.

  • Page 20: Chapter 3 - Software Configuration

    Depending on the drive installed and the network, this could take between 10 and 30 seconds. Note: The DS5 will only look for new network devices during boot up. If you change any of the network related settings, restart the device to ensure the new setup takes effect.

  • Page 21: Network Category

    User Guide Network Category In this category, you can configure how the DS5 is connected to the local network and set up the links to a local computer or network disk for PC1/2. Use the arrow keys on your remote control for navigation and the ENTER button to configure the settings.

  • Page 22: Date Time]

    Note: If the NTP server is enabled, the time will be synchronised via the internet at boot up. Make sure the internet connection works, or otherwise the DS5 will reset its time and start from 09:00.

  • Page 23: File Copy]

    Standby - Plays title file at boot up and then waits for further user input (buttons 000-999). [Remote Command Path] Define the location that the DS5 should monitor for remote commands. Set it to HDD if you intend to use the Configuration Tool or TFTP.

  • Page 24: Scrolling Text Speed]

    User Guide Misc3 Category In this category, you can disable the onscreen messages (OSD) and configure the options for the scrolling text message. Use the arrow keys on your remote control for navigation and the ENTER button to configure the settings. [OSD] Option to enable or disable the on-screen messages (OSD).

  • Page 25: Spdif]

    60Hz and offers multiple resolutions from 640x480 to 1920x1200. Note: If your display is blank and you can not see the DS5 menu, press the TV Mode button on your remote control to toggle between the different video outputs. Once you can see the main screen, go to the setup menu and save your video output.

  • Page 26: C Onfiguration F Ile

    6. The unit will automatically reboot after the new settings have been uploaded. Note: If you do not have a local drive installed on the DS5, the config.conf file will be stored in the memory. If you turn off the power using the hardware switch on the DS5, this file will be lost, so transfer or upload it BEFORE you turn off the unit.

  • Page 28: Configuration Structure

    [PC2 Address]= [PC2 Dir]= [MISC1] [Time Zone]=UTC+8 [NTP Server]=Off [Play List]=Off [Play List Path]=HDD [Play List Time]=00:00 [Download List]=Off [Download Path]=http://62.26.333.66/test/ds5/ [Download Time]=18:00 [MISC2] [Play Mode]=Standard [Remote Command Path]=PC1 [Auto On/Off]=Off [Power Off Time]=18:20 [Power On Time]=09:00 [MISC3] [OSD]=Off [Scrolling...

  • Page 29: [Network Type]

    UTC-12 UTC-11 UTC-10 UTC-9 UTC-8 UTC-7 UTC-6 UTC-5 UTC-4 UTC-3 UTC-2 UTC-1 UTC+1 UTC+2 UTC+3 UTC+4 UTC+5 UTC+6 UTC+7 UTC+8 UTC+9 UTC+10 URC+11 UTC+12 USB1 USB2 e.g. 00:00 Foreground Foreground/Skip Background Background/Skip http://62.26.333.66/test/dS5/ e.g. e.g. 18:00 User Guide...

  • Page 30: Remote Command Path

    Tip: To upload settings when the internet connection is not yet set up, use the copy function. Store the config.conf file on a USB drive, connect it to the DS5, go to the SETUP menu and select Copy from USB to HDD. Once the file(s) have been copied, turn off the unit via remote control and press 1111 to enter the Configuration Management wizard.

  • Page 31: Firmware Update

    Your current firmware date can be seen once you enter the setup menu. The date will be displayed in the top left corner. Periodically, the DS5 firmware will be upgraded to offer new functions and improvements. You will find it on your vendor’s website. Download the latest version, store it on a USB drive and start the upgrade procedure as follows.

  • Page 33: Chapter 4 - Playback

    Shared Folder on WinXP To access a shared folder on a local PC, you will need a computer which is connected to the same local network as your DS5. The guest account has to be enabled for the DS5 to access the computer.

  • Page 35: Shared Folder On Windows Vista

    To access a shared folder on a local PC, you will need a computer which is connected to the same local network as your DS5. To use this function on Windows Vista, file sharing has to be turned on, password protected sharing turned off and a guest account with at least contributor level has to be added.
  • Page 36 5. Make sure your Firewall is set up to allow access to the shared folder. 6. On DS5, press SETUP on your remote control to enter DS5’s setup menu. Page 34 / Chapter 4 - Playback...

  • Page 41: Disk Management

    Disk Management To manage the data on the local hard drive and to update the files with new content, access the file copy and erase command in the MISC2 category. File Copy 1. Press the SETUP button and go to File Copy in the MISC2 category. 2.

  • Page 44: Ftp Server

    5. If necessary, modify your firewall to allow the Cerberus FTP server access to the local network and also allow the DS5 access to the files on your computer. 6. Create the download list and store it in the root folder you set up in step 2. In this example, a video stored in the same directory will be downloaded and stored in a new sub-folder called vid.

  • Page 45: Scheduled Download

    2. In this example, it’s a WMV video. 8. On the DS5, go to the Misc1 category in the setup menu and enter the path to your FTP server. In this example, both DS5 and computer are on the same local network.

  • Page 46: Mode

    USB Drive To access the USB drive, simply connect it to one of the USB ports on DS5. 1. Turn on the device, then boot up DS5. 2. In the file library, you can now access the drive under USB1 or USB2, depending on which port is used.

  • Page 47: Automated Play Modes

    Automated Play Modes [Standard] Default setting for the standard media player with user input via remote control. The DS5 will show the main page after boot up and present the user a choice to access the files using the file library.

  • Page 48: Manual & Standby]

    3. Select the ON/OFF Time and enter a time for each option. Note: Make sure the NTP server is enabled and the DS5 has a connection to the internet to synchronise the time. If it can not connect to the internet at boot up, the system time will be off and the Auto ON/OFF function therefore inaccurate.

  • Page 51: Daily Playlist

    DS5 has access to a NTP server to synchronise the time. If there is no particular playlist for that day, the DS5 will use the list from the previous day that has already been renamed to play.lst.

  • Page 53: Remote Commands

    [reloadplaylist] This command will refresh the playlist and file content. Note: The DS5 will check for these command files in the remote command path every 5 seconds. To set this path, go to the setup menu and select the Misc2 category. If you are planning to use TFTP or the Configuration Tool, set it to HDD, if you are planning to store them on a remote server or LAN disk, set it to PC1 or PC2.

  • Page 54: Creating A Command File

    Note: If you are not in the same network, make sure your router is set up to forward the traffic on port 69 to your DS5 and the firewall will allow the traffic to pass through. Not all routers support port forwarding, so you might not be able to access the DS5 unless you are...

  • Page 56: Chapter 5 - Appendix

    Q: What is the current version of my firmware? A: You can see the date of your current firmware in the setup menu. Turn on your DS5 and once ready, press the SETUP button on your remote control to enter the setup menu. The date will be displayed on that screen.

  • Page 57: R Emote C Ontrol K Ey F Unctions

    Remote Control Key Functions Item Button Power CLEAR SELECT TV MODE SETUP MUTE VOLUME DOWN LEFT RIGHT ENTER RETURN MENU PREV PLAY NEXT REPEAT STOP INFO SLOW REV PAUSE/STEP SLOW FWD EDIT/PROGRAM TITLE SUBTITLE AUDIO SHUFFLE ANGLE/ROTATE SEARCH ZOOM Page 55 / Chapter 5 - Appendix Browser Mode Power OFF 1 - .:/@...
  • Page 60 [Refresh Content] Refreshes and updates current playlist and repeat list if new files exist. File List Command [Get HDD List] Creates file index of the current media files on the DS5 and downloads the list to your computer. Depending on the quantity, this might take a couple of seconds.

  • Page 62: About This Manual

    Throughout this manual, the products are referred to as DS5, unless a certain function or feature is specific to one particular model only, in which case DS5M or DS5-OE will be used. Whenever you update the firmware, we recommend also downloading the latest PDF version of this manual as well as the latest configuration tool.

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