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Network Media Player with Built-in DVD Player
AVeL Link Player
AVLP2/DVDLA
User's Manual
Read the attached "Setup Guide" before using this product. Keep this
manual and "Setup Guide" in a secure place for future reference.
B-MANU200080-02

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  • Page 1 Network Media Player with Built-in DVD Player AVeL Link Player AVLP2/DVDLA User's Manual Read the attached “Setup Guide” before using this product. Keep this manual and “Setup Guide” in a secure place for future reference. B-MANU200080-02...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Functions of the AVeL Link Player ..............2 Introduction Important Safety Information ................3 Precautions for Use..................... 9 Checking the Items in the Package ..............11 Checking the Operating Environment .............. 12 Name of Each Part .................... 13 ・Remote Controller ................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Functions of the AVeL Link Player Important Safety Information Precautions for Use Checking the Items in the Package p.11 Checking the Operating Environment p.12 Name of Each Part p.13 １...

  • Page 4: Functions Of The Avel Link Player

    Functions of the AVeL Link Player The AVeL Link Player can be connected to a TV to play DVD-Videos as well as movies and other audio/video files stored in a network computer. Play videos, music and images stored in a computer! You can play movies stored in a network computer.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    Be sure to observe the items described below when using your AVeL Link Player. Note that some instructions cover products in general, in addition to the AVeL Link Player manufactured by I-O DATA DEVICE. ■ Warnings and Cautions...
  • Page 6 Important Safety Information Warning Disconnect the power plug to turn off Exercise caution when handling the cables. the power. Use the supplied cables and handle them with care by observing the instructions given below. Inappropriate Strictly Pressing the POWER button alone will not Prohibited handling may damage the cables, resulting in fire or electric Observe...
  • Page 7 Important Safety Information Warning Observe the instructions given below regarding the batteries. Failure to do so may cause battery fluid to leak, resulting in injury or burns. Prohibited ● Do not put the batteries in fire or heat, disassemble, modify or wet the batteries. ●...
  • Page 8 Important Safety Information Caution Touching the metal and other surfaces of the product. If abnormality is found in a metal or plastic part of the product after relocation, etc., turn off the power and disconnect the power plug from the power socket. Continuing to use the product may result in electric shock or fire. Also, do not place any Disconnect article around the power socket, because it will obstruct quick disconnection of the power plug when necessary.
  • Page 9 Important Safety Information Do not see the internal laser beam directly. Doing so may result in visual impairment. Never look into the internal mechanism. DANGER : VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. CAUTION : DVD NETWORK PLAYER IS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. HOWEVER, THIS PLAYER USES VISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED.
  • Page 10 Important Safety Information FCC Notices This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ・This device may not cause harmful interference. ・This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 11: Precautions For Use

    Precautions for Use Supported Formats ● Supported Video Formats (* The figures are peak values. As for the bit rate, both the CBR and VBR systems are supported.) Format Wired LAN USB 2.0 USB 1.1 MPEG-1,MPEG-2 12Mbps 10Mbps 4Mbps 10Mbps 3Mbps DivX,XviD 1.5Mbps...
  • Page 12 ● When using a chemically treated cleaning cloth, follow the instructions for use provided by the manufacturer. Updating the Firmware I-O DATA DEVICE, INC. releases update versions of the firmware as they become available. We recommend that you use the latest firmware version, because it often provides functional improvements and enhancements.

  • Page 13: Checking The Items In The Package

    Checking the Items in the Package Select the check boxes to confirm that all items are included in the package. Should you find any missing item, please contact our Support Center. AVeL Link Player (1) Remote Controller (1) Remote Controller Batteries (2, AAA) Straight LAN Cable (1) AV Cable (1)

  • Page 14: Checking The Operating Environment

    Checking the Operating Environment The types of computers that can be connected to the AVeL Link Player and supported operating environments are specified below. Check the model and operating environment of your computer once again. Types of computers that can communicate with the AVeL Link Player Supported models Supported operating systems ●...

  • Page 15: Name Of Each Part

    Name of Each Part Remote Controller ● DVD Mode (Playback of DVD-Videos, Video CDs and Music CDs) (1) Power button (POWER) (19) Open/close button (EJECT) ⇒ Turn on/off the power ⇒ Open/close the tray (2) Alphanumeric input buttons (20) PBC button (SELECT) ⇒...
  • Page 16 Name of Each Part ● File Mode (Playback of Files in a Computer or Medium) (1) Power button (POWER) (19) Open/close button (EJECT) ⇒ Turn on/off the power ⇒ Open/close the tray (2) Alphanumeric input buttons (20) PBC button (SELECT) ⇒...
  • Page 17 Name of Each Part ● Detail Explanation of the Remote Controller Button Explanation Turn on/off the power to the AVeL Link Player. When this button is off, it means the AVeL Link Player POWER is in the standby mode. Turn off the POWER button on the AVeL Link Player if the Link Player will not be used for a long period.
  • Page 18 Name of Each Part Button Explanation Start the setup screen. SETUP Refer to p.62 for the setup screen. SERVER Display the server selection screen. Normally these buttons are used to move the cursor. The cursor is displayed in blue border or crosshatch. ↑（↓）...
  • Page 19 Name of Each Part Button Explanation If multiple angle options are provided for the DVD to be played, this button can be used to switch the (17) ANGLE selected angle option. (18) TITLE Display the title menu of the DVD. (19) EJECT Open/close the tray.
  • Page 20 Name of Each Part Button Explanation You can specify the time or title/chapter and play DVD search Time 00:00:00 (31) SEARCH the DVD from the specified position. Title/chapter 000/000 (Both the title and chapter must be specified.) (32) RELOAD Refresh the files in a folder. Display the information of the DVD, music CD or other medium being played, or information of the (33) INFO...

  • Page 21: Avel Link Player

    Name of Each Part AVeL Link Player Playback time： 00：00：00 （when a DVD or CD is played） (hours) (minutes) (seconds) I-O DATA (no operation) Display USB, NETWORK, CD/DVD (when a file is played) SETUP（Setup mode） SLIDE（Slide show） Playback mode： (Playing)
  • Page 22 MEMO ２０...

  • Page 23: Preparation

    Preparation [1] Checking the Operating Environment P.22 [2] Preparing the Remote Controller P.23 [3] Connecting the AVeL Link Player P.24 [4] Installing AVeL Link Server P.26 [5] Checking the IP Address of the Computer P.29 [6] Setting the AVeL Link Player for the First Time P.36 ２１...

  • Page 24: Checking The Operating Environment

    [1] Checking the Operating Environment The setup will vary depending on the environment in which you will be using your AVeL Link Player. Select the applicable environment from the options explained below. Using the AVeL Link Player as a DVD/CD player When you want to connect the AVeL Link Player to a TV to view DVDs and CDs (no network connection) ⇒...

  • Page 25: Preparing The Remote Controller

    [2] Preparing the Remote Controller Set the batteries in the remote controller. １ Open the battery cover and set the batteries as shown below. Point! Always insert the batteries from the negative side first. Confirm that the negative and positive sides of the batteries match the marks on the remote controller.

  • Page 26: Connecting The Avel Link Player

    [3] Connecting the AVeL Link Player Connecting to a TV AVeL Link Player Basic connection For better quality… For best quality… Component input Video/audio input S-Video input S-Video cable (sold separately) AV cable (supplied) Component conversion cable (supplied) Audio cable Audio cable (sold separately) (sold separately)
  • Page 27 [3] Connecting the AVeL Link Player Connecting via Wired LAN (without DHCP Server) Connect your computer to the AVeL Link Player using a LAN cable. Connecting via a hub To connect the AVeL Link Player via a hub, use the supplied LAN cable to connect the hub to the AVeL Link Player. Supplied LAN cable Connecting directly to the computer To connect the AVeL Link Player directly to the computer, use a cross LAN cable (to be purchased separately).

  • Page 28: Setup: [4] Installing Avel Link Server

    [4] Installing AVeL Link Server Install AVeL Link Server in the computer. AVeL Link Server let sends the content (videos, pictures and music) stored in the computer to the AVeL Link Server. Windows Go to p.28 if your computer is running "Mac OS X". Turn on the power to the computer and start Windows.
  • Page 29 [4] Installing AVeL Link Server Click the Finish button. ４ Click. This completes the installation. Go to "[5] Checking the IP Address of the Computer" (p.29). ２７...
  • Page 30 [4] Installing AVeL Link Server Mac OS X Turn on the power to the computer. １ Set the support software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. ２ ⇒ The CD-ROM (AVLP2U_xxx) icon will be displayed on the desktop (xxx indicates the version). Double-click AVLP2U_xxx, double-click the MAC folder, and then double-click ３...

  • Page 31: Checking The Ip Address Of The Computer

    [5] Checking the IP Address of the Computer When the AVeL Link Player has been connected to a network without DHCP server, change the IP address of the AVeL Link Player to one that allows it to communicate with your computer. You must check the IP address of your computer before setting the IP address of the AVeL Link Player.

  • Page 32: Step By Step ・Windows Xp

    [5] Checking the IP Address of the Computer Windows XP Log on to the computer as Administrator. １ Click the Start button. Click Control Panel in the Start menu. ２ [1] Click. [2] Click. Click Network and Internet Connections. When the Network and Internet ３...
  • Page 33 [5] Checking the IP Address of the Computer Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click the Properties button. ５ [1] Click. [2] Click. Check the settings for IP address and Subnet mask, and write them down in the ６ space provided below. Write down these settings in the space provided below.

  • Page 34: Instruction ・Windows 2000

    [5] Checking the IP Address of the Computer Windows 2000 Log on to Windows 2000 as Administrator. １ Right-click My Network Place, and then click Properties in the pop-up menu. ２ [1] Right-click. [2] Click. Right-click Local Area Connection, and then click Properties in the pop-up menu. ３...
  • Page 35 [5] Checking the IP Address of the Computer Check (write down) the settings for IP address and Subnet mask. ５ Write down these settings in the space provided below. If this option is selected, perform the following operations [1] Select Use the following IP address. [2] Enter the appropriate values in IP address and Subnet mask.

  • Page 36: Windows Me/98 Se

    [5] Checking the IP Address of the Computer Windows Me/98 SE Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click the １ Networks icon. Double-click TCP/IP. ２ * If multiple adapters are available, double-click TCP/IP->xxxxxxxx (xxxxxxxx indicates the device name of the LAN adapter). Double-click.

  • Page 37: Mac Os X

    [5] Checking the IP Address of the Computer Mac OS X Click Apple Menu, click System Preferences, and then double-click １ the Network icon. Double-click. Click TCP/IP, and then check (write down) the settings for IP address and ２ Subnet mask. [2] Click.

  • Page 38: Setting The Avel Link Player For The First Time

    [6] Setting the AVeL Link Player for the First Time Setting the IP Address of the AVeL Link Player (without DHCP Server) Have the values checked in "[5] Checking the IP Address of the Computer" ready. １ * Check the values you wrote down on the following pages: - Windows XP ··················...
  • Page 39 [6] Setting the AVeL Link Player for the First Time Select IP Setup, and then press the ENTER button. ４ Select. [1] Press. [2] Press. Select Switch to Manual, and then press the ENTER button. ５ Select. ３７...
  • Page 40 [6] Setting the AVeL Link Player for the First Time Enter the IP Address and Subnet Mask by referring to the values you have ６ checked , select the Save button, and then press the ENTER button. * Refer to the values you wrote down on p.31 (Windows XP), p.33 (Windows 2000), p.34 (Windows Me/98), or p.35 (Mac OS X).

  • Page 41: Playing Video/Audio

    Playing Video/Audio Playing a File in the Computer p.40 Playing a DVD-Video, Video CD or Music CD p.43 Playing from a USB Equipment or DVD/CD p.44 Medium ３９...

  • Page 42: Playing A File In The Computer

    Playing a File in the Computer The AVeL Link Player can play movies, pictures and music stored in the computer (server). Start AVeL Link Server on the computer. １ Click Start, point to (All) Programs, point to AVeL Link Server, and then click AVeL Link Server. Alternatively, double-click the AVeL Link Server shortcut icon on the desktop.
  • Page 43 Playing a File in the Computer Turn on the power to the AVeL Link Player. ３ * It will take several seconds for the AVeL Link Player to power up. 押す POWER button Select the server storing the data you want to play. ４...

  • Page 44: Playing Music

    Playing a File in the Computer Play the data. ６ Select the data you want to play, and then press the ENTER button on the remote controller. ⇒ The data will be played. Tips Different ways to play data You can select desired data to play the data. When Continuous or Slide Show is selected, the data stored in the selected folder will be played sequentially.

  • Page 45: Playing A Dvd-Video, Video Cd Or Music Cd

    Playing a DVD-Video, Video CD or Music CD The following describes how to play a DVD-Video, video CD or music CD. Open the tray and set the medium you want to play. １ To open the tray, press the EJECT button on the remote controller or EJECT TRAY button on the AVeL Link Player.

  • Page 46: Playing From A Usb Equipment Or Dvd/Cd Medium

    Playing from a USB Equipment or DVD/CD Medium The following describes how to play a file stored in the USB equipment or DVD/CD medium connected to the AVeL Link Player. Set the USB equipment or DVD/CD medium you want to play from. １...
  • Page 47 Playing from a USB Equipment or DVD/CD Medium Select MOVIE, PHOTO or MUSIC, and then press the ENTER button on the ３ remote controller. Select. Select the data you want to play, and then press the ENTER button on the remote ４...
  • Page 48 MEMO ４６...

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting p.48 ４７...

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Point to check Action Is the power cable connected to the Connect the power cable to the power socket. The AVeL Link Player does power socket? not power up. Is the power cable connected to the Confirm that the power cable is connected to the AVeL Link AVeL Link Player? Player.
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Point to check Action A video file cannot be played The file format is not supported. Convert the file to MPEG or other supported format. correctly. Refer to "Supported Formats" (p.9). If a non-interleaved file is played, either video or audio may not If the problem file is an AVI file, check be played.
  • Page 52 Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Point to check Action Music files are not classified The files were added or deleted Restart AVeL Link Server. by "album," "singer" and while AVeL Link Server was (If the server icon is shown in the message area at the bottom right of the "category."...
  • Page 53 Troubleshooting When the AVeL Link Player Cannot Connect to a Server (Computer) If no server is displayed in the AVeL Link Player menu, or when selecting a displayed server with the ENTER button on the remote controller will show the message "Cannot connect to the specified server" or "Log in later," check the items listed below.
  • Page 54 Troubleshooting Take the necessary action according to the network connection status. ２ When Network Connection is Not Established ● Poor cable contact Disconnect the cables from the LAN jack, hub/router cable jack and computer cable jack located on the back of the AVeL Link Player, and then connect the cables again.

  • Page 55: Others

    Others Reference on AVeL Link Server p.54 Reference on AVeL Link Player Screens p.61 Connecting Other Equipment p.66 Content of the CD-ROM p.68 Uninstalling AVeL Link Server p.68 Specifications p.69 ５３...

  • Page 56: Reference On Avel Link Server

    Reference on AVeL Link Server Windows Go to p. if your computer is running "Mac OS X." AVeL Link Server lets you register the movies, pictures and music stored in the computer, specify the background music for playing pictures, and specify the background for playing music. ●...
  • Page 57 Reference on AVeL Link Server ● Displaying a Photo / Picture Click the PHOTO button. １ ⇒ The registered photo data (folder) will be displayed. You can play music during a slide show. Select a desired music folder from Play List. Also specify a desired slide display interval.
  • Page 58 Reference on AVeL Link Server ● Setting AVeL Link Server You can set various options in AVeL Link Server. Click Edit, and the click Preferences. １ [1] Click. [2] Click. ■ General ● System The information regarding AVeL Link Server is displayed. You can also set the port you want to use. Port number * The default setting need not be changed.
  • Page 59 Reference on AVeL Link Server ● MAC Address Set this option if you want to limit the Mac address. Selecting this box will permit access only by the AVeL Link Player of a registered Mac address. Register/delete a Mac address. ■...
  • Page 60 Reference on AVeL Link Server ■ Photo Specify the folder in which picture data are stored. Specify the default folder Specify a different folder ■ Music ● Default Library Specify the folder in which music data are stored. Revert to the Specify a different folder default folder Classify MP3 files by "album,"...
  • Page 61 Reference on AVeL Link Server ■ Language Specify the language to be used in AVeL Link Server. You need not change the default setting . ■ Theme Specify the screen theme. (Only "avellink" can be selected.) ５９...

  • Page 62: Mac Os X

    Reference on AVeL Link Server Mac OS X AVeL Link Server lets you manage the content (movies, pictures and music) stored in the computer. Transfer the movie, picture and music data you want to play into the following folders, respectively: ●...

  • Page 63: Reference On Avel Link Player Screens

    Reference on AVeL Link Player Screens Server Login Screen The following describes the initial TV screen (having the New, Edit and Delete buttons), which will be displayed when the power to the AVeL Link Player is turned on. ● NEW You can manually add a server (computer) you want to connect.
  • Page 64 Reference on AVeL Link Player Screens Setup Screen You can set the various options regarding the AVeL Link Player. Display the Setup screen by pressing the SETUP button on the remote controller. ■ Options You can set the options listed below in accordance with the operating environment of your AVeL Link Player. When all the necessary options are set, move the cursor to Save, and then press the ENTER button on the remote controller.
  • Page 65 Reference on AVeL Link Player Screens ■ IP Setup Select IP Setup, and then press the ENTER button on the remote controller. The current IP settings will be displayed. To specify a different IP address, select Switch to Manual, and then press the ENTER button on the remote controller. After changing the IP address, etc., select the Save button, and then press the ENTER button on the remote controller.
  • Page 66 Reference on AVeL Link Player Screens ■ Time Setup This function is not used in the AVeL Link Player (there is no need to set time). ■ FW Update You can update the firmware. * The AVeL Link Player must be able to connect to the Internet. ●...

  • Page 67: Dvd Setup

    Reference on AVeL Link Player Screens ■ DVD Setup ● VCD PBC You can set the playback control function for video CDs. If On is selected, a menu will be displayed when a video CD is played. ● DVD Parental Level You can set the system not to play DVD-Videos that contain any violence or adult materials you don't want your children to see.

  • Page 68: Connecting Other Equipment

    Connecting Other Equipment Connecting an AV Amplifier To coaxial digital input terminal of an AV amplifier with built-in decoder, etc. Coaxial cable (sold separately) AVeL Link Player Optical cable (sold separately) To optical digital input terminal of an AV amplifier with built-in decoder, etc.

  • Page 69: Updating The Firmware

    Updating the Firmware The following describes how to update the firmware of the AVeL Link Player. * The AVeL Link Player must be able to connect to the Internet. Powering Up the AVeL Link Player Press the POWER button on the AVeL Link Player. １...

  • Page 70: Content Of The Cd-Rom

    Content of the CD-ROM Server software that lets you play or display the video, audio and still image data stored AVeL Link Server in the computer, using the AVeL Link Player. Uninstalling AVeL Link Server The following describes how to uninstall the support software you have installed in your computer. ●...

  • Page 71: Specifications

    Specifications Supported media DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW, CD-R/RW (supported disk size: 8 cm/12 cm) Supported media formats DVD-VIDEO, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-DA, VIDEO-CD Video output Progressive video output (480p, 720p) Video D/A converter (Max. 148.5 MHz/12 bits) Audio output Dolby Digital (digital audio output), Audio A/D Converter (192 kHz/24 bits) Network (wired) Conforming standards IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)
  • Page 72 8) The user may not sub-license or transfer to a third party or otherwise dispose of this product or right to use the product. 9) I-O DATA DEVICE reserves the right to terminate the use of this product by the user should the user violate any of the conditions provided herein.

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