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  • Page 1 Digital Media Center DMA-200 User’s manual Version 1.0.0...

  • Page 2: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    Copyright Copyright© 2008 by PLANET Technology Corp. 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 PLANET.
  • Page 3 FCC Caution To assure continued compliance (example-use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 4 guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment. Revision User’s Manual for Digital Media Center Model: DMA-200 Rev: 1.0 (Sep. 2008) Part No. EM-DMA-200v1...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    1. INTRODUCTION... 7 1.1 Feature ... 7 1.2 Package Contents... 8 1.3 Physical Details ... 9 2. INSTALLATION... 14 2.1 System Requirement... 14 2.2 Getting Start... 14 2.2.1Wired Network Setup ... 21 2.2.2 Using the Digital Media Sever (DMS) ... 22 2.3 Configuring the DMS ...
  • Page 6 3.7.1 System Setup ... 73 3.7.1.1 Language... 74 3.7.1.2 TV Mode Setup ... 75 3.7.1.3 Audio Setup ... 76 3.7.1.4 Video Setup... 76 3.7.1.5 Other Settings... 77 3.8 FAQ... 78 Appendix A... 81...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    1. Introduction The PLANET Digital Media Center, DMA-200 is advanced customer premises equipment (CPE) device for delivering streaming audio, video, and data directly from network or Internet on consumers’ TV sets and/or Home Entertainment systems. If you have already set up your local area network or connected to Internet, you can huddle on the sofa using supplied remote control to search and enjoy your favorite pictures, movies, or surf webs., so you don‘t always have to be seated next to your computer or Home...

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Enjoy superior video quality provided by the progressive scan MPEG 1/2/4 contents. UPnP AV and DLNA compliant for maximum compatibility. Sleek design complements your existed audio/video equipment. Built in coaxial digital audio output. Built in Composite / S-Video / Component video output. Throughput up to 10/100/1000 Mbps linked with Ethernet network cable.

  • Page 9: Physical Details

    1.3 Physical Details Top Panel Front Panel...
  • Page 10 Rear Panel Port and Button Definition Connector ON/OFF Button HDMI Video S-Video CVBS Audio RIGHT LEFT S-PDIF Ethernet Rear Panel Description Power ON / OFF switch Connect to this port cable to HDMI device via HDMI cable. Use S-Video cable to connect to “S-Video” port of Video out on the TV sets or Home Entertainment systems in your home.
  • Page 11 DC 5V flashing, the Digital Media Center is actively sending or receiving data over that port. Power connector with 5V DC 2.6A...
  • Page 12 Keypad Definition Connector POWER MUTE HOME OUTPUT COPY MENU SLOW ZOOM REPEAT STOP DISPLAY BACK PREV NEXT VIDEO MUSIC PICTURES iMEDIA DIRECTIONS (←,↑,↓,→) Description Turn On/Off Digital Media Center. Mute audio output. Hotkey to return to Main Menu. Switch the video output type with S-Video YPbPr HDMI sequence.
  • Page 13 OK/Play Pause REWIND FAST FORWARD SUB & LANG VOLUME+/- NUMBERS SORT SETUP 1. Play or pause media files. 2. Enter the highlight item. 3. Photo Mode: Enter “rotate” mode. Fast backward the media file with speed 2x, 4x, 8x… Fast forward the media file with speed 2x, 4x, 8x… Select different subtitles and languages when playing video file.

  • Page 14: Installation

    2. Installation This chapter offers information about installing your router. If you are not familiar with the hardware or software parameters presented here, please consult your service provider for the values needed. 2.1 System Requirement 1.8GHz Processor or higher 512MB RAM or above (512MB recommended) HD space at least 1 GB free for installation Microsoft DirectX 9 or above Windows 2000 or above...
  • Page 15 Make sure you have the appropriate cables for connecting. Take care to watch the colors of the plugs on the cable. 1. Connect via HDMI 2. Connect via S-Video or Composite Video Cable (with Audio Cable) Connect via S-Video and Audio Note S-Video cable is not bundle in the package II.
  • Page 16 Note RCA Audio is also available for audio output III. Connect via S/PDIF cable The S-Video and Component is in the same port. You need to have a S-Video / Component cable and a S-Video to S-Video cable or a Y-Pbpr to Y-Pbpr cable to connect to your TV port.
  • Page 17 Step3 Connect USB Devices If Available EX: USB CD-ROM Drive, USB Hard Disk Note The USB cable is not bundled in the package Step4 Connect Power Adapter...
  • Page 18 Step5 Install Batteries in Remote Control Step6 Turn On the Digital Media Center 1. When DC power applied, the LED light on with red color in standby mode 2. Press the POWER button on the remote controller or the ON/OFF button of DMA-200, the front power LED light with green color...
  • Page 19 Connection Diagram Following is a connection example with network and UPnP devices. Configuring the Digital Media Center Please reference the follow steps to setup the Digital Media Center Step1 Turn on the TV. Set the video sources selector on your TV to match the connection from your Digital Media Center.
  • Page 20 Step3 Check the TV display. The default display of Digital Media Center is Composite (CVBS). If you use HDMI, aim the remote control at the Digital Media Center and push “ to get the correct display. Step4 Wait few seconds for the startup page to show up, and it will turns into the Main Menu Afterwards.

  • Page 21: 1Wired Network Setup

    Step6 Select Wired Network for Digital Media Center to set up. 2.2.1Wired Network Setup Step1 Press “SETUP” hotkey on the remote control or select “Setup” mode from The Main Menu. Step2 Select “Network Wizard” from Setup Main Menu to start the wizard...

  • Page 22: Using The Digital Media Sever (Dms)

    Step3 Select “Wired” and follow the on screen instructions. Step4 Now the setup is complete. 2.2.2 Using the Digital Media Sever (DMS) To share music, photo and video files from your computer, it is necessary to install the Digital Media Sever (DMS) on the PC that contains the files you want to share.

  • Page 23: Configuring The Dms

    The DMA-200 can connect to more than one Media Server at a time and scan all the files you want to share in the same local network. Follow these steps to install the software: 1. Insert the Installer CD into the CD drive on the computer. 2.

  • Page 24: Advanced Network Setup

    4. When you are finished, please go to your TV. 5. Your Digital Media Center is ready for using. The Main Menu is displayed. PLANET will put new version of server on the website Note (www.planet.com.tw) when it is released, please uninstall the old version of DMS every time before you install a new one.

  • Page 25: Disable Firewall Under Windows Vista

    2.4.1.1 Disable Firewall under Windows Vista Some firewall and anti-Virus tools will forbid “UPnP” protocol. That will affect the connection between “DMS” and Digital Media Center Utility. It is suggested to allow “DMS” pass through your firewall or temporarily turn off your firewall when you are using Digital Media Center.
  • Page 26 Step3 Choose “Exceptions” Tab, and click “Add program…” Step4 Click “Browse…” to browse for DMS program...
  • Page 27 The default PLANET DMS program files path is at Computer Note Local Disk (C) Program Files PLANET Utility Follow below step5~8 to search for program files. Step5 Click “Computer”. Step6 Click “Program files”...
  • Page 28 Step7 Click Folders “PLANET” Step8 Click “DMS Server v1.04.14”...
  • Page 29 Step9 Select “DigitalMediaServer” Step10 DMS Server is successfully included to the exceptions. Click “OK” to finish.
  • Page 30 Step11 Click “Allow” to add this program.

  • Page 31: The Digital Media Server (Dms)

    3. The Digital Media Server (DMS) The Digital Media Server software that runs in a computer on your home network. To play media files on PC, Digital Media Center must be connected to the network, and the Digital Media Server software must be running. Digital Media Server software is easy to install from the Installer CD.

  • Page 32: Importing Media

    3.2 Importing Media Please reference the follow steps to import media. 1. Press “ “ button to invoke the Explore to choose folder. 2. Select the folder you want to share and press “OK” to start the files scanning. 3. The DMS will ignore those none supported files automatically and you can see which folders had been shared from “Shared Directory”...
  • Page 33 5. If you want to add or remove any shared folder, press “ repeat step 1-4. 6. If there is any change in the folders that you shared, please also press “ ” button first, and then press “ 7. When all folders you shared are refreshed, Digital Media Server will restart automatically.

  • Page 34: System Tab

    3.3 System Tab The System Tab is where you can change the name of your Server Software, delete/add iMedia list or browse/delete/add the local USB HDD content 3.3.1 Change the Server Name as you like Follow below steps to change the desired name. 1.

  • Page 35: Dma Setup

    3.3.2 DMA Setup The DMA Setup add/delete your favorite Internet Radio/TV lists on iMedia. The other is to browse for each local USB HDD contents on the network and to copy/delete its files by using the DMS Software installed on your PC. For information on how to manage iMedia lists, please see Note 3-5.

  • Page 36: Play Multimedia Files

    3. Check “Enable Transcoding” box and press “ Transcoding function. When you want to watch “MP4” or “MOV” format, enable this function. 4. If service of Digital Media Server is running, please press “ first to check “Enable Transcoding” box. 5.
  • Page 37 To Play Music 1. Select “My Media” from Main Menu to enter server list, or press “Music” hotkey on remote control. 2. Available file sources will be listed on the server list, including files stored at media server in your PC, at USB flash stick, at USB external Hard disk drive, USB external CD-ROM drive or at other UPnP servers.
  • Page 38 3. Select MUSIC mode and press “OK” to enter music mode. 4. You select “DMS”, the music files will organize by “Album”, “Artist”, or “Genre” automatically for your convenient; or you can select “All Music” to see all music files. You may also select “My Folder”...

  • Page 39: Olume Control

    6. You can get related information about the music you are playing from playing page such like “Artist”, “Album”, “Title”, and “Genre”. Controlling Music Playback Use the remote to PLAY, PAUSE, or STOPV music. Controlling the music playback will be as easy as controlling your TV set. Play and Pause Press “PLAY”...

  • Page 40: Fast Forward

    Mute Press “M ute” button to mute or un-mute the music. kip to Next or Previous File Press “Next” or “Down” buttons Press “PREV” or “UP” buttons to skip to previous music file. Fast Forward Press “>> (FF) ” button to fast forward the music file. Press several times to switch the speed.

  • Page 41: Repeat All

    Repeat Once: Press “Repea t” button once to repeat playing current music file. Repeat All: Press “Repeat ” button twice to repeat all music files in current folder. Repeat Off: Press “ Repeat” button for three times to disable the repeat mode. Viewing Photos While M The Digital Media Center is capable of displaying music simultaneously.
  • Page 42 3. Please use “Rig ht” and “Left” buttons to select options on “ and press “OK” button on “ list. 4. You can also select “ music files that been added to “BGM” list will display with “ ” icon to add current music files to “BGM” ”...

  • Page 43: Photos

    5. To play BGM files, please select “ playing BGM, please select “ 6. To remove music files from BGM list, please select “ want to remove; or select “ 7. To check the “BGM” list, please select “ list. 3.4.1.2 Photos Supported Photo Format The following photo formats are supported:...
  • Page 44 To Play Photos 1. Select “My Media” from Main Menu to enter server list, or press “PHOTO” hotkey on remote control. 2. All available file sources will be listed on the server list, including files stored at media server in your PC, at USB flash stick, at USB external Hard disk drive, USB external CD-ROM drive or at other UPnP servers.
  • Page 45 3. Select “PHOTO” mode and press “OK”, or press “PHOTO” hotkey to enter photo mode. 4. If you select “DMS”, you may select “My Folders” to view the image files that organized in several subfolders as on your PC, or select “All Images” to see all shared image files.
  • Page 46 Note icon is stand for a folder; Playing a Photo Slideshow To start playing a photo slideshow, navigate to the first photo of each folder and press the button on the remote control. The first photo will be displayed and then followed by the next photo in the folder. All photos in the folder will be displayed.
  • Page 47 Press “PREV” or “UP” buttons to skip to previous music file. Viewing Photo Information Press “Info” button to get image information. Photo Viewing Effect Zoom in and Zoom Out Press “ ” button while viewing the photo that you want to manipulate, 1.
  • Page 48 3. Press “Zoom” button and press “Right” button to shrink the image Rotate Press “Repeat” button while viewing the photo to enable rotate function.
  • Page 49 View Photo in Thumbnails Mode You can view thumbnails of several photos at a time. To enable the thumbnail mode, please do the following: 1. Go to “Setup Main Menu”. 2. Select “Other Settings”. 3. Choose “Thumbnail” on “Photo Display Setup” Menu. 4.

  • Page 50: Video

    3.4.1.3 Video Supported Video Format The following movie format are supported Format DivX 3 DivX 4 DivX 5 HD DiVX 5 SD DivX 6 HD DivX 6 SD H. 264 AVC MPEG4 part 10 (HD) MPG, MP4, MOV, AVI H. 264 AVC MPEG4 part 10 (SD) MPG, MP4, MOV, AVI MJPEG MPEG-1 MPEG-2 HD...
  • Page 51 To Play Video 1. Select “My Media” from Main Menu to enter server list, or press “VIDEO” hotkey on remote control. 2. All available file sources will be listed on the server list, including files stored at media server in your PC, at USB flash stick, at USB external Hard disk drive, USB external CD-ROM drive or at other UPnP servers.
  • Page 52 3. Select VIDEO mode and press “OK”, or press “VIDEO” hotkey to enter video mode. 4. If you select “DMS”, you may select “My Folder” to view the video files that organized in several subfolders as on your PC, or select “All Videos” to see all shared video files.

  • Page 53: Volume Control

    Note icon is stand for a folder; icon is stand for a file. Control Video Playback Volume Control Press “Vole+” or “Vole-” buttons to control the volume Mute Press “Mute” button to mute or un-mute the video. mute video...
  • Page 54 un-mute video Pause and Play Press “PLAY” button while video is playing you can pause the music by pressing “PLAY” button again can resume the music Pause Video Play Video Skip to Next or Previous File Press “Next” or “Down” buttons to skip to next video file. Press “PREV”...

  • Page 55: Slow Forward

    Rewind Press “<< (REW)” button to fast backward the video file. Press several times to switch the speed. Slow Forward Press “Slow” button to slow forward the video file. Press several times to switch the speed. Slow backward Press “Slow” button and press “Left” button to slow backward the video file. Press “Left”...
  • Page 56 1. Press “Zoom” button and press “Left” button to enlarge the video screen. 2. When the video screen is larger than TV screen, press “Zoom” again and press “directions” buttons to move the video screen. 3. Press “Zoom” button and press “Right” button to shrink the video screen Repeat and Repeat All You can turn on the repeat function to continuously play individual video or video within a folder.
  • Page 57 Repeat All Press “Repeat” button twice to repeat all video files in current folder. Repeat Off Press “Repeat” button for three times to disable the repeat mode. Subtitles and Languages If you are playing “VOB” files or “AVI” files, “ are available for the subtitle and language switching.
  • Page 58 The default setting is that it will ask you every time whether you want to resume the playing when you are back to the interrupted file. If you want to change the setting, please follow below instructions: (1)Go to “Set Up“ (1) Select “Other Setting”, and highlight “Video Resume Playing”.
  • Page 59 Search Video The Digital Media Center can search the video by percentage of total file length. When viewing the video, you can press the numeric keys on the remote control Jump to your destination. For example, when you press “7” + “0”, you will jump to 70% of the total file length.

  • Page 60: Internet Media

    DVD Menu Navigation The Digital Media Center support viewing DVD files as you are playing a DVD menu. Follow below steps to enable DVD menu navigation feature. 1. When you select a DVD file, choose the item with and press “Play” 2.
  • Page 61 Follow below steps to access the radio stations: 1. Make sure your network setting is correct and be able to access internet. 2. Select “iMedia” from main menu or press “iMedia” button on the remote control. 3. Select “Live 365” and press “OK” button on remote control. 4.
  • Page 62 5. Select a radio station from list, and press “OK”, “Play”, or “Left” button to play it. Note is stand for a radio station. Live365- Playing...

  • Page 63: Play Internet Radio - My Radio

    3.5.2 Play Internet Radio – My Radio Make sure your network setting is correct and be able to access internet Select “iMedia” from main menu or press “iMedia” button on the remote control. Select “My Media” and press “OK” button on remote control.
  • Page 64 Select “My Radio” and press “OK” to enter. There is some radio stations listed as default; you can select one of the stations from list and play it. You can also add your favorite radio station manually by select “Add New Entry”.

  • Page 65: Play Internet Video - My Video

    3.5.3 Play Internet Video – My Video Make sure your network setting is correct and be able to access internet Select “iMedia” from main menu or press “iMedia” button on the remote control. Select “My Media” and press “OK” button on remote control.

  • Page 66: Viewing "Youtube" Content

    Select “My Video” and press “OK” to enter. There are also some internet video stations listed as default; you can select one of the stations from the list and play it. Note is stand for a video station. 3.5.4 Viewing “Youtube” Content You can use the Digital Media Center to view Youtube content.
  • Page 67 2. Select “Video” 3. Select “Internet Videos”...
  • Page 68 4. Select ‘Youtube” The Digital Media Center list the “Youtube” content in 7 categories, choose the item you will view and press “OK”. The Youtube content on Digital Media Center is streamed Note from www.youtube.com...

  • Page 69: Add/Delete The Internet Radio/Tv Stations Lists

    3.5.5 Add/Delete the Internet Radio/TV Stations Lists With a PC running Media Server software, you can add/delete your favorite Station lists of your Digital Media Center and even other DMA-200 available in local network. You have to install Media software to your PC first. Please make reference to Chapter 3 on how to install the DMS software.
  • Page 70 3. The “DMA List” menu pops up, and shows all available Digital Media Center on the local network. Following is the example with 2 Digital Media Center connected to the same local network. 4. Choose the one you want and double click “OK” icon. 5.

  • Page 71: Firmware Upgrade And Reset To Default

    3.6 Firmware Upgrade and Reset to Default 3.6.1 Upgrade by Direct Internet Access You can view the firmware version and check for updates, even if your computer is not running. Digital Media Center uses your network router to access Internet. Follow the steps below to check for product updates.

  • Page 72: Reset To Default

    Do not power off the system or remove the USB flash while the upgrade process is running. WARNING 3.6.3 Reset to Default You can restore all configurations to factory default settings by following below steps: 1. Go to “Set Up Main Menu”, Select “Version”, and choose “Reset to Default”...

  • Page 73: Miscellaneous Settings

    3.7 Miscellaneous Settings System Language and other settings apply on system are configured in the “System Setup” of the “Setup Main Menu”. Please select the item that you want to configure and press “OK” button or “Right” button on remote control to enter sub page.

  • Page 74: Language

    System Setup main page Below table is a brief description for the System Setup selection. Item Name Language TV Mode Setup Audio Setup Video Setup Other Setting Mode/ Slide Show Time/ BG Music 3.7.1.1 Language Item Name Language Value Language TV System/ Video Output/ Video Scale Digital Audio Output/Analog...

  • Page 75: Tv Mode Setup

    3.7.1.2 TV Mode Setup You can go to the “System Setup” menu to change the TV mode setting, including the Video output, TV system and aspect ratio. Item Name Video Output TV System Video Scale TV Mode Setup Table Value P-SCAN YPbPr/ S-Video/ HDMI NTSC/ PAL...

  • Page 76: Audio Setup

    3.7.1.3 Audio Setup If you are connecting the Optical/Coaxial cable, please make sure the Digital Audio Output mode is on. (SPDIF-PCM / SPDIF-RAW) Item Name Digital Audio Output Analog Audio Output 3.7.1.4 Video Setup Item Name Brightness Contrast Audio Setup Table Value SPDIF-PCM/ SPDIF-RAW/ SPDIF-OFF...

  • Page 77: Other Settings

    Saturation 3.7.1.5 Other Settings The “Photo Display Setup”, “Video Resume Playing” and “Play Next Video” You can configure the “Screen Saver Time”, “Slide Show Time” and “Music Auto Play” function by this item. Item Name Screen Saver Photo Display Setup Slide Show Time Music Auto Play Video Resume Playing...

  • Page 78: Faq

    3.8 FAQ Q: No Television display or Poor Display. A: 1. Make sure your TV is turned on and switched to the correct input. 2. Make sure Digital Media Center is turned on and switched to the correct TV mode. 3.
  • Page 79 Q: Digital Media Center does not receive a valid IP Address A: 1. Verify that a working DHCP server is on your network. PCs on the network should get IP addresses in the correct range. 2. You can use a Static IP Address of there is a problem connecting to the server.
  • Page 80 Q: Performance of video playing is not so good? A: If you use wireless connection, the playing performance can be affected by the wireless environment, you may try to enable the “Transcoding” function to make the video playing smoother. Q: USB HDD External Enclosure is not supported? A: Please use external power supply for USB HDD (or USD CD-ORM drive) External Enclosure.

  • Page 81: Appendix A Specification

    Appendix A Specification Digital Media Center Product Model DMA-200 Hardware Specification HDMI (480p, 576p, 720p50, 720p60, 1080i50, 1080i60, 1080p60), Video Output S-Video/Component Video, Composite (CVBS) Audio (Right, Left), S/PDIF (Coaxial) Audio Output Port 1 Ethernet:10/100/1000Mbps, Half or Full Duplex, Auto-negotiation, Ethernet Auto MID/MID-X 1 USB 2.0 Host (External Storage or CD-ROM drive support)
  • Page 82 512MB RAM or above (512MB recommended) HD space at least 1 GB free for installation Microsoft DirectX 9 or above Windows 2000 or above Windows Media Player 9 or above Environment Specifications Dimension (W x D x H) 200 x 120 x 55 mm (W x D x H) Power 5V DC, 2.6A Operating Environment...

  • Page 83: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    *Model Number DMA-200 * Produced by: Manufacturer‘s Name : Planet Technology Corp. Manufacturer‘s Address : 11F, No. 96, Min Chuan Road, Hsin Tien Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC).

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