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  • Page 1 Wireless Digital Media Player User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Introduction Package Contents Minimum System Requirements Player Features Technical Support 2 Setting Up the Player Connecting the Player to a Television/Stereo Installing the Actiontec Media Buddy Setting up the Wireless Connection Setting Up the Media Buddy Redirecting the Media Buddy 3 Using the Media Buddy Home...
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  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec Digital Media Player. The Digtal Media Player is the simplest way to connect your computer to your home entertainment system, creating a central location to store all of your digital music, movies, and photos.

  • Page 5: Player Features

    Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player User Manual Player Features The Player has a series of informational variety of ports on its rear panel. It is recommended that the user become familiar with these features before installing or setting up the Player. Front Panel There are 3 (light emitting diodes) on the front panel of the Player, as shown...
  • Page 6 Rear Panel The Player has 12 ports on its rear panel, as shown in the figure below. DVI Port The DVI (Digital Visual Interface) port is used to connect the Player to a DVI- compatible high-definition television (HDTV). Y, Pb, Pr Ports These three ports are used to connect the Player to monitors or televisions requirring component video input.
  • Page 7 Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player User Manual Action Action tec Wireless Digital Media Player User Manual tec Wireless Digital Media Player User Manual S/P Dif, Optical Ports The S/P Dif (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) port is used to connect the Player to a compatible S/P Dif audio receiver.

  • Page 8: Technical Support

    Technical Support Actiontec Electronics prides itself on making durable, high-quality, high-perfor- mance products. If you need assistance, the Actiontec Technical Support Department is available all day every day to provide professional support. E-mail: http://support.actiontec.com/email_support/support_form.php Internet: www.actiontec.com/support Chapter 1 Introduction Actiontec Electronics, Inc. 760 N.
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  • Page 10: Setting Up The Player

    Setting Up the Player The instructions that follow parallel the steps contained in the Actiontec Installation ® ® Buddy , which provides a visual guide to setting up the Player. It is recommended the Buddy Buddy user run the Installation Buddy first, before attempting any other procedures. To use the Player, it must be connected to a television and/or stereo, the wireless connection must be set up, the Actiontec Media Buddy must be installed, and the computer must be set up to find the media files.
  • Page 11 Action Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player User Manual Action tec Wireless Digital Media Player User Manual tec Wireless Digital Media Player User Manual 3. Plug the smaller end of the Power Cord into the Player. The Power Port is on the far right side of the rear panel of the Player. 4.
  • Page 12 6. Remove the Black Audio/Video Cable (with one white, one yellow, and one red RCA plug on both ends of the cable) from the package. 7. Plug one White RCA Plug into the one White RCA Plug into the one White RCA Plug rear panel of the Player.
  • Page 13 Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player User Manual 9. Plug one Red RCA Plug into the one Red RCA Plug into the one Red RCA Plug rear panel of the Player. 10. Plug the other end of the Red RCA Plug into the television or stereo.
  • Page 14 12. Plug the other Yellow RCA Plug into the other Yellow RCA Plug other Yellow RCA Plug into the sion or stereo. 13. Remove the 11 Mbps Wireless Card from the package. 14. Remove the cover from the wireless card slot on the side of the Player and plug the Wireless Card into the slot.

  • Page 15: Installing The Actiontec Media Buddy

    Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player User Manual Installing the Actiontec Media Buddy The Actiontec Media Buddy organizes and displays the media files on the com- puter, all from one easy interface. To install: 1. Get the Installation CD from the Player’s package and insert it in the CD- ROM drive of the computer.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Player 5. In the next window, read the License Agreement. Click in the circle next to “I accept the agreement,” then click Next. 6. In the next window, click Next. 7. In the next window, click Next.
  • Page 17 Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player User Manual 8. In the next window, click Next. 9. In the next window, click Install. 11. Wait until the next window appears, then click Finish. The Media Buddy is installed. 12. Turn the Player off and on.

  • Page 18: Setting Up The Wireless Connection

    Chapter 2 Setting Up the Player If the Player is set up to join an already existing wireless network, go to “Setting Up the Media Buddy” on page 18. If the Player is set up to wirelessly connect to a single computer only (ad hoc con- nection), see the computer’s documentation to set up the computer to connect.
  • Page 19 Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player User Manual 3. Highlight “WIFI Setup” at the top of the screen. The Wireless Setup screen appears. 4. Enter the name of the wireless network to which the computer is connected. 5. Make sure the box next to “Direct to a computer (ad hoc)” is NOT active (no “x”...
  • Page 20 Connecting to a Single Computer If no existing wireless network exists, the Player can be connected directly to a wireless-enabled computer to play media files. To do this: 1. Turn on the television and the Player. The following screen should appear. 2.

  • Page 21: Setting Up The Media Buddy

    Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player User Manual 4. Enter the name of choice for the wireless network (using the alphanumeric keypad on the remote) in the “SSID” text box. 5. Highlight “Connection” and place an “x” in the box next to “Direct to a com- puter (ad-hoc)”...
  • Page 22 2. Click Video, and make sure the Media Buddy locates the video files (the default folder is “My Videos” inside the “My Documents” directory). If the video files are in a different folder, see “Redirecting the Media Buddy” on page 20. 3.

  • Page 23: Redirecting The Media Buddy

    Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player User Manual Redirecting the Media Buddy If the digital media files have been stored in folders other than the My Pictures, My Music, and My Videos folders, the Media Buddy must be redirected to the alternate folders.
  • Page 24 3. The Preferences window appears. Select the type of media (Music, Video, or Photos) the alternate folder contains from the list on the right side of the window. 4. In the next screen, click Browse. Chapter 2 Setting Up the Player...
  • Page 25 Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player User Manual 5. Locate the alternate folder, highlight it, then click Open. The Media Buddy displays the media files in the selected folder on the Player. ☞ Note: To view all videos, music files, or photos through the Media Buddy without redirecting to different folders, all media files must be consolidated in one folder (i.e., videos into one video folder, music files into one music file folder, etc.)

  • Page 26: Using The Media Buddy

    Using the Media Buddy The Actiontec Media Buddy is the software component of the Player that organizes the media files stored on computers. After installing the Media Buddy on the com- puter, the Media Buddy places an Actiontec Media Buddy icon in the system tray of the desktop (next to the clock).
  • Page 27 Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player Manual From the Home window, the user can browse through all the media files currently associated with the Media Buddy (these files are either set up using the Installation Buddy, or by redirecting the Media Buddy to an alternate folder). Click a media type (Video, Music, or Photo) to display the chosen type of media file.
  • Page 28 Chapter 3 Using the Media Buddy ☞ Note: The files will be viewed in the same manner in which they are organized in the folder. For example, if all music files are contained in one folder, they will all be displayed as one list in the Media Buddy window, by file title.

  • Page 29: Menu

    Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player Manual 4. Close the Media Buddy. Photos from the selected music playlist will play while viewing a slide show. Additionally, the amount of time a photo remains onscreen during a slide show is controlled from the “Photo” window. Next to the “Playlist” list box is another text box.
  • Page 30 Chapter 3 Using the Media Buddy Preference Selecting Preference from the Edit menu generates the Preference window. On the left side of the window, there is a list of options (Security, Video, Music, Photo, Language, and Theme). Security - Security - Security Selecting Security in the Preference window allows the user to cre- ate a password so that only individuals who know the password can access the Media Player.
  • Page 31 Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player Manual 3. Enter the password again in the “Retype Password” text box. 4. Click Save. The next time Media Player is accessed, the user must enter this password Video - Selecting Video in the Preference window allows the user to redirect the Buddy to a new video folder, or configure a watch folder.
  • Page 32 Chapter 3 Using the Media Buddy Music - Selecting Music in the Preference window allows the user to redirect the Buddy to a new music folder, or configure a watch folder. To redirect the Buddy to a new music folder: 1.
  • Page 33 Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player Manual Photo - Selecting Photo in the Preference window allows the user to redirect the Buddy to a new photo folder. To redirect the Buddy to a new photo folder: 1. Click Browse, navigate to the folder, and click Open. 2.
  • Page 34 Chapter 3 Using the Media Buddy Theme - Selecting Theme in the Preferences window generates the Theme pane. From here, the user selects the theme (or “skin”) the Player’s television interface will use. Currently, only the “Blue” theme is supported.
  • Page 35 Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player Manual...

  • Page 36: Playing Digital Media

    Playing Digital Media The Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player is designed to play media files stored on a computer through the television or stereo to which it is connected. After the Player has been properly connected and set up, the Login screen appears. From this screen, the user can access all digital media files from a properly config- ured computer.

  • Page 37: Alphanumeric Keypad

    Action Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player Manual Action tec Wireless Digital Media Player Manual tec Wireless Digital Media Player Manual Power Button The red button in the upper left corner is the power button. Pressing this button causes the Player to turn on and off. Alphanumeric Keypad This alphanumeric keypad is used to enter numerals or letters while using the Player’s television interface.
  • Page 38 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Playing Digital Media Files Mute Button Pressing the button mutes all audio from the Player. MUTE Page Up, Page Down Buttons When viewing a long file list, use the Page Up and Page Down buttons to quickly scroll through the list.
  • Page 39 Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player Manual Action (Prev, Play, Next, Rew, Stop, Fwd) Buttons These buttons are used, when viewing a video, in much the same way as the but- tons on a DVD player. The “Prev” and “Next” buttons move the video to the next/ previous chapter (if applicable), the “Fwd”...

  • Page 40: Login Screen

    Chapter 4 Playing Digital Media Files Login Screen When the Login screen appears, a list of previously added computers appears on the television screen. If the computer icon is gray, the computer is currently disconnected. If it is blue, the computer is connected. Selecting a Computer To select one of the computers, use the direction buttons on the remote to high- light a computer, then press the Enter button on the remote.
  • Page 41 Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player Manual Adding Another Computer ☞ Note: Since the Player automatically finds computers running the Media Buddy on the selected network, adding another com- puter manually is not recommended. To add another computer to the Login Screen list: 1.
  • Page 42 Chapter 4 Playing Digital Media Files Editing a Computer’s Login Profile To edit a computer’s Login profile: 1. In the Login screen, use the direction keys on the remote to highlight Edit, then click the Enter button. 2. An Edit screen appears. Highlight the computer profile to be edited, then press the Enter button on the remote.
  • Page 43 Action Action Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player Manual tec Wireless Digital Media Player Manual tec Wireless Digital Media Player Manual Deleting a Computer To delete a computer on the Login list: 1. In the Login screen, use the direction keys on the remote to highlight Delete, then click the Enter button.

  • Page 44: Accessing Media Files

    Chapter 4 Playing Digital Media Files Accessing Media Files Once a computer has been chosen in the Login screen (see “Selecting a Computer” on page 37), the Home screen appears. Playing Videos To play a video: 1. From the Selection screen, press 1 (or Video) on the remote. The Video screen appears.
  • Page 45 Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player Manual 3. To view additional lists, page down by pressing the Page Down button on the remote, or navigate (using the direction buttons on the remote) to the num- ber groups at the top right side of the screen (1-9 10-18, etc.), then press the Enter button on the remote to select another list of videos.

  • Page 46: Playing Music

    Chapter 4 Playing Digital Media Files Playing Music To play music files: 1. From the Selection screen, press 2 (or Music) on the remote. The Music screen appears. Select a song from the available list by pressing the appropriate number on the numeric keypad on the remote. For instance, if the user wants to play song file 3, press 3 on the numeric keypad.
  • Page 47 Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player Manual Play Entire List Randomly To play an entire list of song files at random: 1. Locate a list of song files to be played. 2. Using the direction buttons, navigate to “Random” at the top of the Music screen.
  • Page 48 Chapter 4 Playing Digital Media Files Viewing Photos To view photos: 1. From the Selection screen, press 3 (or Photo) on the remote. The Photo screen appears. Select a photo or photo collection from the available list by pressing appropri- ate number on the numeric keypad on the remote.
  • Page 49 Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player Manual While a photo is being displayed, the Previous and Next buttons on the remote cause the previous or next photo in the photo collection to appear. Play Entire List in Order To play an entire list of photo files in order: 1.
  • Page 50 Chapter 4 Playing Digital Media Files Using the Internet To access various Internet services: 1. From the Selection screen, press the 4 button on the remote. The Internet screen appears. Select an Internet service from the available list by pressing appropriate number on the numeric keypad on the remote. For instance, to listen to Internet radio, press 4.
  • Page 51 Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player Manual Web Directory Pressing 2 on the remote when in the Internet screen generates the Web Directory screen. Here, the user can visit various popular Internet destinations, including enter- tainment, shopping, and tech gear Web sites. Simply use the numeric keypad on the remote to navigate.

  • Page 52: Actiontec Link

    station, press Stop on the remote. News Pressing 4 on the remote when in the Internet screen generates the Internet News screen. Here, the user can visit various Internet news Web sites. Simply use the numeric keypad on the remote to navigate to the news Web site of choice. Actiontec Link Pressing the “MISC”...
  • Page 53 Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player Manual Arrow Buttons Pressing the Arrow buttons (Back and Forward) cause the previous screen to appear (left arrow), or, if applicable, the next screen to appear. X Button Pressing the “X” button causes the screen currently loading to stop loading. Reload Button Pressing the “Reload”...
  • Page 54 Chapter 4 Playing Digital Media Files Options Button Pressing the “Options” button causes the “Options” screen to appear. At the top of the Options screen are five links: Options, IP Config, WIFI Setup, Time Setup, and Update ROM. Options In the Options screen (shown above), which opens automatically when the “Options”...
  • Page 55 Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player Manual Internet Security Internet Security Internet Security Internet Security, highlight the Internet Security list box, then press Enter on the remote. A list of options appears (SSL2, SSL3, TLSV1/SSL2/SSL3). Select a level of Internet security, then press Enter on the remote. The level of Internet secu- rity of the Player changes to the level of security selected.
  • Page 56 Chapter 4 Playing Digital Media Files Sound Option ing or navigating in the Player’s television interface, or a sound when a system alert occurs, highlight the appropriate Sound Option box and place an “x” there by pressing Enter on the remote. The selected sound will play when the action occurs.
  • Page 57 Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player Manual WiFi Setup Selecting “WIFI Setup” generates the WiFi Setup screen. For more information concerning the settings in the WIFI Setup screen, see “Setting Up the Wireless Connection” on page 15. Here, the user enters the wireless information needed to connect the Player to the computer.
  • Page 58 Chapter 4 Playing Digital Media Files Save/Cancel to activate on the Player, highlight the “Save” button and press Enter on the remote. The changes will be activated. If the user chooses to cancel any changes made in the Options screen before selecting “Save,” highlight the “Cancel” button and press Enter on the remote.
  • Page 59 Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player Manual Update ROM Selecting “Update Rom” generates the “Update ROM” screen. By clicking on the link in the screen and following the subsequent instructions, the user can update the firmware of the Player.

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting And Frequently Asked Questions

    Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions This chapter details some troubleshooting strategies, as well as frequently asked ques- tions and their answers. How far can I be from a computer or access point and maintain a connection? The wireless card range depends on the environment. Indoor range is approxi- mately 100 feet or more;...
  • Page 61 Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player User Manual Action Action tec Wireless Digital Media Player User Manual tec Wireless Digital Media Player User Manual Will cordless phones interfere with the Digital Media Player? The 802.11b Wireless Card uses 2.4 GHz frequency. If your cordless phone uses this frequency, problems may occur.

  • Page 62: A Specifications

    Specifications General Model Number DMP011000-01 (Wireless Digital Media Player) Standards IEEE 802.11b (2.4 Ghz-DSSS); IEEE802.3 (10 BASE-T Ethernet); IEEE 802.3u (100 BASE-T Fast Ethernet) Certifications FCC; CE; UL; WiFi 10/100 Mbps (auto-sensing and auto-crossover) Ethernet (RJ-45) port Audio S/P DIF Port (RCA and Optical) Left and Right Channel RCA Output Ports Video Composite Video Port...

  • Page 63: Wireless

    Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player User Manual Other Input/Output DVI (Digital Visual Interface) Infrared Remote Wireless PC Card slot Visual Indicators Power LED Ethernet (10/100) LED Link/Activity LED Wireless Operating Range Up to 100 meters indoors Up to 400 meters outdoors Data Rates 11, 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps Environmental...

  • Page 64: B Setting Up The Player Via Ethernet

    Setting Up the Player via Ethernet While it is recommended that the Player connect wirelessly to another com- puter to share digital media files, it can also be connected to an existing wired network or computer via Ethernet. ☞ Note: Do not install the wireless PC Card when connecting via Ethernet.
  • Page 65 Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player User Manual...

  • Page 66: Notices

    Notices Regulatory Compliance Notices Class B Equipment 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 installa- tion.
  • Page 67 Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router User Manual 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause unwanted operation. ☞ Note: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance require- ments, the antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

  • Page 68: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty Hardware: Actiontec Electronics, Inc., warrants to the end user (“Customer”) that this hardware product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for twelve (12) months from the date of purchase from Actiontec Electronics or its authorized reseller. Actiontec Electronics’...
  • Page 69 Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router User Manual THIS ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS PRODUCT MAY INCLUDE OR BE BUNDLED ACTION ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS PRODUCT MAY INCLUDE OR BE BUNDLED WITH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE, THE USE OF WHICH IS GOVERNED BY A SEPARATE END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT. THIS ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO SUCH THIRD- ACTION ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO SUCH THIRD- PARTY SOFTWARE.
  • Page 70 NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS. ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY ACTION ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT OR MALFUNCTION IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT EXIST OR WAS CAUSED BY CUSTOMER’S OR ANY THIRD PERSON’S MISUSE, NEGLECT, IMPROPER INSTALLATION...
  • Page 71 Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router User Manual Governing Law: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, U.S.A., excluding its conflicts of laws and principles, and excluding the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.

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