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Shuttle Digital Hub User Guide
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  • Page 1 Shuttle® Inc. Disclaimer Shuttle® Inc. shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages resulting from the performance or use of this product. This company makes no representations or warranties regarding the contents of this manual.
  • Page 2 Safety Information Read the following precautions before setting up a Shuttle Digital Hub. WARNING: Forbid users to dismantle and install by oneself. Installation Notices Do not place this device underneath heavy loads or in an unstable position. Do not expose this device to high levels of direct sunlight, high-humidity or wet conditions.
  • Page 3 WARNING: Install the computer near an AC outlet. The AC power cord is your PC’s main AC disconnecting device and must be easily accessible at all times. For your safety, the power cord provided with your PC has a grounded plug. Always use the power cord with a properly grounded wall outlet, to avoid the risk of electrical shock.
  • Page 4 Shuttle System EMI Test Statement Shuttle System have been via the EMI test in terms of series of regulations: EN55013/EN55020/EN55022/CISPR22/AS/NZS3548 Class B, EN55024 (1998/AS/NZS), EN4252.1 (1994), EN61000, ANSI C63.4 (1992), CFR47 Part 15 Subpart B, and CNS13438 (1997). The items tested are illustrated as follows: (A) Voltage: AC 110V/60HZ &...
  • Page 5 All CPUs have completely been tested, and values offered by the worst EMI combination of CPU external frequency are listed as follows: Test Mode External Frequency CPU Open/Close 133MHz Intel Pentium M 2.26G Close 133MHz Intel Pentium M 2.26G Open (C) Remedy for the Tested Product &...
  • Page 6 20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. SHUTTLE INC. declared that PN18 is limited in CH1~11 from 2412 to 2462 MHz by specified firmware controlled in USA.
  • Page 7 This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions: The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users, and the transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna. As long as 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required.
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    T ABL E OF C O N T E N T S 1 Before You Begin ............1 Welcome..............................1 Benefits and Features..........................2 Functional Overview ............. 3  Front Panel ...............................3 Back Panel ..............................4 Keyboard ................7  Wireless Keyboard Operation.......................9 Replacing the Keyboard Batteries ......................9 Remote Control ..............
  • Page 9 Video Out Connection Overview ......................38 Video Output Connectors ........................39 Component Video Settings ........................40 TV Display Overview ........................... 40 Audio and Video Switching Overview....................41 Using the Remote Control with Your TV................... 41 Typical Video Out Connections..........42  Video Out to TV..............43 ...
  • Page 10  Installing an Shuttle Personal Media Drive..................83 Disconnecting an Shuttle Personal Media Drive ................84 7 Initial Configuration............. 86 Starting the Shuttle Digital Hub for the First Time ....86  Installing the Keyboard Batteries (Initial) ...................86 Initial Start Up ............................87 Syncing the Keyboard ..........................88...
  • Page 11: Before You Begin

    B efore Y ou B e g i n Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Shuttle Digital Hub. The Shuttle Digital Hub brings you to the forefront of home multimedia convergence. Get ready to say goodbye to your VCR, CD, DVD, and receiver appliances.
  • Page 12: Benefits And Features

    < < High-speed networking – VFD display – gives instant visual feedback on the status of the Gigabit Ethernet and wireless Shuttle Digital Hub 802.11b/g network capabilities < < Portable storage enclosure – Built-in media library – store and organize your photos, music, and...
  • Page 13: Functional Overview

     Functional Overview Front Panel The following illustration shows the Shuttle Digital Hub front panel. Your model might not have all features. USB 2.0 1394 SM/SD/MS/MMC Item Function Comments Power button and LED Solid blue: On Press and hold button Solid amber: Away Mode four seconds to turn off.
  • Page 14: Back Panel

    Removable Shuttle Personal Media 2.5” HDD BAY Personal Media Drive Bay Drive behind top right door Back Panel The following illustration shows the Shuttle Digital Hub back panel. (Location and number of connectors may vary by model.) 1394 Item Connector...
  • Page 15 Item Connector Type Color Supported format IR OUT Jack Black IR emitter Ethernet RJ-45 10/100/1000 10/100/1000 USB 2.0 2 ports Silver USB 2.0 (High Speed) Analog: Default: 480i; all-interlaced display Component Video Green:Y up to 1080i, Plus 480p, Out (interlaced or 3 RCA jacks Blue:Pb 720p (Not all modes...
  • Page 16 Item Connector Type Color Supported format Audio White:left RCA jack Analog TV Source In 1/2 Red:right Video (Composite) Analog: Up to RCA jack Yellow TV Source In 1/2 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz S-video Y/C video Analog: Up to Black TV Source In 1/2 Analog 4-pin...
  • Page 17: Keyboard

     Keyboard The following illustration shows the Shuttle Digital Hub wireless keyboard. The following table shows the wireless keyboard features and function keys from left to right. Icon Item Description Media Center Starts Media Center. Mouse button left, right Left-click, Right-click Live TV Is a shortcut to the fullscreen view of live TV.
  • Page 18 Skip videos and live TV, or one music track, or one DVD chapter. Take Shuttle Digital Hub enter into Away Mode when Away Mode system on, and wake system on when in Away Mode. LED Blink when pushing any button on keyboard.
  • Page 19: Wireless Keyboard Operation

    Wireless Keyboard Operation Your Shuttle Digital Hub includes a wireless keyboard that uses a built-in receiver/transmitter instead of a connector cable to communicate. The Keyboard Connect button, behind the lower-right door of the Shuttle Digital Hub front panel. Approximate range is 12 feet (3.66 meters).
  • Page 20 (3) Replace the battery cover. (4) Make sure the Shuttle Digital Hub is powered on. (5) Test the keyboard. < The keyboard is set to connect to the Shuttle Digital Hub automatically. (6) If the keyboard does not operate: a. Check the battery orientation.
  • Page 21: Remote Control

    A LED pressing a button. Puts the Shuttle Digital Hub into and out of a B Away powerreduced Away Mode. It does not turn the Shuttle Digital Hub off. Starts My Videos. Videos D My TV Starts My TV. Starts My Pictures.
  • Page 22 Item Icon Description L Play Plays the selected media. (Fast-forward) moves media forward. M FWD (press button for three speeds). Moves media forward - for example, 30 seconds in videos N SKIP and live TV, or one music track, or one DVD chapter. O Back Returns to the previous window within Media Center.
  • Page 23 Item Icon Description W DVD Opens Play DVD window in Media Center or opens the main MENU menu of a DVD movie, if available. Is a shortcut to the fullscreen view of live TV. It also moves to X LIVE TV the current point in a live TV program after pausing live TV.
  • Page 24: Remote Control Operation

    Edition 2005 Software Guide for detailed instructions on using the features of the remote control. To use the remote control, just point it at the Shuttle Digital Hub and press a button. Use the remote control at a maximum distance of 26 feet (8 meters) from the remote sensor and at a maximum of 45 degrees (90 degrees total) from the center of the remote sensor.
  • Page 25: Installing The Remote Control Batteries

    Installing the Remote Control Batteries (1) Slide the battery cover off the back of the remote control. (2) Insert the two AAA alkaline batteries (provided). Make sure the battery positive and negative ends are inserted correctly! (3) Replace the battery cover. (4) Test the remote control by pressing any key.
  • Page 26: Inventory

     Inventory The following items are supplied with the Shuttle Digital Hub: Name Picture Shuttle Digital Hub unit Keyboard Remote control Cables FM antenna 2.5” HDD bay Shuttle Digital Hub Software Guide x1 User Software Guide Guide Shuttle Digital Hub...
  • Page 27: Cables Included

    Cables Included Your Shuttle Digital Hub comes with the following cables. Cable Name Description Stereo RCA Red, White ends. Used for Audio Out. Digital video out. Connect to DVI-I or DVI-D DVI-D input of the HDTV or monitor. S-video Black. Used for Video Out.
  • Page 28: Connecting Audio

    Co nn e c t i n g A u d i o The Shuttle Digital Hub supports many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker configurations. This chapter describes Chapter Contents : the most typical, and “TV Audio Connection”on page 22...
  • Page 29: Sound Connector Jacks

    Sound Connector Jacks The audio connectors are RCA type jacks that connect from the back of your Shuttle Digital Hub to a TV, powered speakers or an AV receiver. The Shuttle Digital Hub has separate Audio In connections (analog). The Shuttle Digital Hub has two Digital Audio Out connections (SPDIF) that are coaxial and optical.
  • Page 30: Speaker Configurations

    Speaker Configurations You can set up your Shuttle Digital Hub for the following supported audio configurations: Home audio Speaker Recommended system See: system arrangement description “2.0 Home TV Display Stereo Two speakers: Installation” Left speaker, on page 24 2 (stereo)
  • Page 31 Home audio Speaker Recommended system See: system arrangement description If your 6.1 AV TV Display Two front speakers: Subwoofer receiver has left speaker, only 5.1 (6) right speaker Center inputs, see speaker Two side speakers: the following: Front right Front left surround left speaker, speaker “5.1 Home...
  • Page 32: Tv Audio Connection

    To connect a TV, monitor or display audio directly: < Connect an RCA stereo cable (white - left, red - right) from the Shuttle Digital Hub back panel Audio Out connector to a TV audio in connector. For additional information on connecting the speakers, refer to the documentation that came with your speakers and AV receiver.
  • Page 33: Av Receiver Audio Connection

    Connecting a home stereo to an Shuttle Digital Hub typically requires audio cables that are long enough to connect from the Shuttle Digital Hub to the stereo or AV receiver. You may need to purchase additional cables.
  • Page 34: Home Stereo Installation

    FRONT NOTE Some AV receivers generate the subwoofer output without a subwoofer input; in this case, you do not need to connect the subwoofer output from the Shuttle Digital Hub. Refer to your AV receiver product documentation. onnecting Audio [24]...
  • Page 35: Home Theater Audio

    SURROUND NOTE Some AV receivers generate the subwoofer output without a subwoofer input; in this case, you do not need to connect the subwoofer output from the Shuttle Digital Hub. Refer to your AV receiver product documentation. onnecting Audio [25]...
  • Page 36: Home Theater Audio

    5.1 Home Theater Audio The following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater audio six-channel 5.1 speaker installation that requires multichannel inputs on an AV Receiver. This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different. Use this configuration for 6.1 and 7.1 AV Receivers that upmix the rear speaker(s).
  • Page 37: Home Theater Audio

    7.1 Home Theater Audio The following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater audio eight-channel 7.1 speaker installation that requires multichannel inputs on an AV Receiver. This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different. If your AV NOTE receiver supports 7.1 and has only 5.1 inputs, see “5.1 Home Theater Audio”...
  • Page 38: Digital Home Theater Audio

    Insert optical cords straight in until they click into place. < Do not bend or tie optical cords. To connect digital audio from your Shuttle Digital Hub to an AV receiver: (1) Connect the Digital Out connector on the back panel of your Shuttle...
  • Page 39 Digital 5.1 multichannel audio system connection: Recommended for best digital audio experience. 1394 Digital Audio SPDIF In/Out OPTICAL IN OPTICAL OUT Digital Audio SPDIF In/Out Optical Optical Coaxial Choose one onnecting Audio [29]...
  • Page 40: Powered Speaker Audio Connection

    See“Digital Powered Speakers”on page 36 Y adapter cables The Shuttle Digital Hub has RCA type output connectors. You may need to connect Y adapter cables between your Shuttle Digital Hub analog audio output and your powered speaker inputs. You can also use them for audio inputs depending on your equipment.
  • Page 41: Powered Speakers

    To connect two speakers and a subwoofer for 2.1 speaker output: (1) Connect the RCA connector end of the Y adapter cable to the Front Right and Front Left Audio Out connectors on the back of your Shuttle Digital Hub.
  • Page 42: Powered Speakers

    (1) Connect the RCA connector end of the Y adapter cables to the Audio Out connectors Front Right, Front Left, Surround Right, Surround Left on the back of your Shuttle Digital Hub. (2) Connect the female 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) mini-jack end of the Y adapters to the audio line in cables of the speaker amplifier.
  • Page 43: Powered Speakers

    (1) Connect the RCA connector end of the Y adapter cables to the Audio Out connectors Front Right, Front Left, Surround Right, Surround Left, Center on the back of your Shuttle Digital Hub. (2) Connect the female 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) mini-jack end of the Y adapters to the audio line in cables of the speaker amplifier.
  • Page 44: Powered Speakers

    7.1 Powered Speakers You can install a 7.1 audio system to your Shuttle Digital Hub. To connect two front speakers, two surround speakers, two surround back speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer for eight-channel (7.1 speaker) output: (1) Connect the RCA connector end of the Y adapter cables to the Audio Out connectors Front Right, Front Left, Surround Right, Surround Left on the back of your Shuttle Digital Hub.
  • Page 45: Digital Powered Speakers

    (upmix) the 7.1 audio with 5.1 input back speakers, a center speaker, channels. Refer to your and a subwoofer to your Shuttle product documentation. Digital Hub. Do not connect analog multichannel speaker outputs if you connect the digital output.
  • Page 46: Monitor Speakers

    (3) Plug in the speaker system power. Refer to the speaker documentation. (4) Turn on the speaker system. Monitor Speakers You can connect powered monitor speakers directly to your Shuttle Digital Hub. You may need Y adapter cables. You can: NOTE <...
  • Page 47: Fm Radio Antenna

     FM Radio Antenna The Shuttle Digital Hub includes an FM radio tuner. To connect the FM radio antenna: (1) Plug the FM radio antenna cable into the FM (Tuner) In connector on the back panel (75-Ohm Coaxial). (2) You may want to extend the ends of the cable to improve your FM radio signal reception.
  • Page 48: Connecting Video Out

    TV or display monitor, so you can watch TV and view the screen. It includes the most typical, and some advanced, video output options. You must have a display such as a TV or monitor connected to the Shuttle Digital Hub for proper operation.
  • Page 49: Video Output Connectors

    < For component video, see “Component Video Settings”on page 40. To connect a TV to the Shuttle Digital Hub, you may need a video cable and an audio cable. Use a video cable to connect the Video Out on the Shuttle Digital Hub to your TV Video In.
  • Page 50: Component Video Settings

    640 x 480 @ 60 Hz TV Display Overview The Shuttle Digital Hub allows you to connect to a TV to view the monitor image on a TV screen. With the TV connected, you can view the Shuttle Digital Hub image, watch TV or DVD movies, or playgames on your TV.
  • Page 51: Audio And Video Switching Overview

    AV receiver: You can use your AV receiver as a switch to direct the video to your TV and the audio to your speakers from the Shuttle Digital Hub. This method gives you the best audio quality, and is easy to switch audio/video inputs through your AV receiver remote.
  • Page 52: Typical Video Out Connections

     Typical Video Out Connections This section describes how to hook up the Video Out connectors on the back panel of the Shuttle Digital Hub into your home system so you can watch TV. These are only suggested configurations. Your system may be different.
  • Page 53: Video Out To Tv

    Video Out directly to the TV Video In. NOTE If the Video Out S-video and composite connections are not connected to a TV or video input when the Shuttle Digital Hub is turned on, the S-video and composite jacks turn off automatically and you see no picture.
  • Page 54: Tv Out (High Definition)

    TV Out (high definition) 1394 VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO Choose Component S-VIDEO HDTV IN Component TV IN S-video HDTV or TV NOTE Not recommended for inital setup. onnecting Video Out [44]...
  • Page 55: Video Out From Av Receiver To Tv

    NOTE If the Video Out S-video and composite connections are not connected to a TV or video input when the Shuttle Digital Hub is turned on, the S-video and composite jacks will turn off automatically. You must restart; press and hold down the power button for four seconds to restart your Shuttle Digital Hub to ensure Video Out connection to your TV or AV receiver.
  • Page 56: Tv Out (Through Av Receiver)

    TV Out (through AV receiver) 1394 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO Choose on AV RECEIVER AV RECEIVER IN AV RECEIVER OUT Choose one and keep same type as AV Receiver In TV IN NOTE Not recommended for inital setup. onnecting Video Out [46]...
  • Page 57: Video Out To Monitor

    < Equipment: The monitor and some cables may not be included with the Shuttle Digital Hub. See the documentation that came with your monitor. Configuration: You can adjust the monitor display. The detail of configuration steps can be found on http://global.shuttle.com/Support/Support.asp.
  • Page 58: Video Out To Tv And Monitor

    If the Video Out S-video and Video (composite) connections are not connected to a TV or video input when the Shuttle Digital Hub is turned on, the S-video and composite jacks will turn off automatically. You must restart; press and hold down the power button for four seconds to restart your Shuttle Digital Hub to ensure Video Out connection to your TV or AV receiver.
  • Page 59 Configuration: You can adjust the TV and monitor displays. The detail of configuration steps can be found on http://global.shuttle.com/Support/S upport.asp. Procedure: (1) Connect a monitor video cable from the Shuttle Digital Hub back panel Video Out directly to the monitor Video In. Use the VGA or DVI Video Out connectors.
  • Page 60: Connecting Tv Source In

    Shuttle Digital Hub. Infrared Transmitter cable installation is also included. You connect the Shuttle Digital Hub to an existing setup for your TV signal source. This chapter includes the most typical, and some advanced, input options.
  • Page 61: Tv Source Connectors Overview

    All TV viewing and scheduling is provided through the Television Program Guide in Media Center, so both TV sources must have identical Television Program Guides. The Shuttle Digital Hub records television and allows you to control the television channels. The Shuttle Digital Hub has two tuner configurations available:...
  • Page 62: Typical Tv Source Connections

     Typical TV Source Connections These are only suggested configurations. Your system may be different. Select the configuration that most closely matches your home system: TV source type Display/video configuration Connector See: TV source Display/video Connector See: type configuration Cable directly from the wall (without a cable TV “Cable Only”...
  • Page 63: Cable Connection

    TV signal source: (1) Plug the connector of a coaxial cable from your TV cable (wall) into the Cable/Ant connector on the back of the Shuttle Digital Hub. (2) Turn the connector to tighten it. (3) Install a splitter as shown in the following illustration (select models only).
  • Page 64: Cable Only With Splitter

    S-video b. Connect the video cable from the set-top-box or digital cable receiver back panel Video Output connector. c. Connect the video cable into the Shuttle Digital Hub back panel TV Source 1 In connector. onnecting TV Source In [54]...
  • Page 65 From the set-top-box or digital cable receiver back panel Audio Out right (red) and Audio Out left (white) connectors. b. Into the Shuttle Digital Hub back panel TV Source 1 In Audio right (red) and Audio left (white) connectors.
  • Page 66: Two Cable Tv Boxes, Or Two Digital Cable Receiversr

    Connect the TV signal source from each set-top-box or digital cable receiver into each of the Shuttle Digital Hub tuners’ TV Source 1 and TV Source 2. If you are using two matching set-top cable boxes or digital cable receivers with...
  • Page 67 From the set-top-box or digital cable receiver back Audio Out right (red) and Audio Out left (white) connectors. b. Into the Shuttle Digital Hub back panel TV Source 2 In Audio right (red) and Audio left (white) connectors. (6) Connect the set-top-box 1 Infrared Transmitter cable (required for signal).
  • Page 68: Satellite Connection

    One Satellite Receiver Connect the TV signal source from the satellite receiver into the Shuttle Digital Hub. If you are using a satellite receiver (not provided) with S-video or composite video output, do the following: (1) Make sure that a coaxial cable connector from your dish source is plugged into the satellite receiver In connector.
  • Page 69 TV In Coaxial Satellite Receiver Satellite S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO Adhere to IR window TV Out Infrared S-Video Coaxial Video Audio Transmitter Choose 1394 onnecting TV Source In [59]...
  • Page 70: Two Satellite Receivers

    From the satellite receiver back panel Audio Out right (red) connector and the Audio Out left (white) connectors. b. Into the Shuttle Digital Hub back panel TV Source 1 In Audio right (red) and Audio left (white) connectors. (4) Connect a video cable for satellite receiver 2: a.
  • Page 71 From the satellite receiver back panel Audio Out right (red) connector and Audio Out left (white) connectors. b. Into the Shuttle Digital Hub back panel TV Source 2 In Audio right (red) and Audio left (white) connectors. (6) Connect the satellite receiver 1 Infrared Transmitter cable (required for signal).
  • Page 72: Infrared Transmitter Connection

    The Shuttle Digital Hub includes infrared transmitters that make it easy to control one or two set-topboxes. If you connect a set-top-box such as a digital cable box or a satellite receiver to the Shuttle Digital Hub, then you must also use the Infrared (IR) Transmitter control cable.
  • Page 73: Infrared Transmitter Installation

    If you have a cable TV receiver, satellite receiver, or other set-top-box that controls your TV signal, connect the Infrared Transmitter Sensor: (1) Route the IR transmitter cable from the back of the Shuttle Digital Hub to the cable TV, digital cable, or satellite receiver set-top-box.
  • Page 74: Antenna Connection

    TV box, digital cable box, or satellite receiver, do the following to connect the TV signal source: (1) Plug the connector of a coaxial cable from your external or internal TV antenna into the Cable/Ant connector on the back of the Shuttle Digital Hub. (2) Turn the connector to tighten it.
  • Page 75 TV signal source (TV antenna) Coaxial Roof TV Antenna 1394 TV signal source — TV antenna and dual tuners with splitter Roof TV Antenna Cable Splitter Coaxial 1394 onnecting TV Source In [65]...
  • Page 76: Connecting Video Equipment

    Co nn e c t i n g V id e o E qui p m e nt This chapter describes how to connect video playback and recording equipment to the Shuttle Digital Hub. Equipment includes VCRs and camcorders. This chapter also includes the most typical, and some advanced, options.
  • Page 77: Typical Video Equipment Connections

    DVDs.  Typical Video Equipment Connections This section describes how to connect the Shuttle Digital Hub to an existing setup of your video equipment. These are only suggested configurations. Your system may be different. Select the configuration that most closely...
  • Page 78: Vcr Connection

    VCR Direct in Connection NOTE Some retail VHS tapes have You can connect a VCR to record your content protection measures tapes to the Shuttle Digital Hub hard that corrupt recorded images disk drive. or do not allow recording. VCR connection...
  • Page 79: Wall To Vcr To Tv Using Coaxial Cable

    Shuttle Digital Hub. Coaxial (6) Connect a coaxial cable from the VCR out to one of the TV inputs. Reserve an input connection on the TV for the Shuttle Digital Hub. Cable or Satellite Existing setups with and without set-top-box Set-top-box...
  • Page 80 Wall to VCR to TV using coaxial cable (Add the Shuttle Digital Hub with a splitter) Cable TV Wall Jack Cable Splitter Coaxial Coaxial VCR IN VCR OUT Coaxial Choose TV IN 1394 onnecting Video Equipments [70]...
  • Page 81 Wall to set-top-box VCR to TV using coaxial cable (add with a splitter) Cable TV Wall Jack Coaxial Satellite Receiver VCR IN VCR OUT Adhere to Cable IR window Splitter Coaxial Coaxial Coaxial Infrared Transmitter VCR IN VCR OUT Coaxial TV IN Choose Choose...
  • Page 82: Video Camera Connection

    If a Digital Video Device Auto Play window appears when you connect your camera, click Cancel. To connect a digital video camera: (1) Turn on the Shuttle Digital Hub, and wait for the desktop to appear. See “Initial Configuration”on page 86. (2) Turn on the digital video camera.
  • Page 83 Connect a digital video camera (front panel) USB 2.0 1394 SM/SD/MS/MMC Connect a digital video camera (back panel) FireWire (IEEE 1394) Cable Digital Video Camera 6-Pin 1394 onnecting Video Equipments [73]...
  • Page 84: Recognizing The Camera

    Connecting an analog camera for video input (capture) Connectors: When connecting an analog video camera for input to the Shuttle Digital Hub, use the Video and Audio In connectors on the front of the Shuttle Digital Hub. Procedure: The following instructions can also be used to connect digital cameras with analog outputs.
  • Page 85 To connect an analog video camera: (1) Turn on the Shuttle Digital Hub, and wait for the desktop to appear. See “Initial Configuration”on page 86. (2) Connect the video camera transfer cable from the camera to the S-video connector or to the composite and audio connectors on the front of the Shuttle Digital Hub.
  • Page 86: Connecting The Network

    “Connecting an Shuttle Personal Media Drive” on page 83 some advanced, options to connect your Shuttle Digital Hub to the Internet, to a network, and to peripheral devices. Your system may have different components. NOTE Some peripheral devices...
  • Page 87: Connecting The Wireless Network Antenna

    802.11 wireless LAN. You can establish a wireless network using your Shuttle Digital Hub as a Wireless Access Point or you can use your Shuttle Digital Hub as a client if you already have a wireless network functioning. You need an existing wireless LAN network with an Internet connection (please consult your ISP for further information).
  • Page 88 If your Shuttle Digital Hub is connected to the Internet and you would like to wireless-connect other machines to this Shuttle Digital Hub, establish a wireless network using your Shuttle Digital Hub as a Wireless Access Point. For more information, refer to the Quick Install Guide and CD manual included in the accessory box.
  • Page 89: Connecting A Dsl/Cable Modem

     Connecting a DSL/Cable Modem You typically connect the Shuttle Digital Hub to the Internet through a DSL/Cable modem. Refer to your DSL/cable modem and ISP documentation to establish a connection. To connect the Shuttle Digital Hub to the Internet through a DSL or Cable...
  • Page 90: Connecting Through A Router

     Connecting Through a Router You can connect the Shuttle Digital Hub to a LAN network and then to a DSL modem or Cable modem. You can use your Shuttle Digital Hub as a client if you already have a home network functioning.
  • Page 91: Usb Device Connection

    Shuttle Digital Hub. To connect a digital still camera: (1) Turn on the Shuttle Digital Hub. Wait for the desktop to appear. Minimize or close Media Center. (2) Turn on the digital still camera. See the documentation that came with your camera.
  • Page 92: Other Usb Devices

    You can connect other peripheral devices to the front or back of the Shuttle Digital Hub through USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. The following devices can be connected to the Shuttle Digital Hub USB 2.0 high speed ports: <...
  • Page 93: Connecting An Shuttle Personal Media Drive

    Do not force the drive into the bay; it should slide easily into the bay. (3) If the Shuttle Digital Hub is turned on,the blue LED on the front of the drive lights up when the drive is inserted correctly.
  • Page 94: Disconnecting An Shuttle Personal Media Drive

    Shuttle Personal Media Drive Disconnecting an Shuttle Personal Media Drive You can safely remove the Shuttle Personal Media Drive when both the amber activity and blue LEDs are off. To disconnect your Shuttle Personal Drive safely: (1) Close Media Center and all other programs that may be accessing your Shuttle Personal Media Drive.
  • Page 95 Media Drive NOTE To avoid hardware damage and data loss, always disconnect the drive safely, When your Shuttle Digital when it is not active. When the blue Hub is in Away mode LED is blinking, the drive is active, (reduced power state), saving or transferring data.
  • Page 96: Initial Configuration

    Shuttle Digital Hub for proper operation. When you complete the procedures in this chapter, you can use your Shuttle Digital Hub in your home Hub. Refer to the Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide. Chapter Contents : “Starting the Shuttle Digital Hub for the First Time”...
  • Page 97: Initial Start Up

    (2) Apply power to all connected system equipment, such as TVs, set-top-boxes, and AV receivers. (3) Plug the Shuttle Digital Hub AC power cable into a wall outlet. < Use a surge protector to prevent power surges or voltage spikes.
  • Page 98: Syncing The Keyboard

    (1) After you have made all connections and have performed the initial startup procedure, make sure the Shuttle Digital Hub is turned on. (2) Briefly press the Keyboard Connect button on the Shuttle Digital Hub front panel, behind the left door.
  • Page 99: Media Center First-Run

    < Configure tuners, TV signal, and Television Program Guide information. < Select and adjust Media Center display settings. < Set up speakers. < Teach the Shuttle Digital Hub to control your cable TV or satellite receiver set-top-box. nitial Configuration [89]...
  • Page 100: If Your Connections Don't Work

    To set up optional components in Media Center: (1) Follow the onscreen instructions for the Media Center optional components startup wizard. (2) Confirm your country/region. (3) Set up the TV signal, manually or automatically. Make sure a TV source is connected. The wizard scans for signals if you select automatic.
  • Page 101: Configuring Audio

     Configuring Audio Your Shuttle Digital Hub comes with a headphones connector (1/8-inch [3.5 mm]) on the front panel. The headphones connector is labeled with a headphones icon. The Audio Out speakers are muted when you plug in the headphones, but SPDIF does not mute.
  • Page 102: Adjusting The Volume

     Adjusting the Volume To adjust speaker volume, use the: < Remote control. < Ensure that the mute box < AV receiver. is not checked. < Buttons on the keyboard. < Volume knob on the speakers. < Volume knob on the subwoofer. <...
  • Page 103: Configuring Audio Output

     Configuring Audio Output You must adjust the audio settings in two places after you have installed and connected the Shuttle Digital Hub to your audio system. Configure both the Media Center speaker settings and audio for the DVD player.
  • Page 104: Configuring Audio For Media Center

    Configuring audio for Media Center To configure multichannel audio output for Media Center audio: (1) Press Media Center on the remote control. You can also click Start on the taskbar, and select Media Center. (2) Click Settings, General, Media Center Setup, and then Setup your Speakers.
  • Page 105: Troubleshooting

    Trou bl es h oot i n g This section contains possible solutions for some problems you may be experiencing with the Shuttle Digital Hub. Chapter Contents : Solving audio problems, see “Audio” on page 95. Solving video problems, see “Video” on page 96.
  • Page 106: Video

    Support.asp < If the Video Output S-video and composite connections are not connected to a TV or Video Input when the Shuttle Digital Hub is turned on, the S-video and composite jacks will turn off I cannot see anything automatically. You must turn off, by pressing and holding down on the TV.
  • Page 107: System

    Problem Solution < When you press the On button on the front of the Shuttle Digital Hub, the following events should happen: a. The Shuttle power button should light and the front display lights up. b. The hard disk drive and fans spin.
  • Page 108 The TV or monitor is connected to the Shuttle Digital Hub, plugged in, and turned on. e. Make sure that the Shuttle Digital Hub is not too hot, and that vents are not blocked. < Be sure that you installed the device drivers that came with the new I installed a new device.
  • Page 109 I cannot You cannot remove a CD or DVD after you have turned off the Shuttle remove a Digital Hub. Turn on the Shuttle Digital Hub and press the Eject button to CD or DVD. extend the tray. <...
  • Page 110 Windows Media Player Help, and then search for codec. You can put data files on a DVD to store them or transfer them to another Shuttle Digital Hub. However, data files on a DVD do not play in a DVD player. My DVD Rerecord your files to a file format that can be read by some DVD players.
  • Page 111: Getting Help

    < Software updates < Software patches < Online Information and technical support for your Shuttle Digital Hub < Online manuals for your Shuttle Digital Hub To use the Shuttle Web site: (1) Connect to the Internet: Open your Web browser, Press Connect on your keyboard.
  • Page 112: Microsoft Web Site

    (5) Press the “Support” tag on the top of the window. Troubleshooting Shuttle Customer Care You can get help over the telephone from Shuttle. When you call Shuttle Customer Care, have your model number and serial number available. See the keyboard or the Warranty and Support Guide for the support telephone numbers.

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