Introduction - D-Link MediaLounge DSM-520 User Manual

DSM-520 User's Manual

Introduction

Introduction
introduces the latest addition to its multimedia family of products: the D-Link
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MediaLounge DSM-520 Wireless High-Definition (HD) Media Player. The DSM-520 integrates
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home computer systems and home entertainment centers. Experience digital media like
never before with the MediaLounge DSM-520 Wireless HD Media Player. Using your home
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entertainment center from the comfort of the living room, the DSM-520 includes everything
you need to instantly access and play music, videos, and photos. The DSM-520 features
802.11g wireless technology for transfer speeds of up to 54Mbps on a wireless network and
can connect to a wired network at speeds up to 100Mbps. These options provide you with
the maximum throughput for sharing and transferring digital media.
Simple to setup with a sleek design that makes it a natural addition to any home entertainment
center. The AV jacks on the back panel of the DSM-520 allow for direct connection to your
television. Use the included remote control to access media content stored on your PC.
Browse music files, watch videos, and display photos, all on your television! In addition,
the DSM-520 lets you access online zone content on your television through an existing
broadband Internet connection.
With support for Windows Connect Now, configuring the wireless settings is easier than ever
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before. With Windows Connect Now you can run the Wireless Network Setup Wizard from
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Windows XP and transfer the wireless settings to the DSM-520 using a USB thumbdrive. USB
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Direct playback is also available through the DSM-520, simply insert your USB thumbdrive
or hard drive and access media files. The USB connector is located on the front panel, which
allows for easy access to music, photos, and videos stored on removable USB flash drives
or hard drives.
The DSM-520 adheres to the Universal Plug-&-Play AV specification allowing it to communicate
with other UPnP AV media devices. The DSM-520 is part of Microsoft's PlaysforSure logo
program that ensures the compatibility of the device with Windows Media Protected Audio
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and Video files.
The DSM-520 supports the majority of audio, video, and image file formats by using the
included D-Link Media Server Software.You can stream MP3, WMA, WAV, OGG Vorbis, and
AIFF files from your computer and enjoy them on your home stereo system. Watch stored
videos in WMV9, MPEG1/2/4, AVI, or Xvid format on your television. Enjoy slideshows of your
favorite photos in JPEG, JPEG2000, TIFF, GIF, BMP or PNG formats. Better yet, it's easy to
access the files through the television interface using the remote control included with the
DSM-520. Dynamic on-screen menus provide for easy to use navigation.
The DSM-520 is capable of playing back High-Definition video files with support for resolutions
up to 1080i and includes the latest High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connection.
Connect the DSM-520 to your television using HDMI and experience the highest quality
digital video signal.
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