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Summary of Contents for COMPRO VideoMate 1000
- Page 1 VideoMate Network Media Center T1000W/1000W/1000 User’s Manual Compro Technology, Inc. www.comprousa.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Safety Instruction ............... 4 Import Precautions ............. 5 Product Introduction............6 Package Contents ............10 Hard Disk Installation ............11 Remote Control Introduction ..........16 Start Your Network Media Center ........17 Setup Network Media Center .......... 22 TV Watch and Record (DVB-T) ........ - Page 3 Copyright © 2001-2009. Compro Technology, Inc. No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of Compro Technology, Inc. Compro, VideoMate, Poladyne, Play with Power, and the Compro logo are trademarks of Compro Technology, Inc. Other names and marks are trademarks of their respective owners.
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Page 4: Safety Instruction
Safety Instruction Please follow the steps below to protect your Network Media Center: Please place the Network Media Center on a level surface and out of direct Sun shine. Please keep the Network Media Center inside house and away from water, dust, or humidity products. -
Page 5: Import Precautions
Import Precautions Before you start to use the Network media center, please follow the notes below to properly use it: Please make sure that the unit is in powered off status when attached or detaching any cables. Should you want to use the record function of the unit, you must format the hard drive via the setup menu, which will wipe out all of the data on the drive and the file system will be EXT-3. -
Page 6: Product Introduction
Product Introduction The silver sleek bodyline of the Network Media Center contains the innovative operating system and a powerful H.264 processor which is capable of showing brilliant and vivid 1080P Full HD movies. The fast wireless network ensures a clutter-free Internet connection to the world. - Page 7 Pure Digital HDMI Video/Audio Transfer VideoMate Network Media Center is equipped with HDMI output. To get the most out of your huge LCD / plasma TV and the HDTV content, HDMI is the preferred digital connection between the TV and the source, in order to ensure a zero distortion during the transfer.
- Page 8 Specification: Network Media Center Video AVI, MPG, ISO*, VOB*, IFO*, MOV(H.264), Container: TS, ASF, MKV MPEG 1/2/4, WMV9(MP@HL), Video: H.264(HP@4.0), AVCHD, VC-1(MP@HL) Digital TV: DVB-T (Only for Network Media Center T1000W) Audio: MP3, WMA, WAV, PCM Resolution: Up to 1920 x 1080p Image Formats: 3.5”...
- Page 9 Fast forward Next chapter Stop Record/BT download (Red) Compro Logo LED: Lights up when you are using the Network Media Center. Back Side: Wireless LAN Antenna Only for Network Media Center T1000W/1000W) From the left to the right:...
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Page 10: Package Contents
Package Contents Network Media Remote Control User’s Manual Center With Batteries Power Adaptor Wireless Antenna HDMI Cable and Power cable ( NMCT1000W/1000W only) Digital TV Antenna Composite video and 4x Screws for HDD audio cable ( NMCT1000W only) Installation How to use the digital TV antenna: For the best reception of this digital TV antenna, please extend the antenna to the left and right side as the picture... -
Page 11: Hard Disk Installation
Hard Disk Installation You can put a 3.5” SATA interface hard disk into the Network Media Center to storage your media files, record the TV shows, or download the files from BT. Before you install the hard disk to Network Media Center, please make sure you have un-plug the power cable from the device. - Page 12 Step 4: Put your 3.5” SATA hard disk into the frame, and fasten it with the 4 screws included in the package. Step 5: Connect your hard disk to the SATA interface and power cable. Step 6: Put the bottom cover back and tighten the screws by the screwdriver.
- Page 13 Step1: Click into the setup menu and choose “System Setup” Step2: Choose the “Format HDD” item and click “Format”. Step3: System will warning about disk format. Please choose “Yes” if you confirm to format it. Step4: System will show the percent of formatting, after formatting, it will back to the main menu.
- Page 14 Cable Connection Note: The right USB connector had been optimized for external 2.5” 1. HDMI Connector: If your TV or monitor has HDMI connector, we suggest you connect the Network Media Center with HDMI. And the HDMI can transmit both the video and audio signal, you don’t have to connect any other cable for audio output.
- Page 15 1. Power Connector: Plug the power adaptor and power cable after all the other cables are well connectted. 2. S-Video: If your TV has built-in S-video connector, you can connect it for the video input. 3. Component Output: If your TV has built-in component (Y, Pb, Pr) connector, you can connect it for the video input.
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Page 16: Remote Control Introduction
Remote Control Introduction Power On/Off Network Media Center Function key for Basic control Number keys and letters input keys Channel and Volume Up/Down, Arrow keys and Enter (Channel Up/Down are only for NMC T1000 only) (NMC T1000W only) Video Short key to direct switch Music different features Photo... -
Page 17: Start Your Network Media Center
Up on the first power on session, you will be asked to select your country and then greeted by the Compro Wizard which should take you 5 minutes to complete the unit setup. You can exit the Wizard at any time by pressing the “cancel”... - Page 18 If your TV or monitor is the latest LCD/PDP, it can provies Component Video and HDMI output, support from 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p50, 720p60, 1080i50, 1080i60, 1080p50, 1080p60 resolutions output. If you choose the wrong output mode or un-connect port, it screen will be black in about 30 sec, then return to the last screen.
- Page 19 Step 3: Select the Video Aspect Ratio You Want Step 4: Select Your Audio Output Port...
- Page 20 Step 5: Internet Setup (Wireless LAN is only for NMC T1000W/1000W) If you want to use the internet related features, you can setup the internet in here, or setup later in the Main Menu Setup Network page. Default is wired with automatic (DHCP) mode. If you are using fixed IP, you can setup the IP address later in the Network Setup page.
- Page 21 the WEP or WPA key. Note You can press the Previous/NUM key on the lower-right of number keys to switch between Caps, Caps Lock, and NUM. And input the number or letters. Step 6: Digital TV Setup (NMC T1000W only) Before setup the digital TV, please make sure the digital TV antenna has been attached to the device.
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Page 22: Setup Network Media Center
Setup Network Media Center Setup Menu In the Setup Menu bar, you can do the setup below: System Setup: Setup Date, Time, Format HDD, Setup Wizard, or Firmware Upgrade Profile: You can setup Language, Subtitle On/Off, Slide Show Delay Time, Default Subtitle Language and Light Dimmer. -
Page 23: Tv Watch And Record (Dvb-T)
TV Watch and Record (DVB-T) (NMC T1000W only) There are 4 features in the TV bar: Watch TV Scehdule: Setup for Schedule Recording Recorded TV: Playback Recorded TV Files EPG (Electrical Programming Guide) Available Keys for TV Control: Mute Short-key for EPG Back to previous... - Page 24 In the schedule recording setup, you can setup the Channel, Time, Recording type (Once o select from weekly day), and action after recording. In the EPG screen, you can use the 4 color keys (the at the bottom of the remote control) and arrow keys to check the upcoming programs.
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Page 25: Playback Media Files (Video/Audio/Photo)
Playback Media Files (Video/Audio/Photo) Network Media Center provides video, audio, photo, and recorded TV files playback from installed hard disk, USB device, or the shared files from local network. Available Keys for Media Playback Control: Mute Go to the certain of time while watching video Direct seeking... - Page 26 Video Playback Network Media Center supports the format below for playback AVI, MPG, ISO, VOB, MOV(H.264), Video Container: TS, ASF, MKV MPEG 1/2/4, WMV9(MP@HL), H.264(HP@4.0), Video: AVCHD, VC-1(MP@HL) When you are watching the video, you can click the number key on the remote to direct jump to the percentage of video.
- Page 27 Photo Playback While watch the photo files, you can click “Stop” or “Enter” key to turn slide show On/Off. Also, you can use the “Zoom” key to zoom the photo to 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 20x Copy files Between Different Storage Devices You can use the copy and paste feature to backup the file from internal HDD to external USB flash drive/HDD, or copy file to internal for playback.
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Page 28: Network Function
Network Function Playback Files from Local Network To playback the video/audio photo from other PCs, you first have to enable the share folders on the host PC. Once you’ve selected the “Network” icon, you will be presented with the following options: The network browser will automatically show all of the available Samba “Workgroups”... - Page 29 Alternatively, you may wish to setup commonly used network links under the Samba/NFS Setup option. You can save up to five preset network shares in the Samba/NFS setup. These preset network shortcuts will be shown on the top of the “Network Browse” page when you are searching for the available media on the network, as shown below (in this case, the name of the share is called “test”).
- Page 30 You can use the “Add Share” button to manually enter the associated settings or the “Browse Network” button to search for the desired link. Once in the “Add Share” page, you can enter the associated parameters as follows. Share Type: This denotes the protocol of the share, SMB generally means the shares on Windows PCs while NFS corresponds to Linux.
- Page 31 Share URL: The network location of the share. You can either enter the IP address of the shared PC (SMB only) or the folder name of the share. E.g. in the figure above, the user wish to create a direct link to the folder called “test4241”...
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Page 32: Bt (Bit Torrent) Function
BT (Bit Torrent) Function Bit Torrent is an application for downloading legal files from various peers on the internet. It is especially useful in the transferring of large files. To use the Bit Torrent client of this machine, you must first find the “torrent” file containing the downloading information for the said file. - Page 33 BT will only commence when you are under the main BT page or when the NMC had been powered off via the remote button. During this state, the “Compro” and “Play” logo will be lit up. This is a perfectly normal situation.
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Page 34: Web/Internet Function
Web/Internet Function The Network Media Center offers a variety of pre-designed websites playback on the television set. We will make editions to the list of available websites in order to maximize users viewing pleasure. Please do keep in mind that Network Media Center does not contain the full browser as you would normally get on a PC since each website needs to be customized for the proper display on the television set. -
Page 35: Firmware Upgrade
Firmware Upgrade You can download the latest firmware from Compro’s web site. www.comprousa.com Please unzip the files and copy to your USB flash drive, USB external HDD. And go to the Main Manu Setup System Setup page, you can click the... -
Page 36: Frequently Asked Questions (Faq)
1. Why does my NMC’s light stay on after I’ve powered off the unit via the remote? Answer: The NMC’s Compro and Play logo will stay lit should you have bit torrent files loaded. The unit will commence background download during power off. You can interrupt the download anytime by pressing the power button again. -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting When you are using the Network Media Center, you may encounter various issues of setup, network, or playback. The following pages contain the list of troubleshooting procedures which should help you overcome any difficulties. The guide is divided into three sections: ... - Page 38 2. How do I setup shared folders on my PC? You can setup up the share folder in your Windows XP or Vista system PC and then you can directly playback video/audio/photo contents from PC in Network Media Center, please follow the steps below to setup share folder: Note The share folder setup in here only support SMB (Samba) mode network streaming.
- Page 39 If the “Use simple file sharing” has been select. When you are the first time to share folder, please click the “Network Setup Wizard” and follow the Wizard step by step to setup your network. After setup, please restart your system. After restart the system, you can select the folder for sharing again.
- Page 40 If the “Use simple file sharing” has not been select. When you are the first time to share folder, you will find the sharing properties is different. Please select “Share this folder” And check the Permissions is setup to “everyone”. If not, you can add it by click “Add”...
- Page 41 Share folders in Windows Vista: There are 2 ways you can share the files from PC to Network Media Center. 1. Direct share the folder with video/audio/photo files. Select the folder you want to share, right-click mouse and select “Share”. Choose “Everyone (All user in the list)”...
- Page 42 account to open the folder. Then press the “Share” button to confirm. 2. Copy video/audio/photo file the Public folder.
- Page 43 Copy files to Public Music, Pictures, or Videos folder After share the folder or copy files to Public folder, please to go “Control Panel” “Network and Sharing Center”, turn on the “File sharing” (if using share folder) or “Public folder sharing”, and turn off the “Password protected sharing” items.
- Page 44 Trouble with Network 1. How do I access the NMC from PC? Please go to the “Network setup” section, find the IP address Type the IP address in file explorer to use the HDD on the NMC. 2. Why is my wireless connection slow? The wireless network connection is primarilry focused on the internet viewing than HD movie streaming.
- Page 45 Video/Audio/Photo Playback, TV, and Misc Issues 1. Why is there no audio? There are some possible solutions for audio: a. Please check the audio output connector & connection type in the setting Main Menu Setup TV Output Setup b.
- Page 46 Also, it may be setting to the wrong resolution, you can press the "TV output" on the remote to switch the resolution. 3. Why is there no album art? Please check that you've got the album art in the same folder as the MP3. Note: do not put picture sizes larger than 1MB as the album art as it is not supported.
- Page 47 4. Why is there stutter when I try to stream 1080p 40GB files over the network? a. It is recommend that you do not stream any files over 30GB for a 2 hour movie. Please copy the files to the internal HDD of Network Media Center for better playback quality.
- Page 48 Contacting Compro Technical Support Before you submit an email for support, please check the troubleshooting list above. You may fill out the form (http://comprousa.com/en/form.htm) or directly email to support@comprousa.com All specifications and information are subject to change without notice P/N 3GA0310487...
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