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Summary of Contents for Zensonic Z500
- Page 1 High Definition Network DVD Media Player User Manual www.z500series.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Active Network Selection ..............Wired (Ethernet) Network Setup ............Wireless (802.11g) Network Setup ............ Windows Network (SMB) Settings ........... DVD Setup Options ................General Settings ................. Firmware Updates ................Additional Setup Options ..............Z500 User Manual - Copyright © 2005-2006 Zensonic Corporation... - Page 3 Browsing SMB Network Shares ............SHOUTcast Radio ................USB Port .................... Seek and Search Functions ..............Trouble Shooting (Help) ..............Glossary ..................... Technical Specifications ..............FCC Regulations ................Warranty, Limitation of Liability ............Version 1.4.1 Z500 User Manual - Copyright © 2005-2006 Zensonic Corporation...
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Page 4: Package Contents
Package Contents Inside the package that your Z500 came in, you will find the following items. 1. Power Cord 2. Wireless Network Antenna 3. Cat.5-UTP Ethernet Network Cable (Straight Through) 4. Z500 Remote Control with Batteries 5. Standard Composite A/V 3-in-1 cable (RCA connectors) 6. -
Page 5: Safety Precautions
It is recommended to disconnect this device during electrical storms • There are no user serviceable parts inside the player, all internal maintenance or servicing should be carried out by qualified service personnel authorised by Zensonic • Do not insert objects into the ventilation slots on the player •... -
Page 6: Introduction
The Z500 is engineered from the ground up for high performance networking, with 100Mbit Ethernet and 54Mbit/s 802.11G wireless networking integrated. The Internet is just a button away on the Z500, with instant access to features such as local weather and support for streaming Internet radio stations. -
Page 7: Important Notes
Source files with Global Motion Compensation encoding applied cannot be played back at 1080i. • The Z500 player supports many types of file formats, but due to encoding differences, not all files may play. Please ensure that any files you wish to play on this player are properly encoded with settings that are compatible with the player. -
Page 8: Specifications
(if the device appears as a mass storage device) USB Thumb Drives USB HDD Drives 7. Internet Radio Support Integrated Internet Radio Player with preinstalled library of stations Stations streaming MP3 or ASX are supported Z500 User Manual - Copyright © 2005-2006 Zensonic Corporation... - Page 9 HDTV (720p50 / 720p60 / 1080i50 / 1080i60) New experimental feature Features will be available in a firmware update The bundled Twonkyvision software does not include free upgrades. A discount voucher is available. Z500 User Manual - Copyright © 2005-2006 Zensonic Corporation...
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Page 10: Front And Rear Panel Layout
3. HDMI™ Digital A/V Output 8. Optical Digital Audio Output 4. CVBS Standard Composite 9. Analog 5.1ch Audio Output Video Output 10. SCART A/V Output 5. S-VIDEO Output 11. IEC Power Input Z500 User Manual - Copyright © 2005-2006 Zensonic Corporation... -
Page 11: Front Panel Display (Vfd)
Front Panel Display The Z500 incorporates a Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) that can display 12 characters of both Alpha and Numeric data. This aids in such things as menu navigation, as well as the ability to display the currently playing file, current playing time etc. -
Page 12: Remote Control - Layout
19. Next Chapter / Item 20. Stop 21. Subtitle Selection 22. Slow Forward / Rewind 23. Display – toggle play time / filename display 24. Search – Time based seek function 25. Illuminate Remote Buttons Z500 User Manual - Copyright © 2005-2006 Zensonic Corporation... -
Page 13: Remote Control - Option Selector
All of these things can be accessed just by clicking on the option selector. Click the option button to get to the option you want, and then move the option stick left / right or up / down to make the changes. Z500 User Manual - Copyright © 2005-2006 Zensonic Corporation... -
Page 14: Remote Control - Zooming, Panning, Navigation
Remote Control – Navigation To navigate through the Z500’s menu and through file selection, you can use either the option stick, or the arrow keys. While in menu and file navigation mode, the option stick performs the same function as the up, down, left and right arrow keys. -
Page 15: Remote Control - Text Entry, Display
For example, to enter the letter “h”, you would press the “4” button twice. If you have a place to enter text while using your Z500, you would enter it the following way. To enter the text “test 5”, you would •... -
Page 16: Connection Guide - Video Hdmi
(Display device must be HDCP compliant to upscale protected DVD content) With just one connector both high resolution video and audio can be delivered to your display device. Z500 User Manual - Copyright © 2005-2006 Zensonic Corporation... - Page 17 “COMP. VIDEO”. Ensure that you match the colour coded cables with the colour coded connectors on both the back of the player and the inputs to your display device. Z500 User Manual - Copyright © 2005-2006 Zensonic Corporation...
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Page 18: Connection Guide - Video - Scart
(Syndicat des Constructeurs d'Appareils Radiorécepteurs et Téléviseurs) The SCART connector is a combined analog audio and video connector. If you wish to use the SCART output on the Z500, plug your SCART plug into the SCART connector on the back of the Z500. -
Page 19: Connection Guide - Video - S-Video And Composite
Composite Video is the standard video connector format. It gets its name from the fact that all the colour and brightness video signals are combined and passed through a single cable. Z500 User Manual - Copyright © 2005-2006 Zensonic Corporation... -
Page 20: Connection Guide - Audio - Digital Audio
DTS decoding, then using either of the Digital Audio outputs will provide you with the best quality of sound to your amplifier. With the Digital Audio outputs, the audio data is sent directly from the Z500 to your amplifier as a digital data stream, and this is then decoded by your amplifier with no loss of sound quality between the Z500 and your amplifier. -
Page 21: Connection Guide - Audio - Analog Audio
The Z500 provides for 5.1 channel analog audio outputs for analog audio amplifiers that do not have digital audio inputs available. The Z500 can decode Dolby Digital (AC3) and DTS audio and output it as 6 discrete audio channels to go to an amplifier that supports 5.1 channel inputs. -
Page 22: Connection Guide - Network
Connection Guide – Network The Z500 provides the ability to connect to your home network via either a wired network connection (RJ-45 Ethernet connector) or a wireless network connection (802.11b or g). For best network bandwidth, use the Ethernet connector on a 100Mbit network. -
Page 23: Setting Up
“OK” on the remote. You will then be presented with the Z500 Settings screen. The “SETTINGS” menu allows you to set up all of the settings on the Z500. Z500 User Manual - Copyright © 2005-2006 Zensonic Corporation... -
Page 24: Language Setting
Language Setting The first option in the settings menu is “Language”. This allows you to choose the language that you want the Z500 to display in. Choose “Language”, and then press “ok” on the remote control. The currently selected language choice is shown in as boxed. -
Page 25: Audio Settings
Audio Settings The Audio setting page allows you to configure how you want the Z500 to treat audio streams on the player. From the “SETTINGS” page, select “AUDIO” and press “ok” on the remote control. You can change each of the settings by highlighting an option (using the arrow keys on the remote control, and pressing the ‘ok’... -
Page 26: Video Settings And Supported Modes
You can select the output resolution for the player in the Video Settings page, by highlighting the ‘TV Standard’ option at the top of the menu and pressing the ‘ok’ button to toggle through the video modes. The available video modes that the Z500 supports are… Mode Setting Output Resolution... -
Page 27: Hdmi Mode
The aspect ratio can be set for widescreen (16x9) or standard (4x3) TV types. HDMI Mode If you are using the HDMI output on the Z500, you can either let the player auto detect the HDMI output resolution, or manually set it. - Page 28 When you have finished making your selections, down arrow to “Apply Settings” and press “ok” on the remote control. The Z500 will pop up a window asking you to confirm that you wish to accept the changes. The player has a 10 second time out on the confirmation window, so if your...
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Page 29: Network Setup
To access files or internet based media over your network, you will need to connect your Z500 to a network and configure it. The Z500 supports the automatic acquisition of IP addresses from DHCP server devices to make setting up your player easy. -
Page 30: Active Network Selection
If you change the Active Network Interface from Wired to Wireless, or Wireless to Wired, you will be required to restart your player. The player will prompt you for this. Z500 User Manual - Copyright © 2005-2006 Zensonic Corporation... -
Page 31: Wired (Ethernet) Network Setup
6. Configure your other network settings, Using the keys on your remote control, enter such as the Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS your desired IP address. Server settings 7. Select “Apply Settings” to save. Z500 User Manual - Copyright © 2005-2006 Zensonic Corporation... -
Page 32: Wireless (802.11G) Network Setup
Wireless Network Setup To work in a wireless network your Z500 you will need to configure a few things such as the name of your wireless access point and your WEP key. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) uses keys at both the access point, and the device connecting to the access point to provide a means of data encryption between the wireless network devices. - Page 33 SSID name. (SSID names are case sensitive). Use your remote keypad to enter the name and press ‘ok’ to save it. Press ‘exit’ to cancel. Select “Apply Settings” to save your settings. Z500 User Manual - Copyright © 2005-2006 Zensonic Corporation...
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Page 34: Windows Network (Smb) Settings
Z500 that is unique on the network. This needs to be the same as your local network setting. (see next box) Z500 User Manual - Copyright © 2005-2006 Zensonic Corporation... - Page 35 This example is from a Windows XP computer. Your Z500 player is now configured for network access, and may access files that are shared on your local network and access internet content. Using SMB Network Shares • The maximum size of a file to be played back via a SMB network share is 2GB.
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Page 36: Dvd Setup Options
Level Lock on what content can be played on when playing a DVD. the player, select “Parental Level” and press “ok” to select the highest content ratings level that can be played without using the Parental Key. Z500 User Manual - Copyright © 2005-2006 Zensonic Corporation... - Page 37 TV Type setting made in the “Video” settings section of the main settings menu. Set to “No” if you would like the player to just follow the TV Type setting. Z500 User Manual - Copyright © 2005-2006 Zensonic Corporation...
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Page 38: General Settings
Set this option to off if you are going to use the volume controls only on your amplifier or display device. Setting to on means that the Z500 volume controls can be used to reduce the volume of the signal output from the Z500 to your amplifier or display device. -
Page 39: Firmware Updates
Firmware Updates The Z500 supports the ability to upgrade the firmware for updates to the player’s firmware. These updates can be installed from disc, network file or directly from Zensonic via the Internet (with a working network and Internet connection). -
Page 40: Additional Setup Options
In the Settings page you can choose to Restore the factory default settings for the setup options. 1. Go to ‘Settings’ 2. Scroll down to ‘Restore Factory Defaults’ 3. Press ‘ok’ Choose ‘yes’ to confirm. Z500 User Manual - Copyright © 2005-2006 Zensonic Corporation... -
Page 41: Using Your Z500
Using Your Z500 Turning on the Z500 will present you with the following screen. This is the main screen from which you can choose your options. From here you may use the arrow keys on your remote control or the option stick to select the type of media you wish to play, change your player’s... -
Page 42: Music
• Windows Network Style Shares (SMB) • Web Radio (SHOUTcast) • Media Servers (UPnP) Using the arrow keys on the remote control, select your music source. (In this case, the CD/DVDROM drive was selected) Z500 User Manual - Copyright © 2005-2006 Zensonic Corporation... - Page 43 If there is more than one file in a folder, the player will automatically move on to the next file and start playback of that file. You can press the stop button to stop music playback from any menu screen. Z500 User Manual - Copyright © 2005-2006 Zensonic Corporation...
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Page 44: Videos
Only video files with filename extensions that are supported will be listed. If there is more than one file in a folder, the player will automatically move on to the next file and start playback of that file. Z500 User Manual - Copyright © 2005-2006 Zensonic Corporation... -
Page 45: Pictures
If there is more than one picture in a folder, the player will automatically move on to the next picture and display it. (Time delay is set in the settings menu) Z500 User Manual - Copyright © 2005-2006 Zensonic Corporation... -
Page 46: Extras
EXTRAS If your Z500 is connected to a home network with access to the Internet you can make use of some useful extra features. Just select “Extras” from the home start menu and press “OK” on the remote control. You will then be presented with the Weather Channel weather forecast. -
Page 47: Upnp Media Servers
UPnP Media Servers Your Z500 comes shipped with two popular UPnP based Media Server utilities. These include: • Twonkyvision • Windows Media Connect By using your Zensonic Z500 High Definition Network DVD Player in conjunction with a UPnP media server, you can deliver more media content to your Z500 than the player can play on its own. -
Page 48: Upnp Media Server Browsing
Here, we chose to browse by folders. 5. Once you have browsed and selected the folder that you wish to play, choose your song and press “ok” to play it. Z500 User Manual - Copyright © 2005-2006 Zensonic Corporation... -
Page 49: Browsing Smb Network Shares
Browsing SMB Network Shares Your Z500 has the ability to browse SMB network shares to make it easy for you to play content that you have stored on computers on your network. Once your network is configured and you are connected to your local network, all you have to do is choose “Windows Network (SMB)”... -
Page 50: Shoutcast Radio
Your Z500 High Definition Network DVD Player comes with some preconfigured SHOUTcast Internet radio stations, so you can start accessing Internet radio straight away. All you need is your Z500 connected to your local network that has Internet access. 1. Choose “Music” from the start screen. -
Page 51: Usb Port
USB Port The Z500 incorporates a USB 2.0 connection on the front of the player for your convenience. The USB port supports USB thumb drives and USB Hard Disc Drives. The devices must appear as a mass storage device. Once you have plugged your USB mass storage device into your Z500, you may use it simply by selecting it in the “Choose Source”... -
Page 52: Seek And Search Functions
Seek and Search Functions The Z500 incorporates some seek and search functions for navigating within your video files. These are different depending on what type of video is being played, and can be accessed via either the option stick (not with avi) or the ‘search’ button on the remote control. -
Page 53: Trouble Shooting (Help)
• Ensure that there is a Z500 cannot obtain IP address running server or device that acts as a DHCP server if using the auto setting in the network settings page. Z500 User Manual - Copyright © 2005-2006 Zensonic Corporation... - Page 54 • Ensure that the device USB device not found you are connecting is a “Mass Storage Device” • Non supported • Ensure that your device partition type is formatted as either FAT32 or NTFS Z500 User Manual - Copyright © 2005-2006 Zensonic Corporation...
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Page 55: Glossary
ISO 9660 is the file system format of a CD-ROM. An ISO file is an ‘image’ file that represents the contents of a CD-ROM. DVD information file containing details about chapters, titles and audio tracks. Z500 User Manual - Copyright © 2005-2006 Zensonic Corporation... -
Page 56: Technical Specifications
802.11g Wireless (supporting up to 54Mbps transfer rate) • 10/100Mbps Ethernet port • DHCP assigned or Static IP addresses Wireless Security: • Hardware based WEP (wired Equivalent Privacy) • 64bit or 128bit WEP encryption Z500 User Manual - Copyright © 2005-2006 Zensonic Corporation... -
Page 57: Fcc Regulations
20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Notice: Changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC ID: T3AZ500 Z500 User Manual - Copyright © 2005-2006 Zensonic Corporation... -
Page 58: Warranty, Limitation Of Liability
Zensonic Corporation warrants that the product is free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. Zensonic does not cover damage or failure due to misuse, abuse, faulty installation or modification. This warranty does not extend to defects resulting from normal wear and tear.
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