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  • Page 1 Networked Media Tank User’s Guide C-20 0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents // Popcorn Hour C-200 1.0 Safety 1.1 For Your Safety .................. 2.0 Product Overview 2.1 Package Contents ................2.2 Introduction ..................2.3 Features ..................... 2.4 Minimum System Requirements ............2.5 Hardware Overview ................2.5.1 Front Panel ................
  • Page 3 // Popcorn Hour C-200 2.7.4 Remote Control Receiver Connections ........2.7.4.1 RF Connection ..............2.7.4.2 IR Connection ..............3.0 Quick Start 3.1 Viewing a Video ................. 3.2 Basic Remote Control Buttons ............3.3 Basic Video Setup ................3.4 Basic Audio Controls ................
  • Page 4 5.0 NMT Applications Installation 5.1 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Installation ............. 5.1.1 HDD (3.5”) Installation ............. 5.1.2 HDD (2.5”) Installation ............. 5.2 CD/DVD/BD-ROM Drive Installation ............ 5.3 NMT Applications Installation ............... 6.0 Using your Popcorn Hour C-200 NMT 6.1 Remote Control Functions ..............
  • Page 5 // Popcorn Hour C-200 6.2 Media Source (Main Screen) ............... 6.2.1 Network ................... 6.2.2 Harddisk (Internal HDD) ............6.2.3 USB ..................6.2.4 CD/DVD/BD ................6.3 Setup ....................6.3.1 Preferences ................6.3.2 Audio/Video ................6.3.2.1 Video Mode Options ............6.3.2.2 Audio Mode Options ............
  • Page 6 // Popcorn Hour C-200 6.3.10 NMT Applications Installation/Update ........6.4 Web Services ..................6.4.1 Internet Radio ................. 6.4.2 MSP (Media Service Portal) ............6.4.3 MSP Community ..............6.4.4 Torrent ..................6.4.5 SayaTV ..................7.0 Configuring the NMT Applications NAS (Network-Attached Storage) Functions ........
  • Page 7 // Popcorn Hour C-200 7.3 Usenet Client Setup: NZBGet .............. 7.3.1 Setting up the NZBGet on the NMT ........... 7.3.2 Usenet: Working with NZBGet ..........7.3.3 Downloading ................8.0 Troubleshooting 8.1 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ............ 8.2 Technical Support Contact Information ..........
  • Page 8 // Popcorn Hour C-200 9.5 Audio/Video Output ................9.6 Supported Audio/Video Formats ............9.7 Web Services ..................9.8 Connectivity ..................

  • Page 9: Safety

    Safety // Popcorn Hour C-200 1.1 For Your Safety Message Description This is a useful tip in using the product This is a non-critical notice to the user Note Failure to take or avoid a specific action could result in damage to the product or loss of data Caution Failure to take or avoid a specific action could result in injury Warning...

  • Page 10: Product Overview

    CAPS DELETE A - B FILE MODE TIME SEEK VIDEO MUSIC PHOTO RETURN SOURCE ENTER RF receiver antenna Popcorn Hour C-200 NMT (HDD not included) INFO STOP PAGE PLAY PAGE PAUSE DOWN MUTE MENU PREV NEXT SLOW TITLE...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Congratulations on your purchase of an award winning product that will enhance your home multimedia experience. The Popcorn Hour C-200 Networked Media Tank (NMT) allows you to stream digital video, audio and photos from various sources for your enjoyment on your HDTV or Home Theater setup. You can stream or playback your digital media content from a variety of sources, such as your PC,...

  • Page 12: Features

    1080p and HD Audio pass-through for DTS HD-HR, DTS HD-MA, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD. The connectors and ports on the C-200 are laid out with your ease-of-use in mind, especially the USB ports on the front and back, which are also complemented by a stylish LCD display on the front panel.

  • Page 13: Minimum System Requirements

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 2.4 Minimum System Requirements • High-Definition (HD) or standard television (TV) with HDMI, S-Video, Component Video, Composite Video input • TV, Ster eo, or HD Audio receiver with Optical Digital, Coaxial Digital, or Composite Audio input • ed or wireless network (wired 100Mbps or better network is recommended for networked media streaming) •...

  • Page 14: Hardware Overview

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 2.5 Hardware Overview 2.5.1 Front Panel ENTER TV MODE TV MODE Power Button USB Ports DIM (Front Panel LCD) and TV MODE button Use this button to Standby, Reset or Power Connect a USB storage device to this Press DIM to adjust the backlight of the Front Panel LCD Down your NMT.
  • Page 15 // Popcorn Hour C-200 Multi-function D-Pad 4-way directional multi-function pad. Control Function Up and Down Allows you to scroll up and down the available options on the LCD screen. Return/Stop Returns to the previous screen or stops the current media playback.

  • Page 16: Back Panel

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 2.5.2 Back Panel This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 17 // Popcorn Hour C-200 Ethernet (RJ-45) Port Composite Audio Connectors Power ON/OFF Switch Connect an Ethernet cable (RJ-45) to the Use these connectors to connect your Use this switch to switch your NMT Ethernet port and attach the other end to NMT to your TV using the red and white on or off.

  • Page 18: Remote Control

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 2.6 Remote Control 2.6.1 Remote Control Overview EJECT TV MODE Power Quick-access button to select a TV output resolution. Turns the NMT ON, OFF, or put on Standby mode. TV MODE SETUP SUSPEND See Video Mode Options for more information.
  • Page 19 // Popcorn Hour C-200 RETURN MENU STOP Returns to the previous menu screen. Jumps to the DVD Menu screen during Stops playback and returns to the menu DVD Playback. screen. SOURCE PREV Returns to the Media Source screen. Skips backward to the previous file/track. Fast-forwards through the current media playback.
  • Page 20 // Popcorn Hour C-200 TIME SEEK SUBTITLE MEDIA FILTERS Allows you to time-seek the current Turns ON the subtitles and toggles Video: Filters the content to display selected media for a jump to a particular through its options. video files only. hour:minute:second = 00:00:00 playback time; (if available with your video playback).

  • Page 21: Installation

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 2.7 Installation 2.7.1 Video Connections To connect your NMT to your television (TV) for video output, use one of the following options available on your NMT. All the video connectors are located at the rear panel of your NMT.
  • Page 22 // Popcorn Hour C-200 Composite Video Attach the yellow COMPOSITE video cable to the COMPOSITE connector of your NMT and ensure that the same is done for the opposite end to your TV input. Note: This cable is not supplied with your NMT.

  • Page 23: Audio Connections

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 2.7.2 Audio Connections To connect your NMT to your TV or audio system for audio output, use one of the following options available on your NMT. Note: The HDMI cable also carries your audio output on the same cable, thus a separate audio connection from your NMT to your TV is not required.
  • Page 24 // Popcorn Hour C-200 Coaxial Digital Audio Attach the coaxial digital audio connector to the COAXIAL on your NMT and ensure that the same is done for the opposite end to the audio input of your audio system. Note: This cable is not supplied with your NMT.

  • Page 25: Network Connections

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 2.7.3 Network Connections Your NMT allows you to connect the unit to your network to expand its functionality and enhance your multimedia experience. Use one of the following connections to connect your NMT to your network.

  • Page 26: Remote Control Receiver Connections

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 2.7.4 Remote Control Receiver Connections The NMT supports both RF and IR remote control options. The RF remote control is included in your purchase of the NMT and requires a one-time synchronization before use. To perform the NMT-remote control synchronization, follow the steps below.

  • Page 27: Ir Connection

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 2.7.4.2 IR Connection The IRK-200 is an optional kit that enables you to use an IR remote control (included in the kit) if preferred. The IR kit also enables the use of universal IR remote controls. To use the IR kit, connect the IR receiver to the IR port at the rear of your NMT and place the receiver unit where the space between the unit and the IR remote control is unobstructed.

  • Page 28: Quick Start

    Quick Start // Popcorn Hour C-200 This Quick Start chapter will guide you on how to set up your Popcorn Hour C-200 NMT to play your first video on your TV. Movies, videos, music, photos, and other media stored on external storage devices such as flash memory drives or external hard disk drives (HDD) can be easily connected to your NMT via the available USB interface and played back on your TV.
  • Page 29 // Popcorn Hour C-200 2. At the Media Source screen, use the D-Pad on the remote control or front panel to scroll to the USB option, as shown below. 3. Press ENTER to select the USB option. Your USB external storage device is now activated for use with your NMT.

  • Page 30: Basic Remote Control Buttons

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 3.2 Basic Remote Control Buttons Here are some basic remote control buttons and their functions. Playback controls PREV PLAY Plays the previous file in the media list Plays the current selection and the other files in the media list NEXT Plays the next file in the media list Rewinds the current active playback file STOP Stops the current active playback file Forwards the current active playback file PAGE UP PAUSE Increases the output volume of the NMT...

  • Page 31: Basic Video Setup

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 3.3 Basic Video Setup The video output resolution can be customized to fit your TV properly. To identify the best viewing resolution for your TV, refer to the user guide supplied with your TV. To select the best video output resolution for your TV, follow the steps below. 1. At any menu screen, press Setup on your remote control.

  • Page 32: Video Mode Options

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 Below is a list of some common output resolutions and their quick-access remote control buttons: Remote Control quick-access button Video resolution TV Mode -> 0 Auto (default) TV Mode -> 1 Component/Composite NTSC 480i TV Mode -> 2 Component/Composite PAL 576i TV Mode ->...

  • Page 33: Basic Audio Controls

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 3.4 Basic Audio Controls The audio volume output of your NMT can be controlled using the Page Up Page Down buttons on the remote control during playback. For the most natural sound output from your NMT, leave the volume at 0 (no signal boost).

  • Page 34: Media Sharing

    Media Sharing // Popcorn Hour C-200 4.1 Installing Media Servers on your PC 4.1.1 myiHome When it comes to digital content, there is always the hassle of organizing and presenting your content for playback. Showcasing your digital content is made simpler by having an organized media library.

  • Page 35: Upnp Av Or Dlna Server

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 2. Once the download is complete, launch the installation program. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the myiHome program. 4. Once the installation is complete, launch the program and follow the onscreen instructions to set up the myiHome program.

  • Page 36: Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service (Wmp-Nss)

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 Some servers may require additional authorization configuration on the server-side, such as the Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service (WMP-NSS) described below. 4.1.3 Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service (WMP-NSS) WMP-NSS allows you to playback your PC’s media files using your NMT when both units are connected to your home LAN network. To enable WMP-NSS playback on your NMT, the NMT has to be authorized using the WMPNSS application on your PC.

  • Page 37: Third-Party Html-Based Servers

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 4. Select Properties to view details about each device. Find the device that matches the MAC address of your NMT and select Allow in the menu item for that device. Note: To identify the MAC address of your NMT on the network, refer to Setup >...

  • Page 38: Setting Up Network Shares On Your Nmt

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 4.2 Setting up Network Shares on your NMT A network share allows the NMT to stream media stored on external devices that are connected to the same network. Currently, the NMT supports network shares through Samba (SMB), File Transfer Protocol (FTP), and Network File System (NFS).

  • Page 39: Nfs (Network File System) Shares Setup

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 4.2.2 NFS (Network File System) Shares Setup To set up your NMT for NFS sharing, navigate to Setup > Network Share, and type in the full path to your NFS share, as shown below. smb://<hostname or ipaddr>/foldername (colon after hostname is required)

  • Page 40: Accessing Your Network Shares On The Nmt

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 4.3 Accessing your Network Shares on the NMT 4.3.1 Browsing Network Shares //Network Browser WORKGROUP NFS Server To browse your connected Network Shares, go to Media Source > Network Browser and select WORKGROUP to see the available Network Shares on your network.

  • Page 41: Permanent Network Shares

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 4.3.2 Permanent Network Shares Home Please leave user name and password entry blank if it is not Preferences available. Audio / Video Network Test Share Name Network Share smb://pcname/share NMT Applications User Name DVD / Audio CD...
  • Page 42 // Popcorn Hour C-200 • Share Name - Enter a name for your Permanent Network Share. The name will be displayed on the Media Source screen if the Permanent Network Share is active. • - Enter the path of the Permanent Network Share. Refer to Section 4.2 to obtain the correct paths according to the type of Network Share.
  • Page 43 Your NMT allows you to install an internal hard disk drive (HDD) to expand its capabilities. A HDD is required for installation of media applications on your NMT. Note: If you do not wish to use the NMT Applications on your Popcorn Hour C-200 NMT, you may skip this chapter.

  • Page 44: Nmt Applications Installation

    NMT Applications Installation // Popcorn Hour C-200 5.1 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Installation Tip: Install the 2.5” HDD before installing a 3.5” HDD or CD/DVD/BD-ROM. What you need: Phillips-head screwdriver 5.1.1 HDD (3.5”) Installation A compatible 3.5” SATA HDD can be easily installed into your NMT using the HDD tray located at the...

  • Page 45: Hdd (2.5") Installation

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 1. Pull the latch on the tray door to open the HDD tray. 2. Slot the 3.5” HDD into the tray (SATA connections facing inwards with the HDD label facing upwards). 3. Close the door to secure the HDD into the tray. Your 3.5” HDD is now installed in the NMT.
  • Page 46 // Popcorn Hour C-200 1. First, unscrew the screw on the rear of your NMT and slide off the top cover. 2. Locate and disconnect the SATA connector from the rear of the 3.5” HDD tray. 3. Remove the 3.5” HDD tray by removing the 4 screws holding the tray to the main chassis. Slowly lift the tray out of the chassis, being careful not to damage any wires or items in the chassis.
  • Page 47 // Popcorn Hour C-200 6. With the 2.5” HDD attached to the mounts, screw the mounts back onto the chassis with the screws that were removed earlier. 7. Connect the extra SATA data and power cables to the 2.5” HDD.

  • Page 48: Cd/Dvd/Bd-Rom Drive Installation

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 5.2 CD/DVD/BD-ROM Drive Installation The installation of a compatible internal CD-ROM, DVD-ROM or BD-ROM allows you to play media from compatible discs. Follow the steps below to install an internal disc drive. Warning: Ensure that the power supply cable has been disconnected from your NMT before attempting to dismantle the unit.
  • Page 49 // Popcorn Hour C-200 3. Remove the 3.5” HDD tray by removing the 4 screws holding the tray to the main chassis. Slowly lift the tray out of the chassis, being careful not to damage any wires or items in the chassis.

  • Page 50: Nmt Applications Installation

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 5.3 NMT Applications Installation Caution: The Fresh Setup installation option will ERASE ALL DATA on your HDD. Ensure that you backup important files on the HDD into a separate storage media. This Typical Setup will reinstall the NMT Application without erasing your HDD. 1. Switch ON your NMT and allow it to start up.
  • Page 51 // Popcorn Hour C-200 Home Firmware Version : 02-01-091106-19-POP-408-999 Preferences Kernel Version : 19-POP Audio / Video NMT Version : 02-01-090904-19-POP-408 Network Cardea License : Not Available Network Share NMT Applications check for firmware update DVD / Audio CD NMT setup wizard...
  • Page 52 // Popcorn Hour C-200 9. At the NMT Setup Source screen, select Online or USB according to the source of the update NMT Applications file. To begin the NMT installation process, select Next. To perform a manual NMT Applications installation, download the latest firmware package from the NMT website and unzip the files into the root drive of a USB flash memory device. For more information, see Chapter 6.4.8: Firmware and NMT Applications Update. Note: For an automated installation procedure, select Online at the NMT Setup Source screen (ensure that your NMT is connected to the internet).

  • Page 53: Using Your Popcorn Hour C-200 Nmt

    Please ensure that your Popcorn Hour C-200 NMT has been updated with the latest firmware. Firmware updates will ensure that your Popcorn Hour is compatible with the latest hardware and software available today. This user guide is written for the Popcorn Hour C-200 NMT with firmware version: 02-01-090904-19-POP-408-000 or newer. Refer to Chapter 6.3.7: Maintenance section below for a guide...

  • Page 54: Remote Control Functions

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 6.1 Remote Control Functions Button Functions Press once to put the NMT into Standby mode or to awaken the NMT from the Standby mode Press Power > Eject to reboot the NMT POWER Press Power > Delete to turn off the NMT Press once to display three options: •...
  • Page 55 // Popcorn Hour C-200 This button is reserved for future use SUSPEND Moves up a page on a list of media files PAGE UP Increases the volume during media playback Moves down a page on a list of media files PAGE DOWN Decreases the volume during media playback Ejects an attached external CD/DVD-ROM drive USB DVDROM/ Ends a media playback EJECT Quick-access button to select a TV output resolution. See Video Mode Options for more information...
  • Page 56 // Popcorn Hour C-200 DELETE To erase alphanumeric values during input DELETE CAPS To switch between capitalized, numeric and non-capitalized letters during alphanumeric value input CAPS/NUM Return to the previous menu screen RETURN Returns to the Media Source screen SOURCE...
  • Page 57 // Popcorn Hour C-200 Jumps to the DVD Menu screen during DVD playback to allow playback customization MENU Skips backward to the previous file/track PREV Plays the selected file/track and continues to the next file/track on the list PLAY Skips forward to the next file/track NEXT Opens the text input box for URL input while in a menu screen TITLE Rewinds the current media playback...
  • Page 58 // Popcorn Hour C-200 Repeats the current selected media file. REPEAT During music playback, this button offers three playback modes: • Press once: Chosen song is played repeatedly. • Press twice: Playback will restart at the top of the list once the final song on the list is done playing. • Press three times: Disables the Repeat modes. Switches the camera or viewing angle during DVD playback (only applicable for supported multiangle DVD playback formats)
  • Page 59 // Popcorn Hour C-200 Turns ON the subtitles and toggles through its options (if available with your video playback) More functions of the Subtitle button: SUBTITLE • Press once for timing offset. Use the Left/Right D-Pad buttons to set the timing offset •...
  • Page 60 // Popcorn Hour C-200 Tip: The four media filter buttons may have extra functions depending on the applications used, such as third-party HTML servers and when browsing MSP portals. The extra functions will be displayed onscreen for easier reference when available.

  • Page 61: Media Source (Main Screen)

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 6.2 Media Source (Main Menu) This is the main selection menu where you may select the source of your media or access the network and setup menu. Navi: D-Pad to scroll through available options and ENTER to confirm selected option.

  • Page 62: Harddisk (Internal Hdd)

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 6.2.2 Harddisk (Internal HDD) This selection allows you to browse and select the media in the internal hard disk drive. This option will only accessible when one or more hard disk drives are installed and formatted in...

  • Page 63: Usb

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 6.2.3 USB This selection allows you to browse and select the media files in USB external storage devices attached to your NMT. This option will only be accessible when one or more USB external storage devices are connected to your NMT.

  • Page 64: Cd/Dvd/Bd

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 6.2.4 CD/DVD/BD This selection allows you to browse and select the media in the CD/DVD/BD that you have inserted into the CD/DVD/BD-ROM drive. This option will only be accessible when a CD/DVD/BD-ROM drive has been installed into or attached to your NMT.

  • Page 65: Setup

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 6.3 Setup The Setup screen allows you to configure various options of your NMT. A description of the available options on the Setup screen is listed below. Home Returns to the Media Source screen or the media list of the current media source. Preferences Allows you to configure general settings for your NMT. Audio / Video Displays settings for video output as well as video aspect ratio control.

  • Page 66: Preferences

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 6.3.1 Preferences This setup screen allows you to set your preferences for some features of the NMT. Options Description Language Allows you to set the display language of your NMT. Subtitle Language Allows you to select the default subtitle language (if available) during video playback.

  • Page 67: Audio/Video

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 6.3.2 Audio/Video This option allows you to configure your NMT to produce the best possible audio and visual experience for your enjoyment. 6.3.2.1 Video Mode Options This setup screen allows you to customize the video output modes of your NMT to suit your TV or projector. Note: To use the quick-access buttons, press and release the TV Mode button, followed by pressing and releasing the corresponding numeric button.
  • Page 68 // Popcorn Hour C-200 Options Description Video Output Allows you to select the video output mode and resolution of your NMT. Kindly refer to your TV or projector user manual to determine the best output resolution for the video display. There are three video modes available: • Composite Mode • Component Mode • HDMI Mode For the Component and HDMI modes, you will be able to select the output resolution to better suit your TV.
  • Page 69 // Popcorn Hour C-200 Listed below are the remote control quick-access buttons for some of the common TV resolutions. Quick-access button Video resolution TV Mode -> 0 Auto (default) TV Mode -> 1 Component/Composite NTSC 480i TV Mode -> 2 Component/Composite PAL 576i TV Mode ->...
  • Page 70 // Popcorn Hour C-200 Framerate Sync Select a framerate sync for the video output if the playback shows an inconsistent or poor sync rate. Video Zoom Allows you to select the default video zoom output of your NMT. Zoom options: Actual Size, Fit to Screen, Crop View and Full Screen View.

  • Page 71: Audio Mode Options

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 6.3.2.2 Audio Mode Options This setup screen allows you to customize the audio output modes to suit your TV or audio system. Options Description HDMI Audio Allows you to enable or disable the HDMI audio when using a HDMI cable to connect your NMT and TV.

  • Page 72: Network

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 6.3.3 Network This setup screen allows you to customize your NMT to work with your network. Options Description Mode Allows you to select the wired or Wi-Fi IP address assignment mode (auto or manual). Time Zone Allows you to select the time zone in which your NMT is located.

  • Page 73: Network Share

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 6.3.4 Network Share Network Shares allow the NMT to stream media content stored on external devices connected together within the same local network. The NMT supports Samba (SMB), File Transfer Protocol (FTP), and Network File System (NFS) shares.

  • Page 74: Nmt Applications

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 6.3.5 NMT Applications This screen allows you to set your NMT device name and workgroup for use on a Samba Workgroup as a Samba server. The Samba server allows your PC to access media or files stored on your NMT. This screen also allows you to stop or start an application that has been installed and configured on your NMT. Press ENTER on your remote control to stop a running application or start a stopped application.
  • Page 75 // Popcorn Hour C-200 For NMT Applications installation, see NMT Applications Installation. To set up the NMT Applications to function on your network, see Configuring the NMT Applications.

  • Page 76: Dvd/Audio Cd

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 6.3.6 DVD/Audio CD This setup screen allows you to configure the DVD and Audio CD settings of an attached external USB CD/DVD-ROM drive. Options Description Parental Control Allows you to turn the parental control on or off. Autoplay Allows you to turn Autoplay on or off when a CD or DVD is inserted into the external USB CD/DVD-ROM drive.

  • Page 77: Maintenance

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 6.3.7 Maintenance This setup screen allows you to view and perform maintenance of your NMT. Options Description Firmware Version Displays your current NMT firmware version. Kernel Version Displays the current NMT kernel version. NMT Version Displays the current of your NMT Applications version.

  • Page 78: Firmware And Nmt Applications Update

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 6.3.8 Firmware and NMT Applications Update There are two methods to update the firmware of your NMT. Choose one of the procedures below. Caution: Do NOT attempt to turn off or restart your NMT when the unit is performing a firmware update, as doing so will damage your unit. Online Method Note: Both the firmware and NMT Applications updates are included in the firmware update file. 1. On your NMT, stop all torrents from uploading and downloading.
  • Page 79 // Popcorn Hour C-200 3. Restart the unit. Note: To restart the unit, press the POWER button for 3 seconds to allow the internal HDD (if installed) to turn off. Once the POWER button ring light turns red, switch the unit off using the Power ON/OFF switch at the rear panel and unplugging the power cord.

  • Page 80: Usb Method (Offline)

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 6.3.9 USB Method (Offline) To update your NMT without using the Check for Firmware Update function, follow the steps below. Note: Both the firmware and NMT Applications updates are included in the firmware update file. 1. Using your PC and an Internet connection, download the latest firmware updates from the link below. http://www.popcornhour.com/download/firmware_update.html 2. Once the download is complete, unzip the files into the root folder of a USB flash memory device. Please ensure that the file usbupdate-firmware release date.html is present on the USB flash memory device. 3. On your NMT, stop all torrents from uploading and downloading.
  • Page 81 // Popcorn Hour C-200 5. Restart the unit. Note: To restart the unit, press the POWER button for 3 seconds to allow the internal HDD (if installed) to turn off. Once the POWER button ring light turns red, switch the unit off using the Power ON/OFF switch at the rear panel and unplugging the power cord.

  • Page 82: Nmt Applications Installation/Update

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 6.3.10 NMT Applications Installation/Update To update or reinstall the NMT Applications on your NMT, follow the instructions below. 1. Using your PC and an Internet connection, download the latest update file from the link below. http://www.popcornhour.com/download/firmware_update.html 2. Once the download is complete, unzip the files into the root folder of a USB flash memory device. Please ensure that the file apps.nmt is present on the USB flash memory device. 3. On your NMT, stop all torrents from uploading and downloading. 4. Stop all file copying/transferring and all network shares.
  • Page 83 // Popcorn Hour C-200 Note: To restart the unit, press the POWER button for 3 seconds to allow the internal HDD (if installed) to turn off. Once the POWER button ring light turns red, switch the unit off using the Power ON/OFF switch at the rear panel and unplugging the power cord.

  • Page 84: Web Services

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 6.4 Web Services This option allows you to connect to Internet-based services such as the Internet Radio, Media Service Portal (MSP), view the BitTorrent status screen, and access URLs from your most frequently visited web service sites.

  • Page 85: Internet Radio

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 6.4.1 Internet Radio The Internet Radio screen allows you to tune into available internet radio stations. //Internet Radio My Favorites Browse by Genre Menu Browse by Country Search Browse by Language Log Out...

  • Page 86: Msp (Media Service Portal)

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 6.4.2 MSP (Media Service Portal) The Media Service Portal allows you to access popular unicast web-based media content such as YouTube, Picasaweb and Flickr using your NMT. login Vuze (video) Get ALL your podcasts from ONE place delivered ANYWHERE...

  • Page 87: Msp Community

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 6.4.3 MSP Community The MSP Community is a web community containing user-developed plugins. // 20 items For more information about the MSP Community, kindly refer to: http://www.networkedmediatank.com/wiki/index.php/Web_Services...

  • Page 88: Torrent

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 6.4.4 Torrent The Torrent screen allows you to view and control the status of your BitTorrent downloads. Scheduler Setting Torrent Free space: 726GB Used: 0% Refresh delete start stop Video 1 (816.74M) Downloading DL: 495.70M (60.8%) Rx: 9.90kB/s...

  • Page 89: Sayatv

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 6.4.5 SayaTV SayaTV is a peer-to-peer (P2P) Internet TV streaming technology that allows you to view media content using your NMT. You can create and broadcast your own Internet TV Channel easily by using SayaTV Broadcaster and watch it on your PC with Internet Explorer or with your NMT.

  • Page 90: Configuring The Nmt Applications

    Configuring the NMT Applications // Popcorn Hour C-200 7.1 NAS (Network-Attached Storage) Functions 7.1.1 FTP Server The FTP service allows for simple and convenient file transfer to and from your NMT. 1. Connect with an FTP client, such as FileZilla. 2. Use the following settings and credentials: : IP address of your NMT Host...

  • Page 91: Smb Server

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 7.1.2 SMB Server Samba Share (SMB) is one of the most common ways to share files over a network. SMB can be used for streaming your media files as well. 1. Connect to the NMT with the unit’s IP address or browse to the SMB host name; for example \\PCH-C200\. 2. Use the following credentials: Username : nmt : 1234...

  • Page 92: Nfs Shares (Network File System)

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 7.1.3 NFS Shares (Network File System) 7.1.3.1 haneWIN NFS Server For information on the haneWIN NFS Server, visit http://www.hanewin.net/ 7.1.3.2 Setting up NFS Shares on Linux OS Follow the steps below to set up a NFS share on Linux OS.

  • Page 93: Syabas Ce-Html Server (Myihome)

    The myiHome Media Server is a proprietary server software designed for your PC to ease the sharing of your media with your NMT. Popcorn Hour provides the myiHome software for use with your NMT, and it can be downloaded from: http://www.popcornhour.com/download/myihome/myihome.html...

  • Page 94: Torrents Setup

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 7.2 Torrents Setup Open Remove Pause Resume Pause All Resume All Filter Inspector 1 Transfers Total DL: 0 bytes/s Total UL: 0 bytes/s Downloading Seeding Paused filter Video 1_h264_850x362.mkv 0 bytes of 30.8 MB (0.00%) Video 1_h264_850x362.mkv Pause 30.8 MB...
  • Page 95 // Popcorn Hour C-200 2. At the BitTorrent client GUI, click on Browse and select the torrent file that you have downloaded to your PC earlier. 3. Once the torrent file is selected, click on Upload to add the torrent file to the torrent list on your NMT. The BitTorrent client will start the torrent download if the Torrent option on your NMT is enabled. 4. Other functions available such as the Scheduler can be used to schedule torrent downloads and set their upload/download limits, or the Setting screen to customize the BitTorrent client.

  • Page 96: Enable/Disable Bittorrent Downloading

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 7.2.1 Enable/Disable BitTorrent Downloading The BitTorrent client runs as a service on the NMT and installed together with the NMT Applications package. To enable or disable the BitTorrent service, follow the steps below: 1. Go to Setup > NMT Applications.

  • Page 97: Usenet Client Setup: Nzbget

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 7.3 Usenet Client Setup: NZBGet NZBGet is a command-line based binary newsgrabber that downloads files from Usenet servers based on information given in NZB files. NZBGet can be installed on the NMT and the files can be downloaded straight into the NMT. To run the NZBGet application you need access to a Usenet provider. Your ISP may have a news server that you can access, or you can have a separate Usenet account on a pay-server.

  • Page 98: Setting Up The Nzbget On The Nmt

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 7.3.1 Setting up the NZBGet on the NMT In the root of your hard disk you will find a folder called .nzbget. Inside this folder you will find two files: nzbget.conf and unpak.sh. Note: Some FTP clients may hide this folder because it begins with a dot .. On UNIX systems, files or folders that begin with a dot are hidden from normal directory listings. If you cannot see the folder, find an option on your client that will show hidden files or try to type in the folder name.
  • Page 99 // Popcorn Hour C-200 # Port to connect to (default should be set to 119 if not specified): server1.port=119 # Username to use for authentication (change USERNAME to the name supplied by your Usenet provider): server1.username=USERNAME # Password to use for authentication (change PASSWORD to the password supplied by your Usenet provider): server1.password=PASSWORD...

  • Page 100: Usenet: Working With Nzbget

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 7.3.2 Usenet: Working with NZBGet Working with NZBget is simple and quick. Connect to the NZBGet web GUI from a browser via http://ip.of.your.nmt:8066. Note: If the IP address of your NMT is 192.168.1.100, type http://192.168.1.100:8066 in the address bar of your web browser.
  • Page 101 // Popcorn Hour C-200 You will now see the NZBGet web GUI, as shown below: NZBGet Web Interface v 1.0 Upload NZB file Currently downloading Choose a file to upload: name download rate left remaining time My Kids Performance Day 0KB/s 4.52 GB...

  • Page 102: Downloading

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 7.3.3 Downloading To perform a download, upload your NZB file by clicking on the Choose… button and browsing to the NZB file, as shown below. NZBGet Web Interface v 1.0 Upload NZB file Currently downloading Choose a file to upload: name download rate left remaining time My Kids Performance Day 0KB/s 4.52 GB Browse...
  • Page 103 // Popcorn Hour C-200 After uploading the NZB file, it will take a minute before the program commences the download. There is a safety interval of 1 minute to allow NZBGet to ensure that the NZB file is completely on the HDD before commencing the download. You may adjust the safety interval in nzbget.conf, option NzbDirFileAge. The progress of the download is displayed on the web GUI for your convenience. After a download is finished and the NZB file set contains par2 files, your download will be checked and repaired if necessary. The unpack script in .nzbget will be called and your download will be unpacked.
  • Page 104 // Popcorn Hour C-200 For more information and download optimization tips, kindly refer to: http://www.networkedmediatank.com/wiki/index.php/Nzbget...

  • Page 105: Troubleshooting

    Q1: Why can’t I play my DVD .iso file using myiHome? myihome does not support DVD playback. Please use the SMB/NFS functions for DVD .iso playback. Q2: My Popcorn Hour C-200 NMT will not start after resetting it using the factory default settings function.
  • Page 106 // Popcorn Hour C-200 Q4: (HDMI Mode) During initial setup, no display or video signal detected. 1. Disconnect the HDMI connection and connect your NMT to your TV using a Composite Video connection 2. Restart the NMT and wait for the loading screen to appear 3.
  • Page 107 See Firmware and NMT Applications Update for instructions and more information. Q7: Help, my video files are not playing. Is this a bug or a faulty Popcorn Hour C-200 NMT? Not all codec and encoding formats are compatible with your NMT. See Supported Audio/Video Formats or go to MediaInfo (http://mediainfo.sourceforge.net/) for more information.
  • Page 108 None, as this will disable all subtitles. Remember to save the setting when done. Q9: How do I back up my DVD so that it can be played back by the Popcorn Hour C-200 NMT ? The DVD has to be saved into the .iso format. DVD .iso playback is only supported via NFS/SMB network connection (it will not work with myiHome).
  • Page 109 Q11: What are the hard disk drives (HDDs) that are compatible with the Popcorn Hour C-200 NMT? For an updated list of compatible HDDs, please refer to: http://www.networkedmediatank.com/wiki/index.php/C-200_Compatibility_Lists Q12: How do I fix the EXT2/EXT3 filesystem in the Popcorn Hour C-200 NMT if it is corrupted? 1. Download the tools from http://files.syabas.com/networkedmediatank/scan_package.zip and unzip them into the root folder of a USB flash storage device.
  • Page 110 // Popcorn Hour C-200 2. Select the USB flash storage device as the Media Source and browse to the Others media filter. Select the scandisk.html. 3. Select the Disable NMT option. 4. Then click on the Scan NMT Partition option to scan the HDD partition for damaged sectors. Restart the NMT when the scanning has been completed.

  • Page 111: Technical Support Contact Information

    Support - For technical articles, downloads, documentation and other materials to help you get the most from your Popcorn Hour NMT. Community – To get connected to the online Popcorn Hour community, user forums, guides, tutorials, and the ever-expanding NMT Wiki.

  • Page 112: Accessories Installation

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 8.3 Accessories Installation 8.3.1 Chassis Fan Installation Your NMT allows the installation of an internal chassis fan to assist with lowering the operating temperature of your unit. Follow the steps below to install a 60mm computer fan into the NMT.

  • Page 113: Product Specifications

    Product Specifications // Popcorn Hour C-200 9.1 Physical Dimension Width 16.73” (425 mm) Depth 11.42” (290 mm) Height 3.54” (90 mm) Weight 8.4 lbs (3.8 kg) 9.2 Electrical External Power 100 ~ 240V AC, 50 ~ 60 Hz, max 2.5A...

  • Page 114: Chipset And Memory

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 9.3 Chipset and Memory Chipset Sigma Designs SMP8643, 667 MHz CPU with floating point co-processor Memory 512MB DDR2 DRAM, 256MB NAND Flash 9.4 Ports and Connectors Internal 2x SATA (For HDD and CD/DVD/BD-ROM drive) 1x USB 2.0 External 2x USB 2.0 (Front) 2x USB 2.0 (Rear)

  • Page 115: Audio/Video Output

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 Audio S/PDIF Optical Digital S/PDIF Coaxial Digital Composite Audio Video HDMI (with audio) Component Video S-Video Composite Video 9.5 Audio/Video Output Audio S/PDIF Optical Digital Audio S/PDIF Optical Coaxial Audio Composite Audio (Stereo) HDMI...

  • Page 116: Supported Audio/Video Formats

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 Video HDMI c1.3a (up to 1080p) Component Video (up to 1080p) S-Video Composite Video 9.6 Supported Audio/Video Formats Video Containers MPEG1/2/4 Elementary (M1V, M2V, M4V) MPEG1/2 PS (M2P, MPG, DAT, VOB) MPEG2 Transport Stream (TS, TP, TRP, M2T, M2TS, MTS)
  • Page 117 // Popcorn Hour C-200 Video Codec XVID SD/HD MPEG-1 MPEG-2@HL MPEG-4.2@ASP@L5, 720p, 1-point GMC MPEG-4.10 (H.264) • BP@L3 • MP@L4.0 • HP@L4.0 • HP@L4.1 WMV9 • MP@HL SMPTE 421M (VC-1) • MP@HL • AP@L3 Audio Containers AAC, M4A MPEG audio (MP1, MP2, MP3, MPA)
  • Page 118 // Popcorn Hour C-200 Audio Codec Dolby Digital WMA, WMA Pro MPEG-1 Layer 1,2,3 MPEG-4 AAC-LC, HE-AAC, BSAC LPCM FLAC Vorbis Audio Pass Through DTS-HD MA DTS-HD HR Dolby Digital Dolby True HD Dolby Digital Plus...

  • Page 119: Web Services

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 Audio Pass Through DTS-HD MA DTS-HD HR Dolby Digital Dolby True HD Dolby Digital Plus 9.7 Web Services Vuze, Revision 3, Videocast, CNET TV, Mediafly, Veoh, Mevio, Bliptv, Cranky Video Geeks, Break Podcast, DLTV, CBS Evening News, CNN Anderson Cooper 360...
  • Page 120 // Popcorn Hour C-200 Photo Flickr Photo, Picasaweb Photo, Pikeo, 23. Yahoo! Weather, NMT Forum, Bloglines, Cinecast, MSNBC News, Traffic RSS Feeds Condition, Yahoo! Traffic Alerts, Yahoo! News, Weather Bug. Peer-to-peer TV SayaTV. Internet Radio Radiobox, Live365 Radio. Note: Services subject to change without notice.

  • Page 121: Connectivity

    // Popcorn Hour C-200 9.8 Connectivity Types Bonjour UPnP SSDP UPnP AV Windows Media Connect Windows Media Player NSS Samba BitTorrent P2P Usenet downloader Media Servers myiHome, myiHomeLite, myiHomeMS (UPnP), WizD, SwissCenter, MSP Portal, Llink, GB-PVR NAS Access SMB, NFS, FTP...

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