Page 1: User Manual
CW-4000HD CW-3000HD & High Definition Linux Media Center User Manual Version 0.8 PAGE 1 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 2: Safety Precautions
Do not block ventilation holes in the system. The system requires ● ventilation to ensure proper operation. If technical problems are encountered with the system, contact a ● qualified service technician or the retailer where the product was purchased. PAGE 2 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents.........................10 System Placement........................10 Remote Control Unit......................11 Cable Connections........................12 Rev. 1..........................12 Rev. 2..........................13 DVB & ATSC........................14 1..........................14 2..........................15 DUAL DVB........................16 1..........................16 2..........................17 DVB & ATSC........................18 Single DVB........................19 Quick Start Guide........................20 System Bootup..........................22 PAGE 3 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 4 Satellite Setup......................49 Adding A Satellite....................51 Satellite Scanning....................52 Editing Channels.....................53 Motor Support......................54 ATSC Scanning....................58 Edit ATSC......................59 Cable Scanning....................60 Edit QAM......................61 Profiles Menu.......................62 Adding And Editing A Profile..................63 Assigning Antenna Channels...................64 Assigning Applications.....................65 PAGE 4 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 5 Selection......................96 Video Viewer Keys....................97 Pictures.........................98 Picture Viewer Keys....................99 VCD..........................100 DVD..........................100 DVD Viewer Keys....................100 Music..........................101 Music Player Keys....................103 Roaster........................104 Prepare DVD......................105 Prepare Video......................107 Burn DVD.......................108 Burn Video......................109 Games........................110 CD..........................111 CD Player Keys......................111 PAGE 5 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 6 Playing Your Recordings Over The Network..............114 Remote Control - Keyboard Cross-reference..............115 Troubleshooting........................116 Accessing Logs........................116 BIOS Settings........................116 Display Diagnostics......................117 Remote Control Diagnostics....................118 Roaster Diagnostics......................119 Satellite TV Diagnostics......................119 Shared Folders Diagnostics....................121 Software License........................123 Warranty Information.......................124 Technical Support........................124 PAGE 6 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 7: System Specifications
System Specifications Dimensions The CW-3000HD is 14" wide by 5.5" tall by 15" deep Physical Installation ● The CW-4000HD is 14.5" wide by 4" tall by 14" deep Physical Installation ● Hardware Processor: ● Sempron 3000+ 64Bit CPU AM2 Socket (CW-3000HD rev. 1) ●...
Page 8: Software
Roaster mpg, iso, and disc builder ● Firefox web browser (Bon Echo) ● Lighttpd web server ● EPDFview pdf viewer ● Samba file server (Windows style networking) ● Xine multimedia player ● PAGE 8 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 9: Configurablilty
DP Linear ● WB Circular ● C Band ● Motor ● ATSC (Optional ATSC card required to utilize this feature) ● Cable (Optional ATSC card required to utilize this feature) ● PAGE 9 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 10 Create and customize profiles to suit your needs. Password protect ● Enable sharing of a profile on your network (shared via samba and web ● server) Customize/auto-assign channel lists ● Customize/auto-assign applications ● PAGE 10 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 11: Package Contents
Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the unit and insert the ● included batteries the remote control unit paying close attention to the battery orientation pictures inside the battery compartment. PAGE 11 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 12: Cable Connections
HDTV or computer style monitor. The 24 pin DVI-D connector is suitable for 1920x1080P, 1920x1080i, 1280x720P ● HDTV. NOTE: It is recommended to use a quality DVI cable no longer than 9 feet. PAGE 12 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 13: Rev. 2
HDTV or computer style monitor. The 19pin Type-A HDMI connector is suitable for 1920x1080P, 1920x1080i, ● 1280x720P HDTV. NOTE: It is recommended to use a quality HDMI cable no longer than 9 feet. PAGE 13 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 14: Dvb & Atsc
The lower connector should have a 75 ohm F Terminator affixed. (This is important to decrease interference and increase reception quality) Connect an antenna to the ATSC connector. It is the single connector. ● PAGE 14 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 15: Rev 2
The lower connector should have a 75 ohm F Terminator affixed. (This is important to decrease interference and increase reception quality) Connect an antenna to the ATSC connector. It is the single connector. ● PAGE 15 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 16: Dual Dvb
To fully utilize all the functions of the CW-3000HD you should have 2 satellite cables connected to the unit. Both cables need to contain identical feeds. (ie. You need a dual output LNB with 2 separate lines) PAGE 16 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 17: Rev 2
To fully utilize all the functions of the CW-3000HD you should have 2 satellite cables connected to the unit. Both cables need to contain identical feeds. (ie. You need a dual output LNB with 2 separate lines) PAGE 17 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 18: Dvb & Atsc
75 ohm DVB & ATSC reception ports ● Connect the satellite cable to the upper most connector nearest the case edge. ● Connect an antenna to the optional ATSC connector. ● PAGE 18 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 19: Single Dvb
Single DVB CW-4000HD Digital Audio Optical and RCA connector ● Connect the satellite cable to the upper most connector nearest the case edge. ● PAGE 19 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 20: Quick Start Guide
1. Connect the receiver to your TV. Only use 1 video connection between the Media Center and the TV. The CW-3000HD and CW-4000HD are only capable of displaying on 1 device at a time. Shutdown the Media Center before changing the video connection.
Page 21 Install the update. Instructions are available in the announcement for the update on the Technical Support forum found at http://captiveworks.org. 9. Setup for channels. Enter the admin profile and choose Antenna. Choose satellite or ATSC.
Page 22: System Bootup
This is what is called the bios splash screen. After the bios splash screen another screen much like the first will be presented. ● (approx. 15-20 seconds unless the files system needs scanning) PAGE 22 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 23: System Setup
Blue = Context button on bottom of screen Numbers = Numbers or letters in text entry areas. The numbers work like a cell phone. The letters for each number are below the number on the remote. PAGE 23 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 24: Main Menu
The proper method of shutting down is to back all the way out to this initial log-in screen then press the power button on the remote. Admin – Section for profile setup and system configuration. ● User – The built in initial profile ● PAGE 24 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 25: Admin Menu
Updates - System software update download and installation ● Configuration – Configuration menu ● Antenna - Antenna setup menu ● Profiles - User profile creation and setup ● PAGE 25 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 26: Updates Menu
Backup: Allows the user to create a hard copy of their settings by burning ● them to disc. Restore: Allows a user to restore their settings from a restore disc. ● PAGE 26 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 27: Date
Using the arrow keys move the highlighter to the time or date fields. ● Press enter to edit a field. ● Press back to return the arrow keys to navigation of the fields. ● Press the blue button to save the changes. ● PAGE 27 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 28: Downloading Updates
Downloading Updates The default download site is the “Official CW-LMC Updates” site where the ● Official releases are posted. (ftp.captiveworks.org) Highlight the Check button and press enter to connect to the selected server. ● Once connected it will show a list of available updates.
Page 29: Adding And Editing An Updates Server
Enable checking of available updates ● Enable the check and download of available updates ● Do not check for updates ● Press the blue button to save the new addition or changes. ● PAGE 29 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 30: Installing Updates
NOTE: The external directory is used when the user has update files on an external device (e.g. USB stick) instead of downloading it using the download utility. If you have questions about the update process please visit the on-line forum. PAGE 30 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 31: Checking System Version
Checking System Version The system button in the install screen displays the installed software version ● information. Click the blue button to exit the screen.. ● PAGE 31 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 32: Backup Settings
The Backup and Restore function allows you to create a hard copy (CD) of your settings once you have everything exactly the way you want it so that you can restore them if needed. (It is best to continue your setup before creating a backup) PAGE 32 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 33: Configuration Menu
Satellite TV Setup – Configure program guide style and auto-scan. ● Video Setup – Enable or disable deinterlace behind OSD. ● Weather Setup – Configure location and update frequencies of weather applet. ● PAGE 33 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 34: Adapter Setup
Genpix tuners have been added it is important to disable any tuners you do not intend to use. Possible (multiple) entries in this list could be: DVB-S ● ATSC ● Genpix DVB-S ● PAGE 34 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 35: Display Setup
Only use 1 video connection between the CW-3000HD and the TV. The CW-3000HD and CW-4000HD is only capable of displaying on 1 device at a time. If after powering up and waiting until the boot-up screen reaches 100% there is only a blank screen wait three seconds then aim the remote control directly at the front of the Media Center and type in 1346.
Page 36: Size Setup
NOTE: Some new TV's have different 'HD mode' settings in their Advanced menu. If you are experiencing over-scan it is recommended that you check your TV for settings that provide a larger viewable area before using this size adjustment. PAGE 36 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 37: Timeout Setup
To enable Timeout highlight the field and set to Yes. ● To adjust the separate Menu and Video timeout values highlight and set the ● desired values. Press the blue button to save the settings. ● PAGE 37 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 38: Themes Setup
● Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the list of available themes. ● Press the blue button to save the settings and apply the new theme. ● PAGE 38 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 39: Network Setup
Gateway, Net Mask and, DNS boxes need to be filled as appropriate for the network. Press the blue button to save the changes ● Press the red button to view the Current IP ● (useful information for diagnosis and connecting to network shares) PAGE 39 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 40: Audio Setup
In the case of a channel that has both PCM and AC3 audio tracks you can choose between the tracks by pressing the Audio button on the remote. 33 is an AC3 track. 1 is generally English PCM audio and other numbers are alternate language PCM tracks. PAGE 40 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 41: Storage Setup
Undo the top screw holding the hard drive carriage and swing it up and out. b. Facing the front of the CW-4000HD the hard drive bay is on the left hand side. Click the door to open and slide the hard drive into place.
Page 42 12.At this point the menu will inform you to remove any USB devices 13.As it restarts the Media Center will go though a hardware check and determine if it can safely begin the Storage Setup process. PAGE 42 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 43 14.You will see this screen while it partitions, formats and writes the necessary files. 15.It will reboot to the same style screen without the message for approx. 30 seconds before it reboots a final time. PAGE 43 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 44: Shared Folders
Press the Red button to Add a shared folder ● Press the Green button to Edit and existing shared folder ● Press the Yellow button to delete an existing shared folder ● PAGE 44 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 45: Adding And Editing Shared Folders
Use / (forward slash) not \ (backslash). The \ typically used on Windows machines will not work. Users will be able to access the shares under 'External' in their profile. PAGE 45 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 46: Satellite Tv Setup
Skip Forward – Number of seconds a skip forward skips when key is pressed ● Skip Back – Number of seconds a skip back skips when key is pressed ● Press the blue button to save. ● PAGE 46 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 47: Weather Setup
Adjust the measurement units to suit your tastes. (Celcius or Fahrenheit) ● Adjust the Update Frequency to how often the system should check for new ● weather updates. Press the blue button to save. ● PAGE 47 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 48: Antenna Menu
Antenna Menu Select the type of antenna to configure. ● PAGE 48 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 49: Satellite Setup
H transponder frequencies. WB Circular: Wide Band Circular polarized single LOF (10750) covering both ○ FSS and DSS bands. Switch: If you have multiple switches cascaded, this will allow setting the ○ PAGE 49 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 50 DP or DPP logo on them. These LNBs function as standard Circular or Linear LNBs. Dish Pro or Dish Pro Plus LNBs with the corresponding logos will need the DP circular or DP Linear settings. PAGE 50 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 51: Adding A Satellite
Delete a transponder with the yellow button. ● When done press the blue button to save the changes. ● NOTE: This is also the edit screen with the current data for the satellite filled in. PAGE 51 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 52: Satellite Scanning
Once a lock is achieved the satellite will be displayed beside Current. ● (using AMC 15 as an example: S0.0W will change to 105.0W ) Press the blue button to save the channel list after the scan is complete. ● PAGE 52 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 53: Editing Channels
The channel ordering can be reverted back to “SID” ordering by pressing the ● yellow button.. The changes will not take effect until the blue button is pressed to save the ● changes. PAGE 53 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 54: Motor Support
If you use a switch for a Quad type LNB set the switch to the type of switch. ● Select Motor for switch port ● Select Edit to set up LNB and motor configuration. ● PAGE 54 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 55 Fill in the slots with the satellites that are to be set up. ● Bottom arrows move to additional screens to set up more satellites. ● Select Setup for the satellite to set up. ● PAGE 55 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 56 Scan: takes you to the scan screen to scan for channels once the satellite is ● found and programmed. Save(Blue): saves the position to the motor . ● Halt(Red): allows you to stop motor movement at any time. ● PAGE 56 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 57 Scan: takes you to the scan screen to scan for channels once the satellite is ● found and programmed. Save(Blue): saves the ANGULAR POSITION. ● Halt(Red): allows you to stop motor movement at any time. ● PAGE 57 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 58: Atsc Scanning
Press the green button to start the scan. ● Press the yellow button to edit the channels ● Press the blue button to save the channel list after the scan is complete. ● PAGE 58 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 59: Edit Atsc
The transponders may be edited by pressing the green button. ● Add a transponder with the red button and delete a transponder channel ● frequency with the yellow button. When done press the blue button to save the changes. ● PAGE 59 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 60: Cable Scanning
You may get nothing. You may get a lot. You may have to hunt for it. PAGE 60 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 61: Edit Qam
The transponders may be edited by pressing the green button. ● Add a transponder with the red button and delete a transponder with the ● yellow button. When done press the blue button to save the changes. ● PAGE 61 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 62: Profiles Menu
Edit is to change the name or PIN for a profile. ● Channels is to add or change satellite channels. ● IP Channels is to add or change IPTV channels. ● Applications is to add or change system applications. ● PAGE 62 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 63: Adding And Editing A Profile
Generate Album Info – Enable or disable downloading of album art of music ● files for internal and external file system sources. Choose an icon to display along with the name on the main screen. ● PAGE 63 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 64: Assigning Antenna Channels
Also, Rescanning satellite channels will not add them automatically to the profiles if auto assign channels was not selected. The newly scanned channels have to be added manually. PAGE 64 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 65: Assigning Applications
Internet connection. Web will require a keyboard and mouse. Games and Roaster both require an optional hard drive to be installed. If these optional devices are not connected, these applications will not function. PAGE 65 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 66: System Operation
The profile name “User” is the display name specified when the user profile was created The following screens may differ depending on the applications assigned to the profile. The following examples assume all applications are setup for use. PAGE 66 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 67: Profile Applications
Roaster starts the CD/DVD and recordings preparation application.(hard drive ● needed) Games starts the game selection application. (if installed – hard drive needed) ● ● CD starts the CD playing application. ● PAGE 67 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 68: Satellite Tv
EPG search Menu Menu on Menu off Menu off Menu off Menu off Menu off Menu off Recordings Recordings Sched Schedule History Zap History Mute Mute Audio Audio menu Caption Caption on/off PAGE 68 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 69: Navigating Through The On Screen Menus
In a text input field (e.g. the file name of a recording) the characters can be entered ● by pressing the numeric keys, the same way as on a cell phone keypad. Navigating through the On Screen Menus PAGE 69 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 70 At any point in the menu system, pressing the "Menu" button again will immediately leave the menu system (discarding any pending changes). PAGE 70 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 71: The Grid Program Guide
Pressing the Enter button on a future program will pop up a timer creation box. ● The default timer is a one time switch and record timer. Switch and record will ● switch to the selected channel at the designated start time and begin recording. PAGE 71 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 72 The Back button will exit back to the current program without changing the ● channel. PAGE 72 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 73: The "Schedule" Menu
Note that if there are many channels in the channels list, displaying the "All events on all channels" page may take a while. PAGE 73 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 74: Selecting A Channel
OSD. If available, the 'current/next' information will be displayed below this line. This display automatically goes away after about five seconds, or if any key is ● pressed. PAGE 74 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 75: Selecting Audio Tracks
A new timer can be created. If the start time is in the past, then the already ● seen part of the recording will be added. Or rewind to the start point and start an instant recording (by pressing the rec- ● key or menu -> red) PAGE 75 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 76: Pausing Live Video
Stop button outside the menu. A previously stopped playback session can be resumed by simply restarting the recording. Press the “Green” button in the recordings menu to rewind a recording to start ● at the beginning. PAGE 76 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 77: Replay Control
Press Enter again to turn off the progress display. Back Stops replaying and brings up the "Recordings" menu. This can be used to easily delete a recording after watching it, or to switch to a different recording. PAGE 77 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 78: Editing Recordings
An edited recording (indicated by the '%' character) will never be deleted automatically ● in case the disk runs full (no matter what "lifetime" it has). PAGE 78 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 79: Quick Mini-Howto
.. and so on and use that data as the new recording file. TO RE-EDIT RECORDINGS: Using 7 and 9 enable you to jump from mark to mark. This is useful when wanting to move the marks slightly. PAGE 79 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 80: Programming The Timer
VPS data available at the time of recording, so VDR has to fall back to normal timer recording. PAGE 80 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 81 The special value 99 means that this recording will live "forever", and a ○ value of 0 means that this recording can be deleted any time if a recording with a higher priority needs disk space. PAGE 81 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 82 First day: The date of the first day when this timer shall start recording ● (only available for repeating timers). NOTE: A timer can also be programmed by pressing the "Red" button on the "Schedule", "Now", "Next" or "Event" menus. PAGE 82 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 83: Vdr Live (Satellitetv Via A Pc's Web Browser)
Satellite TV application they can access it via the IP address of the CW-LMC (example: http://192.168.1.101:8008) It is also possible to view the video stream from a networked PC utilizing this ● method. PAGE 83 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 84: Web
The Web applications are under their own sub-menu of the profile applications menu. IP TV ● Sopcast ● TVUNetworks ● Web TV ● News ● IP Radio ● Browser ● PAGE 84 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 85: Iptv
You can add channels to a Favorites list by pressing the green button. ● Pressing the App Exit button exits the viewing application. ● Pressing the red button refreshes the list. ● PAGE 85 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 86: Iptv Channel Countries
You can add channels to a Favorites list by pressing the green button. ● Pressing the App Exit button exits the viewing application. ● Pressing the red button refreshes the list. ● PAGE 86 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 87: Iptv Channel Favorites
You can add channels to a Favorites list by pressing the green button. ● Pressing the App Exit button exits the viewing application. ● Pressing the red button deletes the channel from the list. ● PAGE 87 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 88: Iptv Manually Adding A Favorite
Fill in the required fields on this screen to add the link to your channel list. ● (example address: mms://myiptvlink.net/address) Remote buttons for IPTV viewer Button Function Button Function App Exit Exit Play Play Stop Stop Pause Pause Vol+ Vol+ Mute Mute Vol- Vol- PAGE 88 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 89: Sopcast
You can add channels to a Favorites list by pressing the green button. ● Pressing the App Exit button exits the viewing application. ● Pressing the red button refreshes the list. ● PAGE 89 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 90: Tvunetworks
You can add channels to a Favorites list by pressing the green button. ● Pressing the App Exit button exits the viewing application. ● Pressing the red button refreshes the list. ● PAGE 90 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 91: Webtv
You can add channels to a Favorites list by pressing the green button. ● Pressing the App Exit button exits the viewing application. ● Pressing the red button refreshes the list. ● PAGE 91 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 92: News
To set a new news ticker highlight a channel then press the yellow button. ● NOTE: The news ticker is displayed on the bottom of the screen while in the main user apps menu. PAGE 92 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 93: Ip Radio
You can add channels to a Favorites list by pressing the green button. ● Pressing the App Exit button exits the viewing application. ● Pressing the red button refreshes the list. ● PAGE 93 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 94: Browser
The web browser is capable of playing the same media formats that the video application does. Other formats like the flash player require a separate download. A bookmark for the flash plugin has been provided in the bookmarks. PAGE 94 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 95: Video
The “local” directory contains any files stored on the local hard drive. ● The external” directory refers a network share, CD/DVDROM, or a USB stick. ● Highlight and press enter on the appropriate directories to navigate to the ● desired file. PAGE 95 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 96: Video Selection
Pressing the App Exit button exits the video application. ● NOTE: This video player also supports DVD ISO file playback as well as playback of the DVD file structure which is achieved by selecting ../VIDEO_TS/VIDEO_TS.IFO PAGE 96 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 97: Video Viewer Keys
Video Viewer Keys PAGE 97 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 98: Pictures
Select a picture and press the blue button to view it ● Select a folder of pictures and press the yellow button for a slideshow ● Pressing the App Exit button exits the picture viewing application. ● PAGE 98 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 99: Picture Viewer Keys
Picture Viewer Keys PAGE 99 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 100: Vcd
The VCD application is for viewing VCD/SVCD movies on Video discs. The DVD application is for viewing DVD movies on DVD disks. Press enter on the DVD or VCD button to begin viewing the disc in the drive. DVD Viewer Keys PAGE 100 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 101: Music
(ie. Big Band – Instrumentals). This narrowing down can be done all the way down to the individual songs. This method can be applied to Albums, Artists and Folders as well. ● PAGE 101 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 102: Play Mode
(e.g. network share, CD/DVDROM, USB stick). As music plays it generates a wide spectrum of visualizations. ● Pressing the App Exit button exits the music application. ● Note: DRM protected files are not supported. PAGE 102 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 103: Music Player Keys
Music Player Keys PAGE 103 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 104: Roaster
Prepare Video - Create HD or SD MPG-ISO image of recordings. ● Burn DVD - Burn DVD-ISO images to DVD media. ● Burn Video - Burn MPG-ISO images to CD/DVD media. ● PAGE 104 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 105: Prepare Dvd
After all segments have been converted to a DVD compliant MPG format It creates a DVD-ISO image which can be written to DVD media from within the Burn DVD section. PAGE 105 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 106 Roaster will not be free to use. If you do not think a user is responsible enough to operate Roaster then remove that application from their application list. PAGE 106 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 107: Prepare Video
After all segments have been converted to MPG format It creates an MPG-ISO image which can be written to CD/DVD media from within the Burn Video section. PAGE 107 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 108: Burn Dvd
The ability to play the ISO format is very useful in that when free space is at a premium users may opt to simply keep the DVD-ISO file as their preferred video file instead of the satellite recording. PAGE 108 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 109: Burn Video
Note: This screen is designed that once the job is active you must wait for it to finish. This is to prevent a failed write due to other processes that could potentially interfere. PAGE 109 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 110: Games
For specific game troubleshooting refer to the Internet and utilize a search engine. The CaptiveWorks forum will not provide any games support. PAGE 110 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM...
Page 111: Cd Player Keys
The CD application is for listening to CD music. Highlight CD in your applications list and press enter to begin playing the CD disc in the drive. CD Player Keys PAGE 111 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 112: Appendix
Connect the USB cable to one of the USB ports on the front or back panel. In the case of a USB memory stick, it may be inserted directly into one of the USB ports. PAGE 112 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 113: Keyboard / Mouse Connection
The labeled connections below are for connecting a PC style PS/2 keyboard and mouse. Ensure that the correct device is connected to the appropriate port. A USB mouse/keyboard may also be used with the Media Center. PAGE 113 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 114: Networking With Windows Pc's
Click Change.. You should be able to browse and select vlc media player out of the list. Once that is done you should be able to right-click and Play the recordings. PAGE 114 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 115: Remote Control - Keyboard Cross-Reference
KP_Add CH - KP_Subtract Erase BCK SPACE Recall CTRL+L CTRL+A TV/Rad CTRL+V CTRL+S Search CTRL+E Menu CTRL+M Recordings CTRL+K Schedule CTRL+C History CTRL+H Mute CTRL+Q Audio CTRL+Z Caption CTRL+N Eject CTRL+J PAGE 115 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 116: Troubleshooting
Integrated Peripherals-» TV Mode support-» NTSC_M ● Integrated Peripherals-» On-Chip ATA Devices-» PCI IDE BusMaster-» Disabled ● H/W Monitor-» CPU Smart FAN Target-» 40 ● H/W Monitor-» CPU Min. FAN Speed (%)-» 50 ● PAGE 116 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 117: Display Diagnostics
(Be careful not to disconnect any cables in the process) Close the top lid and reconnect the power cord. Turn the unit on and see if it makes a difference. PAGE 117 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 118: Remote Control Diagnostics
The remote should return to normal when the unit is powered back on at that point. NOTE: Pre - 1.0.1.9 systems have a repeat key issue from within Satellite TV, please check your version and update. PAGE 118 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 119: Roaster Diagnostics
Menu button and select Signal Information. It is important that both meters STR & SNR are steadily in the green. If the values are too low you may need to readjust or increase the size of your ● antenna. PAGE 119 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 120 Menu button and select Signal Information. A commonly used method to minimize the stutter is to briefly press pause then ● press pause again to increase the amount of prebuffering. PAGE 120 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 121: Shared Folders Diagnostics
You may also want to double-check that you don't have it blocked by firewall settings or some sort of firewall software running. Programs like F-Secure usually require a new rule created to allow incoming and outgoing local IP traffic. PAGE 121 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 122 In Vista Home Premium, you won't have this tool so what can be done is: Launch your registry editor and open key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa Change the value of the DWORD named LmCompatibilityLevel to 1 If it isn't present, create it. And of course reboot. PAGE 122 VISIT THE CAPTIVEWORKS SUPPORT FORUM BACK TO...
Page 123: Software License
Software License The CaptiveWorks Linux Media Center is using open-source software. The operating system and multimedia software licenses vary. The individual licenses can be found with the source code for the individual applications. Generally they fall under the GPL or it's variants.
Page 124: Warranty Information
CaptiveWorks. The findings of CaptiveWorks or it's service centers shall be in final in all matters. Technical Support Official CaptiveWorks Linux Media Center support site: http://www.CaptiveWorks.org...

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