D-Link DSM-750 User Manual
D-Link DSM-750 User Manual

D-Link DSM-750 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Minimum System Requirements ......8 Windows Media Player 11 Setup ......38 Introduction .............. 9 ® Features ..............10 Using Your DSM-750 ..........47 Hardware Overview ..........11 MediaLounge Home Page ........47 ™ Front Panel ............11 My Media ............... 47 Back Panel ............
  • Page 3 Technical Specifications ......... 116 Browse Display ..........86 Contacting Technical Support ........ 118 System Reset ..........87 Update Device ..........87 Warranty ..............119 About ............88 Extender ............89 Registration .............. 124 Set up Extender ........... 89 D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    THE SOCKET-OUTLET IS LOCATED/INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE. CAUTION! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THE UNIT TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING, OR SPLASHING. DO NOT PLACE OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS UPON THE UNIT. D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 5 • Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening the cover may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. For service, please contact a qualified service technician. D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 6 This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 2 dB. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 7: Product Overview

    REPEAT SHUFFLE AUDIO TRACK SEARCH DSM-750 D-Link DSM-750 Remote Control Wireless Wireless HD Media Center Extender ( AA Batteries Antennas Included) Ethernet Cable Composite Software, Product Audio/Video Cable Documentation, and Warranty on CD Quick Setup Guide D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 8: Minimum System Requirements

    • 500MHz Processor • 128MB Memory • 100MB Hard Drive Space • CD-ROM Drive • Windows Vista ® Home Basic or XP FOR INTERNET ACCESS • Broadband Modem • Router • Subscription with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 9: Introduction

    If you do not have Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate yet, you can still use the DSM-750 in MediaLounge mode to share music, photos, and video files from your Windows Vista Home Basic or XP computer.
  • Page 10: Features

    Section 1 - Product Overview Features • Stream media content from a PC or D-Link Network Attached Storage to your entertainment center. • Stream live TV from a Vista Home Premium/Ultimate PC that has a TV tuner. ® • Experience Windows Media Center on your TV from your Windows Vista Ultimate or Home Premium PC.
  • Page 11: Hardware Overview

    Insert a USB thumb drive to view additional videos, music, and photos. Power Button Press the Power button on your remote control and the device’s power button will illuminate. You may also press the power button located here on the DSM-750 front panel. D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 12: Back Panel

    HDMI Coaxial Digital Audio Reset Using a small pointed object, depress the reset switch for 10 seconds to restore the DSM-750 to factory default settings. S-Video Component Video Composite Audio/Video HDMI outputs both audio and video.
  • Page 13: Using The Remote Control

    Section 1 - Product Overview Using the Remote Control (1) POWER Turn the DSM-750 ON or OFF. (2) Player Functions Play Plays music, photo slideshows, videos, live TV & recorded TV. Record Starts recording Live TV in Extender mode. Stop Stops playing any media file, live TV or recorded TV.
  • Page 14 MediaLounge mode buttons below the Teletext button. Note: The DSM-750 remote control does not have volume control buttons, nor does it have a mute button. It is recommended that you use your audio device’s remote control to control the volume.
  • Page 15: Connecting The Dsm-750

    Section  - Configuration Connecting the DSM-750 All audio, video, and networking connections are located on the rear panel of the DSM-750. Video Connections Select one of four ways to connect video to your DSM-750: Composite Video Connector • Plug the supplied yellow video cable into the VIDEO connector on the DSM-750 and the matching opposite end of the cable to your television input.
  • Page 16 Component Video Connectors • Match the color coded cables to the matching COMPONENT connectors on the DSM-750 and the opposite end into the component video input of your television. This connection supports HD video resolution up to 1080i. Note: This cable is not supplied.
  • Page 17: Audio Connections

    Optical Digital Audio • Connect an optical audio connector into the OPTICAL connector on the DSM-750 and the matching opposite end of the cable to the audio input of your audio system. Note: This cable is not supplied. D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 18 Coaxial Digital Audio • Connect a coaxial digital audio connector into the COAX connector on the DSM-750 and the matching opposite end of the cable to the audio input of your audio system. Note: This cable is not supplied. D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 19: Network Connections

    DSM-750. Be sure the antennas are secure and in an upright position. Note: If you place the DSM-750 in an enclosed area (e.g. an entertainment center) you may need to obtain an extension antenna to provide an optimal wireless signal.
  • Page 20: Setup

    Setup If you have Windows Vista Ultimate, Home Premium or later, and want to use your DSM-750 as a Media Center ® Extender, you will need to get the Media Center Extender Update for the Windows Vista PC by either: •...
  • Page 21: Wired Setup

    After plugging in the Ethernet cable, plug the end of the DSM-750 power supply cord into a power outlet. Position your media player so that you can see it from where you view your TV. Power on the DSM-750 by pressing the Power button on the included DSM-750 remote control.
  • Page 22: Media Center Extender Optional Set Up

    Section  - Configuration Media Center Extender Optional Set Up If you are NOT using your DSM-750 as a Media Center Extender, click Cancel. If you have Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate, and you ® want to set up the Extender, skip to the following page. Setting up the DSM- 750 as a Media Center Extender allows a Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate based PC to share the Media Center experience on your TV.
  • Page 23 Click Next On the following screen, click Next again to continue. Note: You can also setup your DSM-750 as a Media Center Extender at a later time. Note: If DHCP is enabled, please skip to the “8-Digit Setup Key” section on page 37.
  • Page 24: Configure Your Network Settings Manually

    Use your remote control number keypad, or select the numbers from the on screen number pad, to enter your wired network’s Subnet mask. Once you have entered your Subnet mask, use your remote control to navigate to the Next option and press OK. Click Next D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 25 Next option and press Enter. Please wait while the DSM-750 connects to your network. After connecting successfully to the DSM-750, please skip to the “8-Digit Setup Key“ section on page 37. Note: If you are unable to connect to your network, please check your network connections or contact your network administrator.
  • Page 26: Wireless Setup

    After you’ve connected the antennas, plug the end of the DSM-750 power supply cord into a power outlet. Position your media player so that you can see it from where you view your TV. Power on the DSM-750 by pressing the Power button on the included DSM-750 remote control.
  • Page 27: Media Center Extender Optional Set Up

    Section  - Configuration Media Center Extender Optional Set Up If you are NOT using your DSM-750 as a Media Center Extender, click Cancel. If you have Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate, and you ® want to set up the Extender, skip to the following page. Setting up the DSM- 750 as a Media Center Extender allows a Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate based PC to share the Media Center experience on your TV.
  • Page 28 Click Next On the following screen, click Next again to continue. Note: You can also setup your DSM-750 as a Media Center Extender at a later time. Note: If DHCP is NOT enabled, you will have to enter your network settings manually to complete the Setup Wizard.
  • Page 29: Setup Wizard

    Click Next to begin the Wireless Setup Wizard. Click Next Please wait while the DSM-750 searches for available wireless networks. Note: If your router’s SSID broadcast is turned off, please use your remote control to select Manual Setup. If you clicked Manual Setup, please continue to the following page.
  • Page 30: Manual Setup

    By using your remote control, navigate through the encryption type list by either pressing the up or down arrow. Once you find your network’s encryption type, use your remote control to click it. Please continue to the “Encryption” section on the following page. D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 31: Encryption

    95 for information as to why this may have happened. Encryption If your wireless home network is using wireless encryption, you will need to provide the DSM-750 with the network security passphrase. By using the On Screen Keyboard, you may enter the network security passphrase. D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 32 Note: If you selected Advanced Setup, please skip to “Configure Your Network Settings Manually” on the following page. If you selected Auto (Recommended), please skip to the “Completing the Setup Wizard“ section on page 35. D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 33: Configure Your Network Settings Manually

    Use your remote control number keypad, or select the numbers from the on screen number pad, to enter your wireless network’s Subnet mask. Once you have entered your Subnet mask, use your remote control to navigate to the Next option and press Enter. Click Next D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 34 Once you have entered your DNS server, use your remote control to navigate to the Next option and press Enter. Please wait while the DSM-750 connects to your network. Note: If you are unable to connect to your network, please contact your network administrator.
  • Page 35: Completing The Setup Wizard

    The “You have successfully set up your device on your home network” message should appear. If you chose NOT to setup the DSM-750 as a Windows Media Center Extender, click Finish. Your wireless setup is complete and the DSM-750 MediaLounge ™...
  • Page 36 Section  - Configuration If you ARE using the DSM-750 as a Media Center Extender, click Next to continue. Click Next On the Extender Setup screen, click Next again. Click Next D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 37: 8-Digit Setup Key

    Once you are in Tasks, scroll right and click on Add Extender. Follow the on screen instructions to enter the 8-digit Setup Key and to configure Windows Media Center for your DSM-750. ® Congratulations, your Extender setup is complete. D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 38: Windows ® Media Player 11 Setup

    To get the most out of the DSM-750 Media Center Extender, and to enjoy the Windows Media Center experience on your TV by using the DSM-750, a PC with Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate is required. If you are not yet ready to experience Windows Media Center from your DSM-750, you can still view photos or videos, or listen to music, from a Windows Vista Basic or Windows XP computer.
  • Page 39 ® access in the software. Click the down arrow under Library and select Media Sharing. Click the Share my media to: check box. Select your D-Link DSM-750 media player from the Media Sharing box and then click the Allow button.
  • Page 40 Your device will now have a green check mark. Click Apply and then click OK. Now you need to add the folders containing media you want shared with your DSM-750. Click on Library and then click on Add to Library.
  • Page 41 Add button and select each folder manually. Once you have added the folder(s) you want to share click OK. Windows Media Player 11 will now search for supported media files in the folders you selected to share. ® D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 42 Click Close and you are ready to use Windows Media Player 11 as your server. ® You can now return to your TV and select the Windows Media Server from My Media on the DSM-750 Home Page. D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 43 Once you have confirmed that your Windows Media Player sharing has been enabled and is showing on your D-Link ® DSM-750 you can select your Music, Photos or Videos after selecting the Windows Media Player 11 media server. D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 44 If you are using Windows Vista and Media Sharing is disabled, follow these steps to enable media sharing: ® Open Windows Media Player 11. Click the down arrow under Library and select Media Sharing. Click the Networking button. D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 45 Section  - Configuration Click the Customize button. Select Private under Location Type. Click the Next button. D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 46 Section  - Configuration Click the Close button. Media sharing should now be accessible from your Windows Vista ® D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 47: Using Your Dsm-750

    DSM-750 with your network. The following options are available: • My Media • USB Direct • Windows Media Center (Operational only if the DSM-750 is setup as an Extender) • Settings My Media The folder names and their order that are displayed in the My Media menu are dependant on the media server you are connected to.
  • Page 48: Video

    • AVI (MPEG4 layer only, does not support uncompressed AVI, Resolution up to 1080i) • XVID (with MP3 and PCM) • WMV9 (Resolution up to 1080i) • DVR-MS (Record TV from Windows Media Center) • H.264 (MPEG-4 Part 10) D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 49: Viewing A Video

    Once you enter the Video menu, you will see a list of video folders and/or video files. Use the Navigation Arrows on your DSM-750 remote control to navigate to the video file you wish to view. Once you have made your choice, highlight the video and press OK, or press Play to view the video. If your video is located within a folder, highlight the folder and press OK.
  • Page 50: Subtitles

    Simply start the video file and the subtitles will show at the bottom of the screen. Note: Tools to generate SRT files can be found online. D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 51: Music

    Moving Pictures Experts Group created standards for compressing audio and video. Audio uses the file extension .mp3. • OGG Vorbis Open source audio format. Uses the file extension .ogg. Note: You are able to play music while viewing a slideshow. D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 52: Organizing Music Files

    However, if your music files have incorrect or incomplete tags, the tracks may not appear where they should in your music categories. The exact order in which your folders and files appear on the DSM-750, are controlled by the media server software.
  • Page 53: Listening To Music

    Once you enter the Music menu, you will see a list of your music folders. Use the Navigation Arrows on your DSM-750 remote control to navigate to the music file you wish to listen to. Once you have made your choice, highlight the music file and press OK, or press Play.
  • Page 54: Browsing For Music

    To browse by album: 1. Select Albums 2. Select Beethoven 3. Highlight Ode to joy To browse by genre: 1. Select Genres 2. Select Classical 3. Select Ludwig van Beethoven 4. Select Beethoven 5. Highlight Ode to joy D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 55: Photo

    (Does not support CMYK, YMC, YMCK, KCMY) Tagged Image File Format is a raster file format. • JPEG2000 JPEG2000 is a new image format based on the latest compression technology. Note: You are able to play music while viewing a slideshow. D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 56: Organizing Photo Albums

    To simplify browsing on your DSM-750, you can create folders on your PC. For instance, create a folder in the My Pictures directory called Vacation and copy all of your vacation photos into it. Your DSM-750 will show the Vacation folder.
  • Page 57: Viewing A Photo

    Once you enter the Photo menu, you will see a list of folders and pictures. Use the Navigation Arrows on your DSM-750 remote control to navigate to the photo file you wish to view. Once you have made your choice, highlight the photo file and press OK.
  • Page 58: Viewing A Slideshow

    Controlling photo playback is very similar to controlling a CD player. Once you have started a photo slideshow, use the DSM-750 remote to Play, Pause, or Stop the show. Press the Skip Backward and Skip Forward buttons to skip to the previous or next photo.
  • Page 59: Search

    Section  - Configuration Search Click the SEARCH button on the DSM-750 remote control and the following screen will appear. This screen allows you to search for music tracks, videos, and/or photos. The search function only works mode, and you must be in the My Media section in MediaLounge ™...
  • Page 60 You may also press CLEAR on your DSM-750 remote control to clear the search box. Note: The alphanumeric keypad on your DSM-750 remote control is unavailable while accessing the Search screen. You MUST use the On Screen Keyboard to continue with your search.
  • Page 61: Usb Direct Menu

    USB Direct Menu Insert your USB thumb drive into the USB port on the front panel of the DSM-750. The DSM-750 will automatically detect if there is a USB drive, and the USB Direct option will be available to you on the MediaLounge menu.
  • Page 62: Supported Formats

    MPEG-2 TS (up to 8Mbps) • • • MPEG-2 PS (up to 8Mbps) • • AIF (.aif only) • MPEG-4 (.mp4) • • XVID • LPCM (.lpcm only) • Note: You are able to play music while viewing a slideshow. D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 63: Windows Media Center Menu

    (HDTV available only in the U.S.). • Schedule and record TV shows and movies for later viewing. • Watch live, HD quality media (available only in the U.S.) on any screen in your house with Vista Extenders for Windows Media Center. D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 64: Tv + Movies

    Windows Media Center interface or click the Live TV button on your DSM-750 remote control. With your DSM-750 remote control, you can pause, rewind, and record live TV. The DSM-750 has a Record button located on the top-left part of the remote control (see image below).
  • Page 65: Music

    Windows Media Center also allows you to watch a slideshow while listening to music. Note: Album art can be downloaded from the Internet automatically, or it can be added manually into Media Center. D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 66: Pictures + Videos

    Access numerous online providers for Internet videos, Internet radio, music downloads, movie and TV show downloads along with news and sports. Here you can find Vongo, Live365, MTV, Discovery Channel, XM, Napster, Yahoo Sports, Reuters and much more. D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 67: Tasks > Settings

    Center experience Settings for how Media Center starts up and behaves and to configure Media Center. Access other settings to configure your TV, speakers, online guide, parental controls, closed captions, photo displaying. media library and TV recordings. D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 68: Settings Menu

    Under the A/V Output menu, you may change the Aspect Ratio to either 4:3 (Standard Televisions) or 16:9 (Widescreen Televisions). Please make sure you understand the ratio of your television screen before changing the aspect ratio, or you may get a distorted picture. D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 69: Video Output

    Section  - Configuration Video Output Under the A/V Output menu, you may change the Video Output to Composite, S-Video, Component, or HDMI. By default, the DSM-750 automatically detects your video connection. Display Resolution Depending on your video output connections (HDMI, Component, or Composite), you may manually change the resolution for your particular television.
  • Page 70: S/Pdif Audio Output

    S/PDIF = Sony/Philips Digital Interface. This format is only supported when either the Coaxial Digital or Optical Digital audio connectors are connected to the DSM-750, or when an HDMI connector is connected to a compatible 5.1 audio receiver. D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 71: Network

    The Network menu will provide you with an overview of your current network configuration. If you choose to reconfigure your network, then use your DSM-750 remote control to select Configure Network. If you are connected to your network with an Ethernet cable, continue to the “Wired Connection”...
  • Page 72: Wired Connection

    (please skip to the “Wired Connection Complete” section on page 75). Advanced Setup, If you selected you will need to setup your DSM-750 with the required wireless network settings (please continue to the following page). D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 73 Use your remote control number keypad, or select the numbers from the on screen number pad, to enter your wired network’s Subnet mask. Once you have entered your Subnet mask, use your remote control to navigate to the Next option and press OK. Click Next D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 74 Once you have entered your DNS server, use your remote control to navigate to the Next option and press Enter. Note: If you are unable to connect to your network, please check your network connections or contact your network administrator. Click Next D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 75 Click Next Wired Connection Complete The “You have successfully set up your device on your home network” message should appear. Your DSM-750 is now configured for your wired network. Click Finish. Note: If you did not receive the “successful” message mentioned here, please refer to the “Wireless Installation Considerations and...
  • Page 76: Wireless Connection

    Wireless Connection After clicking Next at the Welcome screen, please wait while the DSM-750 searches for available wireless networks. Note: If your router’s SSID broadcast is turned off, please use your remote control to select Manual Setup. If you clicked Manual Setup, please continue to the following page.
  • Page 77 By using your remote control, navigate through the encryption type list by either pressing the up or down arrow. Once you find your network’s encryption type, use your remote control to click it. Please continue to the “Encryption” section on the following page. D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 78 95 for information as to why this may have happened. Encryption If your wireless home network is using wireless encryption, you will need to provide the DSM-750 with the network security passphrase. By using the On Screen Keyboard, you may enter the network security passphrase. Click Next...
  • Page 79 Advanced Setup to enter the wireless network settings manually. Note: If you selected Advanced Setup, please skip to “Advanced Setup” on the following page. If you selected Auto (Recommended), please skip to the “Wireless Connection Complete“ section on page 82. D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 80 Use your remote control number keypad, or select the numbers from the on screen number pad, to enter your wireless network’s Subnet mask. Once you have entered your Subnet mask, use your remote control to navigate to the Next option and press OK. Click Next D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 81 Once you have entered your DNS server, use your remote control to navigate to the Next option and press Enter. Note: If you are unable to connect to your network, please check your network connections or contact your network administrator. Click Next D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 85: System

    Device Name Select Device Name from the System menu, if you want to change the device name of the DSM-750. After selecting Device Name, enter your new device name on the following screen. Using your DSM-750 remote control’s alphanumeric keypad, or the On Screen Keyboard, enter your new device name.
  • Page 86: Browse Display

    Section  - Configuration Browse Display By default, the DSM-750 displays its folders and files in a thumbnail format. If you want to change this display of folders and files to a list format, select List. You may find it easier to navigate in List mode.
  • Page 87: System Reset

    Section  - Configuration System Reset A System Reset will set your DSM-750 to its factory default settings and clear out any changes and settings you have previously configured for your DSM-750. Update Device We recommend leaving this setting ON to be able to receive updates that can improve support for media files, fix bugs, and install new features.
  • Page 88: About

    Section  - Configuration About The About screen will display information about your DSM-750, including the current version. D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 89: Extender

    Extender setup at the Windows Vista PC. Refer to page 37 for more information. If the DSM-750 is not setup on a wired or wireless network, you may need to complete the network setup along with the Extender Setup. Refer to page 20.
  • Page 90: Remove Setup Information

    Section  - Configuration Remove Setup Information If you choose to remove Extender functionality from your DSM-750, select the Remove Setup Information option. On the following screen, confirm your choice and click Next. Learn More If you would like to learn more about Extender, click the Learn More option.
  • Page 91: Automatic Start

    Section  - Configuration Automatic Start If you are interested in only using your DSM-750 as an Extender, and want to have Extender startup instead of the MediaLounge mode, ™ then select Automatic Start. This will start Extender mode whenever you power on your DSM-750.
  • Page 92: Launch Extender

    If you want to launch the Extender, you may do so by selecting the Launch Extender option on the Extender menu. You may also press the green Windows Media Center button on the DSM-750 remote control (see picture below) to launch Extender.
  • Page 93: Wireless Security

    Section  - Wireless Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DSM-750 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) •...
  • Page 94: What Is Wpa

    WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 95: Wireless Installation Considerations

    1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link and router to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized between the device and your router.
  • Page 96: Troubleshooting

    Section  - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting I cannot see the Setup Wizard when I turn on my DSM-750 player for the first time.  Make sure your TV is displaying the appropriate video source. You may need to use the AV Input, Source, Select, or TV/Video button on your TV or TV remote to change video sources.
  • Page 97 Media Server software again.  If using a wired network, verify the Ethernet cable is properly attached to your DSM-750 and to a network switch, hub or router. Verify that the switch, hub or router is powered on.
  • Page 98 I am not able to play certain media files.  The DSM-750 supports most industry standard file formats but even supported file formats can be encoded in ways that are not supported. Try exporting media with different encoding settings or using different software applications to encode your files.
  • Page 99 Media Player 11 running and that you are sharing the folder that contains the ® downloaded files.  Make sure you have validated the D-Link player from within Windows Media Player 11. Refer to page 38 for the ® Windows Media Player 11 Setup section.
  • Page 100 Section  - Troubleshooting When sharing files with the D-Link Media Server, my PC is very slow.  If you are sharing gigabytes of content, especially videos, please make sure that you are not running any other software that requires high CPU usage.
  • Page 101: Frequently Asked Questions

    CD included with the DSM-750. What operating system do I need to run the server software?  Windows Vista or XP (To support Windows Media Center on your DSM-750, Vista Home Premium or Ultimate are required.) How does the D-Link DSM-750 get its files from my computer?  Windows Vista includes Windows Media Player 11, and Windows XP offers Windows Media Player 11 as a free...
  • Page 102  Why do my AVI files fail to play?  The DSM-750 will only support MPEG-4 encoded AVI files. You may need to re-encode your AVI files with a video encoding software program, such as Nero Recode. D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 103: Wireless Basics

    Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
  • Page 104: What Is Wireless

    Why D-Link Wireless? D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network.
  • Page 105 Who uses wireless? Wireless technology has become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, office, or business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it. Home • Gives everyone at home broadband access •...
  • Page 106 Appendix A - Wireless Basics Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to the Internet from remote locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers. A wireless network is easy to setup, but if you’re installing it for the first time it could be quite a task not knowing where to start.
  • Page 107: How To Check Your Media

    Here is a sample screenshot of the Windows Media ASF Viewer ® examining a WMV file. For AVI/WMV/OGG/MPEG/MP3, you may use “AVICodec” to examine your media files. This tool can be downloaded from: http://avicodec.duby.info/ Here is a sample screenshot of AVICodec D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 108: Converting An Earlier Wmv File

    Converting an Earlier WMV File There are many variations of video files (including WMV files) which may affect playback on the DSM-750. To alleviate this issue, there are software tools available on the web to check the properties of a video file and to convert an earlier WMV file into WMV9.
  • Page 109 Appendix C - How to Check Your Media Step 3: Select the video file. Step 4: Movie Maker will start importing the file. D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 110 Appendix C - How to Check Your Media Step 5: The video file you selected will show up in display. Step 6: Drag and drop the video into the bottom panel for editing. D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 111 Appendix C - How to Check Your Media Step 7: Select “Save to my computer” on the left panel. Step 8: Give the new file a name and select the desired location to save it. D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 112 Appendix C - How to Check Your Media Step 9: Select the quality of your new video file. Step 10: Once selected, Movie Maker will start creating your new video file. D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 113 Appendix C - How to Check Your Media Step 11: Once completed, this screen will show up. You can verify the new video file is created in WMV9 format. (This screenshot shows you both the old file (WMV8) and the new file (WMV9)) D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...
  • Page 114: Audio And Video Cables Guide

    Appendix D - Audio/Video Cable Guide D-Link DSM-750 User Manual...

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