Intel® Viiv™ Software User’s Guide
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Contents What is Intel® Viiv™ Processor Technology? ................................................................................................... 4 What you can do with an Intel Viiv processor technology PC.................................................................... 4 About the Intel Viiv Media Library ................................................................................................................... 4 Add a Device to Your Network................................................
What is Intel® Viiv™ Processor Technology? Intel® Viiv™ processor technology is a combination of hardware and software technologies that provide high performance PCs with video and audio capabilities so you and your family can enjoy great digital entertainment experiences in your home.
• Access songs and playlists you’ve created from both subscription and purchase options and those you’ve ripped from CDs. • Organize and view slideshows of your digital photos—accompanied by music you choose.
• Broadband modem with an Ethernet network cable plus wireless router with an Ethernet network cable or • Combined wireless modem/router (an all-in-one device, also called an Internet gateway router) NMD: a device by many names A network media device (NMD) is a consumer electronics device that when added to your home network allows you to keep music, pictures, and videos on the PC, and enjoy them throughout the house.
• Make sure you have set up your router. If you have not, please do so first. Step 1 — Connect the NMD Complete the following steps to connect your NMD to your television. 1 Connect the Intel Viiv technology-verified NMD to a television. See the manufacturer’s documentation for specific instructions. 2 Power on the NMD.
Step 2 — Get the device passcode 1 Follow the instructions that the NMD displays on the television screen. 2 When you see the Intel Viiv technology setup option, select Yes. 3 Follow the instructions until you see a four-digit passcode. NOTE Depending on the device, you may need to complete several steps before this window is displayed. 4 Write down the code; you will use it later. NOTE This code is valid for a specified amount of time. The time varies by manufacturer.
You can also access the Intel Viiv software using Windows* Media Center. If this is the first time you have used Intel Viiv software, a license agreement is displayed. 2 Read through the license agreement and select Accept if you agree to the terms. 3 Select OK when prompted to create a Media Library and follow the onscreen instructions. This step sets up folder sharing for the following standard folders on the PC: Music, Pictures, Videos, Public Music, Public Pictures, Public Videos, and Recorded TV.
Connecting to the NMD may take a few minutes. • If you are using the Windows Media Center Edition remote control, select Show Keyboard to use the onscreen keyboard to enter the passcode. NOTE If you are using the Windows Media Center Edition remote control to enter the passcode, there may be a delay between when you enter the passcode and when it displays on the NMD window. 4 After the device is added to the network, name the device to help you identify it.
Add Content to the Media Library If you did not accept the automatic Media Library creation when you started your Intel Viiv software for the first time, you will need to create a Media Library before you can see media on your TV. You can include new media to your existing Media Library at any time. The media is stored on your hard disk or any networked device. If you download new music or record a new television show, you can include it in your Media Library.
When you have already created a Media Library, the Create Library button changes to Update Library. 2 Select Update Library and then select Next. Folders automatically indexed and already included in your library are shown in the Select Media Folders window. See Supported File Formats for the file types included in the library. 3 In the Select Media Folders window, select the folders that contain the content you want included in your Media Library.
• To exclude a folder from the Media Library, uncheck the check box for the folder. • To expand a folder, select the + symbol next to it. • To collapse a folder, select the - symbol for it. All users on your network will be able to play back the content that is checked. If you do not want others to play back some of your content, uncheck the folders, move the files out of shared folders, or stop sharing the folders.
• 4 To include a folder in the Media Library, check the check box for the folder. When you have finished selecting the folders to include, select Next. You see the progress of the Media Library creation. Although your PC’s performance may be affected during the Media Library creation, you can do other things on your PC during the process. 5 Select Finish when you are notified that the build process is complete.
2 In the Select Media Folders window, select the folders that contain content you want included in your Media Library and select Next. 3 Select Finish when you are notified that the build is complete. Remove a folder from the library’s monitoring Removing a folder from the Media Library does not remove it from your PC. The folder remains on the PC, with all the content in it; it just is no longer available to view on your TV.
• To prevent access to the content of your Media Library. You might have set up folders for R-rated movies and you want to prevent younger members of the family from viewing them. NOTE You must be user with administrator privileges to stop or restart the Media Library. 1 Start Intel Viiv software and select Media Library from the main window. 2 Select Stop Library to prevent the viewing of Media Library content on devices connected to your network. 3 Select Yes to confirm.
• Keep Intel Viiv Software and services up-to-date • Control how Intel Viiv software alerts are displayed • Get product support and version information • Set other Intel Viiv software options 1 To set or view the Intel Viiv Software options, select Options from the Intel Viiv Software main window.
The Message Center Alerts in the Message Center inform you of software updates, security updates, device file transfer errors, and other system errors. Some messages may explain how to correct an error. Also, when you receive an Intel Viiv software alert, it appears in your Message Center. • Check your messages by selecting Message Center from the Intel Viiv Software main window. Icons next to the messages show priority and status: (these icons may appear slightly different on your window).
Manage your Intel Viiv Network The Manage Network feature is designed for small, home networks of 20 devices or fewer. If you currently have more than 20 devices on your network, you’ll need to use administrator software designed for managing larger networks. • Open Intel Viiv Software and select Manage Network from the main window. Refresh provides the most current view of the home network map. Network Details lists the router and network connections status, configuration, and security settings.
it can access media. View and edit settings for your devices Device settings include important information about a given device. The details provided may be slightly different depending on the device type. Some of the details are generated by the network or the device, but others are settings that you can modify. 1 Open Intel Viiv Software and select Manage Network from the main window.
Troubleshooting Why can’t I add my device? If you are having trouble adding your device to your network, please try the following: • Connect the router directly to your Intel Viiv processor technology-based PC. • Make sure the NMD has power. • Follow the device manufacturer’s instructions for adding a device. Where should I put my wireless device? For optimal performance, the router needs to be placed close enough to establish a strong signal.
The passcode time expired, now what? • Unplug the device to restore the factory defaults and start over. How do I restore the device’s factory defaults? • Unplug the device to restore the factory defaults and start over. • If you need to start over, look for a menu item on your device under Settings or Options that allows you to restart.
Supported File Formats Refer to the table below for supported media formats. If a media format is not listed, we do not support it. Video Video Playlist Audio Audio Playlist Image Formats WMV (with WMA) DivX3, 4, 5 (with MP3, AC-3, LPCM) DV type 1 and type 2 DVD with Motion JPEG (with MP3 CBR, PCM, LPCM, Mu-Law or A-Law) MPEG 1 & 2 (With AC-3, LPCM) MPEG 4 (with AC-3, MP3, LPCM, AAC-LC, AAC-LTP) VCD (MPEG-1) ASX, WPL Extensions .wmv, asf, and asx .avi .avi .vob .avi .mpg, .mpeg, .m1v, .m2v, .m peg2, .
Index troubleshooting, 23 update, 15 Message Center, 18–19 A Adding a device, 5–11 troublehsooting, 22 N Network details, 20 Network map refresh, 20 viewing, 20 Network Media Device, 6 definition, 6 NMD, 6 adding, 6 connecting, 7 C Create Media Library, 11–15 D Device adding, 5–11 editing, 21 restore factory defaults, 23 troubleshooting wireless, 22 O Options, 17–18 F P Factory defaults restore factory defaults, 23 File formats supported, 24 Passcode entering, 8 troubleshooting, 23 H R High defi
