QuickStart Nero MediaHome Nero AG
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Table of contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 General information .......................................................................... 5 1.1 About Nero MediaHome................................................................... 5 1.2 System requirements....................................................................... 5 1.3 1.3.1 1.3.2 1.3.3 1.3.4 Formats supported........................................................................... 6 Audio formats supported ....................................
7 Transcoding..................................................................................... 25 7.1 7.1.1 7.1.2 7.1.3 8 Status ............................................................................................... 31 8.1 9 Calling up the pop-up menu.......................................................... 32 Contact ............................................................................................. 33 10.1 Nero MediaHome Obtaining status information ........................
1 1.1 General information About Nero MediaHome Nero MediaHome is a certified UPnP™ AV (Audio / Video) Media Server, which automatically recognizes UPnP™ (Universal Plug and Play) within a network. With Nero MediaHome, audio, video and photo files can be exchanged between computers via the local network (using Nero ShowTime) or UPnP™ devices. It is also possible to stream the files, either with HTTP 1.0 or HTTP 1.1 (depending on the best possible compatibility).
1.3 Formats supported Nero MediaHome supports the most common audio, video, image, and meta file formats. 1.3.1 Audio formats supported MP3 MP4 (audio) WAVE AAC HE-AAC OGG Vorbis WMA AC3 AIFF 1.3.2 Video formats supported MPEG-1 MPEG-2 DV-AVI AVI DivX Xvid ASF WMV MP4 (video) 1.3.
1.3.4 Meta data Meta data contains information on the artist, album, title, length, bit rate, resolution, and so on. As a result, it is possible to categorize files according to their type (audio, video, or photos) and the user will then find them sorted according to artist, album, and genre, for example. Nero MediaHome supports the following formats' meta data: ID3 tags (V1.1/V2) JPEG PNG BMP GIF TIFF AVI MPEG-1 MPEG-2 Nero Digital™ (MPEG-4) WMV ASF MP3 OGG Vorbis WAV WMA 1.
1.5 Conventions of the manual In order to make best use of this manual, please note the following conventions: Formatting / symbol Meaning This symbol stands for warnings, preconditions or instructions that have to be followed strictly. If a text is marked with this symbol, its contents are important for the procedure concerned. This symbol refers to additional information or advice. If a text is marked with this symbol, it should be understood as supplementary information. Nero MediaHome 1.
2 2.1 Launching the program Launching Nero MediaHome You can start Nero MediaHome in two different ways – either directly or via Nero StartSmart, the 'command center' of the Nero family of products. Launch > (All) Programs > NeroVision Express 3 > Nero MediaHome. 2.2 Starting Nero MediaHome Server Depending on the setting, Nero MediaHome Server will either be launched automatically when you start Nero MediaHome or only after you have clicked on the appropriate button.
2.2.1 Starting Nero MediaHome Server automatically If the 'Settings' icon has been highlighted and the appropriate check box in the autostart and tray area ticked, Nero MediaHome Server will start automatically when Nero MediaHome is launched.
2.2.2 Starting Nero MediaHome server manually If the option to automatically start Nero MediaHome Server has been disabled, the server will only start if you click on the 'Start Server' button to initiate it.
3 3.1 Sharing Sharing directories You can only share directories when Nero MediaHome Server has not been started. If it is has already been started, please disable it by clicking on the 'Stop Server' button. 1. Start Nero MediaHome and highlight the 'Shared directories' icon. 2. Click on the 'Add Share' button and, in the window that opens, select the directory you would like to share. Please note: only the files located in this folder will be shared; any subfolders which may exist will not be shared.
3.2 Sharing media types Nero MediaHome allows access to music, video and image files. However, if you want, you can share particular types of media only. 1. Start Nero MediaHome and highlight the 'Shared directories' icon. 2. Look in the 'Shared Media' area to see which types of media have been shared. If the 'All' check box has been ticked, then all types of media, i.e. music, video and image files will be shared. 3. Clear the 'All' check box only if you want to share specific types of media. 4.
4 4.1 Settings Server and cache settings You can only make changes to the server and cache settings if Nero MediaHome Server has not been launched. If it is has already been started, please disable it by clicking on the 'Stop Server' button. Nero MediaHome let you make server and cache settings order to reduce the server's response time. 1. Start Nero MediaHome and highlight the 'Settings' icon.
2. Tick or clear the desired check box or click on the appropriate buttons. Number Explanation Nero MediaHome 1 If this has been activated, unknown filename extensions will be displayed in the client (e.g. Nero ShowTime). 2 If activated, Nero MediaHome Server will obtain the shared media from the hard disk by pre-caching, even though no client had requested data. As a result, the Nero MediaHome response time is reduced, though the server's start-up time is extended.
4.2 Autostart and tray settings Nero MediaHome can be launched automatically when the computer is switched on. You can make these and other settings at 'Autostart and tray settings'. 1. Start Nero MediaHome and highlight the 'Settings' icon.
2. Tick or clear the check boxes as desired. Number Explanation If this has been ticked, Nero MediaHome will be launched 1 automatically when the computer is started. If this has been ticked, Nero MediaHome Server will be launched 2 automatically when Nero MediaHome is started. If this option has been chosen, the program window will not appear 3 once Nero MediaHome has been launched. Instead, the program will be minimized and put in the system tray.
5 5.1 Network Change network name 1. Start Nero MediaHome and highlight the 'Network' icon. 2. In the 'Network name' box, enter the desired network name. You can only change the name of the network or the port settings if Nero MediaHome Server has not been launched. If it is has already been started, please disable it by clicking on the 'Stop Server' button.
5.2 Specifying the port number 1. Start Nero MediaHome and highlight the 'Network' icon. 2. Select the option you prefer. Number Explanation 1 If this is selected, Nero MediaHome will use a new port each time the program is launched. This option is recommended because it reduces conflicts with other devices. 2 If this option is selected, Nero MediaHome will use a fixed port each time it is started. This option makes it necessary to specify a port number.
5.3 Network connections In this area you can see the network connections that have been installed, their conditions, the name of the network card, the computer's IP address and the network type. Nero MediaHome supports the use of a number of network cards at the same time. 1. Start Nero MediaHome and highlight the 'Network' icon. 2. Select the network interface(s) that you would like to assign to Nero MediaHome. Please note that you can only assign interfaces that belong to the local area network (LAN).
6 6.1 Nero Premium Web Services Nero Premium Web Service settings The settings for the Nero Premium Web Service are found here. 1. Start Nero MediaHome and highlight the 'Web Services' icon. You can only change the settings for the Nero Premium Web Service when Nero MediaHome Server has not been launched. If it is has already been started, please disable it by clicking on the 'Stop Server' button.
6.1.1 Selecting the Web service If you would like to take advantage of the Nero Premium Web Services, you will need a functioning Internet connection. 1. Start Nero MediaHome and highlight the 'Web Services' icon. 2. Tick the appropriate check box if you would like to access 'Nero Premium Web Services'. You can only select Nero Premium Web Services when Nero MediaHome Server has not been launched. If it is has already been started, please disable it by clicking on the 'Stop Server' button.
6.1.2 Specifying the update options 1. Start Nero MediaHome and highlight the 'Web Services' icon. 2. Tick the appropriate check box if you would like to use 'Nero Premium Web Services'. 3. Specify which update option you prefer: the automatic option, which checks whether an update is available for the Web Service each time Nero MediaHome is started, or the manual option, allowing searches for an update only when you click on the 'Update now' button.
6.1.3 Enabling Internet proxy Nero MediaHome can also operate as a proxy server if you would like the clients connected to have access to media that is to be found on the Internet. Example: You have a laptop without Internet access, to which Nero ShowTime (amongst other programs) has been installed. This laptop forms part of a network with Nero MediaHome, which has been set up in such a way that it operates as an Internet proxy.
7 7.1 Transcoding Transcoding settings Here you can find the settings for transcoding audio, video and image files. 'Auto-detect' should be the standard setting with all formats – it means that the original format is used when playing. If a client is not capable of playing a particular format, when this setting is chosen the file will be transcoded prior to reproduction. This procedure calls for computing capacity and may possibly impair the quality of reproduction. 1.
7.1.1 Transcoding audio files Nero MediaHome can transcode audio files if you prefer a specific format. However, we recommend transcoding audio files only if the client cannot reproduce the original format, as this procedure may impair the quality of reproduction. 1. Start Nero MediaHome and highlight the 'Transcoding' icon. 2. Click on the dropdown button in the transcoding area for audio and choose the option you prefer.
MP3 Each file will be transcoded into the target format if it is not available in the desired format. WAVE Each file will be transcoded into the target format if it is not available in the desired format. AAC Each file will be transcoded into the target format if it is not available in the desired format. HE-AAC Each file will be transcoded into the target format if it is not available in the desired format.
Setting Explanation Retain original format Nero MediaHome will not check whether the client can display the desired file – instead the original format will be retained. Auto-detect Nero MediaHome checks whether the client can reproduce the format before transferring the file. If this is the case, the original format will be preserved. If the client cannot play the file, Nero MediaHome will transcode the file into the format with the best quality.
You can only change the transcoding settings when Nero MediaHome Server has not been launched. If it is has already been started, please disable it by clicking on the 'Stop Server' button. 7.1.3 Transcoding image files Nero MediaHome can transcode image files if you prefer to use a specific format. However, we recommend transcoding image files only when the client cannot reproduce the original format, as this procedure may impair the quality of reproduction. 1.
Auto-detect Nero MediaHome checks whether the client can reproduce the format before transferring the file. If this is the case, the original format will be preserved. If the client cannot play the file, Nero MediaHome will transcode the file into the format with the best quality. JPEG Each file will be transcoded into the target format if it is not available in the desired format. PNG Each file will be transcoded into the target format if it is not available in the desired format.
8 8.1 Status Obtaining status information If the server is active, you will see (in real time) the status information, the streaming clients, the number of connection queries, the amount of data transferred, and so on. If the server is not active, this area will not contain any entries. 1. Launch Nero MediaHome, highlight the 'Status' icon and inform yourself when the server has been launched about the server status.
9 9.1 Pop-up menu Calling up the pop-up menu If the Nero MediaHome icon is situated in the system tray, you can open the pop-up menu by clicking on the right-hand mouse button. The chosen action will be carried out by highlighting the appropriate command. Nero MediaHome Number Explanation 1 Clicking on this command will return you to the Nero MediaHome window last shown. 2 If you click on this command you will start up or close down Nero MediaHome Server.
10 Contact 10.1 Contact details Nero MediaHome has been created by Nero AG. Nero AG Im Stoeckmaedle 18 76307 Karlsbad Germany Internet: www.nero.com Help: http://englishsupport.nero.com/ http://germansupport.nero.com http://frenchsupport.nero.com E-Mail: techsupport@nero.com Hotline: 0190 871086 (only accesible from within Germany: € 1.86 per min) Fax: +49 7248 928 499 Copyright © 2005 Nero AG. All rights reserved.
11 Glossary Client A client is a computer, program or device, that utilizes the services of a server. For example, Nero ShowTime is a client for Nero MediaHome. Server A server is a computer or program, which provides data and resource clients. For example, Nero MediaHome is a server for Nero ShowTime. Streaming Streaming means the continuous transmission of data that can already be heard or played during the transmission procedure.
Port number 17 Pre-caching 14 Program start 9 12 Index S Selecting the Nero Premium Web Service 20 Server settings 13 Sharing directories 11 Sharing media types 12 A Starting Nero MediaHome server Manual 10 Activating information 14 Autostart settings 14 Starting Nero MediaHome Server 9 Automatic 10 C Cache settings 13 Contact 31 Conventions 8 Status information 29 T Transcoding Audio files 24 E Enabling Internet proxy 22 I image files 27 Settings 23 Video files 25 Tray settings 14 Image formats
