Digital Media Center DMA-200 User’s manual Version 1.0.
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Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................... 7 1.1 Feature ............................................................................................................................ 7 1.2 Package Contents........................................................................................................ 8 1.3 Physical Details .........................................
3.7.1 System Setup .................................................................................................................................. 73 3.7.1.1 Language............................................................................................................................ 74 3.7.1.2 TV Mode Setup ................................................................................................................ 75 3.7.1.3 Audio Setup .........................................................
1. Introduction The PLANET Digital Media Center, DMA-200 is advanced customer premises equipment (CPE) device for delivering streaming audio, video, and data directly from network or Internet on consumers’ TV sets and/or Home Entertainment systems. If you have already set up your local area network or connected to Internet, you can huddle on the sofa using supplied remote control to search and enjoy your favorite pictures, movies, or surf webs.
z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z Enjoy superior video quality provided by the progressive scan MPEG 1/2/4 contents. UPnP AV and DLNA compliant for maximum compatibility. Sleek design complements your existed audio/video equipment. Built in coaxial digital audio output. Built in Composite / S-Video / Component video output. Throughput up to 10/100/1000 Mbps linked with Ethernet network cable. Support DHCP and Auto IP for easily connects to your home networking.
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Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rear Panel Port and Button Definition No. 1 2 3 Connector ON/OFF Button Power ON / OFF switch HDMI Connect to this port cable to HDMI device via HDMI cable. Video Use S-Video cable to connect to “S-Video” port of Out S-Video Video out on the TV sets or Home Entertainment systems in your home. Audio Out CVBS Use AV cable to connect to “CVBS” port of Video out on the TV sets or Home Entertainment systems in your home.
flashing, the Digital Media Center is actively sending or receiving data over that port. 7 DC 5V Power connector with 5V DC 2.
Keypad Definition No. 1 2 3 Connector POWER MUTE HOME 4 OUTPUT 5 COPY Description Turn On/Off Digital Media Center. Mute audio output. Hotkey to return to Main Menu. Switch the video output type with S-VideoÆ YPbPrÆ HDMI sequence. Copy USB content into USB flash stick or USB external Hard disk drive. 6 MENU Menu of file management.
21 OK/Play Pause 22 REWIND 23 FAST FORWARD 24 SUB & LANG 25 VOLUME+/- 26 BGM 27 NUMBERS 28 :/ 29 SORT 30 SETUP 1. Play or pause media files. 2. Enter the highlight item. 3. Photo Mode: Enter “rotate” mode. Fast backward the media file with speed 2x, 4x, 8x… Fast forward the media file with speed 2x, 4x, 8x… Select different subtitles and languages when playing video file. Increase/Decrease the volume. 1. Add/Remove a music file as background music. 2.
2. Installation This chapter offers information about installing your router. If you are not familiar with the hardware or software parameters presented here, please consult your service provider for the values needed. 2.1 System Requirement 1.8GHz Processor or higher 512MB RAM or above (512MB recommended) HD space at least 1 GB free for installation Microsoft DirectX 9 or above Windows 2000 or above Windows Media Player 9 or above 2.
Make sure you have the appropriate cables for connecting. Take care to watch the colors of the plugs on the cable. 1. Connect via HDMI 2. Connect via S-Video or Composite Video Cable (with Audio Cable) I. Connect via S-Video and Audio "Note S-Video cable is not bundle in the package II.
"Note RCA Audio is also available for audio output III. Connect via S/PDIF cable The S-Video and Component is in the same port. You need to have a S-Video / Component cable and a S-Video to S-Video cable or a Y-Pbpr to Y-Pbpr cable to connect to your TV port. "Note S/PDIF (Sony / Philips Digital Interconnect Format) For connection of this interface, please also check the capability of your audio amplifier.
Step3Î Connect USB Devices If Available EX: USB CD-ROM Drive, USB Hard Disk "Note The USB cable is not bundled in the package Step4 Î Connect Power Adapter 17
Step5 Î Install Batteries in Remote Control Step6 Î Turn On the Digital Media Center 1. When DC power applied, the LED light on with red color in standby mode 2.
RED LIGHT: Standby GREEN LIGHT: Power on Connection Diagram Following is a connection example with network and UPnP devices. Configuring the Digital Media Center Please reference the follow steps to setup the Digital Media Center Step1Î Turn on the TV. Set the video sources selector on your TV to match the connection from your Digital Media Center. For example, if you used HDMI, set the TV to use “HDMI” Input. Step2Î Turn on the Digital Media Center.
Step3Î Check the TV display. Composite (CVBS). The default display of Digital Media Center is If you use HDMI, aim the remote control at the Digital Media Center and push “ to get the correct display. ” Key. You can cycle through the TV modes Step4Î Wait few seconds for the startup page to show up, and it will turns into the Main Menu Afterwards. Step5Î The startup page will last for only few seconds, and then go to a black screen. Please wait few seconds and it will run into the Main Menu.
Step6Î Select Wired Network for Digital Media Center to set up. 2.2.1Wired Network Setup Step1Î Press “SETUP” hotkey on the remote control or select “Setup” mode from The Main Menu.
Step3Î Select “Wired” and follow the on screen instructions. Step4Î Now the setup is complete. 2.2.2 Using the Digital Media Sever (DMS) To share music, photo and video files from your computer, it is necessary to install the Digital Media Sever (DMS) on the PC that contains the files you want to share. "Note Check Appendix A. Specification for the minimal system requirement of DMS.
The DMA-200 can connect to more than one Media Server at a time and scan all the files you want to share in the same local network. Follow these steps to install the software: 1. Insert the Installer CD into the CD drive on the computer. 2. Select “Utility” on the main CD page. 3. Choose language from pop icon. 4. The Install Shield Wizard starts. Follow Install Shield Wizard steps to install the software. 5. After the Install Shield Wizard finish, select PLANETÆ DMS Server to begin service.
4. When you are finished, please go to your TV. 5. Your Digital Media Center is ready for using. The Main Menu is displayed. PLANET will put new version of server on the website "Note (www.planet.com.tw) when it is released, please uninstall the old version of DMS every time before you install a new one. 2.4 Advanced Network Setup 2.4.
2.4.1.1 Disable Firewall under Windows Vista Some firewall and anti-Virus tools will forbid “UPnP” protocol. That will affect the connection between “DMS” and Digital Media Center Utility. It is suggested to allow “DMS” pass through your firewall or temporarily turn off your firewall when you are using Digital Media Center. Please reference the follow steps to disable firewall. Step1Î Select “Control Panel” Step2Î Select “Security” and click “Allow a program through Windows firewall”.
Step3Î Choose “Exceptions” Tab, and click “Add program…” Step4Î Click “Browse…” to browse for DMS program 26
"Note The default PLANET DMS program files path is at Computer Æ Local Disk (C)Æ Program Files Æ PLANET Utility Follow below step5~8 to search for program files. Step5Î Click “Computer”.
Step7Î Click Folders “PLANET” Step8Î Click “DMS Server v1.04.
Step9Î Select “DigitalMediaServer” Step10Î DMS Server is successfully included to the exceptions. Click “OK” to finish.
Step11Î Click “Allow” to add this program.
3. The Digital Media Server (DMS) The Digital Media Server software that runs in a computer on your home network. To play media files on PC, Digital Media Center must be connected to the network, and the Digital Media Server software must be running. Digital Media Server software is easy to install from the Installer CD. After installation, it can be configured to automatically start when Windows system is up. You may use the Digital Media Server to scan for additional media at any time. 3.
3.2 Importing Media Please reference the follow steps to import media. 1. Press “ “ button to invoke the Explore to choose folder. 2. Select the folder you want to share and press “OK” to start the files scanning. 3. The DMS will ignore those none supported files automatically and you can see which folders had been shared from “Shared Directory” column. 4. Press “ ” button to start the file sharing service, then you can choose this server from Digital Media Player.
5. If you want to add or remove any shared folder, press “ ” first, then repeat step 1-4. 6. If there is any change in the folders that you shared, please also press “ ” button first, and then press “ ” button to refresh the file list. 7. When all folders you shared are refreshed, Digital Media Server will restart automatically.
3.3 System Tab The System Tab is where you can change the name of your Server Software, delete/add iMedia list or browse/delete/add the local USB HDD content 3.3.1 Change the Server Name as you like Follow below steps to change the desired name. 1. Press “ ” button then change the desired name. 2. Click “OK” to restart service with new server name.
3.3.2 DMA Setup The DMA Setup has two major functions. One is to help you to add/delete your favorite Internet Radio/TV lists on iMedia. The other is to browse for each local USB HDD contents on the network and to copy/delete its files by using the DMS Software installed on your PC. "Note For information on how to manage iMedia lists, please see Chapter 3-5. 3.
3. Check “Enable Transcoding” box and press “ Transcoding function. enable this function. ” button to enable the When you want to watch “MP4” or “MOV” format, 4. If service of Digital Media Server is running, please press “ ” button first to check “Enable Transcoding” box. 5. When the “Transcoding” function is enabled, please also select the “Transcoding Quality” at the bottom column. 3.4.1 Play Multimedia Files 3.4.1.
To Play Music 1. Select “My Media” from Main Menu to enter server list, or press “Music” hotkey on remote control. 2. Available file sources will be listed on the server list, including files stored at media server in your PC, at USB flash stick, at USB external Hard disk drive, USB external CD-ROM drive or at other UPnP servers. Please select the media server you want to use and press “OK” button on remote control.
3. Select MUSIC mode and press “OK” to enter music mode. 4. You select “DMS”, the music files will organize by “Album”, “Artist”, or “Genre” automatically for your convenient; or you can select “All Music” to see all music files. You may also select “My Folder” to view the music files that organized in several subfolders as on your PC. Please use “Up” and “Down” buttons on the remote control to navigate those folders, and select the option by press “OK” or “Right” button on the remote control. 5.
6. You can get related information about the music you are playing from playing page such like “Artist”, “Album”, “Title”, and “Genre”. Controlling Music Playback Use the remote to PLAY, PAUSE, or STOPV music. Controlling the music playback will be as easy as controlling your TV set.
Mute Press “Mute” button to mute or un-mute the music. mute music un-mute music Skip to Next or Previous File Press “Next” or “Down” buttons to skip to next music file. Press “PREV” or “UP” buttons to skip to previous music file. Fast Forward Press “>> (FF)” button to fast forward the music file. Press several times to switch the speed. Rewind Press “<< (REW)” button to fast backward the music file. Press several times to switch the speed.
Repeat Once: Press “Repeat” button once to repeat playing current music file. Repeat All: Press “Repeat” button twice to repeat all music files in current folder. Repeat Off: Press “Repeat” button for three times to disable the repeat mode. Viewing Photos While Music is playing The Digital Media Center is capable of displaying photos and playing background music simultaneously. Follow below steps to add music to “BGM” list. 1. Enter music files list 2.
3. Please use “Right” and “Left” buttons to select options on “BGM” tool bar, and press “OK” button on “ list. 4. You can also select “ ” icon to add current music files to “BGM” ” icon to add all music files in current folder. The music files that been added to “BGM” list will display with “ Add music to BGM list Music added successfully 42 ” icon.
5. To play BGM files, please select “ playing BGM, please select “ ” button on “BGM” tool bar; to stop ” button. 6. To remove music files from BGM list, please select “ want to remove; or select “ ” icon on the file you ” to remove all files from BGM list. 7. To check the “BGM” list, please select “ ” icon to view all music files in the list. BGM music is playing 3.4.1.
To Play Photos 1. Select “My Media” from Main Menu to enter server list, or press “PHOTO” hotkey on remote control. 2. All available file sources will be listed on the server list, including files stored at media server in your PC, at USB flash stick, at USB external Hard disk drive, USB external CD-ROM drive or at other UPnP servers. Please select the media server you want to use and press “OK” button on remote control.
3. Select “PHOTO” mode and press “OK”, or press “PHOTO” hotkey to enter photo mode. 4. If you select “DMS”, you may select “My Folders” to view the image files that organized in several subfolders as on your PC, or select “All Images” to see all shared image files. Please use “Up” and “Down” buttons on the remote control to navigate those folders, and select the option by press “OK” or “Right” button on the remote control. 5.
"Note icon is stand for a folder; icon is stand for a file. Playing a Photo Slideshow To start playing a photo slideshow, navigate to the first photo of each folder and press the button on the remote control. The first photo will be displayed and then followed by the next photo in the folder. All photos in the folder will be displayed. Controlling Photo Playback Play, Pause and Stop Press “PLAY” button on the image files list to enable slideshow playing. Press “STOP” button to stop it.
Press “PREV” or “UP” buttons to skip to previous music file. Viewing Photo Information Press “Info” button to get image information. Photo Viewing Effect Zoom in and Zoom Out Press “ ” button while viewing the photo that you want to manipulate, 1. Press “Zoom” button and press “Left” button to enlarge the image. 2. When the image screen is larger than TV screen, press “Zoom” again and press “directions” buttons to move the image.
3. Press “Zoom” button and press “Right” button to shrink the image Rotate Press “Repeat” button while viewing the photo to enable rotate function.
View Photo in Thumbnails Mode You can view thumbnails of several photos at a time. To enable the thumbnail mode, please do the following: 1. Go to “Setup Main Menu”. 2. Select “Other Settings”. 3. Choose “Thumbnail” on “Photo Display Setup” Menu. 4. After go back to the folder, you will now view several photos displayed at a time.
3.4.1.3 Video Supported Video Format The following movie format are supported Format File Extensions DivX 3 AVI, DivX DivX 4 AVI, DivX DivX 5 HD AVI, DivX DiVX 5 SD AVI, DivX DivX 6 HD AVI, DivX DivX 6 SD AVI, DivX H. 264 AVC MPEG4 part 10 (HD) MPG, MP4, MOV, AVI H.
To Play Video 1. Select “My Media” from Main Menu to enter server list, or press “VIDEO” hotkey on remote control. 2. All available file sources will be listed on the server list, including files stored at media server in your PC, at USB flash stick, at USB external Hard disk drive, USB external CD-ROM drive or at other UPnP servers. Please select the media server you want to use and press “OK” button on remote control.
3. Select VIDEO mode and press “OK”, or press “VIDEO” hotkey to enter video mode. 4. If you select “DMS”, you may select “My Folder” to view the video files that organized in several subfolders as on your PC, or select “All Videos” to see all shared video files. Please use “Up” and “Down” buttons on the remote control to navigate those folders, and select the option by press “OK” or “Right” button on the remote control. 5.
"Note icon is stand for a folder; icon is stand for a file. Control Video Playback Volume Control Press “Vole+” or “Vole-” buttons to control the volume Mute Press “Mute” button to mute or un-mute the video.
un-mute video Pause and Play Press “PLAY” button while video is playing you can pause the music by pressing “PLAY” button again can resume the music Pause Video Play Video Skip to Next or Previous File Press “Next” or “Down” buttons to skip to next video file. Press “PREV” or “UP” buttons to skip to previous music file. Fast Forward Press “>> (FF)” button to fast forward the video file. Press several times to switch the speed.
Rewind Press “<< (REW)” button to fast backward the video file. Press several times to switch the speed. Slow Forward Press “Slow” button to slow forward the video file. Press several times to switch the speed. Slow backward Press “Slow” button and press “Left” button to slow backward the video file. Press “Left” button several times to switch the speed. Viewing Video Information Press “Info” button to get video information.
1. Press “Zoom” button and press “Left” button to enlarge the video screen. 2. When the video screen is larger than TV screen, press “Zoom” again and press “directions” buttons to move the video screen. 3. Press “Zoom” button and press “Right” button to shrink the video screen Repeat and Repeat All You can turn on the repeat function to continuously play individual video or video within a folder. Repeat Once Press “Repeat” button once to repeat playing current video file.
Repeat All Press “Repeat” button twice to repeat all video files in current folder. Repeat Off Press “Repeat” button for three times to disable the repeat mode. Subtitles and Languages If you are playing “VOB” files or “AVI” files, “ ” button and “ ” button are available for the subtitle and language switching. Press “LANG” to change different language that recorded in “VOB” files; and press “SUB” button to change different subtitles in both “VOB” and “AVI” files.
The default setting is that it will ask you every time whether you want to resume the playing when you are back to the interrupted file. If you want to change the setting, please follow below instructions: (1)Go to “Set Up“ (1) Select “Other Setting”, and highlight “Video Resume Playing”. You can disable the setting or make it always on without asking.
Search Video The Digital Media Center can search the video by percentage of total file length. When viewing the video, you can press the numeric keys on the remote control to Jump to your destination. For example, when you press “7” + “0”, you will jump to 70% of the total file length.
DVD Menu Navigation The Digital Media Center support viewing DVD files as you are playing a DVD menu. Follow below steps to enable DVD menu navigation feature. 1. When you select a DVD file, choose the item with 2. The Menu will appear. Use the navigation button and press “Play” on the remote control To select the item you want. 3.5 Internet Media 3.5.1 Play Internet Radio – Live 365 TM Live365™ is an Internet radio service that provides unlimited on-demand access to thousands of radio stations.
Follow below steps to access the radio stations: 1. Make sure your network setting is correct and be able to access internet. 2. Select “iMedia” from main menu or press “iMedia” button on the remote control. 3. Select “Live 365” and press “OK” button on remote control. 4. Select a catalog you prefer from list, or select “All Broadcasts” to browse all radio stations.
5. Select a radio station from list, and press “OK”, “Play”, or “Left” button to play it. "Note is stand for a radio station.
3.5.2 Play Internet Radio – My Radio 1. Make sure your network setting is correct and be able to access internet 2. Select “iMedia” from main menu or press “iMedia” button on the remote control. 3. Select “My Media” and press “OK” button on remote control.
4. Select “My Radio” and press “OK” to enter. 5. There is some radio stations listed as default; you can select one of the stations from list and play it. 6. You can also add your favorite radio station manually by select “Add New Entry”. 7. Select “Add New Station” or “Add New Folder” to configure a new radio station or Folder; then enter related information of this new radio station or Folder.
3.5.3 Play Internet Video – My Video 1. Make sure your network setting is correct and be able to access internet 2. Select “iMedia” from main menu or press “iMedia” button on the remote control. 3. Select “My Media” and press “OK” button on remote control.
4. Select “My Video” and press “OK” to enter. 5. There are also some internet video stations listed as default; you can select one of the stations from the list and play it. "Note is stand for a video station. 3.5.4 Viewing “Youtube” Content You can use the Digital Media Center to view Youtube content. The Youtube content is transcoded by DMS, and you must have a PC running the DMS for Windows software to use this feature. To view YouTube content, follow these steps: 1.
2. Select “Video” 3.
4. Select ‘Youtube” 6. The Digital Media Center list the “Youtube” content in 7 categories, choose the item you will view and press “OK”. "Note The Youtube content on Digital Media Center is streamed from www.youtube.
3.5.5 Add/Delete the Internet Radio/TV Stations Lists With a PC running Media Server software, you can add/delete your favorite Station lists of your Digital Media Center and even other DMA-200 available in local network. You have to install Media software to your PC first. Please make reference to Chapter 3 on how to install the DMS software. After installation is completed, follow below steps to add or delete your favorite Internet Radio/TV lists. 1. Select “System” tab from Media Server. 2.
3. The “DMA List” menu pops up, and shows all available Digital Media Center on the local network. Following is the example with 2 Digital Media Center connected to the same local network. 4. Choose the one you want and double click “OK” icon. 5. The browser links automatically to the IP of Digital Media Center you select. This may takes few seconds based on your computer speed. 6. You can edit/delete list from the browser via your PC now.
3.6 Firmware Upgrade and Reset to Default 3.6.1 Upgrade by Direct Internet Access You can view the firmware version and check for updates, even if your computer is not running. Digital Media Center uses your network router to access Internet. Follow the steps below to check for product updates. 1. Go to “Set Up Main Menu”, Select “Version”, and choose ‘Firmware upgrade” 2. Choose “Internet Upgrade”, the system will automatically search available firmware code. 3.
Do not power off the system or remove the USB flash while WARNING the upgrade process is running. 3.6.3 Reset to Default You can restore all configurations to factory default settings by following below steps: 1. Go to “Set Up Main Menu”, Select “Version”, and choose “Reset to Default” 2. Make sure you want to do so, then press “OK” button to restore system to default settings. WARNING Restoring Digital Media Center to its default settings will erase the network set up and media sever configuration.
3.7 Miscellaneous Settings System Language and other settings apply on system are configured in the “System Setup” of the “Setup Main Menu”. Please select the item that you want to configure and press “OK” button or “Right” button on remote control to enter sub page. After configuration, please press “Back” button or “Left” button to leave the setup menu and save the configurations that you changed. 3.7.
System Setup main page Below table is a brief description for the System Setup selection. Item Name Value Use Language Selecct TV System/ Video Output/ Video Scale Configure Audio Setup Digital Audio Output/Analog Audio Output Configure Video Setup Brightness/ Contrast/ HUE/ Saturation Adjust Other Setting Screen Saver/ Photo Display Mode/ Slide Show Time/ BG Music Configure Language TV Mode Setup 3.7.1.
3.7.1.2 TV Mode Setup You can go to the “System Setup” menu to change the TV mode setting, including the Video output, TV system and aspect ratio.
3.7.1.3 Audio Setup If you are connecting the Optical/Coaxial cable, please make sure the Digital Audio Output mode is on. (SPDIF-PCM / SPDIF-RAW) Audio Setup Table Item Name Value Use Digital Audio Output SPDIF-PCM/ SPDIF-RAW/ SPDIF-OFF Select Analog Audio Output MONO R/ MONO L/ MIX MONO/ STEREO Select 3.7.1.
HUE 0 ~ 32 Adjust Saturation 0 ~ 32 Adjust 3.7.1.5 Other Settings The “Photo Display Setup”, “Video Resume Playing” and “Play Next Video” You can configure the “Screen Saver Time”, “Slide Show Time” and “Music Auto Play” function by this item.
3.8 FAQ Q: No Television display or Poor Display. A: 1. Make sure your TV is turned on and switched to the correct input. 2. Make sure Digital Media Center is turned on and switched to the correct TV mode. 3. If the TV Mode that you are using is not the right one for your television, you may not be able to see the display on television. To fix this problem, push “Output” key on the remote control. You can cycle through each of the possible TV modes to find and select the correct one. 4.
Q: Digital Media Center does not receive a valid IP Address A: 1. Verify that a working DHCP server is on your network. network should get IP addresses in the correct range. PCs on the 2. You can use a Static IP Address of there is a problem connecting to the server.
Q: Performance of video playing is not so good? A: If you use wireless connection, the playing performance can be affected by the wireless environment, you may try to enable the “Transcoding” function to make the video playing smoother. Q: USB HDD External Enclosure is not supported? A: Please use external power supply for USB HDD (or USD CD-ORM drive) External Enclosure.
Appendix A Specification Product Digital Media Center Model DMA-200 Hardware Specification Video Output HDMI (480p, 576p, 720p50, 720p60, 1080i50, 1080i60, 1080p60), S-Video/Component Video, Composite (CVBS) Audio Output Audio (Right, Left), S/PDIF (Coaxial) Port Ethernet USB 1 Ethernet:10/100/1000Mbps, Half or Full Duplex, Auto-negotiation, Auto MID/MID-X 1 USB 2.
512MB RAM or above (512MB recommended) HD space at least 1 GB free for installation Microsoft DirectX 9 or above Windows 2000 or above Windows Media Player 9 or above Environment Specifications Dimension (W x D x H) 200 x 120 x 55 mm (W x D x H) Power 5V DC, 2.
EC Declaration of Conformity For the following equipment: *Type of Product *Model Number : Digital Media Center : DMA-200 * Produced by: Manufacturer‘s Name : Planet Technology Corp. Manufacturer‘s Address : 11F, No. 96, Min Chuan Road, Hsin Tien Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC).
