ActionTec Wireless Digital Media Player DMP011000-01 User Manual

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7Setting Up the PlayerThe instructions that follow parallel the steps contained in the Actiontec Installation Buddy®Buddy®Buddy, which provides a visu

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999Chapter 2Chapter 2Chapter 2 Setting Up the Player Setting Up the Player Setting Up the Player6.Remove the Black Audio/Video Cable (with one whit

10Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player User Manual9.Plug one Red RCA Plug into the one Red RCA Plug into the one Red RCA PlugRed Right(“R”) Audio O

11Chapter 2 Setting Up the Player12.Plug the other Yellow RCA Plug into the other Yellow RCA Plug into the other Yellow RCA PlugYellow Video In Port

12Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player User ManualInstalling the Actiontec Media BuddyThe Actiontec Media Buddy organizes and displays the media fi

13Chapter 2 Setting Up the Player5.In the next window, read the License Agreement. Click in the circle next to “I accept the agreement,” then click N

14Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player User Manual8.In the next window, click Next.9.In the next window, click Install.11.Wait until the next windo

15Chapter 2 Setting Up the PlayerIf the Player is set up to join an already existing wireless network, go to “Setting Up the Media Buddy” on page 18.

16Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player User Manual3.Highlight “WIFI Setup” at the top of the screen. The Wireless Setup screen appears.4.Enter the

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17Chapter 2 Setting Up the PlayerConnecting to a Single ComputerIf no existing wireless network exists, the Player can be connected directly to a wir

18Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player User Manual4.Enter the name of choice for the wireless network (using the alphanumeric keypad on the remote)

19Chapter 2 Setting Up the Player2.Click Video, and make sure the Media Buddy locates the video files (the default folder is “My Videos” inside the “

20Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player User ManualRedirecting the Media BuddyIf the digital media files have been stored in folders other than the

21Chapter 2 Setting Up the Player3.The Preferences window appears. Select the type of media (Music, Video, or Photos) the alternate folder contains f

22Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player User Manual5.Locate the alternate folder, highlight it, then click Open.The Media Buddy displays the media f

23Using the Media BuddyThe Actiontec Media Buddy is the software component of the Player that organizes the media files stored on computers. After ins

24Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player ManualFrom the Home window, the user can browse through all the media files currently associated with the Me

Chapter 3 Using the Media Buddy252525☞Note: The files will be viewed in the same manner in which they are organized in the folder. For example, if al

26Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player Manual4.Close the Media Buddy. Photos from the selected music playlist will play while viewing a slide show.

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Chapter 3 Using the Media Buddy272727PreferenceSelecting Preference from the Edit menu generates the Preference window.On the left side of the window

28Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player Manual3.Enter the password again in the “Retype Password” text box.4.Click Save.The next time Media Player i

Chapter 3 Using the Media Buddy292929Music - Selecting Music in the Preference window allows the user to redirect the Buddy to a new music folder, or

30Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player ManualPhoto - Selecting Photo in the Preference window allows the user to redirect the Buddy to a new photo

31Chapter 3 Using the Media BuddyTheme - Selecting Theme in the Preferences window generates the Theme pane. From here, the user selects the theme (o

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33Playing Digital Media The Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player is designed to play media files stored on a computer through the television or ste

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353535Chapter 4Chapter 4Chapter 4 Playing Digital Media Files Playing Digital Media Files Playing Digital Media FilesMute ButtonPressing the MUTE b

36Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player ManualAction (Prev, Play, Next, Rew, Stop, Fwd) ButtonsThese buttons are used, when viewing a video, in much

1IntroductionThank you for purchasing the Actiontec Digital Media Player. The Digtal Media Player is the simplest way to connect your computer to your

37Chapter 4 Playing Digital Media FilesLogin ScreenWhen the Login screen appears, a list of previously added computers appears on the television scre

38Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player ManualAdding Another Computer☞Note: Since the Player automatically finds computers running the Media Buddy o

39Chapter 4 Playing Digital Media FilesEditing a Computer’s Login ProfileTo edit a computer’s Login profile:1.In the Login screen, use the direction

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41Chapter 4 Playing Digital Media FilesAccessing Media FilesOnce a computer has been chosen in the Login screen (see “Selecting a Computer” on page 3

42Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player Manual3.To view additional lists, page down by pressing the Page Down button on the remote, or navigate (usi

43Chapter 4 Playing Digital Media Files Playing MusicTo play music files:1.From the Selection screen, press 2 (or Music) on the remote.2. The Music s

44Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player ManualPlay Entire List RandomlyTo play an entire list of song files at random:1.Locate a list of song files

45Chapter 4 Playing Digital Media FilesViewing PhotosTo view photos:1.From the Selection screen, press 3 (or Photo) on the remote.2. The Photo screen

46Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player ManualWhile a photo is being displayed, the Previous and Next buttons on the remote cause the previous or ne

2Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player User ManualPlayer FeaturesThe Player has a series of informational LEDs (lights) on its front panel, and a va

47Chapter 4 Playing Digital Media FilesUsing the InternetTo access various Internet services:1.From the Selection screen, press the 4 button on the r

48Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player ManualWeb DirectoryPressing 2 on the remote when in the Internet screen generates the Web Directory screen.H

49Chapter 4 Playing Digital Media Filesstation, press Stop on the remote.NewsPressing 4 on the remote when in the Internet screen generates the Inter

50Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player ManualArrow Buttons Pressing the Arrow buttons (Back and Forward) cause the previous screen to appear (left

51Chapter 4 Playing Digital Media FilesOptions Button Pressing the “Options” button causes the “Options” screen to appear.At the top of the Options

52Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player ManualInternet Security -Internet Security -Internet Security - To change the Player’s type of - To change

53Chapter 4 Playing Digital Media FilesSound Option - - To select a sound while typ- - To select a sound while typ-ing or navigating in the Player’s

54Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player ManualWiFi SetupSelecting “WIFI Setup” generates the WiFi Setup screen. For more information concerning the

55Chapter 4 Playing Digital Media FilesSave/Cancel - - To cause the changes made in the WIFI Setup screen - To cause the changes made in the WIFI Se

56Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player ManualUpdate ROMSelecting “Update Rom” generates the “Update ROM” screen.By clicking on the link in the scre

3Chapter 1 IntroductionRear PanelThe Player has 12 ports on its rear panel, as shown in the figure below.COMP.S-VideoPrPbYDVILRS/P DIFOPTICALVIDEO OU

57Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked QuestionsThis chapter details some troubleshooting strategies, as well as frequently asked ques-tions and their

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59SpecificationsGeneralModel NumberDMP011000-01 (Wireless Digital Media Player)StandardsIEEE 802.11b (2.4 Ghz-DSSS); IEEE802.3 (10 BASE-T Ethernet); I

60Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player User ManualOther Input/OutputDVI (Digital Visual Interface)Infrared RemoteWireless PC Card slotVisual Indica

61Setting Up the Player via EthernetWhile it is recommended that the Player connect wirelessly to another com-puter to share digital media files, it c

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63NoticesRegulatory Compliance NoticesClass B EquipmentThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device

64Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router User Manual2.This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause unwanted o

65Limited WarrantyHardware: Actiontec Electronics, Inc., warrants to the end user (“Customer”) that this hardware product will be free from defects in

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67 Limited WarrantyNEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAI

68Actiontec Wireless Cable/DSL Router User ManualGoverning Law: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, U.S.A.

5Chapter 1 IntroductionTechnical SupportActiontec Electronics prides itself on making durable, high-quality, high-perfor-mance products. If you need

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