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... contents 1-2 1.3 PC system requirements 1-2 1.4 Product features 1-3 1.4.1 Front panel 1-3 1.4.2 Side panel 1-4 1.4.3 Rear panel 1-5 1.4.4 Remote control 1-6 1.5 Technical specifications 1-8 Chapter 2: Setup information 2.1 Connecting the O!Play HD media player 2-2 2.2 Setting up the HD media player 2-3 2.2.1 Network setup 2-3 2.2.2 Network neighborhood setup 2-4 2.2.3 System setup 2-5 Chapter 3: Enjoying media contents 3.1 Home screen menu 3-2 3.2 Playing video 3-3 3.2.1 Selecting and playing video 3-3 3.2.2 Video...
... contents 1-2 1.3 PC system requirements 1-2 1.4 Product features 1-3 1.4.1 Front panel 1-3 1.4.2 Side panel 1-4 1.4.3 Rear panel 1-5 1.4.4 Remote control 1-6 1.5 Technical specifications 1-8 Chapter 2: Setup information 2.1 Connecting the O!Play HD media player 2-2 2.2 Setting up the HD media player 2-3 2.2.1 Network setup 2-3 2.2.2 Network neighborhood setup 2-4 2.2.3 System setup 2-5 Chapter 3: Enjoying media contents 3.1 Home screen menu 3-2 3.2 Playing video 3-3 3.2.1 Selecting and playing video 3-3 3.2.2 Video...
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... Communications. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is subject to radio communications. DO NOT throw the HD media player in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of the FCC Rules. Check local regulations for compliance could void the user's authority...
... Communications. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is subject to radio communications. DO NOT throw the HD media player in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of the FCC Rules. Check local regulations for compliance could void the user's authority...
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... your retailer. 1.3 PC system requirements Make sure your TV or entertainment system. 1.1 Introduction Thank you for the following items: • O!Play HD Media Player • Remote control • Composite AV cable • Power cord • AC Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • Support... CD If any of entertainment by accessing, viewing, and playing media files with the ASUS O!Play HD media player! 1.2 Package contents Check your O!Play HD media player package for choosing the ASUS O!Play HD media player, a device that allows you to enjoy digital media files from your PC...
... your retailer. 1.3 PC system requirements Make sure your TV or entertainment system. 1.1 Introduction Thank you for the following items: • O!Play HD Media Player • Remote control • Composite AV cable • Power cord • AC Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • Support... CD If any of entertainment by accessing, viewing, and playing media files with the ASUS O!Play HD media player! 1.2 Package contents Check your O!Play HD media player package for choosing the ASUS O!Play HD media player, a device that allows you to enjoy digital media files from your PC...
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1.4 Product features 1.4.1 Front panel The front panel features LEDs that signify whether the device is powered on/off Power is supplied and system is on No storage device was found A storage device is plugged into the rear USB/eSATA port. Refer to the table below for LED indications. Power LED Storage LED LED Power Storage Status OFF Red Blue OFF ON Description No power is supplied Power is supplied but system is off or USB/ eSATA storage device is plugged ASUS O!Play HD media player 1-3
1.4 Product features 1.4.1 Front panel The front panel features LEDs that signify whether the device is powered on/off Power is supplied and system is on No storage device was found A storage device is plugged into the rear USB/eSATA port. Refer to the table below for LED indications. Power LED Storage LED LED Power Storage Status OFF Red Blue OFF ON Description No power is supplied Power is supplied but system is off or USB/ eSATA storage device is plugged ASUS O!Play HD media player 1-3
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... a removable hard disk. • Reset button. USB port Reset button eSATA / USB combo port Refer to restart the machine. • USB 2.0 port. In case the HD media player cannot properly turn OFF or restart, the reset button can be depressed with a pin or a straightened paper clip to the rear panel connector...
... a removable hard disk. • Reset button. USB port Reset button eSATA / USB combo port Refer to restart the machine. • USB 2.0 port. In case the HD media player cannot properly turn OFF or restart, the reset button can be depressed with a pin or a straightened paper clip to the rear panel connector...
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...; Analog video output (yellow). This port connects an external audio output device via an optical Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) cable. • HDMI port. ASUS O!Play HD media player 1-5 These ports connect the left and right audio cable jacks to the television or video player/recorder. • Digital audio output (Optical S/PDIF...
...; Analog video output (yellow). This port connects an external audio output device via an optical Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) cable. • HDMI port. ASUS O!Play HD media player 1-5 These ports connect the left and right audio cable jacks to the television or video player/recorder. • Digital audio output (Optical S/PDIF...
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Refer to . Power on the next page for the description of the remote control buttons. 1.4.4 Remote control Use the remote control to power on/off the O!Play HD media player, browse through menus, and select media to play, view, or listen to the table on /off 1 Fast rewind 2 Stop 3 Previous 4 Home 5 Navigation buttons 6 /OK button Zoom 7 Subtitle 8 Movie 9 Music 10 DISPLAY 11 Display 12 Play/Pause 13 Fast forward 14 Next 15 Return 16 Repeat 17 Language 18 Setup 19 Photo 20 Music shuffle 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
Refer to . Power on the next page for the description of the remote control buttons. 1.4.4 Remote control Use the remote control to power on/off the O!Play HD media player, browse through menus, and select media to play, view, or listen to the table on /off 1 Fast rewind 2 Stop 3 Previous 4 Home 5 Navigation buttons 6 /OK button Zoom 7 Subtitle 8 Movie 9 Music 10 DISPLAY 11 Display 12 Play/Pause 13 Fast forward 14 Next 15 Return 16 Repeat 17 Language 18 Setup 19 Photo 20 Music shuffle 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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Press OK press to confirm selection Zoom in the connected storage device ASUS O!Play HD media player 1-7 Remote control button table No. Button 1 Power 2 Fast rewind 3 Stop 4 Previous 5 Home Navigation 6 buttons / OK button 7 Zoom 8 Subtitle 9 MOVIE 10 MUSIC 11 DISPLAY ...12 PAUSE/PLAY 13 Fast forward 14 Next 15 Return 16 Repeat 17 Language 18 SETUP 19 PHOTO 20 Music shuffle Function Turn the HD media player on or off Press to rewind playback Stops playback Switches to the previous video clip Display the home menu Move up, down, right...
Press OK press to confirm selection Zoom in the connected storage device ASUS O!Play HD media player 1-7 Remote control button table No. Button 1 Power 2 Fast rewind 3 Stop 4 Previous 5 Home Navigation 6 buttons / OK button 7 Zoom 8 Subtitle 9 MOVIE 10 MUSIC 11 DISPLAY ...12 PAUSE/PLAY 13 Fast forward 14 Next 15 Return 16 Repeat 17 Language 18 SETUP 19 PHOTO 20 Music shuffle Function Turn the HD media player on or off Press to rewind playback Stops playback Switches to the previous video clip Display the home menu Move up, down, right...
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Setup information Chapter 2 This chapter provides information on how to set up the HD media player. 1-
Setup information Chapter 2 This chapter provides information on how to set up the HD media player. 1-
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... player power cable to your television and audio device. 2. Connect the HD media player to a power source. 4. Refer to section "2.2 Setting up the HD media player. 2.1 Connecting the O!Play HD media player Below is an illustration of how devices may be connected to use LAN function)... Notebook SPLENDID MENU Router LAN (RJ45) TV/Home Theater USB / eSATA HDD AI-FLASH To connect the HD media player: 1. Connect the HD media player to a router. (Optional, if you want to the ASUS O!Play HD media player. Set up the HD media player" for details. 2-2 Chapter 2: Setup information
... player power cable to your television and audio device. 2. Connect the HD media player to a power source. 4. Refer to section "2.2 Setting up the HD media player. 2.1 Connecting the O!Play HD media player Below is an illustration of how devices may be connected to use LAN function)... Notebook SPLENDID MENU Router LAN (RJ45) TV/Home Theater USB / eSATA HDD AI-FLASH To connect the HD media player: 1. Connect the HD media player to a router. (Optional, if you want to the ASUS O!Play HD media player. Set up the HD media player" for details. 2-2 Chapter 2: Setup information
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Select Setup and press . 2. Select CANCEL to discard the selection. • DHCP IP is displayed. A pop-up the HD media player 2.2.1 Network setup 1. ASUS O!Play HD media player 2-3 Select OK to save the setting or CANCEL to the other parts. • Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the...Home screen menu is the recommended selection Select this option, enter the DNS server IP address,an IP address will be automatically assigned to the HD media player, turn it on using the navigation keys. Select your media player. • If you select FIX IP, enter the IP Address...
Select Setup and press . 2. Select CANCEL to discard the selection. • DHCP IP is displayed. A pop-up the HD media player 2.2.1 Network setup 1. ASUS O!Play HD media player 2-3 Select OK to save the setting or CANCEL to the other parts. • Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the...Home screen menu is the recommended selection Select this option, enter the DNS server IP address,an IP address will be automatically assigned to the HD media player, turn it on using the navigation keys. Select your media player. • If you select FIX IP, enter the IP Address...
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...up the network neighborhood function under Windows® XP OS: 1. Create a folder named HD, for example, on the network and specify the shared folder name. Check the box...on the Windows desktop of Allow network users to change my files. Right click on a connected computer via the HD media player. If you allow other users to change your files, check the box of the computer to be... setup The network neighborhood function allows you to easily access the shared folder (s) on the HD folder and select Sharing and Security.... 3. Click Apply when done. 4. Now you can see a hand holding the...
...up the network neighborhood function under Windows® XP OS: 1. Create a folder named HD, for example, on the network and specify the shared folder name. Check the box...on the Windows desktop of Allow network users to change my files. Right click on a connected computer via the HD media player. If you allow other users to change your files, check the box of the computer to be... setup The network neighborhood function allows you to easily access the shared folder (s) on the HD folder and select Sharing and Security.... 3. Click Apply when done. 4. Now you can see a hand holding the...
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... the value and left / right keys to move to the other parts. Select the System category, then browse up / down to see more functions. ASUS O!Play HD media player 2-5 On the Home screen menu, browse to save the setting. To set the time, press OK to enter Time, then use up and... the function you can configure the menu language, text encoding, system update, and system time, turns on/off the screen saver function, and restore the HD media player to the default settings. 2.2.3 System setup From the System menu, you want to configure Displays the current settings.
... the value and left / right keys to move to the other parts. Select the System category, then browse up / down to see more functions. ASUS O!Play HD media player 2-5 On the Home screen menu, browse to save the setting. To set the time, press OK to enter Time, then use up and... the function you can configure the menu language, text encoding, system update, and system time, turns on/off the screen saver function, and restore the HD media player to the default settings. 2.2.3 System setup From the System menu, you want to configure Displays the current settings.
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3.1 Home screen menu Below is currently selected. Use the remote control to the succeeding sections for remote control key functions. Refer to navigate through the menus. The highlighted icon indicates the option that is the Home screen menu of the HD media player. Home screen options There are five main Home options for you to Chapter 1 for detailed information about seach Home option. 3-2 Chapter 3: Enjoying media content Refer to choose from: Movies, Music, Photo, Setup, and File Copy.
3.1 Home screen menu Below is currently selected. Use the remote control to the succeeding sections for remote control key functions. Refer to navigate through the menus. The highlighted icon indicates the option that is the Home screen menu of the HD media player. Home screen options There are five main Home options for you to Chapter 1 for detailed information about seach Home option. 3-2 Chapter 3: Enjoying media content Refer to choose from: Movies, Music, Photo, Setup, and File Copy.
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... the Home screen, select Movies, then press . 2. To play the file from the last playback part or play the file, press or the button. ASUS O!Play HD media player 3-3 If you open a video file that was previously played, you are prompted to select whether to start playback from Storage or Network, then...
... the Home screen, select Movies, then press . 2. To play the file from the last playback part or play the file, press or the button. ASUS O!Play HD media player 3-3 If you open a video file that was previously played, you are prompted to select whether to start playback from Storage or Network, then...
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On the Home screen, select Music, then press . 2. You can preview the information about the music file to be played. Then, locate the music file you want to play music: 1. 3.3 Listening to music 3.3.1 Selecting and playing music To select and play . 3. To play the file, press or the button. ASUS O!Play HD media player 3-5 Select the file source from Storage or Network, then press .
On the Home screen, select Music, then press . 2. You can preview the information about the music file to be played. Then, locate the music file you want to play music: 1. 3.3 Listening to music 3.3.1 Selecting and playing music To select and play . 3. To play the file, press or the button. ASUS O!Play HD media player 3-5 Select the file source from Storage or Network, then press .
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On the Home screen, select Photos, then press . 2. You can preview the information about the image file to view. 3. ASUS O!Play HD media player 3-7 Select the file source from Storage or Network, then press . Then, locate the image file you want to be displayed. 3.4 Viewing photos 3.4.1 Selecting and view photos To select and view photos: 1. To display the file, press or the button.
On the Home screen, select Photos, then press . 2. You can preview the information about the image file to view. 3. ASUS O!Play HD media player 3-7 Select the file source from Storage or Network, then press . Then, locate the image file you want to be displayed. 3.4 Viewing photos 3.4.1 Selecting and view photos To select and view photos: 1. To display the file, press or the button.
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... and Transition Effect. You can select the transition effect from 2 seconds (default) to Bottom, Waterfall, Snake, Dissolve, Strip Left Down, and All Effect Shuffle. ASUS O!Play HD media player 3-9 Transition Effect Select the effect displayed between the photos in a slideshow. Select the Photo category, then browse up and down to the function...
... and Transition Effect. You can select the transition effect from 2 seconds (default) to Bottom, Waterfall, Snake, Dissolve, Strip Left Down, and All Effect Shuffle. ASUS O!Play HD media player 3-9 Transition Effect Select the effect displayed between the photos in a slideshow. Select the Photo category, then browse up and down to the function...
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Appendix Appendix This chapter presents solutions to common problems that you may encounter when installing, setting up, or using the HD media player and offers the ASUS contact information.. 1-
Appendix Appendix This chapter presents solutions to common problems that you may encounter when installing, setting up, or using the HD media player and offers the ASUS contact information.. 1-