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...with a router 2-1 Using FIX IP (network setup with a direct connection to your O!Play HD2 media player The Home screen 3-1 Configuring the O!Play HD2 settings 3-2 iii vii License notice and trademark acknowledgement for DTS vii About this user ... Welcome...1-1 Package contents 1-1 Specifications summary 1-2 System requirements 1-3 Getting to know your O!Play HD2 media player 1-3 Front panel 1-3 Rear panel 1-5 Remote control 1-6 Getting your O!Play HD2 media player ready 1-9 Installing the hard disk drive 1-9 Connecting the power adapter 1-12 Connecting devices...
...with a router 2-1 Using FIX IP (network setup with a direct connection to your O!Play HD2 media player The Home screen 3-1 Configuring the O!Play HD2 settings 3-2 iii vii License notice and trademark acknowledgement for DTS vii About this user ... Welcome...1-1 Package contents 1-1 Specifications summary 1-2 System requirements 1-3 Getting to know your O!Play HD2 media player 1-3 Front panel 1-3 Rear panel 1-5 Remote control 1-6 Getting your O!Play HD2 media player ready 1-9 Installing the hard disk drive 1-9 Connecting the power adapter 1-12 Connecting devices...
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... started Provides the basic information about your ASUS O!Play HD2 Media Player. • Chapter 2: Network setup and services Provides information on connecting your ASUS O!Play HD2 Media Player to a home or LAN network. • Chapter 3: Using the ASUS O!Play HD2 Media Player Provides information on using your ASUS O!Play HD2 Media Player. • Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Provides solutions to frequently-asked questions about your ASUS O!Play HD2 Media Player. vii DTS and DTS 2.0 + Digital Out are...
... started Provides the basic information about your ASUS O!Play HD2 Media Player. • Chapter 2: Network setup and services Provides information on connecting your ASUS O!Play HD2 Media Player to a home or LAN network. • Chapter 3: Using the ASUS O!Play HD2 Media Player Provides information on using your ASUS O!Play HD2 Media Player. • Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Provides solutions to frequently-asked questions about your ASUS O!Play HD2 Media Player. vii DTS and DTS 2.0 + Digital Out are...
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...-video) cable If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your TV or entertainment system. ASUS O!Play HD2 Media Player allows you for buying the ASUS O!Play HD2 Media Player! Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome Thank you to enjoy digital media files from your computer via UPnP function, portable USB/eSATA storage devices, additional 3.5" hard disk drive, memory cards...
...-video) cable If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your TV or entertainment system. ASUS O!Play HD2 Media Player allows you for buying the ASUS O!Play HD2 Media Player! Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome Thank you to enjoy digital media files from your computer via UPnP function, portable USB/eSATA storage devices, additional 3.5" hard disk drive, memory cards...
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... bundled composite AV cable to a standard TV. The device supports 64GB CF v4.1. Getting to know your HD media player to connect your O!Play HD2 media player Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 / 7 1 CF card slot Insert the CF card into this slot. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player 1-3 SD/MMC card slot 2 Insert the SD/MMC card into this slot. MS/MS-Duo card slot...
... bundled composite AV cable to a standard TV. The device supports 64GB CF v4.1. Getting to know your HD media player to connect your O!Play HD2 media player Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 / 7 1 CF card slot Insert the CF card into this slot. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player 1-3 SD/MMC card slot 2 Insert the SD/MMC card into this slot. MS/MS-Duo card slot...
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.... 7 USB 3.0 PC link Connect a USB 3.0 device into this port to its factory default settings. 9 Digital audio output (OPTICAL) Insert an optical cable into this port. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player 1-5 Reset button 8 Using a pin or a paper clip, press this button to reset the device to connect an external Hi-Fi audio system. Analog audio/video...
.... 7 USB 3.0 PC link Connect a USB 3.0 device into this port to its factory default settings. 9 Digital audio output (OPTICAL) Insert an optical cable into this port. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player 1-5 Reset button 8 Using a pin or a paper clip, press this button to reset the device to connect an external Hi-Fi audio system. Analog audio/video...
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Display 1 Disc menu 2 Edit 3 Repeat 4 Stop 5 Rewind 6 Previous 7 Setup 8 Option 9 16 Power on /off 17 Disc eject 18 Music shuffle 19 Zoom in 20 Fast forward 21 Play/Pause 22 Next 23 Subtitle 24 Language Navigation/OK 10 keys Volume up 11 Mute 12 Volume down 13 Movies 14 Music 15 25 Home 26 Return 27 NAS 28 On-line Media 29 Photo 1-6 Chapter 1: Getting started Remote control Use the remote control to power on /off the O!Play HD2 media player, browse through menus, and select the media file to play, view, or listen to.
Display 1 Disc menu 2 Edit 3 Repeat 4 Stop 5 Rewind 6 Previous 7 Setup 8 Option 9 16 Power on /off 17 Disc eject 18 Music shuffle 19 Zoom in 20 Fast forward 21 Play/Pause 22 Next 23 Subtitle 24 Language Navigation/OK 10 keys Volume up 11 Mute 12 Volume down 13 Movies 14 Music 15 25 Home 26 Return 27 NAS 28 On-line Media 29 Photo 1-6 Chapter 1: Getting started Remote control Use the remote control to power on /off the O!Play HD2 media player, browse through menus, and select the media file to play, view, or listen to.
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ASUS O!Play HD2 media player 1-7 Press the up/down keys to decrease/increase a numerical value. 10 Press the left /right keys to move through the items in the Home screen. ... down keys to move the files. Repeat 4 Press to repeat the playback of the currently playing music, movie, or photo file. 5 Stop Stops the playback. 6 Rewind Press to rewind the playback. 7 Previous Returns to the previous media file. 8 Setup Launches the Setup menu. 9 Option Press to copy, delete, rename, and move through...
ASUS O!Play HD2 media player 1-7 Press the up/down keys to decrease/increase a numerical value. 10 Press the left /right keys to move through the items in the Home screen. ... down keys to move the files. Repeat 4 Press to repeat the playback of the currently playing music, movie, or photo file. 5 Stop Stops the playback. 6 Rewind Press to rewind the playback. 7 Previous Returns to the previous media file. 8 Setup Launches the Setup menu. 9 Option Press to copy, delete, rename, and move through...
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... your HD media player. • The hard disk drive is damaged due to improper packaging. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player 1-9 Go to Setup > System > Scan Storage action, and then click rescan storage. • Back up . Getting your O!Play HD2 media player ready If you need warranty servicing for your HD media player, ensure that... by improper installation of the hard disk drive. • ASUS will not be voided if the product is purchased separately. • If you install a new hard disk drive on your HD media player, a warning screen will appear, reminding you to format the...
... your HD media player. • The hard disk drive is damaged due to improper packaging. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player 1-9 Go to Setup > System > Scan Storage action, and then click rescan storage. • Back up . Getting your O!Play HD2 media player ready If you need warranty servicing for your HD media player, ensure that... by improper installation of the hard disk drive. • ASUS will not be voided if the product is purchased separately. • If you install a new hard disk drive on your HD media player, a warning screen will appear, reminding you to format the...
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Collect the HDD power and signal cable into the HD media 9 player so that you could completely cover the bottom lid on it ( 9 ). 8. 7. Close the bottom lid of your HD media player. 10 11 ASUS O!Play HD2 media player 1-11
Collect the HDD power and signal cable into the HD media 9 player so that you could completely cover the bottom lid on it ( 9 ). 8. 7. Close the bottom lid of your HD media player. 10 11 ASUS O!Play HD2 media player 1-11
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The YPbPr video cable is purchased separately. • Use the bundled composite AV cable to connect your HD media player to a standard TV. • Use a YPbPr video cable and the bundled composite AV cable to connect your HD media player to a TV or monitor. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player 1-13
The YPbPr video cable is purchased separately. • Use the bundled composite AV cable to connect your HD media player to a standard TV. • Use a YPbPr video cable and the bundled composite AV cable to connect your HD media player to a TV or monitor. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player 1-13
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...settings of your HDTV/TV to video mode. • If you are using an HDMI monitor, ensure that came with your HD media player. 4. Refer to HDMI. Starting for the first time When you are using an HDMI monitor, ensure that the monitor's display resolution is...Turn on your HD media player and your HDTV, TV, or HDMI monitor. • If you are using an HDTV or a standard TV, set to your HDMI monitor. Follow the onscreen instructions to a power source. 5. Plug the HD media player's power cable to complete the setup process. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player 1-15 The Setup ...
...settings of your HDTV/TV to video mode. • If you are using an HDMI monitor, ensure that came with your HD media player. 4. Refer to HDMI. Starting for the first time When you are using an HDMI monitor, ensure that the monitor's display resolution is...Turn on your HD media player and your HDTV, TV, or HDMI monitor. • If you are using an HDTV or a standard TV, set to your HDMI monitor. Follow the onscreen instructions to a power source. 5. Plug the HD media player's power cable to complete the setup process. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player 1-15 The Setup ...
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... press to a computer directly. Using FIX IP (network setup with a direct connection to a computer) Using FIX IP allows your media player to connect to launch the Setup menu. 4. From the Home screen, press the left/right keys / to navigate to the computer..., refer to the section Connecting devices to your HD media player and the other end to Setup, then press . Desktop PC or Notebook SPLENDID MENU LAN To connect to your HD media player. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player 2-3 Connect all the necessary devices to your HD media player in Chapter 1. 3. Select Network > Wired Lan Setup...
... press to a computer directly. Using FIX IP (network setup with a direct connection to a computer) Using FIX IP allows your media player to connect to launch the Setup menu. 4. From the Home screen, press the left/right keys / to navigate to the computer..., refer to the section Connecting devices to your HD media player and the other end to Setup, then press . Desktop PC or Notebook SPLENDID MENU LAN To connect to your HD media player. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player 2-3 Connect all the necessary devices to your HD media player in Chapter 1. 3. Select Network > Wired Lan Setup...
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... Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. 3. Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connection. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player 2-5 Use the following IP address: and key in the IP address and Subnet mask. 4. Configuring the IP address settings for your computer To access the HD media player when using FIX IP, you must have the correct TCP/IP settings... computer. Follow the instructions below that the IP address is not used by another device. • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (same as the HD media player) Windows® XP OS 1.
... Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. 3. Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connection. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player 2-5 Use the following IP address: and key in the IP address and Subnet mask. 4. Configuring the IP address settings for your computer To access the HD media player when using FIX IP, you must have the correct TCP/IP settings... computer. Follow the instructions below that the IP address is not used by another device. • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (same as the HD media player) Windows® XP OS 1.
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Click Network. 2. The MS DOS window appears. Key in cmd or command, and then click OK. 3. In the Run window, key in ipconfig, and then press the Enter key. Click Start > Run. 2. The IP address of your computer is displayed. Mac OS X 10.5.xx 1. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player 2-7 Click Apply when done. 2 3 4 Checking the IP address of your computer To check the IP address of your computer under Windows® OS: 1. Select Manually. 3. Choose Apple menu > System Preferences. Key in the IP Address and Subnet Mask. 4.
Click Network. 2. The MS DOS window appears. Key in cmd or command, and then click OK. 3. In the Run window, key in ipconfig, and then press the Enter key. Click Start > Run. 2. The IP address of your computer is displayed. Mac OS X 10.5.xx 1. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player 2-7 Click Apply when done. 2 3 4 Checking the IP address of your computer To check the IP address of your computer under Windows® OS: 1. Select Manually. 3. Choose Apple menu > System Preferences. Key in the IP Address and Subnet Mask. 4.
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...communicate with each other over a home network. Select System. Press the up/down keys / to navigate to access, play and share your favorite movies, music and photos at home. The digital home is an evolution of the idea that ... within the home to Setup, then press . You will finally enjoy the freedom to DLNA Renderer, then press . 3. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player 2-9 You may also press to get started. First you need a wired home network and you with each other across a...to navigate to share and enjoy their content with an immediate connection between your O!Play HD2: 1.
...communicate with each other over a home network. Select System. Press the up/down keys / to navigate to access, play and share your favorite movies, music and photos at home. The digital home is an evolution of the idea that ... within the home to Setup, then press . You will finally enjoy the freedom to DLNA Renderer, then press . 3. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player 2-9 You may also press to get started. First you need a wired home network and you with each other across a...to navigate to share and enjoy their content with an immediate connection between your O!Play HD2: 1.
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ASUS O!Play HD2 media player 2-11 Click Library > Add to Automatic. Find the HTTP SSL, SSDP Discovery Service, Universal Plug and Play Device Host, and Windows Media Player items, and change their Startup Type to Library... Some file formats may not be supported by the Windows Media Player. Refer to the Windows Help for details. to the library of Windows Media Player 11: 1. 6. To add the media files to add the media files into this database. Visit the Microsoft website for more detailed instructions. Open the Windows Media Player 11 on your computer. 2.
ASUS O!Play HD2 media player 2-11 Click Library > Add to Automatic. Find the HTTP SSL, SSDP Discovery Service, Universal Plug and Play Device Host, and Windows Media Player items, and change their Startup Type to Library... Some file formats may not be supported by the Windows Media Player. Refer to the Windows Help for details. to the library of Windows Media Player 11: 1. 6. To add the media files to add the media files into this database. Visit the Microsoft website for more detailed instructions. Open the Windows Media Player 11 on your computer. 2.
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...: 1. Select the name of your O!Play HD2 Media Player. Navigate to the desired folder, and then press to see your computer (UPnP media server) are sorted into All Media, Music, Pictures, and Video. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player 2-13 The Unknown Device is your computer (UPnP media server) and press . 3. Now you should be able to enjoy the media files. 5. If the Unknown...
...: 1. Select the name of your O!Play HD2 Media Player. Navigate to the desired folder, and then press to see your computer (UPnP media server) are sorted into All Media, Music, Pictures, and Video. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player 2-13 The Unknown Device is your computer (UPnP media server) and press . 3. Now you should be able to enjoy the media files. 5. If the Unknown...
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... change or delete the files s/he cannot add, change, or delete the shared files. • Contributor: Select this option to allow the user to share. 2. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player 2-15 Sharing files under Permission Level: • Reader: Select this option if you want to share files with from the dropdown list under Windows®...
... change or delete the files s/he cannot add, change, or delete the shared files. • Contributor: Select this option to allow the user to share. 2. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player 2-15 Sharing files under Permission Level: • Reader: Select this option if you want to share files with from the dropdown list under Windows®...
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... Allow Windows to manage homegroup connections (recommended) To share files under Windows® 7 OS: 1. Ensure that you want to share. 2. Click Sharing tab > Advanced Sharing.... ASUS O!Play HD2 media player 2-17 Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Choose homegroup and sharing options > Change advanced sharing settings.... 2. Right-click the folder...
... Allow Windows to manage homegroup connections (recommended) To share files under Windows® 7 OS: 1. Ensure that you want to share. 2. Click Sharing tab > Advanced Sharing.... ASUS O!Play HD2 media player 2-17 Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Choose homegroup and sharing options > Change advanced sharing settings.... 2. Right-click the folder...
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Click the + icon to share. 3. Navigate to the folder that you want to display the available folders. Repeat steps 2-3 to share other folders. 5. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player 2-19 When done, click Options.... 2 3 6. Add the User group Everyone. 4. Click Sharing. 2. Choose Apple menu > System Preferences. Sharing files under Mac OS X 10.5.xx To share a folder under Mac OS: 1. Check the box Share files and folders using SMB, and click Done.
Click the + icon to share. 3. Navigate to the folder that you want to display the available folders. Repeat steps 2-3 to share other folders. 5. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player 2-19 When done, click Options.... 2 3 6. Add the User group Everyone. 4. Click Sharing. 2. Choose Apple menu > System Preferences. Sharing files under Mac OS X 10.5.xx To share a folder under Mac OS: 1. Check the box Share files and folders using SMB, and click Done.