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... 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 setup 3-4 3.3 Listening to music 3-5 3.3.1 Selecting and playing music 3-5 3.3.2 Audio setup 3-6 3.4 Viewing photos 3-7 3.4.1 Selecting and view photos...
... 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 setup 3-4 3.3 Listening to music 3-5 3.3.1 Selecting and playing music 3-5 3.3.2 Audio setup 3-6 3.4 Viewing photos 3-7 3.4.1 Selecting and view photos...
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3.4.2 Viewing photos in slideshow mode 3-8 3.4.3 Photo setup 3-9 Appendix Troubleshooting guide A-2 Display A-2 Audio A-3 USB Device A-4 Remote Control A-4 Firmware Update A-5 ASUS contact information A-6 iv
3.4.2 Viewing photos in slideshow mode 3-8 3.4.3 Photo setup 3-9 Appendix Troubleshooting guide A-2 Display A-2 Audio A-3 USB Device A-4 Remote Control A-4 Firmware Update A-5 ASUS contact information A-6 iv
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... with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses and can be placed in a particular installation. Canadian Department of the FCC Rules. This class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for help. Operation is connected. •...
... with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses and can be placed in a particular installation. Canadian Department of the FCC Rules. This class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for help. Operation is connected. •...
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... of time. • Refer all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. • Protect the power cord from being walked on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Install in any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled...
... of time. • Refer all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. • Protect the power cord from being walked on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Install in any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled...
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... introduction Enjoy new levels 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 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...
... introduction Enjoy new levels 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 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...
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... USB port Reset button eSATA / USB combo port Refer to restart the machine. • USB 2.0 port. 1.4.2 Side panel The side panel features one USB port and one eSATA / USB combo port for connecting an external USB 2.0 media device, such as a flash disk or a removable hard disk. • Reset button. 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...
... USB port Reset button eSATA / USB combo port Refer to restart the machine. • USB 2.0 port. 1.4.2 Side panel The side panel features one USB port and one eSATA / USB combo port for connecting an external USB 2.0 media device, such as a flash disk or a removable hard disk. • Reset button. 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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... and right audio cable jacks to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. • Power socket. This port is for video and audio cables, the power socket, and a LAN port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) cable. • HDMI port. Digital audio output (Optical S/PDIF) Analog video output Analog audio output HDMI port LAN (RJ-45) port Power socket Refer to the television or video player/recorder. • Digital audio output (Optical S/PDIF). This port connects a composite cable to the rear panel connector...
... and right audio cable jacks to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. • Power socket. This port is for video and audio cables, the power socket, and a LAN port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) cable. • HDMI port. Digital audio output (Optical S/PDIF) Analog video output Analog audio output HDMI port LAN (RJ-45) port Power socket Refer to the television or video player/recorder. • Digital audio output (Optical S/PDIF). This port connects a composite cable to the rear panel connector...
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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 Toggles between playback and pause Press to forward playback Switches to the next video clip Return...
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 Toggles between playback and pause Press to forward playback Switches to the next video clip Return...
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... Supported image formats JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF, TIFF Supported subtitile formats SRT, SUB, SMI, SSA Outputs HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Composite Video and Audio Optical Digital Audio Inputs DC Power in USB 2.0 port x1 USB / eSATA combo port x1 RJ-45 LAN port Dimensions W x D x H: 181.0mm x 125.32mm x 47.73mm Weight: 480g Power Source 12Vdc, 2A Power Consumption 24W Operating Temperature 5˚C (41˚F) - 35˚C (95˚F) *Specifications are subject to change without...
... Supported image formats JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF, TIFF Supported subtitile formats SRT, SUB, SMI, SSA Outputs HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Composite Video and Audio Optical Digital Audio Inputs DC Power in USB 2.0 port x1 USB / eSATA combo port x1 RJ-45 LAN port Dimensions W x D x H: 181.0mm x 125.32mm x 47.73mm Weight: 480g Power Source 12Vdc, 2A Power Consumption 24W Operating Temperature 5˚C (41˚F) - 35˚C (95˚F) *Specifications are subject to change without...
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Plug the HD media player power cable to use LAN function) 3. Connect the HD media player to a router. (Optional, if you want to a power source. 4. Desktop PC or Notebook SPLENDID MENU Router LAN (RJ45) TV/Home Theater USB / eSATA HDD AI-FLASH To connect the HD media player: 1. Turn on the television and audio device. 5. Set up the HD media player" for details. 2-2 Chapter 2: Setup information Connect the HD media player to section "2.2 Setting up the...
Plug the HD media player power cable to use LAN function) 3. Connect the HD media player to a router. (Optional, if you want to a power source. 4. Desktop PC or Notebook SPLENDID MENU Router LAN (RJ45) TV/Home Theater USB / eSATA HDD AI-FLASH To connect the HD media player: 1. Turn on the television and audio device. 5. Set up the HD media player" for details. 2-2 Chapter 2: Setup information Connect the HD media player to section "2.2 Setting up the...
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... keys to move to the HD media player, turn it on using the navigation keys. After connecting all required devices to the other parts. • Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. ASUS O!Play HD media player 2-3 A pop-up the HD media player 2.2.1 Network setup 1. The Home screen menu is the recommended selection Select this option, enter the DNS server IP...
... keys to move to the HD media player, turn it on using the navigation keys. After connecting all required devices to the other parts. • Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. ASUS O!Play HD media player 2-3 A pop-up the HD media player 2.2.1 Network setup 1. The Home screen menu is the recommended selection Select this option, enter the DNS server IP...
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... HD media player. Now you allow other users to change your files, check the box of Allow network users to change my files. 2.2.2 Network neighborhood setup The network neighborhood function allows you to be connected, and place the media files in the folder. 2. Right click on the network and specify the shared folder name. Click Apply when done. 4. To set up the network neighborhood function under...
... HD media player. Now you allow other users to change your files, check the box of Allow network users to change my files. 2.2.2 Network neighborhood setup The network neighborhood function allows you to be connected, and place the media files in the folder. 2. Right click on the network and specify the shared folder name. Click Apply when done. 4. To set up the network neighborhood function under...
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..., system update, and system time, turns on/off the screen saver function, and restore the HD media player to the default settings. ASUS O!Play HD media player 2-5 When done, press OK to Setup, then press . Select the System category, then browse up / down to see more functions. 2.2.3 System setup From the System menu, you want to configure Displays the current settings. On the Home screen menu, browse to save the setting.
..., system update, and system time, turns on/off the screen saver function, and restore the HD media player to the default settings. ASUS O!Play HD media player 2-5 When done, press OK to Setup, then press . Select the System category, then browse up / down to see more functions. 2.2.3 System setup From the System menu, you want to configure Displays the current settings. On the Home screen menu, browse to save the setting.
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... playback Change the repeat mode Zoom DISPLAY in on the screen, and use the navigation buttons to move to a certain area of the enlarged screen DISPLAY Skip to the previous video file Skip to Setup, then press . Press down to the function you want to see more functions. 3-4 Chapter 3: Enjoying media content On the Home screen menu, browse to the next video file 3.2.2 Video setup Configure several video settings including...
... playback Change the repeat mode Zoom DISPLAY in on the screen, and use the navigation buttons to move to a certain area of the enlarged screen DISPLAY Skip to the previous video file Skip to Setup, then press . Press down to the function you want to see more functions. 3-4 Chapter 3: Enjoying media content On the Home screen menu, browse to the next video file 3.2.2 Video setup Configure several video settings including...
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... the button repeatedly to change the forward speed to x1.5, x2, x4, x8, x16, x32, or normal speed (x1) DISPLAY Stop the playback Skip to the previous music file Skip to the next music file Change the repeat mode Open the Setup menu Toggles to shuffle the order of the music files in the connected storage device 3.3.2 Audio setup Configure the audio settings including Night Mode and Digital Output.
... the button repeatedly to change the forward speed to x1.5, x2, x4, x8, x16, x32, or normal speed (x1) DISPLAY Stop the playback Skip to the previous music file Skip to the next music file Change the repeat mode Open the Setup menu Toggles to shuffle the order of the music files in the connected storage device 3.3.2 Audio setup Configure the audio settings including Night Mode and Digital Output.
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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-
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...; Ensure that media player's power adapter and power outlet are functional. • Ensure that media player's power adapter plug is firmly attached to the rear panel of the player and to some common problems that the AV/HDMI cable is blinking and fuzzy. • Ensure that you can perform by yourself. A-2 Appendix You suspect problem with media player's power adapter • The media player's power adapter may need to use your TV Remote control to the correct...
...; Ensure that media player's power adapter and power outlet are functional. • Ensure that media player's power adapter plug is firmly attached to the rear panel of the player and to some common problems that the AV/HDMI cable is blinking and fuzzy. • Ensure that you can perform by yourself. A-2 Appendix You suspect problem with media player's power adapter • The media player's power adapter may need to use your TV Remote control to the correct...
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... remote control plays just the selected file while pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button plays the entire list of my audio, video, or image files. • Ensure that the Media Center, Media Server or your network. For information on what media formats the Media Player supports, refer to a network switch, hub or router. Check that the switch, hub or router is in standby mode. • If using the multiple audio Amplifier, the RAW setting...
... remote control plays just the selected file while pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button plays the entire list of my audio, video, or image files. • Ensure that the Media Center, Media Server or your network. For information on what media formats the Media Player supports, refer to a network switch, hub or router. Check that the switch, hub or router is in standby mode. • If using the multiple audio Amplifier, the RAW setting...
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... 5.1 surround. The volume can only be adjusted on your stereo. If you have the correct stereo input selected. Replace batteries with supported formats, bit rates and sample rates. I can't hear any sound when I'm playing music files. • Ensure that the audio cables are properly connected. • If the audio cables are connected to your TV, the TV must be turned on to play any music files. • If the audio cables are connected to a compatible audio receiver for multi-channel...
... 5.1 surround. The volume can only be adjusted on your stereo. If you have the correct stereo input selected. Replace batteries with supported formats, bit rates and sample rates. I can't hear any sound when I'm playing music files. • Ensure that the audio cables are properly connected. • If the audio cables are connected to your TV, the TV must be turned on to play any music files. • If the audio cables are connected to a compatible audio receiver for multi-channel...
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Firmware Update What version of firmware do I have? ASUS O!Play HD media player A-5 How to upgrade it? • On the Home screen, press the Stop and then Play/Pause button to display the firmware version. • Go to Setup > System > System Update to perform the firmware upgrade process. • If you are still unable to update the firmware, reset the system and perform the updating process again.
Firmware Update What version of firmware do I have? ASUS O!Play HD media player A-5 How to upgrade it? • On the Home screen, press the Stop and then Play/Pause button to display the firmware version. • Go to Setup > System > System Update to perform the firmware upgrade process. • If you are still unable to update the firmware, reset the system and perform the updating process again.