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.../international www.linksys.com/glossary www.linksys.com/security www.microsoft.com/media center Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in front of the address because most current web browsers do not require it is a registered trademark or trademark of their respective holders. Media Center Extender
.../international www.linksys.com/glossary www.linksys.com/security www.microsoft.com/media center Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in front of the address because most current web browsers do not require it is a registered trademark or trademark of their respective holders. Media Center Extender
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... as powersupply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your outlet, consult an electrician for your safety. ii Media Center Extender Do not use this apparatus near the apparatus and shall be installed near water. 6. Clean only with one wider than the other than that produce...
... as powersupply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your outlet, consult an electrician for your safety. ii Media Center Extender Do not use this apparatus near the apparatus and shall be installed near water. 6. Clean only with one wider than the other than that produce...
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... 10 High Definition (HD) Connections 10 Standard Definition (SD) Connections 12 Power on the Media Center Extender 14 Device Configuration 15 Record Setup Key from Device 16 Media Center Configuration 18 Chapter 3: Using the Media Center Extender 22 Using Your Remote Control 22 Menu Summary 29 Pictures + Videos 29 Music 32 TV + Movies 33 View Your Libraries 37...
... 10 High Definition (HD) Connections 10 Standard Definition (SD) Connections 12 Power on the Media Center Extender 14 Device Configuration 15 Record Setup Key from Device 16 Media Center Configuration 18 Chapter 3: Using the Media Center Extender 22 Using Your Remote Control 22 Menu Summary 29 Pictures + Videos 29 Music 32 TV + Movies 33 View Your Libraries 37...
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Table of Contents Special Features 50 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 51 Appendix B: Specifications 63 Appendix C: License Information 67 Appendix D: Warranty 75 LIMITED WARRANTY 75 Appendix E: Regulatory Information 78 FCC Statement 78 Safety Notices 79 Industry Canada Statement 79 Wireless Disclaimer 80 Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the EU Directive 1999/5/ EC and 2004/108/EC(R&TTE and EMC Directive 82 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) . 88 iv Media Center Extender
Table of Contents Special Features 50 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 51 Appendix B: Specifications 63 Appendix C: License Information 67 Appendix D: Warranty 75 LIMITED WARRANTY 75 Appendix E: Regulatory Information 78 FCC Statement 78 Safety Notices 79 Industry Canada Statement 79 Wireless Disclaimer 80 Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the EU Directive 1999/5/ EC and 2004/108/EC(R&TTE and EMC Directive 82 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) . 88 iv Media Center Extender
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... panel is an IR sensor on your TV or home theater where you with the ability to your Vista Media Center computer. Chapter 1 Product Overview Chapter 1: Product Overview The Linksys DMA 2100 and 2200 Media Center Extenders provide you will enjoy an enhanced user experience. Front Panel (DMA 2100) Front Panel (DMA 2200) 1 234 5 1 CD/DVD...
... panel is an IR sensor on your TV or home theater where you with the ability to your Vista Media Center computer. Chapter 1 Product Overview Chapter 1: Product Overview The Linksys DMA 2100 and 2200 Media Center Extenders provide you will enjoy an enhanced user experience. Front Panel (DMA 2100) Front Panel (DMA 2200) 1 234 5 1 CD/DVD...
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Chapter 1 Back Panel (DMA 2100) 6 Product Overview 123 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 1 1 Antenna 2 Power cord connector 3 Reset (Default) 4 HDMI connector 5 Component Video out connectors ( Y, Pb, Pr) 6 Composite Video out connector 7 S-Video out connector 8 Stereo RCA Audio out connectors 9 Digital Audio out connector (Coaxial RCA, SPDIF) 10 Ethernet connector 1 1 For Service Only - do not use Media Center Extender
Chapter 1 Back Panel (DMA 2100) 6 Product Overview 123 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 1 1 Antenna 2 Power cord connector 3 Reset (Default) 4 HDMI connector 5 Component Video out connectors ( Y, Pb, Pr) 6 Composite Video out connector 7 S-Video out connector 8 Stereo RCA Audio out connectors 9 Digital Audio out connector (Coaxial RCA, SPDIF) 10 Ethernet connector 1 1 For Service Only - do not use Media Center Extender
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do not use Media Center Extender Chapter 1 Back Panel (DMA 2200) 1 1 6 2 3 Product Overview 10 1 4 5 7 8 9 11 12 13 1 Antenna 2 Power switch (on/off ) 3 Power cord connector 4 Reset (default) 5 HDMI connector 6 Composite Video out connector 7 S-Video out connector 8 Component Video out connectors ( Y, Pb, Pr) 9 Stereo RCA Audio out connectors 10 Digital Audio out connector (Coaxial RCA,SPDIF) 11 Digital Audio out connector (Optical SPDIF Toslink) 12 Ethernet connector 13 For Service Only -
do not use Media Center Extender Chapter 1 Back Panel (DMA 2200) 1 1 6 2 3 Product Overview 10 1 4 5 7 8 9 11 12 13 1 Antenna 2 Power switch (on/off ) 3 Power cord connector 4 Reset (default) 5 HDMI connector 6 Composite Video out connector 7 S-Video out connector 8 Component Video out connectors ( Y, Pb, Pr) 9 Stereo RCA Audio out connectors 10 Digital Audio out connector (Coaxial RCA,SPDIF) 11 Digital Audio out connector (Optical SPDIF Toslink) 12 Ethernet connector 13 For Service Only -
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Chapter 1 Remote Control Overview Product Overview Number Description 1 TV Power 2 Extender Power 3 Recorded TV 4 Guide 5 Live TV 6 Linksys menu 7 Alphanumeric keypad 8 Clear 9 Enter 10 Volume up/down 11 Media Center button 12 Channel up/down 13 Back 14 Mute 15 More information 16 Up arrow 17 Left arrow 1 2 3 456 7 Number Description 18 OK 19 Right...
Chapter 1 Remote Control Overview Product Overview Number Description 1 TV Power 2 Extender Power 3 Recorded TV 4 Guide 5 Live TV 6 Linksys menu 7 Alphanumeric keypad 8 Clear 9 Enter 10 Volume up/down 11 Media Center button 12 Channel up/down 13 Back 14 Mute 15 More information 16 Up arrow 17 Left arrow 1 2 3 456 7 Number Description 18 OK 19 Right...
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See Chapter 3, Using Your Remote Control for programming details. Chapter 1 Product Overview NOTE: The remote control can learn some TV functions. Learning Buttons Shortcut Buttons Navigation Buttons Teletext Buttons Media Buttons Media Center Extender
See Chapter 3, Using Your Remote Control for programming details. Chapter 1 Product Overview NOTE: The remote control can learn some TV functions. Learning Buttons Shortcut Buttons Navigation Buttons Teletext Buttons Media Buttons Media Center Extender
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Media Center PC Linksys Router WRT600N Internet Connection Linksys Media Center Extender DMA2100 DMA2200 (shown) Home Network NOTE: It is very important that is configured correctly, using a wireless connection. Connect to share. Media Center Extender The PC is connected to the router using a wireless connection. In this case both can connect to the internet and can skip this same router ...
Media Center PC Linksys Router WRT600N Internet Connection Linksys Media Center Extender DMA2100 DMA2200 (shown) Home Network NOTE: It is very important that is configured correctly, using a wireless connection. Connect to share. Media Center Extender The PC is connected to the router using a wireless connection. In this case both can connect to the internet and can skip this same router ...
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... and other adverse conditions. Chapter 2 Network Setup and Extender Connections Connecting your Extender to attach the antennas. DMA2200 Antenna Attachment Antennas Raised Media Center Extender Attach the Antennas If connecting wirelessly, you to share your... home network and the Internet will enable you to access Online Services, and will also enable you need to your Vista Media Center computer's audio, video and picture files. Hand tighten until they are two (2) antennas for the DMA2100...
... and other adverse conditions. Chapter 2 Network Setup and Extender Connections Connecting your Extender to attach the antennas. DMA2200 Antenna Attachment Antennas Raised Media Center Extender Attach the Antennas If connecting wirelessly, you to share your... home network and the Internet will enable you to access Online Services, and will also enable you need to your Vista Media Center computer's audio, video and picture files. Hand tighten until they are two (2) antennas for the DMA2100...
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... each device to work. A network encrypted with WPA/WPA2 is not recommended. To protect the information as Linksys PLE200 to improve wireless network speed and security. Media Center Extender Your entire network must match security levels for your network is an older encryption standard and may be more... vulnerable to intruders than a network encrypted with high-speed Internet access are adopting them at a rapid pace. If your Media Center Extender are WEP, WPA/PSK TKIP or WPA2/PSK AES. Because wireless networking operates by your network secure. Chapter 2 Network Setup and...
... each device to work. A network encrypted with WPA/WPA2 is not recommended. To protect the information as Linksys PLE200 to improve wireless network speed and security. Media Center Extender Your entire network must match security levels for your network is an older encryption standard and may be more... vulnerable to intruders than a network encrypted with high-speed Internet access are adopting them at a rapid pace. If your Media Center Extender are WEP, WPA/PSK TKIP or WPA2/PSK AES. Because wireless networking operates by your network secure. Chapter 2 Network Setup and...
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VIDEO S-VIDEO LEFT DAIGDIUTIAOL ANALOG AUDIO ET1H0E/1R0N0ET RIGHT USB s-PDIF Pb LeftANALOG AUDIO Y Pr Right DAIGDIUTIAOL ET1H0E/1R0N0ET USB DMA2100 DMA2200 Ethernet Connection Media Center Extender Chapter 2 Network Setup and Extender Connections Wired Network Wired Connection to your Computer Connect the Ethernet cable (included) from the back panel of the Media Center Extender to the back panel of your router.
VIDEO S-VIDEO LEFT DAIGDIUTIAOL ANALOG AUDIO ET1H0E/1R0N0ET RIGHT USB s-PDIF Pb LeftANALOG AUDIO Y Pr Right DAIGDIUTIAOL ET1H0E/1R0N0ET USB DMA2100 DMA2200 Ethernet Connection Media Center Extender Chapter 2 Network Setup and Extender Connections Wired Network Wired Connection to your Computer Connect the Ethernet cable (included) from the back panel of the Media Center Extender to the back panel of your router.
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... and Extender Connections Extender Connections Connect your Media Center Extender to a TV or A/V receiver with the Media Center Extender. If you use a high definition connection, if possible. Component Video Connect the component video cable (included) from the Media Center Extender's back panel to make a separate audio connection. S-VIDEO Y Pb COMVIPDOENOENTLeftANALOG AUDIO Pr DAIGDIUTIAOL ET1H0E/1R0N0ET Right DMA2100 DMA2200 Component Video Connections 10 Media Center Extender...
... and Extender Connections Extender Connections Connect your Media Center Extender to a TV or A/V receiver with the Media Center Extender. If you use a high definition connection, if possible. Component Video Connect the component video cable (included) from the Media Center Extender's back panel to make a separate audio connection. S-VIDEO Y Pb COMVIPDOENOENTLeftANALOG AUDIO Pr DAIGDIUTIAOL ET1H0E/1R0N0ET Right DMA2100 DMA2200 Component Video Connections 10 Media Center Extender...
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... the Media Center Extender's back panel to the Media Center Computer. You can then connect the Media Center Extender to your TV's available HDMI connection port. DMA2200 HDMI Connection 11 Media Center Extender Skip to Power on Device. CFoOnRtaHinOsWTMFeiCsEthtCeO:FdNFC8TFC9oI-SCCWtoEaMmnU8dp2Saly1rEd-LsS HDMI, the DReesfaeut l/t HDMI logo is a trademark or ConFtOaiRnsHFOCWTMCei:stENhte8OFd9CF-TWCFoIMSCCto8Eam2nU1dp-SalLyrESds regCiosntetariends FtrCaCd:Ne8m9a-WrkMs8o2f1-HLDSMI Licensing, LLC. DMA2100...
... the Media Center Extender's back panel to the Media Center Computer. You can then connect the Media Center Extender to your TV's available HDMI connection port. DMA2200 HDMI Connection 11 Media Center Extender Skip to Power on Device. CFoOnRtaHinOsWTMFeiCsEthtCeO:FdNFC8TFC9oI-SCCWtoEaMmnU8dp2Saly1rEd-LsS HDMI, the DReesfaeut l/t HDMI logo is a trademark or ConFtOaiRnsHFOCWTMCei:stENhte8OFd9CF-TWCFoIMSCCto8Eam2nU1dp-SalLyrESds regCiosntetariends FtrCaCd:Ne8m9a-WrkMs8o2f1-HLDSMI Licensing, LLC. DMA2100...
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...-SCCWtoEaMmnU8dp2Saly1rEd-LsS HDMI, the DReesfaeut l/t HDMI logo is a trademark or ConFtOaiRnsHFOCWTMCei:stENhte8OFd9CF-TWCFoIMSCCto8Eam2nU1dp-SalLyrESds regCiosntetariends FtrCaCd:Ne8m9a-WrkMs8o2f1-HLDSMI Licensing, LLC. COMPOSITE S-VIDEO Y DMA2100 DMA2200 S-Video Connection 12 Media Center Extender VIDEO S-VIDEO RIGHT LEFT DAIGDIUTIAOL ANALOG AUDIO ETHERNET s-PDIF I logo is AUDIO a trademark or ConFtOaiRnsHFOCWTMCei:stENhte8OFd9CF-TWCFoIMSCCto8Eam2nU1dp-SalLyrESds regCiosntetariends FtrCaCd:Ne8m9a-WrkMs8o2f1-HLDSMI...
...-SCCWtoEaMmnU8dp2Saly1rEd-LsS HDMI, the DReesfaeut l/t HDMI logo is a trademark or ConFtOaiRnsHFOCWTMCei:stENhte8OFd9CF-TWCFoIMSCCto8Eam2nU1dp-SalLyrESds regCiosntetariends FtrCaCd:Ne8m9a-WrkMs8o2f1-HLDSMI Licensing, LLC. COMPOSITE S-VIDEO Y DMA2100 DMA2200 S-Video Connection 12 Media Center Extender VIDEO S-VIDEO RIGHT LEFT DAIGDIUTIAOL ANALOG AUDIO ETHERNET s-PDIF I logo is AUDIO a trademark or ConFtOaiRnsHFOCWTMCei:stENhte8OFd9CF-TWCFoIMSCCto8Eam2nU1dp-SalLyrESds regCiosntetariends FtrCaCd:Ne8m9a-WrkMs8o2f1-HLDSMI...
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...) Connection S-VIDEO Y Pb COMVIPDOENOENTLeftANALOG AUDIO Pr DAIGDIUTIAOL ET1H0E/1R0N0ET Right USB DMA2200 DMA2200 only -Digital Audio (Optical Toslink) Connection 13 Media Center Extender S-VIDEO Y s-PDIF Pb COMVIPDOENOENTLeftANALOG AUDIO Pr DAIGDIUTIAOL ET1H0E/1R0N0ET Right DMA2100 DMA2200 Analog Stereo RCA Audio Connection HDMI, the HDMI logo is a trademark or registered VCIODMEOPONENTPb Y trademarks of audio cable from...
...) Connection S-VIDEO Y Pb COMVIPDOENOENTLeftANALOG AUDIO Pr DAIGDIUTIAOL ET1H0E/1R0N0ET Right USB DMA2200 DMA2200 only -Digital Audio (Optical Toslink) Connection 13 Media Center Extender S-VIDEO Y s-PDIF Pb COMVIPDOENOENTLeftANALOG AUDIO Pr DAIGDIUTIAOL ET1H0E/1R0N0ET Right DMA2100 DMA2200 Analog Stereo RCA Audio Connection HDMI, the HDMI logo is a trademark or registered VCIODMEOPONENTPb Y trademarks of audio cable from...
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...back panel. Plug the cord into an electrical outlet. You can then snap in Europe and Asia. 14 Media Center Extender Regional Power adapters If needed, pull out the clip covering the power port connector. Power clips are used...FOR HOWTMeistEhteOFdCFTCFoISCCtoEamnUdpSalyrEds SCART IN/OUT DMA2200 DMA2200 Power Cord and Switch There is a trademark or registered tradema DMA2100 DMA2100 Power Cord Plug the Media Center Extender's power cord connector to the unit's power port on your region. CFoOnRtaHinOsWTMFeiCsEthtCeO:FdNFC8TFC9oI-SCCWtoEaMmnU8dp2Saly1rEd-LsS DReesfaeut ...
...back panel. Plug the cord into an electrical outlet. You can then snap in Europe and Asia. 14 Media Center Extender Regional Power adapters If needed, pull out the clip covering the power port connector. Power clips are used...FOR HOWTMeistEhteOFdCFTCFoISCCtoEamnUdpSalyrEds SCART IN/OUT DMA2200 DMA2200 Power Cord and Switch There is a trademark or registered tradema DMA2100 DMA2100 Power Cord Plug the Media Center Extender's power cord connector to the unit's power port on your region. CFoOnRtaHinOsWTMFeiCsEthtCeO:FdNFC8TFC9oI-SCCWtoEaMmnU8dp2Saly1rEd-LsS DReesfaeut ...
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... actual hardware connection that you are using, wired or wireless and press OK on the remote control or select Next to continue. 15 Media Center Extender Chapter 2 Network Setup and Extender Connections Device Configuration Configure Language Settings Use the arrow keys to continue. Menu Language Please select the menu language for your configuration. Connector...
... actual hardware connection that you are using, wired or wireless and press OK on the remote control or select Next to continue. 15 Media Center Extender Chapter 2 Network Setup and Extender Connections Device Configuration Configure Language Settings Use the arrow keys to continue. Menu Language Please select the menu language for your configuration. Connector...
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...on -screen and enter the encryption key for your computer security. Chapter 2 Network Setup and Extender Connections If you connect wirelessly, you will be "Connecting to PC" when the Extender makes the connection. Record Setup Key from Device 1. Using the remote, select Encryption Key on ...on theTV will need a Setup key. For the computer to confirm your current network's wireless security level. Press the Media Center button on the remote.The next message on the Media Center Extender if it will be asked to recognize the Media Center Extender, it is a DMA2200). Setup Key 16...
...on -screen and enter the encryption key for your computer security. Chapter 2 Network Setup and Extender Connections If you connect wirelessly, you will be "Connecting to PC" when the Extender makes the connection. Record Setup Key from Device 1. Using the remote, select Encryption Key on ...on theTV will need a Setup key. For the computer to confirm your current network's wireless security level. Press the Media Center button on the remote.The next message on the Media Center Extender if it will be asked to recognize the Media Center Extender, it is a DMA2200). Setup Key 16...