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Online Resources Website addresses in front of Cisco Systems, Inc. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of the web address. Copyright © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. If ...http:// in the U.S. Resource Linksys Linksys International Glossary Network Security Microsoft Website www.linksys.com www.linksys.com/international www.linksys.com/glossary www.linksys.com/security www.microsoft.com/media center Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Media Center Extender WARNING: This exclamation point indicates...
Online Resources Website addresses in front of Cisco Systems, Inc. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of the web address. Copyright © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. If ...http:// in the U.S. Resource Linksys Linksys International Glossary Network Security Microsoft Website www.linksys.com www.linksys.com/international www.linksys.com/glossary www.linksys.com/security www.microsoft.com/media center Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Media Center Extender WARNING: This exclamation point indicates...
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... instructions. 2. Follow all instructions. 5. Only use by the manufacturer. 11. Servicing is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. ii Media Center Extender
... instructions. 2. Follow all instructions. 5. Only use by the manufacturer. 11. Servicing is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. ii Media Center Extender
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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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... to access your Windows Vista™ operating system and control content on the front of the Media Center Extender. Chapter 1 Product Overview Chapter 1: Product Overview The Linksys DMA 2100 and 2200 Media Center Extenders provide you with the ability to your Vista Media Center computer. Make sure the front panel is an IR sensor on your TV or home...
... to access your Windows Vista™ operating system and control content on the front of the Media Center Extender. Chapter 1 Product Overview Chapter 1: Product Overview The Linksys DMA 2100 and 2200 Media Center Extenders provide you with the ability to your Vista Media Center computer. Make sure the front panel is an IR sensor on your TV or home...
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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 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 -
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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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Learning Buttons Shortcut Buttons Navigation Buttons Teletext Buttons Media Buttons Media Center Extender Chapter 1 Product Overview NOTE: The remote control can learn some TV functions. See Chapter 3, Using Your Remote Control for programming details.
Learning Buttons Shortcut Buttons Navigation Buttons Teletext Buttons Media Buttons Media Center Extender Chapter 1 Product Overview NOTE: The remote control can learn some TV functions. See Chapter 3, Using Your Remote Control for programming details.
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... The following diagram shows a home network that your Media Center Extender, you want to share. Media Center Extender 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. Chapter 2 Network Setup and Extender Connections Chapter 2: Network Setup and Extender Connections If you have already used the Quick...
... The following diagram shows a home network that your Media Center Extender, you want to share. Media Center Extender 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. Chapter 2 Network Setup and Extender Connections Chapter 2: Network Setup and Extender Connections If you have already used the Quick...
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... in a clockwise direction. Hand tighten until they are two (2) antennas for the DMA2100 and three (3) for wireless is a trademark or reCgoisnttearinesdFtCrCa:dNe8m9-aWrMks82o1f-HLSDMI Licensing, LLC. DMA2200 Antenna Attachment Antennas Raised Media Center Extender Wireless Network The maximum performance for the DMA2200. Attach the Antennas If connecting wirelessly, you to attach the antennas. CFoOnRtaHinOsWTMFeiCsEthtCeO...
... in a clockwise direction. Hand tighten until they are two (2) antennas for the DMA2100 and three (3) for wireless is a trademark or reCgoisnttearinesdFtCrCa:dNe8m9-aWrMks82o1f-HLSDMI Licensing, LLC. DMA2200 Antenna Attachment Antennas Raised Media Center Extender Wireless Network The maximum performance for the DMA2200. Attach the Antennas If connecting wirelessly, you to attach the antennas. CFoOnRtaHinOsWTMFeiCsEthtCeO...
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...encrypted with high-speed Internet access are adopting them at a rapid pace. 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 each device to keep your wireless network can also choose that... do not support WPA. WEP is not recommended. Because wireless networking operates by your Media Center Extender are WEP, WPA/PSK TKIP or WPA2/PSK AES. Since you should enable the highest level of security for your network ...
...encrypted with high-speed Internet access are adopting them at a rapid pace. 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 each device to keep your wireless network can also choose that... do not support WPA. WEP is not recommended. Because wireless networking operates by your Media Center Extender are WEP, WPA/PSK TKIP or WPA2/PSK AES. Since you should enable the highest level of security for your network ...
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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. 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
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...:Ne8m9a-WrkMs8o2f1-HLDSMI Licensing, LLC. If you use a high definition connection, if possible. S-VIDEO Y Pb COMVIPDOENOENTLeftANALOG AUDIO Pr DAIGDIUTIAOL ET1H0E/1R0N0ET Right DMA2100 DMA2200 Component Video Connections 10 Media Center Extender CFoOnRtaHinOsMFCECO:NF8F9I-CWEMnU8d2Sa1rEd-LsS HDMI, the DReesfaeut l/t HDMI logo is capable of receiving an HDMI signal you will supply both audio and video...
...:Ne8m9a-WrkMs8o2f1-HLDSMI Licensing, LLC. If you use a high definition connection, if possible. S-VIDEO Y Pb COMVIPDOENOENTLeftANALOG AUDIO Pr DAIGDIUTIAOL ET1H0E/1R0N0ET Right DMA2100 DMA2200 Component Video Connections 10 Media Center Extender CFoOnRtaHinOsMFCECO:NF8F9I-CWEMnU8d2Sa1rEd-LsS HDMI, the DReesfaeut l/t HDMI logo is capable of receiving an HDMI signal you will supply both audio and video...
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DMA2100 HDDMeIf,athueltHDMI logo is a trademark or registered VCIODMEOPONENTPb Y trademarks of HDMI Pr Licensing, LLC. DMA2200 HDMI Connection 11 Media Center Extender Skip to your TV's available HDMI connection port. Chapter 2 Network Setup and Extender Connections HDMI (Video and Audio) Connect a HDMI cable (not included) from the Media Center Extender's back panel to Power on Device. You can then...
DMA2100 HDDMeIf,athueltHDMI logo is a trademark or registered VCIODMEOPONENTPb Y trademarks of HDMI Pr Licensing, LLC. DMA2200 HDMI Connection 11 Media Center Extender Skip to your TV's available HDMI connection port. Chapter 2 Network Setup and Extender Connections HDMI (Video and Audio) Connect a HDMI cable (not included) from the Media Center Extender's back panel to Power on Device. You can then...
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.... VIDEO S-VIDEO RIGHT LEFT DAIGDIUTIAOL ANALOG I logo is a trademark or registered VCIODMEOPONENTPb Y trademarks of HDMI Pr Licensing, LLC. COMPOSITE S-VIDEO Y DMA2100 DMA2200 S-Video Connection 12 Media Center Extender COMPOSITE S-VIDEO Y s-PDIF COMVIPDOENOENT Pb Pr DMA2100 DMA2200 Composite Video Connection CFoOnRtaHinOsWTMFeiCsEthtCeO:FdNFC8TFC9oI-SCCWtoEaMmnU8dp2Saly1rEd-LsS HDMI, the DReesfaeut l/t HDMI logo is AUDIO a trademark or ConFtOaiRnsHFOCWTMCei:stENhte8OFd9CF-TWCFoIMSCCto8Eam2nU1dp...
.... VIDEO S-VIDEO RIGHT LEFT DAIGDIUTIAOL ANALOG I logo is a trademark or registered VCIODMEOPONENTPb Y trademarks of HDMI Pr Licensing, LLC. COMPOSITE S-VIDEO Y DMA2100 DMA2200 S-Video Connection 12 Media Center Extender COMPOSITE S-VIDEO Y s-PDIF COMVIPDOENOENT Pb Pr DMA2100 DMA2200 Composite Video Connection CFoOnRtaHinOsWTMFeiCsEthtCeO:FdNFC8TFC9oI-SCCWtoEaMmnU8dp2Saly1rEd-LsS HDMI, the DReesfaeut l/t HDMI logo is AUDIO a trademark or ConFtOaiRnsHFOCWTMCei:stENhte8OFd9CF-TWCFoIMSCCto8Eam2nU1dp...
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... Licensing, LLC. S-VIDEO Y Pb COMVIPDOENOENTLeftANALOG AUDIO Pr DAIGDIUTIAOL ET1H0E/1R0N0ET Right USB DMA2100 DMA2200 Digital Audio (Coaxial RCA) 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 You can connect analog stereo RCA (included) or a digital SPDIF coaxial RCA (not...
... Licensing, LLC. S-VIDEO Y Pb COMVIPDOENOENTLeftANALOG AUDIO Pr DAIGDIUTIAOL ET1H0E/1R0N0ET Right USB DMA2100 DMA2200 Digital Audio (Coaxial RCA) 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 You can connect analog stereo RCA (included) or a digital SPDIF coaxial RCA (not...
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You can then snap in Europe and Asia. 14 Media Center Extender Power clips are used in the appropriate power clip that matches your region. Plug the cord into an electrical outlet. DMA2100 This unit ships with the correct power clip for your main power outlet....Switch RESET 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 the back panel. Regional Power adapters If needed, pull ...
You can then snap in Europe and Asia. 14 Media Center Extender Power clips are used in the appropriate power clip that matches your region. Plug the cord into an electrical outlet. DMA2100 This unit ships with the correct power clip for your main power outlet....Switch RESET 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 the back panel. Regional Power adapters If needed, pull ...
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... other connections you are using, wired or wireless and press OK on the remote control or select Next to continue. 15 Media Center Extender Press OK on the remote control, or select Next to continue. Connector Type Configure Network Settings Select the type of network connection... depending on the TV and settings. Menu Language Please select the menu language for your configuration. Chapter 2 Network Setup and Extender Connections Device Configuration Configure Language Settings Use the arrow keys to highlight the correct language options for the player English Francaise Deutsch ...
... other connections you are using, wired or wireless and press OK on the remote control or select Next to continue. 15 Media Center Extender Press OK on the remote control, or select Next to continue. Connector Type Configure Network Settings Select the type of network connection... depending on the TV and settings. Menu Language Please select the menu language for your configuration. Chapter 2 Network Setup and Extender Connections Device Configuration Configure Language Settings Use the arrow keys to highlight the correct language options for the player English Francaise Deutsch ...
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... wireless router settings, the security level chosen on the Extender setup screens must match your network using the on-screen keyboard and click Next. The eight digit Setup key will be "Connecting to recognize the Media Center Extender, it is a DMA2200). For the computer to PC..." when the Extender makes the connection. Chapter 2 Network Setup and Extender Connections If you connect wirelessly, you will display on the TV screen (and on the Media Center Extender if it will need a ...
... wireless router settings, the security level chosen on the Extender setup screens must match your network using the on-screen keyboard and click Next. The eight digit Setup key will be "Connecting to recognize the Media Center Extender, it is a DMA2200). For the computer to PC..." when the Extender makes the connection. Chapter 2 Network Setup and Extender Connections If you connect wirelessly, you will display on the TV screen (and on the Media Center Extender if it will need a ...