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... most current web browsers do not require it is a registered trademark or trademark of their respective holders. Media Center Extender About This Guide About This Guide Icon Descriptions While reading through the User Guide you may see various icons that...of the web address. 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 listed without notice. Linksys is something that you may ...
... most current web browsers do not require it is a registered trademark or trademark of their respective holders. Media Center Extender About This Guide About This Guide Icon Descriptions While reading through the User Guide you may see various icons that...of the web address. 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 listed without notice. Linksys is something that you may ...
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... apparatus has been damaged in the operating instructions unless you are for your outlet, consult an electrician for long periods of the obsolete outlet. 9. ii Media Center Extender The socket-outlet shall be installed near any servicing other than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 8. Keep these instructions. 2. A polarized plug has...
... apparatus has been damaged in the operating instructions unless you are for your outlet, consult an electrician for long periods of the obsolete outlet. 9. ii Media Center Extender The socket-outlet shall be installed near any servicing other than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 8. Keep these instructions. 2. A polarized plug has...
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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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... 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 will enjoy an enhanced user experience. Make sure the front panel ...is an IR sensor on your Vista Media Center computer. NOTE: There is visible for the remote control. Front Panel (DMA...
... 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 will enjoy an enhanced user experience. Make sure the front panel ...is an IR sensor on your Vista Media Center computer. NOTE: There is visible for the remote control. Front Panel (DMA...
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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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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 - do not use Media Center Extender
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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. 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.
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... to this case both can connect to the internet and can skip this Chapter which provides more detailed information regarding networks and connections. 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. In this same router using a wireless...
... to this case both can connect to the internet and can skip this Chapter which provides more detailed information regarding networks and connections. 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. In this same router using a wireless...
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... other adverse conditions. 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 The antennas should be raised when the Extender is in place. Wireless Network The maximum performance for the DMA2200. There are...
... other adverse conditions. 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 The antennas should be raised when the Extender is in place. Wireless Network The maximum performance for the DMA2200. There are...
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... someone from your network secure. Your entire network must match security levels for wireless communication. The security levels available for your Media Center Extender are adopting them at a rapid pace. WEP is an older encryption standard and may be more secure than a traditional wired ...WEP, WPA/PSK TKIP or WPA2/PSK AES. If your network equipment. To protect the information as Linksys PLE200 to improve wireless network speed and security. Media Center Extender You can also purchase a wireless powerline adapter, such as it can be the only option available on...
... someone from your network secure. Your entire network must match security levels for wireless communication. The security levels available for your Media Center Extender are adopting them at a rapid pace. WEP is an older encryption standard and may be more secure than a traditional wired ...WEP, WPA/PSK TKIP or WPA2/PSK AES. If your network equipment. To protect the information as Linksys PLE200 to improve wireless network speed and security. Media Center Extender You can also purchase a wireless powerline adapter, such as it can be the only option available on...
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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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...definition connection, if possible. S-VIDEO Y Pb COMVIPDOENOENTLeftANALOG AUDIO Pr DAIGDIUTIAOL ET1H0E/1R0N0ET Right DMA2100 DMA2200 Component Video Connections 10 Media Center Extender If your TV. Component video cables are included with a digital or analog connection.... Component Video Connect the component video cable (included) from the Media Center Extender's back panel to a TV or A/V receiver with the Media Center Extender. VIDEO S-VIDEO ConFtOaiRnsHFOCWTMCei:stENhte8OFd9CF-TWCFoIMSCCto8Eam2nU1dp-SalLyrESds COMPOSITE Contains istered FtrCaCd:Ne8m9a-...
...definition connection, if possible. S-VIDEO Y Pb COMVIPDOENOENTLeftANALOG AUDIO Pr DAIGDIUTIAOL ET1H0E/1R0N0ET Right DMA2100 DMA2200 Component Video Connections 10 Media Center Extender If your TV. Component video cables are included with a digital or analog connection.... Component Video Connect the component video cable (included) from the Media Center Extender's back panel to a TV or A/V receiver with the Media Center Extender. VIDEO S-VIDEO ConFtOaiRnsHFOCWTMCei:stENhte8OFd9CF-TWCFoIMSCCto8Eam2nU1dp-SalLyrESds COMPOSITE Contains istered FtrCaCd:Ne8m9a-...
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... logo is a trademark or ConFtOaiRnsHFOCWTMCei:stENhte8OFd9CF-TWCFoIMSCCto8Eam2nU1dp-SalLyrESds regCiosntetariends FtrCaCd:Ne8m9a-WrkMs8o2f1-HLDSMI Licensing, LLC. 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. DMA2100 HDDMeIf,athueltHDMI logo is a trademark or registered VCIODMEOPONENTPb Y trademarks of HDMI Pr Licensing, LLC.
... logo is a trademark or ConFtOaiRnsHFOCWTMCei:stENhte8OFd9CF-TWCFoIMSCCto8Eam2nU1dp-SalLyrESds regCiosntetariends FtrCaCd:Ne8m9a-WrkMs8o2f1-HLDSMI Licensing, LLC. 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. DMA2100 HDDMeIf,athueltHDMI logo is a trademark or registered VCIODMEOPONENTPb Y trademarks of HDMI Pr Licensing, LLC.
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... and proceed through the steps displayed onscreen. Chapter 2 Network Setup and Extender Connections Media Center Configuration NOTE: Please follow the steps below in order. Inserting the CD-ROM Windows Vista Update If you use a compatible version of message displayed may vary. Found Media Extender The type of Windows Vista you will display, stating that came...
... and proceed through the steps displayed onscreen. Chapter 2 Network Setup and Extender Connections Media Center Configuration NOTE: Please follow the steps below in order. Inserting the CD-ROM Windows Vista Update If you use a compatible version of message displayed may vary. Found Media Extender The type of Windows Vista you will display, stating that came...
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... for optimum performance with the Windows Media Center computer. This setting also shows the Linksys Media Extender name and status. Chapter 3 Extender Using the Media Center Extender Tasks>Settings>General>Extender >Extender Setup You can add folders to watch or select folders to setup an Extender or tune your pictures, music or video library folders. 47 Media Center Extender If you select Options, you can...
... for optimum performance with the Windows Media Center computer. This setting also shows the Linksys Media Extender name and status. Chapter 3 Extender Using the Media Center Extender Tasks>Settings>General>Extender >Extender Setup You can add folders to watch or select folders to setup an Extender or tune your pictures, music or video library folders. 47 Media Center Extender If you select Options, you can...
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... use a compatible version of message displayed may vary. A . Press the left arrow to start the setup. Found Media Extender message If your Media Center computer. Insert CD-ROM Setup If your system via Windows Vista Update. Add Extender 15 Proceed through the steps displayed on the computer and press the up arrow to highlight add...
... use a compatible version of message displayed may vary. A . Press the left arrow to start the setup. Found Media Extender message If your Media Center computer. Insert CD-ROM Setup If your system via Windows Vista Update. Add Extender 15 Proceed through the steps displayed on the computer and press the up arrow to highlight add...
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Proceed through the setup screens. Found Media Extender The type of Windows Vista you will display, stating that came with your Media Center Extender, into your system via Windows Vista Update. You must insert the CD-ROM and proceed through the steps displayed onscreen. Inserting the CD-ROM Windows ...
Proceed through the setup screens. Found Media Extender The type of Windows Vista you will display, stating that came with your Media Center Extender, into your system via Windows Vista Update. You must insert the CD-ROM and proceed through the steps displayed onscreen. Inserting the CD-ROM Windows ...
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...>General>Library Setup You can display the Network Issues alert whenever low network bandwidth begins affecting television quality. This setting also shows the Linksys Media Extender name and status. Chapter 3 Extender Using the Media Center Extender Tasks>Settings>General>Extender >Extender Setup You can use this option to stop watching, from your network for optimum performance with the Windows...
...>General>Library Setup You can display the Network Issues alert whenever low network bandwidth begins affecting television quality. This setting also shows the Linksys Media Extender name and status. Chapter 3 Extender Using the Media Center Extender Tasks>Settings>General>Extender >Extender Setup You can use this option to stop watching, from your network for optimum performance with the Windows...