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  • Page 1 HD Media Player O!Play HD2 User Manual...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents ... iii Safety information ... v License notice and trademark acknowledgement for Dolby Digital ... vii License notice and trademark acknowledgement for DTS ... vii About this user guide ... vii Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome ... 1-1 Package contents ... 1-1 Specifications summary ...
  • Page 4 USB storage device ... 4-4 Remote Control ... 4-4 Firmware Updates ... 4-4 Wired and Internet connections ... 4-5 Operation/function failure ... 4-6 Appendices Notices ...A-1 GNU General Public License ...A-2 ASUS contact information ...A-8 Troubleshooting ... 4-3 ... 4-3...

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Safety information Use only a dry cloth to clean the device. DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. SAFE TEMP: This device should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5 F) and 35...
  • Page 6 Safety caution Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

  • Page 7: License Notice And Trademark Acknowledgement For Dolby Digital

    How this user guide is organized • Chapter 1: Getting 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.
  • Page 8 Download the latest firmwares, drivers, and utilities from the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com/. ASUS Forum Get the latest news and information about this product from the ASUS Forum site at http://vip.asus.com/forum/. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Welcome Thank you for buying the ASUS O!Play HD2 Media Player! ASUS O!Play HD2 Media Player allows 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, or over the network to your TV or entertainment system.

  • Page 10: Specifications Summary

    Specifications summary Supported video formats Supported video file extension Supported audio formats Supported image formats Supported subtitile formats File systems I/O ports Dimensions Power input rating Power Consumption Operating Temperature Specifications are subject to change without notice. MPEG1/2/4, H.264, VC-1, RM/RMVB MP4, MOV, Xvid, AVI, ASF, WMV, MKV, FLV, TS, M2TS, DAT, MPG, VOB, MTS, ISO, IFO, TRP MP3, WAV, AAC, OGG, WAV, FLAC, AIFF,...

  • Page 11: System Requirements

    Insert the MS/MS-Duo card into this slot. The device supports 128MB MS v1.43 and 32GB MS Pro v1.03. eSATA/USB 2.0 combo port Connect a USB 2.0/eSATA device such as an external hard drive into this port. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player Optional...
  • Page 12 USB 2.0 port Connect a USB 2.0 device into this port. IR (Infra-red) Receiver Allows you to control the HD media player using the IR remote control. LED indicators Displays the status of the HD media player. Power Ensure that the IR receiver is not blocked. Otherwise, the Media Player will not be able to receive the command from the remote control.

  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    Digital audio output (OPTICAL) Insert an optical cable into this port to connect an external Hi-Fi audio system. Analog audio/video output Insert a composite AV cable to connect to a television or other audio/video equipment. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player...

  • Page 14: Remote Control

    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 Disc menu Edit Repeat Stop Rewind Previous Setup Option Navigation/OK keys Volume up Mute Volume down...
  • Page 15 Press OK to confirm the selection. Volume up Increases the volume. Mute Press to disable audio output. Volume down Decreases the volume. Movies Press to enter the Movies mode. Music Press to enter the Music mode. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player...
  • Page 16 Power on/off Turn the HD media player on or off. Disc eject Press to eject the disc in the external optical disk drive. Music shuffle Press to group all your music files in your storage device and then play the music files randomly.

  • Page 17: Getting Your O!Play Hd2 Media Player Ready

    • If you want to delete all data on your used hard disk drive, go to Setup > System, and then click HDD Format. • ASUS will not be held liable for any damage/malfunction caused by improper installation of the hard disk drive.
  • Page 18 To install the hard disk drive: Install the hard disk drive on the HDD bracket ( four screws ( Attach one end of the supplied HDD power and signal cable to the hard disk drive ( Open the bottom lid of your HD media player.
  • Page 19 Collect the HDD power and signal cable into the HD media player so that you could completely cover the bottom lid on it ( Close the bottom lid of your HD media player. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player 1-11...

  • Page 20: Connecting The Power Adapter

    Connecting the power adapter To connect the power adapter: Connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter to the DC-in port at the back of your HD media player. Connect the AC adapter to a power source. Connecting devices to your HD media player To connect devices to your HD media player: Do any of the following to connect a display to your HD media player:...
  • Page 21 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. The YPbPr video cable is purchased separately. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player 1-13...
  • Page 22 • Use the RCA audio cable to connect your HD media player to the Cine5 PC speaker. The RCA cable is bundled with your Cine5 PC speaker. Do any of the following to connect a storage device or memory card to your HD media player: •...

  • Page 23: Starting For The First Time

    If you are using an HDMI monitor, ensure that the monitor’s display resolution is set to HDMI. The Setup Wizard appears. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup process. Use the remote control the navigate the screen. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player 1-15...
  • Page 24 Chapter 1: Getting started 1-16...

  • Page 25: Chapter 2 Network Setup And Services

    Chapter 2 Network setup and services Connecting to a network Using DHCP IP (network setup with a router) Using DHCP IP allows the router to automatically assign an IP address for your media player. To connect to your network: Connect one end of the RJ-45 cable to the LAN port at the back of your HD media player and the other end to the LAN port of the router.
  • Page 26 From the Home screen, press the left/right keys / to navigate to Setup, then press You may also press the Setup menu. Select Network > Wired Lan Setup and press Select DHCP IP (AUTO) and press Select either DNS (AUTO) or DNS (Manual) as your setup type and press If you select DNS (AUTO), the router automatically assigns an DNS •...

  • Page 27: Using Fix Ip (Network Setup With A Direct Connection To A Computer)

    From the Home screen, press the left/right keys / to navigate to Setup, then press You may also press Select Network > Wired Lan Setup and press Select FIX IP (MANUAL) and press ASUS O!Play HD2 media player SPLENDID MENU to launch the Setup menu.
  • Page 28 From the FIX IP screen, key in the IP Address and Subnet Mask. • Use the up/down keys • Use the left/right keys / to move to other items on the System menu. • You may use the default settings of the IP Address and Subnet Mask: •...
  • Page 29 Network Connection. Right-click Local Area Connection then select Properties. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. Select Use the following IP address: and key in the IP address and Subnet mask. Click OK when done. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player...
  • Page 30 Windows Vista/7 OS ® Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center. Right-click Local Area Connection then select Properties. Select Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4), then click Properties. Select Use the following IP address: and key in the IP address and Subnet mask.
  • Page 31 In the Run window, key in cmd or command, and then click OK. The MS DOS window appears. Key in ipconfig, and then press the Enter key. The IP address of your computer is displayed. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player ®...

  • Page 32: Pppoe

    PPPoE PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) is a specification for connecting multiple computer users on an Ethernet local area network to a remote site through common customer premises equipment. PPPoE provides the ability to connect a network of hosts over a simple bridging access device to a remote Access Concentrator.

  • Page 33: Dlna

    From the Home screen, press the left/right keys / to navigate to Setup, then press You may also press Select System. Press the up/down keys / to navigate to DLNA Renderer, then press Select On to activate the DLNA function. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player to launch the Setup menu.

  • Page 34: Upnp

    UPnP O!Play HD2 supports UPnP. The music, pictures and video files on the UPnP media server will be sorted automatically. Ensure that the Windows Media Player 11 is installed on your computer as the UPnP media server. To set up UPnP for Windows Click Start >...
  • Page 35 Refer to the Windows Help for more detailed instructions. Some file formats may not be supported by the Windows Media Player. Visit the Microsoft website for details. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player 2-11...
  • Page 36 To set up the Windows Media Player 11: Ensure that the network setting on your computer is correct, and your O!Play HD2 is on the Home screen. From the Home screen, press the left/right keys / to navigate to File Manager, then press Navigate to UPnP, then press You may also enter the UPnP media server from the Movies/Music/Photo menus.
  • Page 37 Select the name of your computer (UPnP media server) and press Navigate to the desired folder, and then press The media files on your computer (UPnP media server) are sorted into All Media, Music, Pictures, and Video. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player to enjoy the media files. 2-13...

  • Page 38: Sharing Files Over The Network

    Sharing files over the network Sharing files under Windows To configure your computer to allow folders to be shared: Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connection > Network Setup Wizard. Select Turn on file and printer shariing. When done, click Finish.

  • Page 39: Sharing Files Under Windows ® Vista Os

    S/he can only change or delete the files s/he had shared. Co-owner: Select this option to allow the user to view, add, change, or • delete a shared file. When done, click Share. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player Vista OS ® 2-15...
  • Page 40 Sharing files from the Public folder The Public folder allows you to share your files with other people using your computer or with other users in the network. To share files from the Public folder: > Documents. Click From Favorite Links in the navigation pane, click Public. Put any files or folders that you want to share into any subfolders in the Public folder.

  • Page 41: Sharing Files Under Windows ® 7 Os

    To share files under Windows On your computer, select the folder containing the files that you want to share. Right-click the folder, and select Properties. Click Sharing tab > Advanced Sharing... ASUS O!Play HD2 media player 7 OS ® 7 OS: ® 2-17...
  • Page 42 Check the Share this folder item, then click Permissions. Select the network user that your want to share files, and set the access control options. 2-18 Chapter 2: Network setup and services...

  • Page 43: Sharing Files Under Mac Os X 10.5.Xx

    Navigate to the folder that you want to share. Add the User group Everyone. Repeat steps 2–3 to share other folders. When done, click Options... Check the box Share files and folders using SMB, and click Done. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player 2-19...
  • Page 44 Chapter 2: Network setup and services 2-20...

  • Page 45: Chapter 3 Using Your O!Play Hd2 Media Player

    Chapter 3 Using your O!Play HD2 media player The Home screen The Home screen includes these main options: Movies, Music, Photo, File Manager, On-line Media, NAS, and Setup. The option File Manager allows you to view all your media files in your storage devices and network.

  • Page 46: Configuring The O!Play Hd2 Settings

    Configuring the O!Play HD2 settings To configure the O!Play HD2 settings: From the Home screen, press the left/right keys / to navigate to Setup, then press You may also press the Setup menu. Press the up/down keys navigate through System, Network, Video, Audio, and Firmware Setup, then press the right key or allow you to select the item that you...
  • Page 47 Device Name Factory Default MiniKBD Language HDD Format Scan Storage Scan Storage action You may press file. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player Video Audio Aspect Ratio Night Mode TV System Digital Output Digital Noise Reduction 1080P 24HZ to configure the playback settings while enjoying a media...

  • Page 48: Playing A Video File

    Playing a video file Video control buttons on the remote control Button Function Press to enter the Movies mode. Press to display the video’s file source, file name, file format, and elapsed time. Press to return to the previous screen. Press to toggle between playback and pause.

  • Page 49: Playing A Video File

    You have to enable the auto-play function of your O!Play HD2. Go to Setup > System, and then turn on the R/RW Auto-Play. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player to enter the to locate the video that you want to play. Press...

  • Page 50: Configuring The Subtitle Settings

    Your O!Play HD2 supports only the homemade VCD/DVD. Plug the external optical disk dirve to your O!Play HD2, and place the VCD/DVD into the drive. The VCD/DVD automatically displays the main menu. You may press VCD/DVD playback setting menu, to eject the VCD/DVD from the external optical disk drive.

  • Page 51: Configuring The Video Playback Settings

    Press the up/down keys navigate to the the function that you want to configure. Press to enter its submenu to confirm the selection. Navigate to the desired option, then press to save or press cancel the settings made. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player...

  • Page 52: Playing Music

    Playing music Music control buttons on the remote control Button Function Press to enter the Music mode. Press to display the song’s file source, file name, file format, and elapsed time. Press to return to the previous screen. Press to toggle between playback and pause. Press to rewind the playback.

  • Page 53: Playing A Music File

    Press to group all your music files in your storage device and then play the music files randomly. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player to enter the to locate the music that you want to listen.

  • Page 54: Configuring The Audio Playback Settings

    Configuring the audio playback settings The audio playback setting menu allows you to configure the audio settings such as Repeat options and Shuffle Loop. To configure the audio playback settings: During playback, press launch the audio playback setting menu. Press the up/down keys navigate to the the function that you want to configure.

  • Page 55: Viewing Photos

    Photos in the same source folder will be displayed in order. Press to pause the slideshow. Press to return to the source folder. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player to enter the on the remote 3-11...

  • Page 56: Setting The Background Music For The Slideshow

    Setting the background music for the slideshow To set the background music for the slideshow: Before viewing photos, go to Music and play music files first. to return to the Home screen and then go to Photo to start the Press photo slideshow.

  • Page 57: File Manager

    Navigate to the device or computer to locate the media files that you want to browse. You may press to copy, delete, rename, and move the selected file. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player or . 3-13...

  • Page 58: On-Line Media

    The On-line Media feature provides online media services, such as Internet Radio, Weather, and Stock. The online content is constantly added and updated. Visit the ASUS website for the latest information. Ensure that your O!Play HD2 is connected to the internet. However, the network connection might be disabled if the internet link is abnormal or blocked.

  • Page 59: Nas

    Use the up/down keys select the server that you want to use, then press the right key or Select On and press ASUS O!Play HD2 media player to enter the to enable the NAS function on your O!Play HD2. 3-15...
  • Page 60 Open the web browser of your computer that is correctly connected to a NAS network. Enter the same IP address that is set up on your O!Play HD2. To obtain the IP address of your O!Play HD2, press the Setup menu. Select System > Network Info, then press Enter the necessary setting for the server you selected, then press Apply to start using NAS function.

  • Page 61: Using Iphone To Control Your O!Play Hd2

    You may have additional function tabs for different modes. Refer to below table for details. Modes Movies Music Photo ASUS O!Play HD2 media player to launch Returns to the Selects the movie, music, previous screen and photo effects Additional function tabs...
  • Page 62 Chapter 3: Using your O!Play HD2 media player 3-18...

  • Page 63: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This section provides answers to some common problems that you may encounter while installing or using the ASUS O!Play HD2 media player. These problems require simple troubleshooting that you can perform by yourself. Contact ASUS Technical Support if you encounter problems not mentioned in this section.
  • Page 64 • Turn off your media player and wait for a few minutes before turning it on again or press the reset button at the back panel. • Ensure that the HDMI resolution of your TV supports 720p, 1080i, or 1080p. •...

  • Page 65: Audio

    If a file is not displayed on the screen, it most likely uses an unsupported bit rate or sample rate. Only use files with supported formats, bit rates, and sample rates. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player...

  • Page 66: Usb Storage Device

    • The firmware update manual is available in PDF file (included in the updated firmware folder). Visit the ASUS support site at http://support. asus.com/ for more details. • If the O!Play HD2 device is shut down or powered off during the software installation, the update will fail.

  • Page 67: Wired And Internet Connections

    Contact your domain administrator or Microsoft Support for assistance. Q7. Can I access other online media websites? No. You can only access the online media services offered on your ASUS O!Play HD2 Media Player. Please note that the content is constantly added and updated.

  • Page 68: Operation/Function Failure

    Operation/function failure Q1. An operation/function failed on my HD media player. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power source, then plug it in again. If you still encounter the same problem, contact the ASUS Technical Support. Chapter 4: Troubleshooting...

  • Page 69: Appendices

    REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm. Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...

  • Page 70: Gnu General Public License

    Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital device does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital device set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital device complies with Canadian ICES-003. GNU General Public License Licensing information This product includes copyrighted third-party software licensed under the terms of...
  • Page 71 Program or any derivative work under copyright law: that is to say, a work containing the Program or a portion of it, either verbatim or with modifications and/or translated into another language. (Hereinafter, translation is included without limitation in the term “modification”.) Each licensee is addressed as “you”. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player...
  • Page 72 Activities other than copying, distribution and modification are not covered by this License; they are outside its scope. The act of running the Program is not restricted, and the output from the Program is covered only if its contents constitute a work based on the Program (independent of having been made by running the Program).
  • Page 73 Program is void, and will automatically terminate your rights under this License. However, parties who have received copies, or rights, from you under this License will not have their licenses terminated so long as such parties remain in full compliance. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player...
  • Page 74 You are not required to accept this License, since you have not signed it. However, nothing else grants you permission to modify or distribute the Program or its derivative works. These actions are prohibited by law if you do not accept this License. Therefore, by modifying or distributing the Program (or any work based on the Program), you indicate your acceptance of this License to do so, and all its terms and conditions for copying, distributing or modifying the Program or works based on it.
  • Page 75 RENDERED INACCURATE OR LOSSES SUSTAINED BY YOU OR THIRD PARTIES OR A FAILURE OF THE PROGRAM TO OPERATE WITH ANY OTHER PROGRAMS), EVEN IF SUCH HOLDER OR OTHER PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. ASUS O!Play HD2 media player END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS...

  • Page 76: Asus Contact Information

    Online support ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address Telephone Web site Technical Support Telephone Support fax Online support ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Web site Online contact Technical Support Component Telephone System/Notebook/Eee/LCD Telephone Support Fax Online support * EUR 0.14/minute from a German fixed landline; EUR 0.42/minute from a mobile phone.

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