Ziova CS 505 Manual

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Package Contents ...............................................................................

Safety Precautions ..............................................................................

Introduction ........................................................................................

Important Notes .................................................................................

Specifications .....................................................................................

Front and Rear Panel Layout (CS505) ...............................................

Front and Rear Panel Layout (CS510) ...............................................

Front Panel Display (VFD) ................................................................

Remote Control - Layout .................................................................

Remote Control - Option Button .......................................................

Remote Control - Zooming, Panning, Navigation ............................

Remote Control - Text Entry, INFO button ......................................

Connection Guide - Video - HDMI ................................................

Connection Guide - Video - Component ..........................................

Connection Guide - Video - S-Video and Composite ......................

Connection Guide - Audio - Digital Audio ......................................

Connection Guide - Audio - Analog Audio ......................................

Connection Guide - Network ............................................................

Setting Up Your ClearStream .......................................................

Language Setting ...............................................................................

Audio Settings ....................................................................................

Video Settings and Supported Modes ................................................

Network Setup ...................................................................................

Wired & Basic Network Setup ......................................................

Wireless (802.11g) Network Setup ....................................................

Windows Network (SMB) Settings ...................................................

DVD Setup Options ...........................................................................

General Settings .................................................................................

Additional Setup Options ...................................................................

Firmware Updates ..............................................................................

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Wired & Basic Network Setup ………….......... Wireless (802.11g) Network Setup ............ Windows Network (SMB) Settings ........... DVD Setup Options ................General Settings ................. Additional Setup Options ..............Firmware Updates ................ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 2 Appendix D: Glossary ................ Appendix E: Technical Specifications ..........Appendix F: Product Support, My Ziova .......... FCC Regulations ................EC Declarations of Conformity ............Warranty, Limitation of Liability ............Version 2.0 ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 3: Package Contents
2. Power Cord 3. Standard Composite A/V 3-in-1 cable (RCA connectors) 4. Cat.5-UTP Ethernet Network Cable (Straight Through) 5. Wireless Antenna 6. Remote Control with Batteries 7. This CD with User Manual ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 4: Safety Precautions
It is recommended to disconnect this device during electrical storms • There are no user serviceable parts inside the player, all internal maintenance or servicing should be carried out by qualified service personnel authorized by Ziova • Do not insert objects into the ventilation slots on the player •...
Page 5: Introduction
Sliceware. The Ziova ClearStream networked digital media player gives users multiple connectivity options in one unit: wireless networking, Ethernet wired networking, optical disc playback (CS505 model only) and a USB 2.0 connection.
Page 6: Important Notes
Product specifications and features are subject to change without notice. • New enhancements are being added to the ClearStream firmware on a regular basis; the features of your player may differ slightly from those in this manual. ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 7: Specifications
SMB support -- access Windows shares directly 6. USB 2.0 device Support (if the device appears as a mass storage device) (USB 1.0/1.1 not supported) USB Thumb Drives USB HDD Drives ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 8 USB 2.0 Wireless 802.11g 14. TV Types NTSC (480i / 480p) PAL (576i / 576p) HDTV (720p50 / 720p60 / 1080i50 / 1080i60) WPA support may require a firmware update ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 9: Front And Rear Panel Layout (Cs505)
3. HDMI™ Digital A/V Output 8. Optical Digital Audio Output 4. CVBS Standard Composite 9. Analog 5.1ch Audio Output Video Output 10. IEC Power Input (~110-240V AC 50-60Hz) 5. S-VIDEO Output ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 10: Front And Rear Panel Layout (Cs510)
3. HDMI™ Digital A/V Output 8. Optical Digital Audio Output 4. CVBS Standard Composite 9. Analog 5.1ch Audio Output Video Output 10. IEC Power Input 5. S-VIDEO Output (~110-240V AC 50-60Hz) ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 11: Front Panel Display (Vfd)
You can also navigate the settings of the player (such as the video settings), without a display screen. This is very useful if you have accidentally set the player to a display mode that your display device does not support. ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 12: Remote Control - Layout
24. Setup Menu 25. Sort 26. Repeat 27. Information 28. Rewind 29. Play / Pause 30. Forward 31. Chapter Back / Last Item 32. Chapter Forward / Next Item 33. Stop ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 13: Remote Control - Option Button
/ right or up / down to make the changes. Press ‘OK’ when done. Some of these functions can be accessed directly from the dedicated buttons on the remote control as well. e.g. Press the “Audio” button to toggle audio streams. ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 14: Remote Control - Zooming, Panning, Navigation
The letters can also be used for a faster navigation method while in a file list. For example, you can press the number ‘8’ to move to the first file in a list that starts with the letter ‘T’. ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 15: Remote Control - Text Entry, Info Button
The INFO button will also toggle the information that is displayed on the front panel display on most file types. For example, pressing the INFO button will toggle between displaying the filename being played, and the time counter. ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 16: Connection Guide - Video Hdmi
Video modes that the HDMI output can support are dependent on what your screen reports as available. The player will query the screen to detect supported modes. To HDMI Input on Display Device ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 17 Video modes that the component output can support are PAL, NTSC, PAL Progressive Scan, NTSC Progressive Scan, 720p50, 720p60, 1080i50 and 1080i60. Please ensure that your screen supports the video mode you select. To Component Input on Display Device ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 18: Connection Guide - Video - S-Video And Composite
It gets its name from the fact that all the color and brightness video signals are combined and passed through a single cable. Composite output supports PAL and NTSC video modes only. To Composite Video Input on Display Device ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 19: Connection Guide - Audio - Digital Audio
To Digital Audio use either the COAX output with a Input on Digital 75 ohm coaxial digital audio cable, Amplifier or the OPTICAL output with an optical cable and a TOSLINK connector. ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 20: Connection Guide - Audio - Analog Audio
This can be fed to a stereo amplifier or your television. When the media player is configured for stereo audio, use the connectors marked FR-L and FR-R to connect to your TV or amplifier’s Left and Right audio inputs. ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 21: Connection Guide - Network
Some high definition media files may require greater bandwidth, and should be played via wired networking. If wireless networking reception is poor, you may need to reposition your wireless base station to achieve optimum media playback performance. ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 22: Setting Up Your Clearstream
Press “SETUP” or “MENU” on the remote. You will then be presented with the Settings screen. The “SETTINGS” menu allows you to set up all of the settings on the ClearStream. ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 23: Language Setting
If you wish to discard your changes, or simply exit this menu, just press “EXIT” on the remote control, and your changes will be discarded. You will then be returned to the “SETTINGS” page. ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 24: Audio Settings
“ok” to toggle the output setting to “Stereo equipment, highlight Volume Controller and (Downmixed)” set to off. This screen shows the ClearStream set to stereo output on the analog audio output. ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 25 ClearStream to your amplifier or display device. Please note that reducing the volume of the signal on the player and increasing the volume on your amplifier increases the stress on your amplifier. ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 26: Video Settings And Supported Modes
If you cannot see a picture on your screen due to having selected a mode that your screen does not support, you can still navigate to this menu using the display on the front of the player. ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 27: Hdmi Mode
You can only change this option is only available if you are using the HDMI output port. When using the HDMI output port, the analog video outputs are disabled. ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 28 If at any stage during this process you wish to discard your changes press the ‘exit’ button on the remote control. The player will ask you to confirm that you wish to discard your changes and take you back to the previous screen. ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 29: Network Setup
The ClearStream can use either 64bit or 128bit WEP protection or WPA protection. WPA support may require a firmware update to be activated. ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 30: Wired & Basic Network Setup
If you are configuring Wireless, additional settings such as your wireless access point and wireless security settings must be configured, continue to Wireless Network Setup. If you are not configuring Wireless please go to Windows Networking (SMB). ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 31: Wireless (802.11G) Network Setup
Do not set this the same as your PC’s computer name. If you have no reason to change it then it is best left as the default “MEDIAPLAYER” ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 32 On Windows 2000, XP etc, you will need to ensure that the “Guest” user account is active, and that the “Guest” user or “Everyone” has access to both the shares, files and folders that you wish to access on your computer. ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 33: Dvd Setup Options
Lock on what content can be played on the playing a DVD. player, select “Parental Level” and press “ok” to select the highest content ratings level that can be played without using the Parental Key. ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 34 If you press “exit” on the remote control at any time in this screen, you will exit this setup screen. If you have made any changes, you will be prompted to confirm that you wish to discard the changes before exiting. ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 35: General Settings
If you press “exit” on the remote control at any time in this screen, you will exit this setup screen. If you have made any changes, you will be prompted to confirm that you wish to discard the changes before exiting. ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 36: Additional Setup Options
Choose ‘yes’ to confirm. Please note that you can also perform the above steps using just the front panel display if your TV settings are incorrect and you cannot see the screen. ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 37: Firmware Updates
• If in any doubt about this process, you can submit a support ticket at the Ziova Online Helpdesk: www.ziova.com/helpdesk For further details on firmware upgrades, see Appendix A. ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 38: Using Your Clearstream
While navigating sources only supported file type will be displayed, you can choose which types of files are display, see Navigating Media Sources for more information. ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 39: Navigating Media Sources
To apply a filter to only display video files press the “SUBTITLE/VIDEO” button on the remote control. When a filter is applied an icon in the top right of the ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 40: Playing A File
See the remote control section for playback options. Once you have begun playback the player will continue to play subsequent files in the folder until it reaches the last file in the folder. ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 41: Active Playlists
The select incrementing function remembers which direction you last moved the cursor and will move in that direction. For example if you were moving down a list and pressed “ZOOM/SELECT” 5 times then it would select the highlighted file and ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 42: Adding Items
“STEP/TRASH” button. To remove a single file you can just highlight it and press the “STEP/TRASH” button. When all files have been removed from the active playlist the playlist editor will exit and take you back to file navigation. ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 43: Sorting Items
“SORT” button. If you have a large list of files it could take quite a while for the player to resort the displayed list. ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 45: Saving Favorites
To access your favorites you highlight your favorite at the main menu and press “OK”. Note that in order for the ClearStream to access the favorite folder the network device must be on and the location must be available. ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 46: Music
“Favorites” or “Shoutcast”. browse by Genre; alternatively you Choose “Shoutcast” can choose to “Search by Keyword”, if there is a station that you know of that you want to quickly locate. ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 47 If you are using a firewall on your network, to use SHOUTcast Radio you may need to open the ports on your firewall for the radio stations to work. Please check the station’s web site to check what port they use. ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 48 If you are on an Internet plan with a set data download limit that involves excess charges or speed shaping please be aware of your limits when utilising these features. ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 49: Video
You can also repeatedly press the search button to automatically increment the time to seek to. With most video formats you can use the option button to do a percentage based seek. (Press option until the Seek bar appears) ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 50 Subsequent use of these functions within the same file will be almost instantaneous. Seek, search and file navigation may not work with all files. ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 52: Upnp Media Servers
UPnP Media Servers By using your Ziova ClearStream High Definition Network DVD Player in conjunction with a UPnP media server, you can deliver more media content to your ClearStream than the player can play on its own. Depending on the UPnP server software you use, you can deliver additional streaming audio and video, transcode video formats that the ClearStream cannot natively support into a format it can play and gain access to additional functionality.
Page 53 For best results keep your folder structure to less than three levels deep and where possible use the categories available in most server software. ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 54: Browsing Smb Network Shares
Make sure that files and shares have access granted to “Everyone”. You may need to enable the “Guest” account on Windows PCs. To connect to a PC on your network it must be turned on and connected to the network. ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 55: Usb Port
The USB device must be in FAT format, and must be a USB mass storage device. Please note that the USB port on the ClearStream supports USB 2.0 mass storage devices only. ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 56: Appendix A Firmware Upgrades
• When the upgrade is finished the player will ask you the press “OK” to restart your player. • To confirm the upgrade you can check the “Info” page in the settings menu. ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 57 Firmware Upgrade via CD (CS505 only) • Download the firmware upgrade files from “My Ziova” at www.ziova.com • Extract the files onto your computer. • Using your CD burning software burn the upgrade files to the root directory of the CD.
Page 58 Firmware Upgrade via USB To upgrade from USB you have to have a USB2.0 drive supported by the ClearStream. • Download the firmware upgrade files from “My Ziova” at www.ziova.com • Extract the files onto your computer. • Copy the upgrade files to the root directory of the USB Flash Drive.
Page 59: Appendix B: Emergency Firmware Recovery
You will need a USB2.0 memory stick or similar that is known to work with the ClearStream player. Step 1 - Download the Recovery Image • Download the recovery image from “My Ziova” at www.ziova.com. • Create the recovery drive by following the instructions included in the download.
Page 60: Appendix C: Trouble Shooting (Help)
• Ensure that there is a server ClearStream cannot obtain IP running or device that acts as a address DHCP server if using the auto setting in the network settings page. ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 61 • Ensure that the device you USB device not found device are connecting is a “Mass Storage Device” • Ensure that your device is • Non supported formatted as either FAT or partition type FAT32 ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 62: Appendix D: Glossary
ISO 9660 is the file system format of a CD-ROM. An ISO file is an ‘image’ file that represents the contents of a CD-ROM. DVD information file containing details about chapters, titles and audio tracks. ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 63: Appendix E: Technical Specifications
802.11g Wireless (supporting up to 54Mbps transfer rate) • 10/100Mbps Ethernet port • DHCP assigned or Static IP addresses Wireless Security: • Hardware based WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) • 64bit or 128bit WEP encryption • WPA encryption ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 64: Appendix F: Product Support, My Ziova
Knowledge Base for detailed instructions on specific topics, or lodge a support ticket and our helpdesk staff will assist you. Visit the Online Helpdesk at www.ziova.com/helpdesk Our website also offers a Community Forum, where you can discuss Ziova products, and get tips and advice from other Ziova customers. Visit the Community Forum at www.ziova.com/forum My Ziova My Ziova is a club for Ziova product owners.
Page 65: Fcc Regulations
Notice: Changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC ID: T3ACS505 / T3ACS510 ClearStream User Manual - Copyright © 2007, 2006 Ziova Corporation...
Page 68: Warranty, Limitation Of Liability
Ziova Corporation warrants that the product is free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. Ziova does not cover damage or failure due to misuse, abuse, faulty installation or modification. This warranty does not extend to defects resulting from normal wear and tear.

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