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Summary of Contents for ViewSonic HDMR-2000
- Page 1 HDMR-2000 High Definition Media Receiver User Guide...
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Page 2: Product Registration
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Corporate names and trademarks are the property of their respective companies. Disclaimer: ViewSonic Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this material, or the performance or use of this product. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Auto Sync Feature... System Settings ... Screen Saver ... Image Setting... Sounds... Restore Factory Settings ... LAN Settings ... Auto Mode... Manual Mode ... Wi-Fi Settings ... Firmware Update ... PC Power Settings ... Rename Your PCs... ViewSonic High Definition Media Receiver... - Page 4 Remove a picture link ... Link Music to Pictures... Remove a music link ... Appendix Glossary ... Troubleshooting... Frequently Asked Questions ... Customer Support ... Maintenance ... Regulatory Information ... Specifications ... Limited Warranty ... ViewSonic High Definition Media Receiver...
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Page 5: Introduction
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do NOT open the internal compartment of the HDMR. Opening the HDMR voids the Limited Warranty. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Any repairs or modifications to the unit must be performed by ViewSonic or by an authorized service provider. -
Page 6: Product Features
Pentium 200 Mhz or faster processor, 64 MB RAM minimum, and a CD-ROM drive. PC with an Ethernet port. • High-speed Internet access is preferred. • TV or other display with HDMI, Composite, S-Video, and/or Component Video ports. • Available AC power outlet. ViewSonic High Definition Media Receiver... -
Page 7: Getting To Know The Parts
High Definition Media Receiver (HDMR) with Remote Control Router myView Media Manager installed on PC that is storing media files Pictures, Videos, Music. ViewSonic High Definition Media Receiver... -
Page 8: Front Panel
Blink continuously Solid Green Blinking Green (Wired LAN) Media Activity Solid Blue Blinking Blue ViewSonic High Definition Media Receiver WLAN LED (Wireless LAN Link & Activity) LAN LED: LAN Link & activity Description On: Unit is ready to use. Standby: Unit is in Power Saving mode. -
Page 9: Back Panel
For the best video image: Use the best video connection supported by your TV or other display (listed with the best first): • HDMI • Component Video (YPbPr) • S-Video • Composite Video ViewSonic High Definition Media Receiver Speaker connections Coaxial digital Left/Right Audio OUT Reset... -
Page 10: Remote Control
Stop • Skip Mute Volume Up/Down Page Up/Down Alpha-numeric Buttons Shift Space Clear Enter ViewSonic High Definition Media Receiver LED Indicator Output Home Page (appears on TV screen) Navigation Buttons: • Up/Down Arrow • Left/Right Arrow • • Back •... - Page 11 Press Skip to go to the next media file. Press Replay to go to the previous Media File. Rewind and Fast Forward Press Rewind or Fast Forward to rewind or fast-forward Video or Music files. ViewSonic High Definition Media Receiver for alpha/numeric...
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Page 12: Shortcut Buttons
• To re-shuffle, press Stop on the remote control > select Play Shuffle again > press OK. Play All With Play All selected, all media files displayed on the media selection screen plays all files including those inside folders and nested folders. For Pictures, this button is called View All. ViewSonic High Definition Media Receiver... -
Page 13: Setting Up Your Hdmr
Setting Up Your HDMR This chapter shows you how to set up your ViewSonic HDMR step-by-step as follows: Step 1: Put batteries into the remote control Remove the battery compartment cover and put the two (2) supplied AA batteries into the remote control. -
Page 14: Step 3: Install Myview Media Manager Application & User Guide On Your Pc(S)
Manager software and the High Definition Media Receiver User Guide in PDF format which provides complete operating instructions. 1 Put the ViewSonic Networking Companion CD into the CD-ROM drive of the PC. If the CD does not auto-start, right-click the Start button on the Windows desktop > select Explore >... -
Page 15: Step 4: Connect The Hardware
Ethernet cable myView Media Manager installed on PC that is storing media files Pictures, Videos, Music. Router ViewSonic High Definition Media Receiver WIRED to HDMR Ethernet cable High Definition Media Receiver (HDMR) For more information on connecting the HDMR to... - Page 16 Power button to bring it out of Standby. 3 The first time you turn on the HDMR, wait about 10 seconds. The ViewSonic bird logo appears automatically for a brief moment on your TV and then the Home page appears.
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Page 17: Scenario 2: For A Wireless Connection To The Hdmr
You will need this information later. PC Power Settings: To ensure that the media server software is able to share content with your HDMR, it is recommended that you change your PC’s System Standby and System ViewSonic High Definition Media Receiver Wireless Router... - Page 18 Hibernate power settings to Never. For more information, see PC Power Settings in this guide. 2 Press the Power button on the HDMR. Wait momentarily for the ViewSonic birds to appear briefly. The Servers page appears on-screen > 3 Go to Setup > click the Advanced button on-screen > go to Wi-Fi > go to the Preferred field and change to Wireless network >...
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Page 19: Connect The Hdmr To Your Tv
By default, the video signal is set to Composite and S-Video. If this is not your video source, press the Output button on the remote control until you see video on the TV screen. Composite Video Back of HDMR S-Video TV, Plasma, etc. OUTPUT button ViewSonic High Definition Media Receiver... -
Page 20: Hdmi Or Component Connection
SAVE > click OK > OK to reboot (reboots automatically). Check your router settings, like SSID. Write them down if necessary because you may need them. ViewSonic High Definition Media Receiver HDMI connection... -
Page 21: Connect Audio
Digital Audio OUT Ports, Coaxial/Optical, if your sound system supports it. Otherwise, use the Analog Audio Left/Right ports. Digital Audio OUT Port (Optical) Digital Audio OUT Port (Coaxial) Analog Audio OUT (Left) Analog Audio OUT (Right) TV, Plasma, etc. External sound system ViewSonic High Definition Media Receiver... -
Page 22: Choose A Video Setting
(also see your display’s user manual). > OK. Setup page System button Video Setting field Video Settings Video Settings for (resolutions) for Component Video HDMI 480p 720p 1080i S-Video/Composite NTSC (Composite = CVBS) ViewSonic High Definition Media Receiver (YPbPr) 480p 720p 1080i... -
Page 23: Selecting/Playing Media Files
TIP: You may want to rename your networked PCs so that everyone in your household can easily identify them. See Renaming Your PCs in this guide for instructions. 4 Select and play media files. For detailed information, see the chapter on Selecting & Playing Media in this guide. ViewSonic High Definition Media Receiver... -
Page 24: Play Videos
Arrow button to access the Control Panel, select Play All and press OK. When music is already playing, press Stop on the remote control then listen to another track or select one of the on- screen Control Panel buttons. ViewSonic High Definition Media Receiver... -
Page 25: View Pictures
There are two other ways to view a slide show with music. You can link specified pictures with music, or link specified music with pictures. For more information see the section on Using myView Media Manager on your PC. ViewSonic High Definition Media Receiver... -
Page 26: Access Internet Services
1 From the Home page > select Internet Services < OK. The AOL screen appears as shown below. Press OK. 2 From the AOL screen shown below, enter your login name and password > click Submit. ViewSonic High Definition Media Receiver... -
Page 27: Changing Settings On The Hdmr
LAN to change network settings (DHCP and Static IP). Wi-Fi to change wireless network and security settings. Firmware Update to download HDMR firmware updates if the HDMR has Internet access. Software Update to download software updates. ViewSonic High Definition Media Receiver... -
Page 28: Auto Sync Feature
Use the navigation buttons to select your SSID (network name), then press OK. If you select an SSID that does not have a WEP or WPA key, configuration is now complete. You are ready to start using your HDMR! ViewSonic High Definition Media Receiver SSID list Message area with instructions. - Page 29 2 Complete the remaining fields according to the settings of your wireless router > select Save > OK. For more information on Wi-Fi settings, see the Wi-Fi section in this user guide. Wi-Fi configuration is now complete! ViewSonic High Definition Media Receiver...
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Page 30: System Settings
> press OK. For the best screen video, select your display’s Preferred Resolution from the table below (see your display user manual). Video Settings Video Settings for (resolutions) for Component Video HDMI 480p 720p 1080i S-Video/Composite NTSC (Composite = CVBS) ViewSonic High Definition Media Receiver (YPbPr) 480p 720p 1080i... -
Page 31: Sounds
(indicates navigation has occurred), and System Alert Sound (indicates a system problem). Restore Factory Settings This setting returns all HDMR settings to the original factory default settings. By default, the SSID is set for “viewsonic.” Restore Factory Settings button ViewSonic High Definition Media Receiver... -
Page 32: Lan Settings
HDMR or wireless router. To return to Auto Mode, select Automatic (DHCP) on the bottom of the screen as shown below. Use the Manual Mode for settings Static IP configuration. Switch to Automatic (DHCP) ViewSonic High Definition Media Receiver... -
Page 33: Wi-Fi Settings
2 If your HDMR does not have a security key, you are done. Otherwise, select either WEP Enabled or WPA-PSK Enabled and press OK. 3 Complete the remaining fields according the settings of your wireless router. ViewSonic High Definition Media Receiver... -
Page 34: Firmware Update
2 Right-click My Computer > select Properties. 3 Click the Computer Name tab > click the Change button. 4 Type the new Computer Name > click OK. 5 Type your User Name and Password > click OK. ViewSonic High Definition Media Receiver... -
Page 35: Using Myview Media Manager On Your Pc
PCs. The default is C:\My Videos, My Music, and My Pictures. Overview When you select HDMR-2000 on the supplied Networking Companion CD installation wizard, myView Media Manager and other files like the user guide are automatically installed on your networked PC. -
Page 36: Launch The Home Page
• or, click the Start button in the Windows task bar > click All Programs > select myView Media Manager. A small screen appears briefly like the one shown below saying myView Media Manager > the welcome screen appears automatically. This screen appears momentarily before the Welcome screen appears as shown below. ViewSonic High Definition Media Receiver... -
Page 37: Security Settings
(10 numbers maximum) > re-type your password in the next field > click Save. Security tab Number only! IMPORTANT: Be sure to write down the password for your reference. If you cannot remember the password, reinstall the myView Media Manager application from the ViewSonic Networking Companion CD. ViewSonic High Definition Media Receiver... -
Page 38: Change And Remove A Password
1 Click the Security tab. The page shown below appears. In the Password field, type the current password > click Next. Security tab 2 On the page shown below, clear (uncheck) the Enable password box > click Save. ViewSonic High Definition Media Receiver... -
Page 39: Link Pictures To Music
3 In the Pictures Album field, click the down arrow for more options > pick one from the pull- down menu that you want linked to the music. 4 In the Play music in random order field, check the box > press ENTER. ViewSonic High Definition Media Receiver playlist folders music files... -
Page 40: Remove A Picture Link
Remove a picture link At the bottom of the screen in the Pictures Album field, click the down arrow for a pull-down menu > select NONE > press Enter. ViewSonic High Definition Media Receiver... -
Page 41: Link Music To Pictures
3 In the playlist field, click the down arrow for more options > pick one from the pull-down menu. 4 In the Play slide in random order field, check the box > press ENTER. ViewSonic High Definition Media Receiver album folders... -
Page 42: Remove A Music Link
Remove a music link At the bottom of the screen in the Pictures Album field, click the down arrow for a pull-down menu > select NONE. Press Enter. ViewSonic High Definition Media Receiver... -
Page 43: Glossary
Lan settings, and auto sync features. To get updated firmware, the HDMR must be connected to the Internet. HDMR. High Definition Media Receiver. The ViewSonic HDMR “streams” media files (pictures, music, or video) that are stored on a PC through to your home entertainment center. -
Page 44: Troubleshooting
2 Read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). 3 Use the Table of Contents in this user guide to find the topic you need help with. 4 If you still need help, contact ViewSonic Customer Support Symptom I do not see the Home screen when I turn on my HDMR for the first time. - Page 45 It is recommended that you set System Standby and System Hibernate to Never. See PC Power Settings in the Appendix for more information. The ViewSonic HDMR does not have either of these two power saving modes. •...
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Page 46: Frequently Asked Questions
PC from both HDMR(s) at the same time? Yes, if your network includes a ViewSonic HDMR. If your network includes an HDMR or a WMG-HD300 from another manufacturer, performance of multiple HDMR(s) will vary. - Page 47 Windows XP Home and Windows XP Pro Service Pack 2. Can I connect my HDMR to a 5.1 Surround Sound HDMR? Yes. Use a digital audio coaxial cable (purchased separately) to connect your Surround Sound system to the HDMR’s SPDIF port. ViewSonic High Definition Media Receiver (YPbPr) 480p 720p...
- Page 48 PCs? Yes, if you want to share media content with your HDMR. If you download an updated version of myView Media Manager from the ViewSonic website, be sure in install the new version on all of your networked PCs.
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Page 49: Customer Support
Customer Support Before contacting Customer Support, check the Troubleshooting table and Frequently Asked Questions in this guide. If you still need help, contact ViewSonic Customer Support or product service with your product’s serial number (on the back of the unit). -
Page 50: Maintenance
• myView Media Manager software (for the HDMR): from the myView Media Manager Home page, go to Setup > Advanced > Software Update. • myView Media Manager software (for each networked PC): visit www.ViewSonic.com and enter “HDMR” in the Search window (top of the Home page) and click Go. Download the new version of myView Media Manager software, then install it on each of your networked PCs. -
Page 51: Regulatory Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. ViewSonic High Definition Media Receiver... -
Page 52: Specifications
* The actual data throughput rate is controlled by several factors including but not limited to the following: (1) network conditions (volume of network traffic, network overhead, etc.) and (2) environmental factors (power surge, building materials, and construction, etc.). ViewSonic High Definition Media Receiver IEEE 802.11g 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 9, 6 Mbps bit rate IEEE 802.11b... -
Page 53: Limited Warranty
END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA) CONTAINED WITHIN THE SOFTWARE FOR YOUR PRODUCT. How long the warranty is effective: ViewSonic High Definition Media Receiver products are warranted for one (1) year for all parts and one (1) year for all labor from the date of the first consumer purchase. - Page 54 To obtain service under warranty, you will be required to provide (a) the original dated sales slip, (b) your name, (c) your address, (d) a description of the problem, and (e) the serial number of the product. Take or ship the product freight prepaid in the original container to an authorized ViewSonic service center or ViewSonic.