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  • Page 1 Networked Media Jukebox User’s Guide A-210...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents // Popcorn Hour A-210 1.0 Safety 1.1 For Your Safety .................. 2.0 Product Overview 2.1 Package Contents ................2.2 Introduction ..................2.3 Features ..................... 2.4 Minimum System Requirements ............2.5 Hardware Overview ................2.5.1 Front Panel ................
  • Page 3 // Popcorn Hour A-210 3.0 Quick Start 3.1 Viewing a Video ................. 3.2 Basic Remote Control Buttons ............3.3 Basic Video Setup ................3.4 Basic Audio Controls ................4.0 Media Sharing 4.1 Installing Media Servers on your PC ............ 4.1.1 myiHome ..................
  • Page 4 4.3.1 Browsing Network Shares ............4.3.2 Permanent Network Shares ............5.0 NMT Applications Installation 5.1 NMT Applications Installation ............... 6.0 Using your Popcorn Hour A-210 NMT 6.1 Remote Control Functions ..............6.2 Media Source (Main Menu) ..............6.2.1 Network ...................
  • Page 5 // Popcorn Hour A-210 6.3 Setup ....................6.3.1 Preferences ................6.3.2 Audio/Video ................6.3.2.1 Video Mode Options ............6.3.2.2 Audio Mode Options ............6.3.3 Network ................... 6.3.4 Network Share ................. 6.3.5 NMT Applications ..............6.3.6 DVD/Audio CD ................6.3.7 Maintenance ................
  • Page 6 // Popcorn Hour A-210 6.4.4 Torrent ................7.0 Configuring the NMT Applications NAS (Network-Attached Storage) Functions ........7.1.1 FTP Server ................7.1.2 SMB Server ................7.1.3 NFS Shares (Network File System) ........7.1.3.1 hanaWIN NFS Server ............7.1.3.2 Setting up NFS Shares on Linux OS ........
  • Page 7 // Popcorn Hour A-210 8.0 Troubleshooting 8.1 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ............ 8.2 Technical Support Contact Information ..........8.3 Accessories Installation ..............8.3.1 Chassis Fan Installation ............9.0 A-210 Techical Specifications 9.1 User Interface .................. 9.2 Web Services ..................9.3 Supported Media File Formats ............

  • Page 8: Safety

    Safety // Popcorn Hour A-210 1.1 For Your Safety Message Description This is a useful tip in using the product This is a non-critical notice to the user Note Failure to take or avoid a specific action could result in damage to the product or loss of data Caution Failure to take or avoid a specific action could result in injury Warning...

  • Page 9: Product Overview

    Product Overview // Popcorn Hour A-210 2.1 Package Contents AC Adaptor Popcorn Hour A-210 NMJ (HDD not included) HDMI cable Remote Control AC power cord USB cable USB Slave cable...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Congratulations on your purchase of an award winning product that will enhance your home multimedia experience. The Popcorn Hour A-210 Networked Media Tank (NMT) allows you to stream digital video, audio and photos from various sources for your enjoyment on your HDTV or Home Theater setup. You can stream or playback your digital media content from a variety of sources, such as your PC,...

  • Page 11: Features

    1080p and HD Audio pass-through for DTS HD-HR, DTS HD-MA, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD. The connectors and ports on the A-210 are laid out with your ease-of-use in mind, especially the USB ports on the front and back.

  • Page 12: Minimum System Requirements

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 2.4 Minimum System Requirements • High-Definition (HD) or standard television (TV) with HDMI, S-Video, Component Video, Composite Video input • TV, Ster eo, or HD Audio receiver with Optical Digital, Coaxial Digital, or Composite Audio input • ed or wireless network (wired 100Mbps or better network is recommended for networked media streaming) •...

  • Page 13: Hardware Overview

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 2.5 Hardware Overview 2.5.1 Front Panel POWER LED USB Ports Reset Botton Connect a USB storage device to this Hardware reset, automatically set TV mode to Ring light color Status AUTO for video output detection. port to access its media content.

  • Page 14: Back Panel

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 2.5.2 Back Panel COAX OPTICAL POWER 12.0V 3.0A MAX COMPONENT VIDEO CVBS AUDIO OUT S/PDIF S-VIDEO USB-PC HDMI ETHERNET HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Connector USB Port Use this to connect your HD TV (High Definition TV). (Video and Audio) Connect USB storage devices to this port to access its media content. S/PDIF Coaxial Digital Audio Connector...
  • Page 15 // Popcorn Hour A-210 S-Video Connector CVBS (Composite Video) Connector Use this to connect your NMT to your TV using the S-Video connector. Use this connector to connect your NMT to your TV using (Video only) the yellow Composite Video connector. The Composite Video cable usually comes attached to Composite Audio connectors (red and white connectors).

  • Page 16: Remote Control

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 2.6 Remote Control 2.6.1 Remote Control Overview EJECT TV MODE Power Quick-access button to select a TV output resolution. Turns the NMT ON, OFF, or put on Standby mode. TV MODE SETUP SUSPEND See Video Mode Options for more information.
  • Page 17 // Popcorn Hour A-210 RETURN MENU STOP Returns to the previous menu screen. Jumps to the DVD Menu screen during Stops playback and returns to the menu DVD Playback. screen. SOURCE PREV Returns to the Media Source screen. Skips backward to the previous file/track. Fast-forwards through the current media playback.
  • Page 18 // Popcorn Hour A-210 TIME SEEK SUBTITLE MEDIA FILTERS Allows you to time-seek the current Turns ON the subtitles and toggles Video: Filters the content to display selected media for a jump to a particular through its options. video files only. hour:minute:second = 00:00:00 playback time; (if available with your video playback).

  • Page 19: Installation

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 2.7 Installation 2.7.1 Video Connections To connect your NMT to your television (TV) for video output, use one of the following options available on your NMT. All the video connectors are located at the rear panel of your NMT.
  • Page 20 // Popcorn Hour A-210 Composite Video Attach the yellow COMPOSITE video cable to the COMPOSITE connector of your NMT and ensure that the same is done for the opposite end to your TV input. Note: This cable is not supplied with your NMT.

  • Page 21: Audio Connections

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 2.7.2 Audio Connections To connect your NMT to your TV or audio system for audio output, use one of the following options available on your NMT. Note: The HDMI cable also carries your audio output on the same cable, thus a separate audio connection from your NMT to your TV is not required.
  • Page 22 // Popcorn Hour A-210 Coaxial Digital Audio Attach the coaxial digital audio connector to the COAXIAL on your NMT and ensure that the same is done for the opposite end to the audio input of your audio system. Note: This cable is not supplied with your NMT.

  • Page 23: Network Connections

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 2.7.3 Network Connections Your NMT allows you to connect the unit to your network to expand its functionality and enhance your multimedia experience. Use one of the following connections to connect your NMT to your network.

  • Page 24: Quick Start

    Quick Start // Popcorn Hour A-210 This Quick Start chapter will guide you on how to set up your Popcorn Hour A-210 NMT to play your first video on your TV. Movies, videos, music, photos, and other media stored on external storage devices such as flash memory drives or external hard disk drives (HDD) can be easily connected to your NMT via the available USB interface and played back on your TV.
  • Page 25 // Popcorn Hour A-210 2. At the Media Source screen, use the D-Pad on the remote control or front panel to scroll to the USB option, as shown below. 3. Press ENTER to select the USB option. Your USB external storage device is now activated for use with your NMJ.

  • Page 26: Basic Remote Control Buttons

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 5. Select the desired video file. Press PLAY or ENTER to start the playback of the chosen video file. 6. Press the STOP button to end the video playback. Repeat the steps above to play any other compatible media file. 3.2 Basic Remote Control Buttons Here are some basic remote control buttons and their functions.

  • Page 27: Basic Video Setup

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 For a comprehensive list of remote control functions, refer to Chapter 6.1: Remote Control Functions. 3.3 Basic Video Setup The video output resolution can be customized to fit your TV properly. To identify the best viewing resolution for your TV, refer to the user guide supplied with your TV. To select the best video output resolution for your TV, follow the steps below.

  • Page 28: Video Mode Options

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 Below is a list of some common output resolutions and their quick-access remote control buttons: Remote Control quick-access button Video resolution TV Mode -> 0 Auto (default) TV Mode -> 1 Component/Composite NTSC 480i TV Mode -> 2 Component/Composite PAL 576i TV Mode ->...

  • Page 29: Basic Audio Controls

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 3.4 Basic Audio Controls The audio volume output of your NMT can be controlled using the Page Up Page Down buttons on the remote control during playback. For the most natural sound output from your NMT, leave the volume at 0 (no signal boost).

  • Page 30: Media Sharing

    Media Sharing // Popcorn Hour A-210 4.1 Installing Media Servers on your PC 4.1.1 myiHome When it comes to digital content, there is always the hassle of organizing and presenting your content for playback. Showcasing your digital content is made simpler by having an organized media library.

  • Page 31: Upnp Av Or Dlna Server

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 2. Once the download is complete, launch the installation program. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the myiHome program. 4. Once the installation is complete, launch the program and follow the onscreen instructions to set up the myiHome program.

  • Page 32: Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service (Wmp-Nss)

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 Some servers may require additional authorization configuration on the server-side, such as the Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service (WMP-NSS) described below. 4.1.3 Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service (WMP-NSS) WMP-NSS allows you to playback your PC’s media files using your NMT when both units are connected to your home LAN network. To enable WMP-NSS playback on your NMT, the NMT has to be authorized using the WMPNSS application on your PC.

  • Page 33: Third-Party Html-Based Servers

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 4. Select Properties to view details about each device. Find the device that matches the MAC address of your NMT and select Allow in the menu item for that device. Note: To identify the MAC address of your NMT on the network, refer to Setup >...

  • Page 34: Setting Up Network Shares On Your Nmt

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 4.2 Setting up Network Shares on your NMT A network share allows the NMT to stream media stored on external devices that are connected to the same network. Currently, the NMT supports network shares through Samba (SMB), File Transfer Protocol (FTP), and Network File System (NFS).

  • Page 35: Nfs (Network File System) Shares Setup

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 smb://<hostname or ipaddr>/foldername 4.2.2 NFS (Network File System) Shares Setup To set up your NMT for NFS sharing, navigate to Setup > Network Share, and type in the full path to your NFS share, as shown below.

  • Page 36: Accessing Your Network Shares On The Nmt

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 4.3 Accessing your Network Shares on the NMT 4.3.1 Browsing Network Shares //Network Browser WORKGROUP NFS Server To browse your connected Network Shares, go to Media Source > Network Browser and select WORKGROUP to see the available Network Shares on your network.

  • Page 37: Permanent Network Shares

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 4.3.2 Permanent Network Shares Home Please leave user name and password entry blank if it is not Preferences available. Audio / Video Network Test Share Name Network Share smb://pcname/share NMT Applications User Name DVD / Audio CD...
  • Page 38 // Popcorn Hour A-210 • Share Name - Enter a name for your Permanent Network Share. The name will be displayed on the Media Source screen if the Permanent Network Share is active. • - Enter the path of the Permanent Network Share. Refer to Section 4.2 to obtain the correct paths according to the type of Network Share.
  • Page 39 Your NMT allows you to install an internal hard disk drive (HDD) to expand its capabilities. A HDD is required for installation of media applications on your NMT. Note: If you do not wish to use the NMT Applications on your Popcorn Hour A-210 NMT, you may skip this chapter.

  • Page 40: Nmt Applications Installation

    NMT Applications Installation // Popcorn Hour A-210 Caution: The Fresh Setup installation option will ERASE ALL DATA on your HDD. Ensure that you backup important files on the HDD into separate storage media. The Typical Setup will reinstall the NMT Application without erasing your HDD. 1. Switch ON your NMT and allow it to start up.
  • Page 41 // Popcorn Hour A-210 7. Select Next to format your HDD using the ext3 format. 8. At the warning notice screen, read the message and ensure that the correct selections have been made. Select Next to go the NMT Setup Source screen.

  • Page 42: Using Your Popcorn Hour A-210 Nmt

    Please ensure that your Popcorn Hour A-210 NMT has been updated with the latest firmware. Firmware updates will ensure that your Popcorn Hour is compatible with the latest hardware and software available today. This user guide is written for the Popcorn Hour A-210 NMT with firmware version: 02-03-0100918-21-POP-411-000 or newer. Refer to Chapter 6.3.7: Maintenance section below for a guide...

  • Page 43: Remote Control Functions

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 6.1 Remote Control Functions Button Functions Press once to put the NMT into Standby mode or to awaken the NMT from the Standby mode Press Power > Eject to reboot the NMT POWER Press Power > Delete to turn off the NMT Press once to display three options: •...
  • Page 44 // Popcorn Hour A-210 This button is reserved for future use SUSPEND Moves up a page on a list of media files PAGE UP Increases the volume during media playback Moves down a page on a list of media files PAGE DOWN Decreases the volume during media playback Ejects an attached external CD/DVD-ROM drive USB DVDROM/ Ends a media playback EJECT Quick-access button to select a TV output resolution. See Video Mode Options for more information...
  • Page 45 // Popcorn Hour A-210 DELETE To erase alphanumeric values during input DELETE CAPS To switch between capitalized, numeric and non-capitalized letters during alphanumeric value input CAPS/NUM Return to the previous menu screen RETURN Returns to the Media Source screen SOURCE...
  • Page 46 // Popcorn Hour A-210 Jumps to the DVD Menu screen during DVD playback to allow playback customization MENU Skips backward to the previous file/track PREV Plays the selected file/track and continues to the next file/track on the list PLAY Skips forward to the next file/track NEXT Opens the text input box for URL input while in a menu screen TITLE Rewinds the current media playback...
  • Page 47 // Popcorn Hour A-210 Repeats the current selected media file. REPEAT During music playback, this button offers three playback modes: • Press once: Chosen song is played repeatedly. • Press twice: Playback will restart at the top of the list once the final song on the list is done playing. • Press three times: Disables the Repeat modes. Switches the camera or viewing angle during DVD playback (only applicable for supported multiangle DVD playback formats)
  • Page 48 // Popcorn Hour A-210 Turns ON the subtitles and toggles through its options (if available with your video playback) More functions of the Subtitle button: SUBTITLE • Press once for timing offset. Use the Left/Right D-Pad buttons to set the timing offset •...
  • Page 49 // Popcorn Hour A-210 Tip: The four media filter buttons may have extra functions depending on the applications used, such as third-party HTML servers and when browsing MSP portals. The extra functions will be displayed onscreen for easier reference when available.

  • Page 50: Media Source (Main Menu)

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 6.2 Media Source (Main Menu) This is the main selection menu where you may select the source of your media or access the network and setup menu. Navi: D-Pad to scroll through available options and ENTER to confirm selected option.

  • Page 51: Harddisk (Internal Hdd)

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 6.2.2 Harddisk (Internal HDD) This selection allows you to browse and select the media in the internal hard disk drive. This option will only accessible when one or more hard disk drives are installed and formatted in...

  • Page 52: Usb

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 6.2.3 USB This selection allows you to browse and select the media files in USB external storage devices attached to your NMT. This option will only be accessible when one or more USB external storage devices are connected to your NMT.

  • Page 53: Cd/Dvd/Bd

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 6.2.4 CD/DVD/BD This selection allows you to browse and select the media in the CD/DVD/BD that you have inserted into the CD/DVD/BD-ROM drive. This option will only be accessible when a CD/DVD/BD-ROM drive has been installed into or attached to your NMT.

  • Page 54: Setup

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 6.3 Setup The Setup screen allows you to configure various options of your NMT. A description of the available options on the Setup screen is listed below. Home Returns to the Media Source screen or the media list of the current media source. Preferences Allows you to configure general settings for your NMT. Audio / Video Displays settings for video output as well as video aspect ratio control.

  • Page 55: Preferences

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 6.3.1 Preferences This setup screen allows you to set your preferences for some features of the NMT. Options Description Language Allows you to set the display language of your NMT. Subtitle Language Allows you to select the default subtitle language (if available) during video playback.

  • Page 56: Audio/Video

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 6.3.2 Audio/Video This option allows you to configure your NMJ to produce the best possible audio and visual experience for your enjoyment. 6.3.2.1 Video Mode Options This setup screen allows you to customize the video output modes of your NMT to suit your TV or projector. Note: To use the quick-access buttons, press and release the TV Mode button, followed by pressing and releasing the corresponding numeric button.
  • Page 57 // Popcorn Hour A-210 Options Description Video Output Allows you to select the video output mode and resolution of your NMT. Kindly refer to your TV or projector user manual to determine the best output resolution for the video display. There are three video modes available: • Composite Mode • Component Mode • HDMI Mode For the Component and HDMI modes, you will be able to select the output resolution to better suit your TV.
  • Page 58 // Popcorn Hour A-210 Listed below are the remote control quick-access buttons for some of the common TV resolutions. Quick-access button Video resolution TV Mode -> 0 Auto (default) TV Mode -> 1 Component/Composite NTSC 480i TV Mode -> 2 Component/Composite PAL 576i TV Mode ->...
  • Page 59 // Popcorn Hour A-210 Framerate Sync Select a framerate sync for the video output if the playback shows an inconsistent or poor sync rate. Video Zoom Allows you to select the default video zoom output of your NMT. Zoom options: Actual Size, Fit to Screen, Crop View and Full Screen View.

  • Page 60: Audio Mode Options

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 6.3.2.2 Audio Mode Options This setup screen allows you to customize the audio output modes to suit your TV or audio system. Options Description HDMI Audio Allows you to enable or disable the HDMI audio when using a HDMI cable to connect your NMT and TV.

  • Page 61: Network

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 6.3.3 Network This setup screen allows you to customize your NMT to work with your network. Options Description Mode Allows you to select the wired or Wi-Fi IP address assignment mode (auto or manual). Time Zone Allows you to select the time zone in which your NMT is located.

  • Page 62: Network Share

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 6.3.4 Network Share Network Shares allow the NMT to stream media content stored on external devices connected together within the same local network. The NMT supports Samba (SMB), File Transfer Protocol (FTP), and Network File System (NFS) shares.

  • Page 63: Nmt Applications

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 6.3.5 NMT Applications This screen allows you to set your NMT device name and workgroup for use on a Samba Workgroup as a Samba server. The Samba server allows your PC to access media or files stored on your NMT. This screen also allows you to stop or start an application that has been installed and configured on your NMT. Press ENTER on your remote control to stop a running application or start a stopped application.
  • Page 64 // Popcorn Hour A-210 For NMT Applications installation, see NMT Applications Installation. To set up the NMT Applications to function on your network, see Configuring the NMT Applications.

  • Page 65: Dvd/Audio Cd

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 6.3.6 DVD/Audio CD This setup screen allows you to configure the DVD and Audio CD settings of an attached external USB CD/DVD-ROM drive. Options Description Parental Control Allows you to turn the parental control on or off. Autoplay Allows you to turn Autoplay on or off when a CD or DVD is inserted into the external USB CD/DVD-ROM drive.

  • Page 66: Maintenance

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 6.3.7 Maintenance This setup screen allows you to view and perform maintenance of your NMT. Options Description Firmware Version Displays your current NMT firmware version. Kernel Version Displays the current NMT kernel version. NMT Version Displays the current of your NMT Applications version.

  • Page 67: Firmware And Nmt Applications Update

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 6.3.8 Firmware and NMT Applications Update There are two methods to update the firmware of your NMT. Choose one of the procedures below. Caution: Do NOT attempt to turn off or restart your NMT when the unit is performing a firmware update, as doing so will damage your unit. Online Method Note: Both the firmware and NMT Applications updates are included in the firmware update file. 1. On your NMT, stop all torrents from uploading and downloading.
  • Page 68 // Popcorn Hour A-210 3. Restart the unit. Note: To restart the unit, press the POWER button for 3 seconds to allow the internal HDD (if installed) to turn off. Once the POWER button ring light turns red, switch the unit off using the Power ON/OFF switch...

  • Page 69: Usb Method (Offline)

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 6.3.9 USB Method (Offline) To update your NMT without using the Check for Firmware Update function, follow the steps below. Note: Both the firmware and NMT Applications updates are included in the firmware update file. 1. Using your PC and an Internet connection, download the latest firmware updates from the link below. http://www.popcornhour.com/download/firmware_update.html 2. Once the download is complete, unzip the files into the root folder of a USB flash memory device. Please ensure that the file usbupdate-firmware release date.html is present on the USB flash memory device. 3. On your NMT, stop all torrents from uploading and downloading.
  • Page 70 // Popcorn Hour A-210 5. Restart the unit. Note: To restart the unit, press the POWER button for 3 seconds to allow the internal HDD (if installed) to turn off. Once the POWER button ring light turns red, switch the unit off using the Power ON/OFF switch at the rear panel and unplugging the power cord.

  • Page 71: Nmt Applications Installation/Update

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 6.3.10 NMT Applications Installation/Update To update or reinstall the NMT Applications on your NMT, follow the instructions below. 1. Using your PC and an Internet connection, download the latest update file from the link below. http://www.popcornhour.com/download/firmware_update.html 2. Once the download is complete, unzip the files into the root folder of a USB flash memory device. Please ensure that the file apps.nmt is present on the USB flash memory device. 3. On your NMT, stop all torrents from uploading and downloading. 4. Stop all file copying/transferring and all network shares.
  • Page 72 // Popcorn Hour A-210 Note: To restart the unit, press the POWER button for 3 seconds to allow the internal HDD (if installed) to turn off. Once the POWER button ring light turns red, switch the unit off using the Power ON/OFF switch at the rear panel and unplugging the power cord.

  • Page 73: Web Services

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 6.4 Web Services This option allows you to connect to Internet-based services such as the Internet Radio, Media Service Portal (MSP), view the BitTorrent status screen, and access URLs from your most frequently visited web service sites.

  • Page 74: Internet Radio

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 6.4.1 Internet Radio The Internet Radio screen allows you to tune into available internet radio stations. //Internet Radio My Favorites Browse by Genre Menu Browse by Country Search Browse by Language Log Out...

  • Page 75: Msp (Media Service Portal)

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 6.4.2 MSP (Media Service Portal) The Media Service Portal allows you to access popular unicast web-based media content such as YouTube, Picasaweb and Flickr using your NMT. login Vuze (video) Get ALL your podcasts from ONE place delivered ANYWHERE...

  • Page 76: Msp Community

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 6.4.3 MSP Community The MSP Community is a web community containing user-developed plugins. // 20 items For more information about the MSP Community, kindly refer to: http://www.networkedmediatank.com/wiki/index.php/Web_Services...

  • Page 77: Torrent

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 6.4.4 Torrent The Torrent screen allows you to view and control the status of your BitTorrent downloads. Scheduler Setting Torrent Free space: 726GB Used: 0% Refresh delete start stop Video 1 (816.74M) Downloading DL: 495.70M (60.8%) Rx: 9.90kB/s...

  • Page 78: Configuring The Nmt Applications

    Configuring the NMT Applications // Popcorn Hour A-210 7.1 NAS (Network-Attached Storage) Functions 7.1.1 FTP Server The FTP service allows for simple and convenient file transfer to and from your NMT. 1. Connect with an FTP client, such as FileZilla. 2. Use the following settings and credentials: Host : IP address of your NMT...

  • Page 79: Smb Server

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 7.1.2 SMB Server Samba Share (SMB) is one of the most common ways to share files over a network. SMB can be used for streaming your media files as well. 1. Connect to the NMT with the unit’s IP address or browse to the SMB host name; for example \\PCH-C200\. 2. Use the following credentials: Username : nmt Password...

  • Page 80: Nfs Shares (Network File System)

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 7.1.3 NFS Shares (Network File System) 7.1.3.1 haneWIN NFS Server For information on the haneWIN NFS Server, visit http://www.hanewin.net/ 7.1.3.2 Setting up NFS Shares on Linux OS Follow the steps below to set up a NFS share on Linux OS.

  • Page 81: Syabas Ce-Html Server (Myihome)

    The myiHome Media Server is a proprietary server software designed for your PC to ease the sharing of your media with your NMT. Popcorn Hour provides the myiHome software for use with your NMT, and it can be downloaded from: http://www.popcornhour.com/download/myihome/myihome.html...

  • Page 82: Torrents Setup

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 7.2 Torrents Setup Open Remove Pause Resume Pause All Resume All Filter Inspector 1 Transfers Total DL: 0 bytes/s Total UL: 0 bytes/s Downloading Seeding Paused filter Video 1_h264_850x362.mkv 0 bytes of 30.8 MB (0.00%) Video 1_h264_850x362.mkv Pause 30.8 MB...
  • Page 83 // Popcorn Hour A-210 2. At the BitTorrent client GUI, click on Browse and select the torrent file that you have downloaded to your PC earlier. 3. Once the torrent file is selected, click on Upload to add the torrent file to the torrent list on your NMT. The BitTorrent client will start the torrent download if the Torrent option on your NMT is enabled. 4. Other functions available such as the Scheduler can be used to schedule torrent downloads and set their upload/download limits, or the Setting screen to customize the BitTorrent client.

  • Page 84: Enable/Disable Bittorrent Downloading

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 7.2.1 Enable/Disable BitTorrent Downloading The BitTorrent client runs as a service on the NMT and installed together with the NMT Applications package. To enable or disable the BitTorrent service, follow the steps below: 1. Go to Setup > NMT Applications.

  • Page 85: Usenet Client Setup: Nzbget

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 7.3 Usenet Client Setup: NZBGet NZBGet is a command-line based binary newsgrabber that downloads files from Usenet servers based on information given in NZB files. NZBGet can be installed on the NMT and the files can be downloaded straight into the NMT. To run the NZBGet application you need access to a Usenet provider. Your ISP may have a news server that you can access, or you can have a separate Usenet account on a pay-server.

  • Page 86: Setting Up The Nzbget On The Nmt

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 7.3.1 Setting up the NZBGet on the NMT In the root of your hard disk you will find a folder called .nzbget. Inside this folder you will find two files: nzbget.conf and unpak.sh. Note: Some FTP clients may hide this folder because it begins with a dot .. On UNIX systems, files or folders that begin with a dot are hidden from normal directory listings. If you cannot see the folder, find an option on your client that will show hidden files or try to type in the folder name.
  • Page 87 // Popcorn Hour A-210 # Port to connect to (default should be set to 119 if not specified): server1.port=119 # Username to use for authentication (change USERNAME to the name supplied by your Usenet provider): server1.username=USERNAME # Password to use for authentication (change PASSWORD to the password supplied by your Usenet provider): server1.password=PASSWORD...

  • Page 88: Usenet: Working With Nzbget

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 7.3.2 Usenet: Working with NZBGet Working with NZBget is simple and quick. Connect to the NZBGet web GUI from a browser via http://ip.of.your.nmt:8066. Note: If the IP address of your NMT is 192.168.1.100, type http://192.168.1.100:8066 in the address bar of your web browser.

  • Page 89: Popcorn Hour A

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 You will now see the NZBGet web GUI, as shown below: NZBGet Web Interface v 1.0 Upload NZB file Currently downloading Choose a file to upload: name download rate left remaining time My Kids Performance Day 0KB/s 4.52 GB...

  • Page 90: Downloading

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 7.3.3 Downloading To perform a download, upload your NZB file by clicking on the Choose… button and browsing to the NZB file, as shown below. NZBGet Web Interface v 1.0 Upload NZB file Currently downloading Choose a file to upload: name download rate left remaining time My Kids Performance Day 0KB/s 4.52 GB Browse...
  • Page 91 // Popcorn Hour A-210 After uploading the NZB file, it will take a minute before the program commences the download. There is a safety interval of 1 minute to allow NZBGet to ensure that the NZB file is completely on the HDD before commencing the download. You may adjust the safety interval in nzbget.conf, option NzbDirFileAge. The progress of the download is displayed on the web GUI for your convenience. After a download is finished and the NZB file set contains par2 files, your download will be checked and repaired if necessary. The unpack script in .nzbget will be called and your download will be unpacked.
  • Page 92 // Popcorn Hour A-210 For more information and download optimization tips, kindly refer to: http://www.networkedmediatank.com/wiki/index.php/Nzbget...

  • Page 93: Troubleshooting

    Q1: Why can’t I play my DVD .iso file using myiHome? myihome does not support DVD playback. Please use the SMB/NFS functions for DVD .iso playback. Q2: My Popcorn Hour A-210 NMT will not start after resetting it using the factory default settings function.
  • Page 94 // Popcorn Hour A-210 Q4: (HDMI Mode) During initial setup, no display or video signal detected. 1. Disconnect the HDMI connection and connect your NMT to your TV using a Composite Video connection 2. Restart the NMT and wait for the loading screen to appear 3.
  • Page 95 See Firmware and NMT Applications Update for instructions and more information. Q7: Help, my video files are not playing. Is this a bug or a faulty Popcorn Hour A-210 NMT? Not all codec and encoding formats are compatible with your NMT. See Supported Audio/Video Formats or go to MediaInfo (http://mediainfo.sourceforge.net/) for more information.
  • Page 96 None, as this will disable all subtitles. Remember to save the setting when done. Q9: How do I back up my DVD so that it can be played back by the Popcorn Hour A-210 NMT ? The DVD has to be saved into the .iso format. DVD .iso playback is only supported via NFS/SMB network connection (it will not work with myiHome).
  • Page 97 Q11: What are the hard disk drives (HDDs) that are compatible with the Popcorn Hour A-210 NMT? For an updated list of compatible HDDs, please refer to: http://www.networkedmediatank.com/wiki/index.php/HDD_Compatibility Q12: How do I fix the EXT2/EXT3 filesystem in the Popcorn Hour A-210 NMT if it is corrupted? 1. Download the tools from http://files.syabas.com/networkedmediatank/scan_package.zip and unzip them into the root folder of a USB flash storage device.
  • Page 98 // Popcorn Hour A-210 2. Select the USB flash storage device as the Media Source and browse to the Others media filter. Select the scandisk.html. 3. Select the Disable NMT option. 4. Then click on the Scan NMT Partition option to scan the HDD partition for damaged sectors. Restart the NMT when the scanning has been completed.

  • Page 99: Technical Support Contact Information

    Support - For technical articles, downloads, documentation and other materials to help you get the most from your Popcorn Hour NMT. Community – To get connected to the online Popcorn Hour community, user forums, guides, tutorials, and the ever-expanding NMT Wiki.

  • Page 100: Accessories Installation

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 8.3 Accessories Installation 8.3.1 Chassis Fan Installation Your NMT allows the installation of an internal chassis fan to assist with lowering the operating temperature of your unit. Follow the steps below to install a 60mm computer fan into the NMT.

  • Page 101: User Interface

    A-210 Technical Specifications // Popcorn Hour A-210 9.1 User Interface Types Bonjour UPnP SSDP UPnP AV Windows Media Connect Windows Media Player NSS Samba BitTorrent P2P Usenet downloader Casgle iDVR RSS feed downloader Media Servers myiHome, myiHomeLite, myiHomeMS (UPnP), MSP Portal...

  • Page 102: Web Services

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 9.2 Web Services Revision 3, Videocast, CNET TV, Mediafly, Mevio, Bliptv, Break Podcast, CBS Video Evening News, CNN Anderson Cooper 360 Daily, CNN The Larry King Podcast, NBC Today Show, The CNN Daily, CNN In Case You Missed It, NBC Nightly News, NBC Meet The Press, CBS Face the Nation, Podfinder UK, Motorz.

  • Page 103: Supported Media File Formats

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 Internet Radio SHOUTCast™ Radio, Radiobox, Live365 Radio. Apps Market Apps Store for your Popcorn Hour 9.3 Supported Media File Formats Video Containers MPEG1/2/4 Elementary (M1V, M2V, M4V) MPEG1/2 PS (M2P, MPG, DAT, VOB) MPEG2 Transport Stream (TS, TP, TRP, M2T, M2TS, MTS)
  • Page 104 // Popcorn Hour A-210 Video Decoders XVID SD/HD MPEG-1 MPEG-2 MP@HL MPEG-4.2 ASP@L5, 720p, 1-point GMC MPEG-4.10 (H.264) • BP@L3 • MP@L4.0 • HP@L4.0 • HP@L4.1 WMV9 • MP@HL SMPTE 421M (VC-1) • MP@HL • AP@L3 Audio Containers AAC, M4A...
  • Page 105 // Popcorn Hour A-210 Audio Decoders Dolby Digital WMA, WMA Pro MPEG-1 Layer 1,2,3 MPEG-4 AAC-LC, MPEG-4 HE-AAC, MPEG-4 BSAC LPCM FLAC Vorbis Audio Pass-Through DTS-HD MA DTS-HD HR Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus Dolby True HD...
  • Page 106 // Popcorn Hour A-210 Other Formats IFO navigation AVCHD navigation Simple BD navigation Photo Formats JPEG Subtitle Formats MicroDVD SUB SUB/IDX...

  • Page 107: Hardware

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 9.4 Hardware Chipset Sigma Designs SMP8643, 667 MHz CPU with floating point coprocessor Memory 512MB DDR2 DRAM, 256MB NAND Flash HDMI v1.3a, 36bpp deep color Audio/Video Outputs 12-bit xvYCC processing HDCP 1.2 content protection Component Video S-Video Composite Video Stereo Analog Audio S/PDIF Optical Coaxial Digital Audio...
  • Page 108 // Popcorn Hour A-210 Internal mounting for 2.5” or 3.5” SATA HDD Infra-Red Remote Control Full power down, standby and power up by remote control Service pin hole for TV Mode switching and shutting down without remote control High Quality Aluminum Case Fanless Operation Dimension Width 10.4” (265 mm) Depth 5.31” (135 mm) Height 1.77” (45 mm)
  • Page 109 // Popcorn Hour A-210 Power AC-DC adaptor Input 100~240V AC, 50~60 Hz Output 12V DC, 3A max typical : 8 W (no additional device installed/attached) maximum : 36 W...

  • Page 110: Apps Market - Internet Connection Required

    Appendix A // Popcorn Hour A-210 10.1 Apps Market - Internet Connection Required 1. Navigate to Web Services -> Apps Market. Figure 1.0 : Apps screen 2. A list of apps market available for installation will be shown. 3. Navigate with your D-pad on your remote, and choose which apps market you like to install.
  • Page 111 // Popcorn Hour A-210 4. Choose Install and hit enter on the remote. You will be prompted to start the application once installation is successful. Figure 2.0 : Apps Market installation successful prompt 5. Hit Left on the D-pad to bring up the apps menu, which will provide more viewing options.
  • Page 112 // Popcorn Hour A-210 6. Navigate to Exit, return to Apps Market. 7. On Apps, navigate left to access your Apps Market that you have already installed. Figure 4.0 : My Apps screen...

  • Page 113: Nmj - Required Internet Connection

    // Popcorn Hour A-210 10.2 NMJ - Required Internet Connection Preparation for Jukebox Setup and Scanning 1. Movie - For more accurate Jukebox setup, we recommend you change the filename to remove any extra tagging other than the movie name. For example: movie_name HD1080p.mkv should be rename to: movie_name.mkv TV series - If the TV series has multiple seasons, the files must be named as follows: tvseries S01E01.mkv tvseries S01E02.mkv...
  • Page 114 // Popcorn Hour A-210 2. While browsing the content of any writable source such as HDD, Samba or NFS Share, press corresponding colored button to enter Jukebox mode. Video Wall Music Wall Photo Wall Apps...
  • Page 115 // Popcorn Hour A-210 3. If this is your first time, it will prompt for scanning of media files on your storage device, to build the user interface. Figure 5.0 : Create database pop-up screen 4. Press enter on “OK” and it will start scanning through the storage for media files. After a few minutes, a progress indicator will be displayed on center corner. This process may take from a few minutes to hours, depending on the amount of content on your storage.
  • Page 116 // Popcorn Hour A-210 Note: If the cover art is incorrect for a movie of TV series after Jukebox setup, you can manually edit the information page for the particular item to correct the mistake. 5. Once the scanning is done, it will enter Jukebox user interface with video wall.
  • Page 117 // Popcorn Hour A-210 Networked Media Jukebox Guide 1. In Jukebox mode, press the MENU to access Jukebox option. Figure 7.0 : NMJ movie screen • By Movie - Sort by Movies • By TV Series - Sort by TV Series •...
  • Page 118 // Popcorn Hour A-210 2. In Jukebox mode, press the MENU to access Help. Figure 8.0 : NMJ help screen 3. In Jukebox menu, press LEFT to access additional menu option. Figure 9.0 : NMJ help guide screen...
  • Page 119 // Popcorn Hour A-210 • Quick access to Movie Jukebox • Quick access to Music Jukebox • Quick access to Photo Jukebox • Quick access to Apps • User Preference Security - Enable/Disable the “DELETE” key function • • Scan Media Source - Manually start a scan for a new media •...
  • Page 120 // Popcorn Hour A-210 Shortcut Keys 1. Press ANGLE button to quickly switch view mode. Figure 13.0 : Shortcut video view mode screen 2. Press TIME SEEK button to quickly switch view mode. Figure 14.0 : Switch view mode screen...
  • Page 121 // Popcorn Hour A-210 3. Press Alphanumeric keys to access quick search. Figure 15.0 : Quick search screen Options in Movie Sypnosis 1. Delete - Delete the current selected movie, can disable in Jukebox menu. Figure 16.0 : Delete movie screen...
  • Page 122 // Popcorn Hour A-210 2. User Rating - You can rate your movies here, from 1 to 5 stars. Figure 17.0 : User rating screen 3. Edit - Edit movie sypnosis data. Figure 18.0 : Edit movie sypnosis screen...
  • Page 123 // Popcorn Hour A-210 4. Play - Play your Movie. Figure 19.0 : Movie screen You may scroll up or down in this page, by using the UP or DOWN button in remote to move to next movie.

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