Patriot PBO Core User Manual

Patriot PBO Core User Manual

Pbo core hd multimedia player user's manual

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Contents
1. Product Information .................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Specification ......................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Package Contents ................................................................................................ 5
2. Easy Installation Guide ............................................................................................ 6
2.1 Front/Back Panel .................................................................................................. 6
2.2 HDD Installation (Optional) ................................................................................. 7
3. Using PBO CORE HD Multimedia Player ................................................................ 8
3.1 Remote Control & Layout3.2 Getting Started ................................................... 8
3.2 Getting Started ................................................................................................... 10
3.2.1 Connect PBO Core to your TV ................................................................... 10
3.2.2 Starting PBO Core...................................................................................... 10
3.2.3 Setup .......................................................................................................... 11
3.2.3.1 Audio .................................................................................................... 12
3.2.3.2 Video ................................................................................................... 13
3.2.3.3 Network ................................................................................................ 14
3.2.3.4 System ................................................................................................ 15
3.2.3.5 MISC ................................................................................................... 16
3.2.4 Brows & Play .............................................................................................. 17
3.2.4.1 Play Movies .......................................................................................... 18
3.2.4.2 Play Music ........................................................................................... 20
3.2.4.3 Music Player......................................................................................... 21
3.2.4.4 Show Photos ....................................................................................... 25
3.2.4.5 Adding content to PLAYLIST ............................................................... 26
3.2.4.6 Slide Show .......................................................................................... 27
3.2.4.7 File Copy ............................................................................................. 28
3.2.5 IMS Menus.................................................................................................. 29
4. Transcoding Software ............................................................................................ 33
4.1 Install and run Transcode Server.........................................................................33
4.2 Adding Share Folders on PC ............................................................................... 33
4.3.1 Set up the PBO Core.................................................................................. 35
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

      2.1 Front/Back Panel ....................6   2.2 HDD Installation (Optional) ................. 7   3. Using PBO CORE HD Multimedia Player ..............8   3.1 Remote Control & Layout3.2 Getting Started ........... 8   3.2 Getting Started ....................10  ...
  • Page 2 4.3.2 Connect to File Sharing Folder..............36   4.3.3 Connect to BT Download Management ............. 36   4.3.4 Account Management................. 37   Frequently Asked Questions: ................. 38   PBO Core User's Manual www.patriotmemory.com...
  • Page 3: Product Information

    USB 2.0 mini port Ethernet 10/100Mbps RJ-45 Wireless Adapter: (Optional) Product Description Product Part Number Patriot USB 802.11n Wi-Fi adapter PCBOWAV2-N Note: For greatest compatibility it is recommend that you use the Patriot USB 802.11n Wi-Fi adapter PBO Core User's Manual www.patriotmemory.com...
  • Page 4 5.1/7.1 audio channels Audio WMA, MP3, Real Audio (RA), WAV, OGG, AAC, Decoding FLAC (Music) Picture JPEG, BMP, PNG Format Note: Product features and specifications are subject to change at any time without notice PBO Core User's Manual www.patriotmemory.com...
  • Page 5: Package Contents

    1.2 Package Contents Package Contents 1 x PBO Core HD Multimedia Player 1 x Remote Control 2 x AAA Battery 1 x AC Power Adaptor 1 x HDMI Cable 1 x Composite A/V Cable 1 x USB Data Cable 1 x Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 6: Easy Installation Guide

    2. Easy Installation Guide 2.1 Front/Back Panel PBO Core User's Manual www.patriotmemory.com...
  • Page 7: Hdd Installation (Optional)

    Step 4: Slide the tray back into the outer case of PBO Core and secure the tray by installing the two screws removed in Step 1 PBO Core User's Manual www.patriotmemory.com...
  • Page 8: Using Pbo Core Hd Multimedia Player

    3. Using PBO CORE HD Multimedia Player 3.1 Remote Control & Layout PBO Core User's Manual www.patriotmemory.com...
  • Page 9 Number Buttons GOTO Setup Enter/Zoom Browser Stop Play Previous Slow Option Repeat Angle Eject Title Home TV System Subtitle Menu Volume +/- Next Mute Fast Rewind/Fast Forward Replay Confirm Navigation CM Skip Return Select Pause Copy PBO Core User's Manual www.patriotmemory.com...
  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Use included Composite A/V cable (CVBS) for STANDARD DEFINITION. 3.2.2 Starting PBO Core If running PBO Core with any internal HDD, a quick format of the drive is needed. NOTE: Installing an internal 2.5” Hard Disk Drive is optional. Features such as Playlist, BT, Samba File Sharing etc require an internal HDD to enable.
  • Page 11: Setup

    In the main screen, you will find the SETUP page, which allows customized Audio, Video, Network, System, and Miscellaneous settings. Enter the STEUP page by selecting “SETUP” and press “ENTER” (Key 7) on your remote. PBO Core User's Manual www.patriotmemory.com...
  • Page 12: Audio

    Your external decoder will then process audio into 2.1, 5.1 or 7.1 Channel via the SPDIF connection. TIPS: When connecting PBO Core directly to your TV, select HDMI LPCM (Stereo sound) or HDMI LPCM MULTI CH(Multi-Channel sound) When connecting PBO Core to an external decoder (i.e. receiver), choose HDMI...
  • Page 13: Video

    TV System and Standard High Definition (HD) Resolution Definition Resolution (SD)Resolution NTSC NTSC 480p 720p@60Hz, 1080i@60Hz, 1080p@60Hz PAL 576p 720p@50Hz, 1080i@50Hz, 1080p@50Hz TIPS: High Definition (HD) resolution is only supported when using the HDMI connection. PBO Core User's Manual www.patriotmemory.com...
  • Page 14: Network

    For best performance and compatibility it is recommended to use the (optional) Patriot USB 802.11n Wi-Fi adapter. When connect to a secured Wi-Fi Network, PBO Core will only recognize Open system, WPA Personal, WPA2-Personal, WEP 64bit and WEP 128bit options. PBO Core User's Manual www.patriotmemory.com...
  • Page 15: System

    1) Copy the latest firmware file to the root directory of a USB flash drive. 2) Connect the USB flash drive to the USB 1 or USB 2 port on PBO Core. 3) Select “System Upgrade” then press “OK” to proceed.
  • Page 16: Misc

    Background Music: Play background music during slide shows. Screen Saver: When enabled, the Screen Saver will activate if the device is idle for more than 5 minutes. Movie Preview: This feature will enable and disable the movie preview screen. PBO Core User's Manual www.patriotmemory.com...
  • Page 17: Brows & Play

    (streaming), UPnP devices on Network or an optional internal 2.5” SSD or HDD drive (see section 2.2). After connecting a USB storage device to PBO Core, wait a few seconds for the USB LED indicator to illuminate. This indicates that the device has been detected by PBO Core.
  • Page 18: Play Movies

    Core supports srt, sub, smi, idx+sub, ssa and ass file tyoes. It is strongly recommended to rename the subtitle file name to be the same as the movie file name. PBO Core can open and distinguish between multiple subtitle languages in a subtitle file.
  • Page 19 Press “MUTE” (Key 23) on the remote control to mute the audio output. Press again to disable the MUTE setting. Press “SELECT” (Key 32) on the remote control to add the movie into the PLAYLIST. Press “CONFIRM” (Key 30) on the remote control to confirm the change. PBO Core User's Manual www.patriotmemory.com...
  • Page 20: Play Music

    When a music file is highlighted, file information will be displayed on the right side of the window.  After pressing “PLAY” or “ENTER”, the PBO Core Music Player will appear. Press “DISPLAY” (Key 2) to return to the Browser. Press “DISPLAY” again when in the Browser to return to the Patriot Memory Music Player.
  • Page 21: Music Player

    3.2.4.3 Music Player PBO Core Music Player Photos in the music folder will be loaded into Music Player cover art window if there is a photo in the music folder. Press “ENTER” to play music Music Player AP main page: Press “REPEAT”...
  • Page 22 Display photos in the folder. If there are no photos in the folder, the display zone will show a music symbol. Playback Control Zone: This displays available music and music information with ID3, file name, music time and status bar. PBO Core User's Manual www.patriotmemory.com...
  • Page 23 If there are no photos, “TITLE” will not be displayed. Select “ENTER” to play the next photo. Select “ENTER” to play the previous photo. Hide photo display Show photo display, Select “ENTER” to leave the menu. Photo hidden image: PBO Core User's Manual www.patriotmemory.com...
  • Page 24 Select “DISPLAY” to leave the Music Player Select “PAUSE” to pause playback. The playback status will show a pause icon. Select “STOP” to stop the playback. The playback status will show a stop icon. PBO Core User's Manual www.patriotmemory.com...
  • Page 25: Show Photos

    (If the Background Music feature is enabled. See section 3.2.3.5) Press “SELECT” (Key 32) on the remote control to add the photo into the PLAYLIST. Press “CONFIRM” (Key 30) on the remote control to confirm the change. PBO Core User's Manual www.patriotmemory.com...
  • Page 26: Adding Content To Playlist

    The PLAYLIST function is only available if you have installed a 2.5” SATA HDD or SSD into PBO Core (see section 2.2). The PLAYLIST function is not available for attached USB storage devices (external USB HDD or USB Flash Drives).
  • Page 27: Slide Show

    Press “PLAY” (Key 10) or “ENTER” (Key 7) to play the Slide Show. TIPS: If you set the Background Music source to a Folder, all the photos and music files must be in the same folder to have background music play during the Slide Show. PBO Core User's Manual www.patriotmemory.com...
  • Page 28: File Copy

    Press “RIGHT” (Key 25) to COPY the file to the chosen destination. Choose “OK” to copy the selected file(s) or “MOVE” to move the selected file(s). Choose “TRASH CAN” as a destination to delete the file(s). TIPS: Multiple files can be selected to move or delete. PBO Core User's Manual www.patriotmemory.com...
  • Page 29: Ims Menus

    Watch Video news from available feeds, or add your own.  Use the on-screen keyboard to add URL for new feeds. Podcasts  Watch Podcasts from available feeds, or add your own.  Use the on-screen keyboard to add URL for new feeds. PBO Core User's Manual www.patriotmemory.com...
  • Page 30 Use the on-screen keyboard to add URL for new feeds. Stocks  Custom add Stock updates.  Enter the Symbols that you want to track.  Use the on-screen keyboard to add URL for new feeds. Picasa  Browse through Pictures on Picasa PBO Core User's Manual www.patriotmemory.com...
  • Page 31 PBO Core User's Manual www.patriotmemory.com...
  • Page 32 Flickr  Browse through Pictures on Flickr PBO Core User's Manual www.patriotmemory.com...
  • Page 33: Transcoding Software

    Note: In order to use File Sharing / BitTorrent download management, a 2.5” SATA Hard Drive must be installed into PBO Core. Install a 2.5” SATA Hard Drive or SSD before continuing. See section 2.2 for Hard Drive installation instructions.
  • Page 34: Adding Share Folders On Pc

    4.2 Adding Share Folders on PC Adding share folders to the NetShare dialog will help PBO Core quickly recognize the folder on the network. It will be categorized under My_Neighbors. TIPS: Select a folder, and then click ‘OK’. The folder will be added to the NetShare dialog as an Open Shared Folder on the intranet.
  • Page 35: Connect To File Sharing Folders And Bittorrent Download

    Make sure to connect to the Network and that an IP had been assigned (either assigned from DHCP server or fixed IP) to PBO Core. If the IP for PBO Core is set correctly, you will see the IP address when you click on “Service tab”. If it is not shown, click on the “Scan”...
  • Page 36: Connect To File Sharing Folder

    From here you will be able to add/delete BT seeds. If “Login Control” has been enabled/is “ON”, a login account and password are required. The default account name is admin and the default password is 123. PBO Core User's Manual www.patriotmemory.com...
  • Page 37: Account Management

    4.3.4 Account Management Enable the “Login Control” of PBO Core before you click on “Account Management”. After the Login Control is set, the system will require you to login. Default settings are: Account name: admin Password: 123 Click “Account Management” in Neighbor Web to modify your password. Click “Enter”...
  • Page 38: Frequently Asked Questions

    A: Yes. PBO Core can support one internal 2.5" SATAI/ II HDD or SSD drive. Q: What is the maximum capacity Hard Drive PBO Core supports? A: PBO Core will work with 2.5" Hard Drive up to 1TB in capacity and will work with "high profile" 2.5" Hard Drives.
  • Page 39 Q: What is included with PBO Core? A: In each Patriot PBO Core package you will find: 1 x PBO Core High Definition media player, 1 x Composite cable, 1 x HDMI® 1.3 cable, 2 x AAA batteries, 1 x full size remote, 1 x 4pin USB data cable, 1 x pack of HDD screws, 1 x quick installation guide, and 1x CD with manual and transcode software.
  • Page 40 A: PBO Core does not currently offer this feature. If streaming media from a PC or network device to PBO Core, folders on the PC or network device can be ‘hidden’ or password protected. Q: What Video codec does PBO Core support? A: MPEG1 (AVI/ MKV/ TS/ DAT/ MPG/ MPEG/ VOB);...
  • Page 41 A: Yes. Photos can be rotated and zoomed in/out during viewing. Q: Will PBO Core work with my camera? A: If the camera can connect via a USB cable and act as 'storage' then PBO Core can read and play the contents of the camera's storage media.
  • Page 42 Support: Please visit our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) and forums for immediate help with Patriot PBO Core HD media player http://www.patriotmemory.com/forums http://www.patriotmemory.com/support/faqp.jsp PBO Core User's Manual www.patriotmemory.com...

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