Asus O!PLAY GALLERY User Manual

HD Media PlayerUser ManualO!Play HD2/

Chapter 1: Getting started1-2Specications summarySupported video formats MPEG1/2/4, H.264, VC-1, RM/RMVBSupported video le extensionMP4, MOV, Xvid,

ASUS O!Play HD2 media player1-3System requirements• High-denition TV (HDTV), standard TV, or HDMI monitor• Storage device (USB ash drive/ USB HDD/

Chapter 1: Getting started1-4Ensure that the IR receiver is not blocked. Otherwise, the Media Player will not be able to receive the command from the

ASUS O!Play HD2 media player1-5Rear panel1Power (DC-In) inputInsert the power adapter into this port.2Component outputInsert a YPbPr video cable to co

Chapter 1: Getting started1-6Remote controlUse the remote control to power on/off the O!Play HD2 media player, browse through menus, and select the m

ASUS O!Play HD2 media player1-71DisplayPress to display the le name, le type, and time.2Disc menuPress to launch the disc menu if an external optica

Chapter 1: Getting started1-816Power on/offTurn the HD media player on or off.17Disc ejectPress to eject the disc in the external optical disk drive.

ASUS O!Play HD2 media player1-9Getting your O!Play HD2 media player readyInstalling the hard disk driveYou may install a 3.5” hard disk drive to your

Chapter 1: Getting started1-103. Open the bottom lid of your HD media player.546874. Attach the other end of the supplied HDD power and signal cabl

ASUS O!Play HD2 media player1-118. Close the bottom lid of your HD media player.10117. Collect the HDD power and signal cable into the HD media play

iiE5763First Edition August 2010Copyright © 2010 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software

Chapter 1: Getting started1-12123Connecting the power adapterTo connect the power adapter:1. Connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter.2. Connect

ASUS O!Play HD2 media player1-13 • Use the bundled composite AV cable to connect your HD media player to a standard TV. • Use a YPbPr video cabl

Chapter 1: Getting started1-142. Do any of the following to connect a storage device or memory card to your HD media player: • Insert a USB/eSATA

ASUS O!Play HD2 media player1-153. Use either the bundled composite AV cable or an S/PDIF cable to connect your audio system to your HD media player.

Chapter 1: Getting started1-16

2-1Chapter 2Network setup and servicesConnecting to a networkUsing DHCP IP (network setup with a router)Using DHCP IP allows the router to automatical

Chapter 2: Network setup and services2-25. Select Network > Wired Lan Setup and press .• Use the up/down keys / to increase/decrease a nume

ASUS O!Play HD2 media player2-3Desktop PC or NotebookSPLENDID MENULANUsing FIX IP (network setup with a direct connection to a computer)Using FIX IP a

Chapter 2: Network setup and services2-46. From the FIX IP screen, key in the IP Address and Subnet Mask.• Use the up/down keys / to increase/d

ASUS O!Play HD2 media player2-5Conguring the IP address settings for your computerTo access the HD media player when using FIX IP, you must have the

iiiContents ... iiiSafety information ...

Chapter 2: Network setup and services2-63. Select Use the following IP address: and key in the IP address and Subnet mask. 4. Click OK when done.Wi

ASUS O!Play HD2 media player2-7Mac OS X 10.5.xx1. Choose Apple menu > System Preferences. Click Network.2. Select Manually.3. Key in the IP Addr

Chapter 2: Network setup and services2-8PPPoEPPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) is a specication for connecting multiple computer users o

ASUS O!Play HD2 media player2-9DLNADLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard used by manufacturers of consumer electronics to allow enterta

Chapter 2: Network setup and services2-10UPnPO!Play HD2 supports UPnP. The music, pictures and video les on the UPnP media server will be sorted aut

ASUS O!Play HD2 media player2-116. Find the HTTP SSL, SSDP Discovery Service, Universal Plug and Play Device Host, and Windows Media Player items, an

Chapter 2: Network setup and services2-12To set up the Windows Media Player 11:1. Ensure that the network setting on your computer is correct, and y

ASUS O!Play HD2 media player2-13To use media les through the UPnP media server:1. Now you should be able to see your computer (UPnP media server) in

Chapter 2: Network setup and services2-14Sharing les over the networkSharing les under Windows® XP OSTo congure your computer to allow folders to

ASUS O!Play HD2 media player2-153. Tick Share this folder. If you want to set permissions for the network users, click Permissions. Click Apply whe

ivPlaying a video le ... 3-4Video control buttons on the remote contr

Chapter 2: Network setup and services2-16Sharing les from the Public folderThe Public folder allows you to share your les with other people using y

ASUS O!Play HD2 media player2-17Sharing les under Windows® 7 OSTo congure your computer to allow folders to be shared:1. Click Start > Control P

Chapter 2: Network setup and services2-184. Check the Share this folder item, then click Permissions.5. Select the network user that your want to s

ASUS O!Play HD2 media player2-19Sharing les under Mac OS X 10.5.xxTo share a folder under Mac OS:1. Choose Apple menu > System Preferences. Click

Chapter 2: Network setup and services2-20

3-1Chapter 3Using your O!Play HD2 media playerThe Home screenThe Home screen includes these main options: Movies, Music, Photo, File Manager, On-line

Chapter 3: Using your O!Play HD2 media player3-25. Press to save or press to cancel the settings made.Use the up/down keys / to increase/decr

ASUS O!Play HD2 media player3-3The O!Play HD2 Setup menu allows you to congure the following settings.System Network Video AudioFirmware SetupSetup o

Chapter 3: Using your O!Play HD2 media player3-4Playing a video leVideo control buttons on the remote controlButton FunctionPress to enter the Movies

ASUS O!Play HD2 media player3-52. Using the up/down keys / , select the source of your video le, then press .3. Use the up/down keys / to lo

v/DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel./

Chapter 3: Using your O!Play HD2 media player3-6Conguring the subtitle settingsThe Subtitle key allows you to congure the subtitle settings such a

ASUS O!Play HD2 media player3-7Conguring the video playback settingsThe video playback setting menu allows you to congure several video settings suc

Chapter 3: Using your O!Play HD2 media player3-8Playing musicMusic control buttons on the remote controlButton FunctionPress to enter the Music mode.P

ASUS O!Play HD2 media player3-9Playing a music leTo play a music le:1. From the Home screen, press the left/right keys / to navigate to Music,

Chapter 3: Using your O!Play HD2 media player3-10Conguring the audio playback settingsThe audio playback setting menu allows you to congure the audi

ASUS O!Play HD2 media player3-11Viewing photosViewing photosTo view photos:1. From the Home screen, press the left/right keys / to navigate to Ph

Chapter 3: Using your O!Play HD2 media player3-12Conguring the photo playback settingsThe photo playback setting menu allows you to congure the phot

ASUS O!Play HD2 media player3-13File ManagerThe File Manager offers both the device management and media le management that allow you to browse the m

Chapter 3: Using your O!Play HD2 media player3-14On-line MediaThe On-line Media feature provides online media services, such as Internet Radio, Weathe

ASUS O!Play HD2 media player3-15NASNAS ( Network-attached storage) is a device connected to a network that only provides le-based data storage servic

viSafety caution1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. Do not use this apparatu

Chapter 3: Using your O!Play HD2 media player3-164. Open the web browser of your computer that is correctly connected to a NAS network.5. Enter the

ASUS O!Play HD2 media player3-17Using iPhone to control your O!Play HD2You may use iPhone to control your O!Play HD2 via the internet link.• Ensure t

Chapter 3: Using your O!Play HD2 media player3-18

4-1DisplayQ1. The media player does not work. You think that the problem might be with the media player’s power adapter.• The media player’s power

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting4-2• Turn off your media player and wait for a few minutes before turning it on again or press the reset button at the bac

ASUS O!Play HD2 media player4-3Q8. The LEDs on the Ethernet port do not blink and my wired connection does not work.• Ensure that the LAN Cable plu

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting4-4USB storage deviceQ1. I cannot nd any of my music, movie, or photo les.• Ensure that your USB storage device (USB Fla

ASUS O!Play HD2 media player4-5Wired and Internet connectionsQ1. I cannot connect to the wired network.You need to select either DHCP IP (AUTO) or FIX

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting4-6Operation/function failureQ1. An operation/function failed on my HD media player.Disconnect the AC adapter from the power

A-1AppendicesAny changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority t

viiLicense notice and trademark acknowledgement for Dolby DigitalManufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are

AppendicesA-2Canadian Department of Communications StatementThis digital device does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digi

ASUS O!Play HD2 media playerA-3When we speak of free software, we are referring to freedom, not price. Our General Public Licenses are designed to mak

AppendicesA-4 Activities other than copying, distribution and modication are not covered by this License; they are outside its scope. The act of run

ASUS O!Play HD2 media playerA-5 Thus, it is not the intent of this section to claim rights or contest your rights to work written entirely by you; ra

AppendicesA-65. You are not required to accept this License, since you have not signed it. However, nothing else grants you permission to modify or d

ASUS O!Play HD2 media playerA-79. The Free Software Foundation may publish revised and/or new versions of the General Public License from time to tim

AppendicesA-8ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 5 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax +886-2

viii DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help

1-1Chapter 1Getting startedWelcomeThank you for buying the ASUS O!Play HD2 Media Player!ASUS O!Play HD2 Media Player allows you to enjoy digital media