HP MediaSmart Connect x280n

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Highlights
Play your music, photos, and video from any Windows-based PC in your house on your HDTV1,2 Direct access to OnLine Media Services3,4 Integrated Windows Media Center Extender functionality 5 HP Pocket Media Drive bay 6 Built-in wired and wireless networking - IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n7,3 HDMI, Component video, and digital audio outputs Media playback from USB-based portable storage media
Set Your Media Free The HP MediaSmart Connect makes every TV a MediaSmart TV. It connects to your HDTV and enables browsing of your entire library of digital photos, music, and HD video even across multiple PCs1,2. Try Something New Access thousands of the best and latest movies, TV shows, videos, and songs from online media3,4. HPs simple interface enables you to search for movies, order them, and begin watching them moments after downloading has begun. Automatic Media Aggregation Unlike other receivers that allow you to access media from only one server at a time, HP MediaSmart Connect automatically aggregates and displays content from all connected-PCs or media servers in your home network1. Extender for Windows Media Center Enjoy a full Microsoft Media Center Experience with a single click on your remote. Watch live or pre-recorded TV and access Microsofts online services through the HP MediaSmart Connect5. The Next Generation of Wireless Networking Integrated 802.11a/b/g/n wireless networking7,3 enables the streaming of high-definition video while providing compatibility to existing Wi-Fi networks. Extensive Digital Media Support 8 Supports a variety of digital formats including: JPEG, BMP, GIF, and PNG photos Windows Media Audio (WMA), WMA-Pro, WAV, AAC (m4a), and MP3 music files MPEG-2 MP@ML, MPEG-2 MP@HL, MPEG-4 ASP, DivX, Windows Media Video (WMV), H.264 (MP4), and WMV-HD video files Support for Portable Mass Media A built-in HP Pocket Media Drive bay and two USB ports allow direct access to your content stored in mass-storage media.8 HDTV Connectivity HDMI, component, and analog and digital audio outputs provide simple connectivity to your HDTV and audio equipment. Stylish Design The MediaSmart Connect features a dramatic, pianoblack, high gloss, exterior with an HP-exclusive Zen imprint pattern. Blends into the living room and adds elegance to any entertainment system. Universal Remote The HP MediaSmart Connect includes a universal remote control. Use it to access all your content, order movies, or control up to four more entertainment devices. Service and support HP stands behind its products and provides awardwinning service and support available around the clock by phone, e-mail, and online. HP Total Care offers expert assistance 24x7: Toll-free telephone support at 1.800.HP.INVENT (1.800.474.6836) E-mail support, usually answered within one hour. Rich on-line technical support, FAQs, troubleshooting, and downloads at www.hp.com/support.
Technical Specifications2
Connectivity Video Output HDMI Out Component Out Stereo Analog Audio Out Digital Audio Out USB Ports HP Pocket Media Drive Bay Wireless3,7 Ethernet Adapter Digital Media Support 8 Video Formats MPEG-1, MPEG-2 MP@ML, MPEG-2 MP@HL, MPEG-4 ASP, DivX, WMV, WMV-HD, DVR-MS, H.264 (MP4) JPEG, BMP, GIF, PNG MP2, MP3, WMA, WMA-Pro, AAC (m4a) Snapfish, CinemaNow, Live365, and others WMP11 or UPnP and DLNA-compliant servers such as HPs Media Vault and MediaSmart servers Windows Media, DivX
Fit/Finish 720p (60 Hz) 1080i (Optical) 1 rear, 1 front 1 IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n 1 (10/100-Base T) Color Finish Accessories Wireless Antennae HDMI Cable Remote HP Pocket Media Drive Warranty Parts & Labor Extended Warranty (3yrs) General Power Supply Power Consumption Dimensions (WxDxH in) Weight 100-240V AC 50/60Hz 22 Watts 8.5 x 8.5 x 1.8 3.5 lbs 1 Year Optional/recommended 802.11 a/b/g/n - Integrated3,7 Included 5-device Universal - Included Optional - Recommended Piano Black Gloss with Zen pattern
Photo Formats Music Formats Online Services3,4 Media Servers Digital Rights Management Windows Media Center Extender Automatic Content Aggregation Mass-Storage Media

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Media streaming requires PC with Microsoft Windows XP, SP2 or later or DLNA-compliant media server. Home network is required and sold separately. EDTV or HDTV that supports 1080i, 1080p, or 720p input is required. Internet use requires separately purchased Internet service. For wireless access, wireless access point may be required and not included. 4 Downloaded content may require additional fees. 5 Media Center Extender functionality requires PC with Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate. Accessing live TV functionality requires a PC with a TV tuner and live TV signal. 6 HP pocket media drive is optional and not included. 7 The specifications of the 802.11n WLAN are draft 2.0 specifications and not final. If the final specifications differ from the draft specifications it may affect the ability of this device to communicate with other 802.11n WLAN devices. 8 This device supports the codec file formats listed herein, however HP cannot guarantee full compatibility or proper playback with all such codec files due to modifications and/or other variations that may occur with the end-users encoded codec files. Certain file formats and/or features are not accessible from drives attached to the USB ports or the pocket media drive bay. Cant play protected iTunes.

Actual product may vary from image shown on datasheet. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing shall be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. DivX and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license. 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 05/15/08. Product Number: KC816AA

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
WARNING: Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious personal injury and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. Follow the manufacturers instructions when installing the product. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
Regulatory and Safety Information
Digital Television Transition Notice
Digital Television Transition Notice: After February 17, 2009, a television receiver with only an analog broadcast tuner will require a converter box to receive full power over-the-air broadcasts with an antenna because of the Nations transition to digital broadcasting. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as before to receive low power, Class A or translator television stations and with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. Information about the DTV transition is available from www.DTV.gov or 1-888-CALL-FCC, and from www.dtv2009.gov or 1-888-DTV-2009 for information about subsidized coupons for digital-to-analog converter boxes; and, The DTV transition does not impact the functionality of this device unless you use it to stream Live TV from a PC with an analog-only tuner and an off-the-air antenna.

Interface Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Be sure to read all the safety information and precautions before starting installation. See the following topics: Regulatory and Safety Information on page 4 Important Safety Instructions on page 7 Important Information on page 11 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) cable used to connect the HP MediaSmart Connect to the HDTV Remote control HP MediaSmart Connect Documentation and Installation CD AC power adaptor
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Other cables you may need
Optional cables Component Video Use Connect video to the HDTV instead of the HDMI cable. (Some limitations for protected content.) Connect analog audio output to the HDTV with the Component Video cables, or to an optional external audio system.

System requirements

Media streaming requires a computer, or NAS (network attached storage) with a Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)-compliant media server. A home network is also required. All items are sold separately. The Windows-based computer you use should have one of the following: Media Center Edition 2005 with Rollup 2 operating system Windows XP Home operating system (32-bit only) with Service Pack 2 (SP2) or later Windows XP Pro operating system (32-bit only) with Service Pack 2 or later Windows Vista Home Basic operating system (32-bit/64-bit) Windows Vista Home Premium operating system (32-bit/64-bit) Windows Vista Ultimate operating system (32-bit/64-bit) NOTE: You need the Premium or Ultimate edition of the Windows Vista operating system to use the Extender for Windows Media Center.

L/R (RCA-style) audio

Optical digital audio Connect digital audio output to an optional external audio system. Ethernet Connect to the network with a wired connection instead of a wireless one.

Installation Overview

This section provides the system requirements, setup time, items you need, and an overview of the four steps to install the HP MediaSmart Connect.
Some MediaSmart features may not be available on computers with a 64-bit operating system. Certain Windows Vista product features require advanced or additional hardware. For details, go to the Microsoft Web sites at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/ hardwarereqs.mspx Or http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/ capable.mspx The Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor can help you determine which features of Windows Vista can run on your computer. To download the tool, visit the Microsoft Web site at http://www.windowsvista.com/upgradeadvisor

When prompted, leave the TV as it is, and continue with Step 3: On Your Computer, Insert the Installation CD on page 26.
Follow the onscreen instructions. During the setup: Press an Arrow button to select an item on the screen, and then press OK. Wait for the HP MediaSmart Connect to respond. The wizard shows a message when it is time to install the software on your computer. IMPORTANT: Do not turn off the TV, close the screen, or change the input source for the TV. After ten minutes, HP MediaSmart Connect automatically displays a screen saver to protect your TV screen.
Step 3: On Your Computer, Insert the Installation CD
Use the installation CD to install the software onto your computer, and onto each computer on your network that has media you want to share with HP MediaSmart Connect. The HP MediaSmart software supports playback of some files that Windows Media Player 11 may not; see Supported Media on page 103.
If your firewall prompts you to allow the installed MediaSmart software programs to communicate, choose Unblock. The program names are: HP MediaSmart Services Gateway CinemaNow Media Manager IMPORTANT: Always accept updates for the installed HP MediaSmart software on your computer.
Beginning at your computer
During setup, the Installation CD installs programs onto your computer that enable HP MediaSmart Connect to communicate over the network. Software firewalls installed on your computer can block this communication and prevent the HP MediaSmart Connect from accessing media on the computer.
Using the Installation CD
Insert the HP MediaSmart Installation CD from the box into a CD drive on your computer. Follow the onscreen instructions to go through the HP MediaSmart Connect installation: Extender for Windows Media Center host patches install if you have the Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate operating system. The Windows Media Player 11 software installs if it is not already installed on your computer. The HP MediaSmart Services Gateway software and CinemaNow Media Manager software install automatically. The HP MediaSmart Sharing Wizard installs. NOTE: If it is necessary, your computer may restart before continuing the installation. The HP MediaSmart Sharing Wizard opens to guide you through sharing media.

Click to authorize Windows Media Player 11 to share media with your HP MediaSmart Connect. For more information about Windows Media Player, see Chapter 7: Using Windows Media Player on page 86. Enter information to register your HP MediaSmart Connect with HP. Click to set up online media services. See Setting Up the HP Online Media Services Account on page 67. Click Finish when the installation is complete at your computer. Continue with Step 4: Return to Your TV to Complete the Setup on page 28.
Step 4: Return to Your TV to Complete the Setup
1 Point the MediaSmart remote control at the HP MediaSmart Connect, press the Right Arrow button to select Next, and then press OK. If you are using a wireless connection to the network, select the wireless option. The wizard searches for available wireless networks and presents a list of what it finds. Select the wireless network you want, and be ready to enter your SSID and security key if necessary. 2
IMPORTANT: If your wireless network is not listed, select the Advanced mode and enter it manually.
Follow the onscreen instructions to finalize the set up of your network. The wizard checks for the network, the IP address, and then for access to the Internet across the network. For information about connecting your device to your home network, see Chapter 2: Connecting your HP MediaSmart Connect to your Home Network on page 35. Optional: Set up the Extender for Windows Media Center (requires the Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate operating system). The HP MediaSmart Connect displays an eight-digit key on your HDTV screen, along with instructions for you to enter the key into your Media Center settings on the computer. For more information, see Chapter 6: Using the Extender for Windows Media Center on page 77.
n Make entries by using the onscreen keyboard:
Press an Arrow button on the remote control to select an item or key on the onscreen keyboard, and then press OK. Press a number button on the remote control as needed to scroll to the character you want.
Wait while the HP MediaSmart Connect looks for authorized servers on the network.
Press the Media button on the remote control to display the Media menu. To use the menu, see Using the Media Menu on page 50.

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Streaming and viewing high-definition Best video (HDTV) at the same time (computer with wired connection to network) Streaming standard-definition video (SDTV) (computer with wired connection to network) Streaming photos and music Computer with wireless connection to router and HP MediaSmart connect with wireless connection to router. Usage in apartment building and congested areas Best
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Chapter 3: Using the Remote Control
In this section, find the following useful information: Locating Controls and Connectors on page 38. Identifying the Multifunction Remote Control Buttons on page 41. Selecting a Device to Control on page 44.
Locating Controls and Connectors
The device contains a remote control sensor, a resolution indicator, buttons, connectors, and a drive bay for an optional HP Pocket Media Drive (PMD). It has no Power button; press the On/Off button on the remote control to put the device into standby mode and awaken it, or unplug the power adaptor to turn the device completely off.
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Front Status indicator

Description (continued) Shows the current device status: Lights blue: Device is on. Blinks blue: Device is in standby mode. Lights amber: Device is turning on. Lights red: An error occurred.

Remote control sensor

TV Resolution Button, Indicator Remote Control Sensor HP Pocket Media Drive Bay
Point the remote control at this area to operate the device. Insert an optional HP Pocket Media Drive (PMD). Ejects the HP PMD from the bay. NOTE: Do not eject the drive when its indicator is lit.

Sleep (Blue context) selects the time to turn of the TV in TV mode. On the Media menu, causes an action specific to the current menu or item.
Favorites displays the Favorites list or adds the current selection to the list. Arrows move the cursor in the menu screens. OK chooses the highlighted menu option. Guide displays the program guide for the controlled device or in Extender mode, if it is available on your computer. Back goes back one level on the menu. Info displays information about the current program. Recorded TV displays a list of recorded television programs for the controlled device or in Extender mode, if it is available on your computer. Volume increases or decreases the sound level. Windows Media Center Green Start button displays the Windows Media Center window from your computer in Extender mode. Search displays a search panel to find media. Media displays the Media menu. In Extender mode, stops media play and exits Extender mode. Live TV displays live TV for the controlled device or in Extender mode, if it is available on your computer. Channel (Ch+, Ch) moves up or down one page in the media listings. Selects the next higher or lower channel for the controlled device (such as your computer TV tuner in Extender mode, if it is available). Mute turns sound on or off.
Rewind reverses the play of the current media for the controlled device. Play starts or resumes play of the current media for the controlled device. Pause suspends play of the current media for the controlled device. Fast-Forward fast-forwards play of the current media for the controlled device. Previous skips to the previous media for the controlled device. Stop ends play of the current media for the controlled device. Next skips to the next media for the controlled device. Number keys are used to enter numbers. Or, in some menus you select a number or character by pressing the key one or more times to scroll to it, and then pressing Enter. Clear backspaces and erases one character. Device Menu displays the content or DVD menu for the controlled device. Record starts recording for the controlled device. In Extender mode, starts recording when you are watching live TV, or marks for recording the program listed in the program guide, if these are available from your computer. Last displays the previous channel in TV mode. Enter enters a number, a character, or, in TV mode, a channel number.

Programming the device code by using auto setup mode
If your home entertainment device does not respond to the remote control after you try all the codes listed for your brand, try searching for your code by using these steps for auto setup mode: Turn on the device you want to program. Press the Device button on the remote control one or more times to select the device you want to program (TV, CBL, DVD, or AUX). Wait until the device indicator light on the remote control goes out. Press and hold down the Device button on the remote control for 5 seconds, until the device light blinks, and then release the Device button. The device light blinks one more time and then remains lit, indicating the remote control is in programming mode. Enter 8, 8, 8, 8. The device indicator light blinks once and then remains lit.
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Point the remote control at the secondary device, and then press the Mute button. The sound should mute. If it does not, repeat steps 5 and 6, trying each code for your brand until you find one that works. Repeat these steps for each primary device you want to program for volume mapping.
This completes programming a second device for volume mapping.
Point the remote control at the device, and then press and release the On/Off button on the remote control once. Wait until the device indicator light stops blinking. If the device turns off, continue with step 6. If the device does not turn off, continue to press and release the On/Off button, waiting each time for the device indicator light to stop blinking, until the device turns off.
Once the device turns off, press the OK button on the remote control to save the code.
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This completes the steps to automatically program a primary device. After programming a primary device, you can program a second device for volume mapping; see Programming a second device for volume mapping on page 47.
Chapter 4: Enjoying Music, Photos, and Videos

Using the Media Menu

To operate and use the Media menu: If necessary, turn on the TV, and then select the input source to view the HP MediaSmart Connect. If necessary, press the Device button on the remote control one or more times to light the HP MediaSmart Connect indicator. Point the remote control at the remote control sensor in the middle of the front of the HP MediaSmart Connect. 3 Press the Media button. The Media menu displays.

Using CinemaNow Media Manager Options
To display the Options menu, select Options on either the taskbar icon menu or from the Tools menu of the CNMM main window. The CinemaNow Media Manager Options menu has screens for each type of setting: General Storage Network Some of these settings are mainly for use in the PC environment and are not available within the HP MediaSmart Connect environment. For optimum use, keep the default settings. To make changes to a setting, place a check mark in the check box, and then click Apply.
Chapter 6: Using the Extender for Windows Media Center
Setup of the Extender for Windows Media Center, if you have the Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate operating system, occurs during installation. (The HP MediaSmart Connect displays an eight-digit key on the TV screen, along with instructions for you to enter the key into your Media Center settings on the computer.) By pressing the Media Center Green Start button on the remote control, the HP MediaSmart Connect displays the Media Center from your computer and enables you to navigate Media Center as if you were at the computer. Vista support up n A WindowsThe HPcomputer canConnect canto four Extenders. MediaSmart be an Extender to only one computer at a time. Your computer may require an active (live) connection to the Internet while you set up your HP MediaSmart Connect as an Extender. Each time you set up the Extender or change the computer, the device generates a new eight-digit key.
Using digital media: MediaSmart versus the Extender for Windows Media Center

MediaSmart

For MediaSmart mode: To display the Media menu, press the Media button on the remote control. The Media mode interface was designed by HP and provides a unique and simple way to navigate through personal content and online media. See Using the Media Menu on page 50.
Extender for Windows Media Center interface was designed by Microsoft and is similar to Microsoft Media Center interface you see at the computer.
Extender for Windows Media Center
For the Extender for Windows Media Center mode: To display the menu from Media Center, press the Media Center Green Start button on the remote control. This enables you to browse and use your computer Media Center as if you were at the computer. The

Make sure a firewall is not blocking the Windows Media Player from the network. Reset the Microsoft firewall settings in Windows Media Player, or, if you are using another firewall program, make Windows Media Player a trusted program, and make your whole home network a trusted device. For additional help with firewalls, use your computer to access the Internet, and go to the HP Web site at: http://www.hp.com/go/mediasmart
IMPORTANT: If you are using a firewall or antivirus program that cannot automatically update the trusted program list, contact the program manufacturer to find out how to manually add programs to the list. Check your network connection by opening a browser on your computer and viewing a Web page on the Internet. If a Web page does not display, check your Internet connection. Check at your PC that you accepted the HP MediaSmart Connect as one of the client devices in Windows Media Player.
Check that your home network is a private network, because broadcast services and some UPnP programs may not work through a virtual private network (VPN). For the steps to change your network to private, see the remedy for My HP MediaSmart Connect can see my Windows Vista computer, but I cannot stream any content. My HP MediaSmart Connect can see my Windows Vista computer, but I cannot stream any content. The Windows Vista operating system requires that your home network be in a secure private network before it allows any content to stream to an allowed device. You can change your network from public to private by using these steps: 5 At the computer, click the Windows Start Button, and then click Network. Click the Network and Sharing Center tab. To change your network to private, click Customize. Click Private, and then click Next. Click Close.
I cannot find the media files from the HP MediaSmart Connect that I know are in the folders I share on my computer. The media files do not display when they are an unsupported format. However, the HP MediaSmart Services Gateway software (installed on your computer from the Installation CD) adds additional file format support that is not provided by Windows Media Player. Check that the HP MediaSmart Services Gateway software is running on your computer (the icon is on the taskbar). Or Check that the server is visible from your device (and so, running on your computer): 1 Press the Media button on your remote control to display the Media menu. 2 Press an Arrow button to select Servers, and then press OK. 3 The screen lists the available servers. Confirm that HP MediaSmart Services Gateway is listed.
If it is necessary, restart the server from your computer, see Using the HP Server software on page 70. For more information about file formats, see Supported Media File Types on page 100. When viewing steaming video from my computer by using a wireless LAN, the video is choppy. The quality of streaming video over wireless depends on many factors such as the bitrate of the original video, the reception quality, and the access point. For best quality over wireless, HP recommends using an access point that supports either IEEE 802.11n 5 GHz or IEEE 802.11a. For more information about networks, see Chapter 2: Connecting your HP MediaSmart Connect to your Home Network on page 35. When viewing streaming video of a downloaded movie, the Pause, Fast-Forward, and other device trick-play buttons do not work. Many video download sites do not allow or support use of the device trick-play buttons on their pay-per-view video files.

When viewing or playing media, the screen freezes. Unplug the HP MediaSmart Connect power adaptor, and then plug it back in. During high transfer rates, as when streaming videos, your firewall may be blocking Windows Media Player from working properly with your HP MediaSmart Connect. Reset the Microsoft firewall settings in Windows Media Player, or, if you are using another firewall program, make Windows Media Player a trusted program, and make your whole home network a trusted device. I try to watch a CinemaNow-downloaded movie but see a Failed to play media content message. You may see this message the first time you try to watch a CinemaNow movie. To fix it, start to watch the movie directly on the computer by using Windows Media Player 11 or the CinemaNow player. A dialog window displays, asking to install a new software component (update) on your computer. Follow the onscreen directions to complete the installation, and then play the movie again for a few minutes after the FBI notice finishes. After this one-time update, you can watch the movie on your HP MediaSmart Connect.
I try to playback a movie with Digital Rights Management (such as a download from CinemaNow) but see an Unsupported format message even though I know it is a supported format. Your Digital Rights Management keys may be corrupted. On your remote control, press Media, select Settings from the Media menu and choosing Reset Options. Select Restart System and press OK. This action restarts the HP MediaSmart Connect while preserving your personal settings. How can I find what codec is being used in my media file? It may not always be possible to find this information, but you can try this: Play the file on your computer by using Windows Media Player. While the file is playing, if possible, right-click the file in the Windows Media Player Library, and then click Properties. On the File tab, look at the Audio codec and the Video codec sections for the information.
My USB mass storage device is not recognized. The HP MediaSmart Connect supports only USB mass storage devices with a FAT, FAT32, or NTFS file system. For example, a printer or a Linux-based file system device is not recognized or supported. Video playback of a digital video on a USB mass storage device is sluggish (slow). Playback of high-definition video in a FAT32 file system may be sluggish due to the limitations of the FAT32 system. If possible, back up and reformat your mass storage device to use the NTFS file system. I downloaded or copied a movie onto my HP PMD (or USB mass storage device) and HP MediaSmart Connect does not play it. Playback of Digital Rights Management content from mass storage devices is not supported by the HP MediaSmart Connect. For more information, see Viewing USB Photos, Music, and Videos on page 59.

Popular codecs

MPEG codecs. The Motion Pictures Experts Group (MPEG) has developed a number of AV codecs, including: MPEG-1, which is used in VCD movies. MPEG-2, which includes the audio codecs MPEG-2 Layer II (MP2) and MPEG-2 Layer III (MP3), which is used in DVDs, HDTV, and many movie download services.
Windows Media Codecs. Microsoft has developed a number of codecs, including: WMV7 and WMV8, which are early versions of the Microsoft video codec. WMV9, which is the current version of the Microsoft video codec. VC-1, which is the Advanced Profile of the WMV9 codec, and which is needed for support by both Blu-ray and HD-DVD players. WMA (Windows Media Audio), including WMA Pro, which is a multichannel audio codec. Dolby Digital. Dolby Digital forms the basis of multichannel audio coding in HDTV and DVD movies.
MP4 file format is based on the Apple QuickTime file format, but is part of the MPEG-4 standard (MPEG-4, part 14). MP4 files use the.mp4 extension and support a variety of codecs, including the AAC and MPEG-4 (part 2 or part 10) codecs. WMV (Windows Media Video) or ASF (Advanced Streaming Format) are also popular Microsoft media file containers. They support mostly Microsoft-based codecs such as WMV7/8/9, WMA, and VC-1. DVR-MS is a Microsoft file container for storing broadcast TV programming that is recorded by Media Center PCs. DivX is a file container developed by the DivX Corporation. It supports the DivX video codecs (versions 3.0 to 6) that are based on the MPEG-4, part 2, video codec, and a variety of audio codecs, including MP2, MP3, Dolby Digital, and raw LPCM data. The divx file format can also support metadata, subtitle tracks, and DRM. QuickTime (.mov or.qt) is a file container developed by Apple. It provides the basis for the MP4 file format that is currently used by iTunes and other media service providers.

Popular file containers

AVI is a popular audio/video file format in PC systems. It supports multiple audio and video codecs, including DV and MPEG-1/2/4.

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Harvard 1024, 1122 Havermy 1215 Hello Kitty 1220 Hewlett-Packard 1000, 1257, 1415, 1465, 1474, 1544 Hisense 1258, 1445 Hitachi 1004, 1006, 1008, 1009, 1010, 1035, 1036, 1082, 1083, 1084, 1085, 1086, 1087, 1088, 1089, 1090, 1091, 1092, 1093, 1094, 1112, 1125, 1135, 1138, 1148, 1149, 1150, 1151, 1152, 1228, 1278, 1284, 1410, 1467, 1484, 1487, 1491, 1494, 1505, 1509, 1514, 1517, 1518, 1606 HP 1000, 1257, 1270, 1415, 1461, 1474, 1544 Ilo 1377, 1453, 1458, 1560 IMA 1024 Infinity 1037, 1213
InFocus 1530 Initial 1560 Insignia 1221, 1338, 1339, 1343, 1459 Inteq 1208 Janeil 1110 JBL 1037, 1213 JC Penney 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1009, 1014, 1030, 1031, 1033, 1034, 1042, 1049, 1063, 1064, 1107, 1108, 1114, 1143, 1146, 1602 JCB 1002, 1207 Jensen 1004, 1006, 1173, 1174, 1222, 1337 JVC 1008, 1009, 1010, 1031, 1038, 1039, 1101, 1102, 1115, 1137, 1154, 1198, 1212, 1251, 1314, 1369, 1389, 1406, 1407, 1510, 1570 Kawasho 1002, 1004, 1006 KEC 1122 Kenwood 1004, 1006, 1013, 1209, 1572 KLH 1223, 1235 Kloss Novabeam 1024, 1110
Konka 1226, 1549 KTV 1024, 1040, 1107, 1111, 1122, 1209, 1255 LG 1005, 1164, 1182, 1218, 1253, 1254, 1403, 1408, 1426, 1479, 1502, 1558 Lloyds 1606 Loewe 1037 Logik 1001 Luxman 1004, 1006 LXI 1006, 1028, 1037, 1041, 1042, 1043, 1114, 1143, 1146, 1210, 1213, 1216, 1218, 1230, 1602 Magnavox 1004, 1006, 1007, 1013, 1037, 1044, 1045, 1050, 1079, 1080, 1081, 1133, 1134, 1142, 1153, 1165, 1199, 1206, 1209, 1213, 1252, 1286, 1297, 1315, 1356, 1422, 1448, 1496, 1513, 1560, 1584, 1606 Magnin 1608 Majestic 1001 Marantz 1004, 1006, 1035, 1037, 1195, 1205, 1209, 1213, 1432
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Matsushita 1219 Maxent 1263, 1448 Megapower 1164 Megatron 1006, 1035, 1218, 1228 Memorex 1001, 1005, 1006, 1028, 1043, 1218, 1221, 1229, 1230, 1308, 1596, 1600, 1603 MGA 1004, 1005, 1006, 1013, 1014, 1029, 1046, 1209, 1218, 1229, 1608 Midland 1031, 1095, 1107, 1108, 1114, 1146, 1208, 1210, 1211 Mintek 1560 Minutz 1030 Mitsubishi 1004, 1005, 1006, 1013, 1014, 1029, 1046, 1076, 1178, 1184, 1215, 1218, 1229, 1238, 1319, 1344, 1348, 1482, 1511, 1609 Monivision 1164
Montgomery Ward 1001 Motorola 1003, 1109, 1215 MTC 1004, 1005, 1006, 1064, 1209, 1227 Multitech 1024, 1122, 1255 Multivision 1047 NAD 1006, 1041, 1042, 1116, 1135, 1183, 1216, 1218 NEC 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1157, 1187, 1205, 1209, 1431 NET-TV 1263, 1441, 1493 Nikko 1006, 1011, 1209, 1214, 1218 Norcent 1422 NTC 1011, 1214 Olevia 1244, 1245, 1246, 1398, 1423 Onwa 1024, 1122 Optimus 1116, 1135, 1219, 1230, 1231, 1603 Optoma 1188 Optonica 1055, 1109, 1215

Back button.. 42 batteries.. 20 before beginning installation. 14 Blue context button.. 41 box, items included.. 12 button.. 38 Arrow. 42 Back.. 42
Mute..42 Next..43 numbers..43 OK..42 On/Off..41 Pause..43 Play..43 Previous..43 Record..43 Recorded TV..42 Red context..41 Reset..40 Rewind..43 Search..42 Settings (Menu).41 Source..41 Stop..43 Volume..42 Yellow context.41
cable analog audio (RCA-style). 13 Component.. 18, 40 digital audio cable (optical). 13 HDMI. 12 list of optional cables.. 14 caution.. 3 CBL, device indicator.. 41 changing settings.. 63 Channel (Ch+, Ch-) button. 42 checking for required software.. 73 Internet connection.. 73 network.. 73 server status.. 73 CinemaNow Media Manager. 73, 75 file name.. 26 software.. 65, 73 software menu.. 74 updates.. 73
Clear button..43 closing the Windows Media Center window..83 CNMM.. 65, 73 icon..74 codec.. 96, 100 Component Video connecting with external sound..19 Component video..97 audio..40 cables.40 connecting..18 connecting power.20 wireless..40 connectors..38 consumption, power..98 context buttons.. 41, 51
dangerous voltage.3 Demo option (menu)..63 device code..44 controlled by remote control.44 Device button..41 Device Menu button.42 indicator.. 23, 41, 44, 45 manufacturer codes.45 USB mass storage device.60 Device Menu button..42 digital audio cable (optical).13 digital entertainment..33 digital media formats.100 digital media receiver..53 digital movies..55 Digital Rights Management.96 Digital Rights Management (DRM)..99 dimensions..98
DLNA-compliant media servers. 98 documentation and Installation CD in the box. 12 Dolby Digital.. 100 Download Queue CinemaNow Media Manager software.. 75 HP MediaSmart Services Gateway software. 72 DRM-protected content. 59 DVD, device indicator. 41 dvr-ms support.. 105
Eject button for the PMD drive.. 39 Enter button.. 43 entering characters.. 43 envelope icon.. 51 environment operating. 99 storage.. 99
Ethernet. 19, 40, 97 Expired rental movies in CinemaNow..75 Extender for Windows Media Center.. 34, 99 changing the computer..83 controlling television.82 eight-digit key.. 28, 77 exiting.83 host patches..27 number of Extenders.77 recording when viewing live TV.43 requirements..13 reset the Extender..83 setup..77 using..82 Extender for Windows Media Center Green Start button.42 external sound system..17 connecting with Component Video..19 connecting with HDMI.18
factory setting..64 Failed to play media content message..95 Fast-Forward button..43 FAT file system..59 FAT32 file system.59 Favorites button.. 42, 52 list...52 file formats..100 firewall..26 format music..99 photos..99 video..99 format, file..100