MediaPlayer User Guide
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PRISMIQ MediaPlayer User Guide Table of Contents PRISMIQ MediaManager Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Starting MediaManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 My Media Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Video and Audio Playlists and Image Slideshows . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Internet Radio (MediaManager) . .
PRISMIQ MediaPlayer User Guide PRISMIQ MediaManager Software The PRISMIQ MediaManager software installs from the PRISMIQ CD onto your Windows-based PC and allows you to organize and set up content for the MediaPlayer. You can manage your media files and many other functions from this software, including: MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 or AVI* video files; MP3, WMA, and WAV audio files; Internet radio stations; and JPEG image files. You can also set up custom information (live weather, stocks, etc.
PRISMIQ MediaPlayer User Guide My Custom Info Contains all customizable Web, stock, and weather information that displays on the MediaPlayer Home screen. This is one of the two top level categories, along with “My Media Files.” • Web Bookmarks Add, edit, and delete your favorite Web sites. • Stock Data Add and delete stock market information to display on the MediaPlayer Home screen.
PRISMIQ MediaPlayer User Guide Double-clicking on MediaManager Content When you double-click on a video, audio, image, or Internet radio station file, the file will open in the Windows application that you've associated for that type of media. When you double-click on a Web bookmark, your Web browser will open with the Web site you saved. When you double-click on a stock symbol or weather location, your Web browser will open with stock market or weather information.
PRISMIQ MediaPlayer User Guide Starting MediaManager To start MediaManager: • Double-click the PRISMIQ MediaManager icon in the system tray (lower right corner of desktop). – OR – • Use the Windows “Start” menu to locate “PRISMIQ MediaManager” in the “Programs” menu, and click on it. The MediaManager window appears. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 9 1 Media categories. 2 Save any changes (such as new Playlists). 3 Search and scan for media files to incorporate into MediaManager.
PRISMIQ MediaPlayer User Guide My Media Files To begin managing video, audio, and image files as well as Internet radio source locations, you must first scan them into the MediaManager program. The resulting list will display in the top level category “My Media Files.” While these files are all handled similarly, you’ll find a separate section for Internet radio stations. Audio and video files are categorized into Playlists, and photos and images are categorized into Slideshows.
PRISMIQ MediaPlayer User Guide To delete media files from “My Media Files”: Option 1: Using right-click menus 1. Click on “My Media Files.” This highlights “My Media Files.” 2. Right-click on the media file you want to delete. The right-click menu appears. 3. Select “Delete.” 4. A set of dialog boxes will prompt you to 1) "Remove from Playlist?" and then 2) "Move to the recycle bin?” 5. Select if you want the file to be deleted from the MediaManager and if you want the file sent to the recycle bin.
PRISMIQ MediaPlayer User Guide Video and Audio Playlists and Image Slideshows You can organize your video and audio files into Playlists, and image files into Slideshows. Once you’ve created a Playlist or Slideshow, you can add or remove files from “My Media Files.” Playlists can contain only one media type – either video files or audio files, but not both. To create a new Playlist: 1. In the left windowpane, highlight either All Video or All Audio, and right-click. The right-click menu appears. 2.
PRISMIQ MediaPlayer User Guide To add a file to your Playlist: 1. In the left windowpane, select All Video, All Audio or Internet Radio. A list of files appears in the right windowpane. 2. Right-click on the file you want to add to your Playlist. A right-click menu appears. 3. Select “Add to” and point to the Playlist you want to add this file. 4. Click on the Playlist to which you added the file. The file you added appears in your Playlist. – OR – You can drag and drop the file to add it to the Playlist.
PRISMIQ MediaPlayer User Guide To delete a file from a Playlist: First select the Playlist you want to delete it from, then do one of the following: Option 1: Using right-click menus 1. Click on "My Playlists." This highlights "My Playlists." 2. Right-click on the file you want to delete. The right-click menu appears. 3. Select "Delete." 4. A set of dialog boxes will prompt you to 1) "Remove from Playlist?" and then 2) "Move to the recycle bin?" 5.
PRISMIQ MediaPlayer User Guide To add an Image file to a Slideshow: 1. Click on All Images. All of the image files you’ve imported into the MediaManager appear. 2. Drag-and-drop the image files you want to add to the Slideshow. 3. Click “Save” found in the upper right corner of the MediaManager window. Note: Alternatively, you can right-click on an image and select “Add to” to place it in a particular Slideshow.
PRISMIQ MediaPlayer User Guide Additional Settings for Slideshows After you create a Slideshow: 1. Right-click on the Slideshow you want to associate audio with when in Slideshow mode and click on “Settings.” A Slideshow settings dialog box appears. This lets you align your selected slides with the corresponding audio you’ve selected. 2. Left-click in the checkbox for “Automatically show slides.” 3.
PRISMIQ MediaPlayer User Guide Internet Radio You can select radio stations from any Web site that streams MP3 files in the “Playlist” (.pls) file format or Live365’s format. They then will appear and play on the MediaPlayer as part of the “Audio” screen. Some examples of these Web sites are http://www.shoutcast.com; http://www.live365.com; http://www.radio-locator.com and http://www.somafm.com. To add an Internet radio station: 1.
PRISMIQ MediaPlayer User Guide To delete an Internet radio station: Option 1: Using right-click menus 1. Open the MediaManager and find the Internet Radio sub-category. 2. Right-click on the station you want to delete. The right-click menu appears. 3. Select “Delete.” The radio station is deleted. Option 2: Using the Delete key 1. Click on the radio station URL you want to delete. The file name is highlighted. 2. Press the Delete key on your keyboard.
PRISMIQ MediaPlayer User Guide To delete a Watched Folder: Option 1: Using right-click menus 1. Open the MediaManager and find the Watched Folder sub-category. 2. Right-click on the folder you want to delete. The right-click menu appears. 3. Select “Delete.” The Watched Folder is deleted. Option 2: Using the Delete key 1. Click on the folder you want to delete. The folder is highlighted. 2. Press the Delete key on your keyboard. The Watched Folder is deleted from the Watched Folders list.
PRISMIQ MediaPlayer User Guide To delete a bookmark: Option 1: Using right-click menus 1. Right-click on the bookmark you want to delete. The right-click menu appears. 2. Select “Delete.” The bookmark is deleted. Option 2: Using the Delete key 1. Click on the bookmark you want to delete. The file name is highlighted. 2. Press the Delete key on your keyboard. The bookmark is deleted. Stock Data Home Screen Information Entry You can select up to 20 stock symbols to appear on the MediaPlayer Home screen.
PRISMIQ MediaPlayer User Guide To delete a stock: Option 1: Using right-click menus 1. Right-click on the stock you want to delete. The right-click menu appears. 2. Select “Delete.” The stock is deleted. Option 2: Using the Delete key 1. Click on the stock you want to delete. The file name is highlighted. 2. Press the Delete key on your keyboard. The stock is deleted.
PRISMIQ MediaPlayer User Guide To customize the information within the weather info box on the TV: 1. Right-click on “Weather Locale” under “My Custom Info.” 2. Choose “Properties” to bring up the Weather Display Properties. 3. Uncheck or check items you want displayed on the TV. 4. Click OK to close the Weather Display Properties. 5. Click “Save” on MediaManager to save your changes. To delete the weather location: Option 1: Using right-click menus 1. Right-click on the location listing to delete.
PRISMIQ MediaPlayer User Guide PRISMIQ MediaPlayer The PRISMIQ MediaPlayer allows you to do the following: • Play video files from your PC • Play audio files from your PC, listen to Internet radio stations • View digital photos from your PC, create slideshows • Browse the Web • Receive dynamic personalized information • Chat (instant message) This section assumes that you have already set up the PRISMIQ MediaPlayer using the instructions in the Setup Guide. If you have not done this yet, please do so now.
PRISMIQ MediaPlayer User Guide Remote Control Here’s a look at the features available on your MediaPlayer remote control. 1 POWER • To put the MediaPlayer in/out of sleep mode. 2 1 2 3 4 HOME • Takes you to the Home screen. 3 VIDEO • Takes you to the Video screen. 4 AUDIO • Takes you to the Audio and Internet Radio screen. 5 7 8 IMAGES 6 • Takes you to the Images screen. 6 5 WEB • Takes you to the Web screen. 7 CHAT 9 • Takes you to the Chat screen.
PRISMIQ MediaPlayer User Guide Entering text using the remote control To enter text in the Web or Chat sections: 1. Move the cursor to the section and press SELECT. 2. Press the number keys on the remote to quickly cycle through all the characters on the remote, just like you might enter characters on a cell phone. For example, pressing the “2” button four times in a row will produce “2, a, b, c” in the same position.
PRISMIQ MediaPlayer User Guide PRISMIQ MediaPlayer Start Screen Whenever you turn on your MediaPlayer, you’ll be presented with the Start screen. It provides you easy access to all of the functions of the MediaPlayer. The Start screen is the starting point for your navigation within the PRISMIQ MediaPlayer. Press the PRISMIQ button on your remote control at any time to get back to this starting point. The Start screen is also selectable from the top navigation menu throughout the TV user interface.
PRISMIQ MediaPlayer User Guide PRISMIQ MediaPlayer Main Menu The Main menu selections are available from any screen in the MediaPlayer except the Web browser. These menu selections allow you to quickly move to each feature. Below you’ll find a brief description of each menu item. Each feature is described in detail in subsequent sections.
PRISMIQ MediaPlayer User Guide Weather View weather forecasts for your local area. Stock Quotes View stock market information. You can choose your weather and stock ticker content by using the MediaManager software on your PC. See the MediaManager section of this User Guide for details on configuring your information. In the News View and read the latest news listed under categories such as: Top News, Finance, Technology, Politics, Entertainment and Health.
PRISMIQ MediaPlayer User Guide Indicators A green light next to “computer” on the Home screen indicates the MediaPlayer is connected to your computer and able to receive audio, video and image files. A red light indicates the MediaPlayer is not connected to a PC running MediaManager. Check your PC connection or refer to the Setup Guide for troubleshooting tips.
PRISMIQ MediaPlayer User Guide Here’s a look at the Video screen. 1 3 2 1 Video playlists 2 Video files 3 Video preview window Video Playlists Playlists are set up with the MediaManager software on your PC. To view a list of videos in a Playlist: 1. Use the directional pad on your remote control to control the cursor and highlight the Playlist you want to see. 2. Press the SELECT button on your remote control. A list of videos for the selected Playlist appears. To play a video: 1.
PRISMIQ MediaPlayer User Guide Note: If you add/delete video files or edit your Playlists with the MediaManager software while you are viewing the Video screen, those changes may not immediately appear on the MediaPlayer. To see these changes, press "Video" again on the TV user interface. To search for a Video: 1. Use the directional pad on your remote control to control the cursor, highlight “Search,” and press the SELECT button. 2.
PRISMIQ MediaPlayer User Guide Controlling Video Playback Using “Jump” While a video file is playing, selecting “Jump” will bring up a pop-up box that allows you to jump to a particular point in the video file. Advanced Video Features (Experts Only) The PRISMIQ MediaManager software includes advanced features to control the delivery of your digital content. You can adjust this setting for playback of various types of high-quality media content, such as MPEG-4 or AVI*.
PRISMIQ MediaPlayer User Guide Audio The Audio feature allows you to view all of your audio files, browse your audio Playlists, and play your audio files and Internet radio stations through the MediaManager software on your PC. Note: You must first scan your audio files into MediaManager in order to make them available for play on the MediaPlayer. To learn how to scan audio, please refer to page 8.
PRISMIQ MediaPlayer User Guide Controlling Audio playback • To pause or start/resume playback, press the button on your remote control. • To stop playback, press the button on your remote control. This takes you back to the Audio screen. • To move forward in the song, press the button on your remote control. This moves you forward one minute. • To move backward in the song, press the button on your remote control. This moves you backward one minute.
PRISMIQ MediaPlayer User Guide To search through Audio: 1. Use the directional pad on your remote control to control the cursor, highlight “Search,” and press the SELECT button. 2. Choose search options, and type a search term into the “Search For” text box. 3. Use the directional pad on your remote control to control the cursor, highlight “Search,” and press the SELECT button. To clear a search: 1.
PRISMIQ MediaPlayer User Guide Here’s a look at the Images screen on your TV. 2 3 1 1 Image Slideshows that you’ve created using the MediaManager software. 2 All image files that you’ve scanned into the MediaManager. 3 Thumbnails of your images. Slideshows Slideshows are set up with the MediaManager software on your PC. To learn how to create a Slideshow, please refer to page 12. To view a list of images in a Slideshow on your TV: 1.
PRISMIQ MediaPlayer User Guide To view an image file full screen on your TV: 1. Use the directional pad on your remote control to control the cursor and highlight the image you want to see. 2. Once you’ve pointed to the image you want to see, press the SELECT button on your remote control. The image appears full screen. To go back to thumbnail screens press FULL SCREEN. To start a Slideshow on your TV: 1. Use the directional pad on the remote control to highlight the name of the Slideshow and press SELECT.
PRISMIQ MediaPlayer User Guide To control audio when viewing images on your TV: The media management buttons on the remote control (Play/Pause, Fast-Forward, Rewind, Stop, Previous, Next, and Mute) are all active when viewing images in full screen mode. These control the AUDIO and not the images. If a song has not been previously selected or is not associated with a Slideshow, the last media file that was used will be played when pressing the button. To search through Images: 1.
PRISMIQ MediaPlayer User Guide Web From the Web screen, you can access the Web sites you’ve saved on the MediaManager software or go directly to any Web site. When you press the WEB button, the Web browser opens with a Web page that contains your bookmarks and the following options: Search; Web Mail; Local Info; News, Weather and Finance; Entertainment and Sports; and My Bookmarks. Note: You may experience a slight delay before the browser opens.
PRISMIQ MediaPlayer User Guide To visit a Web site you’ve saved as a Web Bookmark: 1. Use the directional pad on your remote control to move the cursor over “My Bookmarks,” and press SELECT. 2. Move the cursor over the bookmark you want, and press SELECT. The Web site appears. To enter text: 1. Use the directional pad on your remote control to move the cursor to the URL entry section. 2. Press SELECT twice to highlight. You can then enter text or press BACKSPACE to clear the entry. 3.
PRISMIQ MediaPlayer User Guide Here’s a look at the Chat screen. To send an instant message: 1. Sign on to your account by entering your screen name and password, and clicking the SIGN ON button. Note: The “Save Password” checkbox is defaulted to checked in order to save your screen name and password for the next time you sign on. 2. Your buddy list appears in the bottom right of the screen. 3. Use the directional pad to move the cursor over the name of a buddy you want to send an instant message to. 4.
PRISMIQ MediaPlayer User Guide To set your status to “away”: 1. Use the directional pad to move the cursor over “away.” 2. Press the SELECT button on your remote control. 3. The “away” window displays with the text “I am watching TV now.” To customize your “away” message: 1. Use the directional pad to move the cursor over the “away” message. 2. Press SELECT on your remote control. The “away” message appears as editable text. 3. Enter your customized “away” message. 4.
PRISMIQ MediaPlayer User Guide To sign off your account: • Use the directional pad to move your cursor over QUIT, and press SELECT on your remote control. You are signed off your account, and the CHAT Sign On screen appears. Note: To add or remove buddies, use your PC-based AIM client. An optional wireless keyboard can be ordered from www.PRISMIQ.com for easier text entry. Update Firmware You can easily update your MediaPlayer’s firmware by receiving new software over your home network.
PRISMIQ MediaPlayer User Guide After a few seconds, the MediaPlayer will reset itself and begin the firmware update process. You will see a series of messages above a status bar as the Firmware is being updated. Please wait a few minutes until this process is complete. The MediaPlayer will reboot itself and begin using the new firmware once the firmware update process is complete. Note: A pop-up message will appear in MediaManager when a new software/firmware release is available.
PRISMIQ MediaPlayer User Guide Technical Specifications CPU / system board • NEC uPD61130 32-bit MIPS microprocessor with integrated MPEG decoder • 16 MBytes of flash ROM • 64 MBytes of SDRAM Output interfaces • 1 S-video • 1 composite video • 1 S/PDIF • 2 RCA audio (L/R stereo) Network interfaces • 1 Ethernet interface, 10/100BaseT • 1 CardBus/PCMCIA card slot for 802.
PRISMIQ MediaPlayer User Guide Set-top software • Linux 2.4 OS • Embedded Web browser • AOL-compatible Instant Messaging Standards compliance • Product safety: CSA 60950-00/UL 60950 • Electromagnetic: EN55022B, EN5502 • Compatibility: FCC Class B Dimensions (set-top box) • 9” x 1.5” x 5.25” (W x H x D) • 1.5 lbs.
