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I-O DATA AVeL Link AVLP2/DVDLA User Manual

Summary of AVeL Link AVLP2/DVDLA

  • Page 1

    Network media player with built-in dvd player avel link player avlp2/dvdla user's manual b-manu200080-02 read the attached “setup guide” before using this product. Keep this manual and “setup guide” in a secure place for future reference..

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    Table of contents introduction functions of the avel link player ..................................................................... 2 important safety information ............................................................................. 3 precautions for use......................................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    １ introduction functions of the avel link player p.2 important safety information p.3 precautions for use p.9 checking the items in the package p.11 checking the operating environment p.12 name of each part p.13.

  • Page 4

    ２ functions of the avel link player the avel link player can be connected to a tv to play dvd-videos as well as movies and other audio/video files stored in a network computer. Play videos, music and images stored in a computer! You can play movies stored in a network computer. Play dvds and cds! Yo...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    ３ important safety information the following describes cautionary items that must be observed to prevent injury to the user or property damage, and to ensure the safe, correct use of this product. Be sure to observe the items described below when using your avel link player. Note that some instructi...

  • Page 6: Warning

    Important safety information ４ warning strictly observe disconnect the power plug to turn off the power. Pressing the power button alone will not completely cut off the power supply. If the product will not be used for a long period of time, disconnect the power plug from the power socket. Failure t...

  • Page 7: Warning

    Important safety information ５ warning prohibited observe the instructions given below regarding the batteries. Failure to do so may cause battery fluid to leak, resulting in injury or burns. ● do not put the batteries in fire or heat, disassemble, modify or wet the batteries. ● do not connect the p...

  • Page 8: Caution

    Important safety information ６ caution disconnect power plug touching the metal and other surfaces of the product. If abnormality is found in a metal or plastic part of the product after relocation, etc., turn off the power and disconnect the power plug from the power socket. Continuing to use the p...

  • Page 9

    Important safety information ７ do not see the internal laser beam directly. Doing so may result in visual impairment. Never look into the internal mechanism. Danger : visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct exposure to beam. Caution : dvd network player is a class 1 laser produ...

  • Page 10: Fcc Notices

    Important safety information ８ fcc notices this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ・ this device may not cause harmful interference. ・ this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired ...

  • Page 11: Precautions For Use

    ９ precautions for use supported formats ● supported video formats (* the figures are peak values. As for the bit rate, both the cbr and vbr systems are supported.) format wired lan dvd cd usb 2.0 usb 1.1 mpeg-1,mpeg-2 12mbps 10mbps 4mbps 10mbps 3mbps divx,xvid 1.5mbps 1.5mbps 1.5mbps 1.5mbps 1.5mbps...

  • Page 12: How to Care

    Precautions for use １０ how to care ● to remove soiling on the cabinet or operation panel, wipe the soiled area gently using a soft cloth. ● to remove stubborn stains, wipe with a cloth that has been moistened with water-diluted neutral detergent and wrung tightly, and then remove excess liquid using...

  • Page 13

    １１ checking the items in the package select the check boxes to confirm that all items are included in the package. Should you find any missing item, please contact our support center. Avel link player (1) remote controller (1) remote controller batteries (2, aaa) straight lan cable (1) av cable (1) ...

  • Page 14

    １２ checking the operating environment the types of computers that can be connected to the avel link player and supported operating environments are specified below. Check the model and operating environment of your computer once again. Types of computers that can communicate with the avel link playe...

  • Page 15: Name of Each Part

    １３ name of each part remote controller ● dvd mode (playback of dvd-videos, video cds and music cds) (1) power button (power) ⇒ turn on/off the power (19) open/close button (eject) ⇒ open/close the tray (2) alphanumeric input buttons ⇒ enter numbers (20) pbc button (select) ⇒ perform playback control...

  • Page 16

    Name of each part １４ ● file mode (playback of files in a computer or medium) (1) power button (power) ⇒ turn on/off the power (2) alphanumeric input buttons ⇒ enter alphabets and numbers (3) clear button (clear) ⇒ delete one character (4) output switching button (tv mode) ⇒ switch the output mode (5...

  • Page 17

    Name of each part １５ ● detail explanation of the remote controller no. Button explanation (1) power turn on/off the power to the avel link player. When this button is off, it means the avel link player is in the standby mode. Turn off the power button on the avel link player if the link player will ...

  • Page 18

    Name of each part １６ no. Button explanation (5) setup start the setup screen. Refer to p.62 for the setup screen. (6) server display the server selection screen. ↑（↓） normally these buttons are used to move the cursor. The cursor is displayed in blue border or crosshatch. In the file mode, pressing ...

  • Page 19

    Name of each part １７ no. Button explanation (17) angle if multiple angle options are provided for the dvd to be played, this button can be used to switch the selected angle option. (18) title display the title menu of the dvd. (19) eject open/close the tray. (20) select ● switch the input mode when ...

  • Page 20

    Name of each part １８ no. Button explanation (31) search you can specify the time or title/chapter and play the dvd from the specified position. (both the title and chapter must be specified.) (32) reload refresh the files in a folder. (33) info display the information of the dvd, music cd or other m...

  • Page 21: Avel Link Player

    Name of each part １９ avel link player rear audio output terminal (connected to the audio input terminal of a tv) digital audio output terminal (connected to an av amplifier) video output terminal (connected to the video input terminal of a tv) japanese d4 connector (connected to the component termin...

  • Page 22: Memo

    ２０ memo.

  • Page 23: Preparation

    ２１ preparation [1] checking the operating environment p.22 [2] preparing the remote controller p.23 [3] connecting the avel link player p.24 [4] installing avel link server p.26 [5] checking the ip address of the computer p.29 [6] setting the avel link player for the first time p.36.

  • Page 24

    ２２ [1] checking the operating environment the setup will vary depending on the environment in which you will be using your avel link player. Select the applicable environment from the options explained below. Using the avel link player as a dvd/cd player when you want to connect the avel link player...

  • Page 25

    ２３ [2] preparing the remote controller set the batteries in the remote controller. １ open the battery cover and set the batteries as shown below. Always insert the batteries from the negative side first. Confirm that the negative and positive sides of the batteries match the marks on the remote cont...

  • Page 26: Connecting To A Tv

    ２４ [3] connecting the avel link player connecting to a tv basic connection for better quality… for best quality… ・ the avel link player can also be connected to an av amplifier. For details, refer to "connecting other equipment" (p.66). ・ for connection with usb equipment, refer to "playing from a u...

  • Page 27

    [3] connecting the avel link player ２５ connecting via wired lan (without dhcp server) connect your computer to the avel link player using a lan cable. To connect the avel link player via a hub, use the supplied lan cable to connect the hub to the avel link player. To connect the avel link player dir...

  • Page 28: Windows

    ２６ [4] installing avel link server install avel link server in the computer. Avel link server let sends the content (videos, pictures and music) stored in the computer to the avel link server. Windows go to p.28 if your computer is running "mac os x". １ turn on the power to the computer and start wi...

  • Page 29

    [4] installing avel link server ２７ ４ click the finish button. This completes the installation. Go to "[5] checking the ip address of the computer" (p.29). Click..

  • Page 30: Mac Os X

    [4] installing avel link server ２８ mac os x １ turn on the power to the computer. ２ set the support software cd-rom in the cd-rom drive. ⇒ the cd-rom (avlp2u_xxx) icon will be displayed on the desktop (xxx indicates the version). ３ double-click avlp2u_xxx, double-click the mac folder, and then double...

  • Page 31: Windows Xp

    ２９ [5] checking the ip address of the computer when the avel link player has been connected to a network without dhcp server, change the ip address of the avel link player to one that allows it to communicate with your computer. You must check the ip address of your computer before setting the ip ad...

  • Page 32: Windows Xp

    [5] checking the ip address of the computer ３０ windows xp １ log on to the computer as administrator. ２ click the start button. Click control panel in the start menu. ３ click network and internet connections. When the network and internet connections window opens, click network connections. ４ right-c...

  • Page 33

    [5] checking the ip address of the computer ３１ ５ click internet protocol (tcp/ip), and then click the properties button. ６ check the settings for ip address and subnet mask, and write them down in the space provided below. ▼write down the address you have checked or entered in the above screen. Ip a...

  • Page 34: Windows 2000

    [5] checking the ip address of the computer ３２ windows 2000 １ log on to windows 2000 as administrator. ２ right-click my network place, and then click properties in the pop-up menu. ３ right-click local area connection, and then click properties in the pop-up menu. ４ click internet protocol (tcp/ip), ...

  • Page 35

    [5] checking the ip address of the computer ３３ ５ check (write down) the settings for ip address and subnet mask. ▼write down the address you have checked or entered in the above screen. Ip address subnet mask go to "[6] setting the avel link player for the first time" (p.36). If this option is selec...

  • Page 36: Windows Me/98 Se

    [5] checking the ip address of the computer ３４ windows me/98 se １ click start, point to settings, click control panel, and then double-click the networks icon. ２ double-click tcp/ip. * if multiple adapters are available, double-click tcp/ip->xxxxxxxx (xxxxxxxx indicates the device name of the lan ad...

  • Page 37: Mac Os X

    [5] checking the ip address of the computer ３５ mac os x １ click apple menu, click system preferences, and then double-click the network icon. ２ click tcp/ip, and then check (write down) the settings for ip address and subnet mask. ▼write down the address you have checked or entered in the above scre...

  • Page 38

    ３６ [6] setting the avel link player for the first time setting the ip address of the avel link player (without dhcp server) １ have the values checked in "[5] checking the ip address of the computer" ready. * check the values you wrote down on the following pages: - windows xp ·················· p.31...

  • Page 39

    [6] setting the avel link player for the first time ３７ ４ select ip setup, and then press the enter button. ５ select switch to manual, and then press the enter button. Select. [2] press. [1] press. Select..

  • Page 40

    [6] setting the avel link player for the first time ３８ ６ enter the ip address and subnet mask by referring to the values you have checked * , select the save button, and then press the enter button. * refer to the values you wrote down on p.31 (windows xp), p.33 (windows 2000), p.34 (windows me/98),...

  • Page 41: Playing Video/audio

    ３９ playing video/audio playing a file in the computer p.40 playing a dvd-video, video cd or music cd p.43 playing from a usb equipment or dvd/cd medium p.44.

  • Page 42

    ４０ playing a file in the computer the avel link player can play movies, pictures and music stored in the computer (server). １ start avel link server on the computer. Click start, point to (all) programs, point to avel link server, and then click avel link server. Alternatively, double-click the avel...

  • Page 43

    Playing a file in the computer ４１ ３ turn on the power to the avel link player. * it will take several seconds for the avel link player to power up. ４ select the server storing the data you want to play. Select the server storing the data you want to play, and then press the enter button on the remot...

  • Page 44: ● Playing Music

    Playing a file in the computer ４２ ６ play the data. Select the data you want to play, and then press the enter button on the remote controller. ⇒ the data will be played. Different ways to play data you can select desired data to play the data. When continuous or slide show is selected, the data stor...

  • Page 45

    ４３ playing a dvd-video, video cd or music cd the following describes how to play a dvd-video, video cd or music cd. １ open the tray and set the medium you want to play. To open the tray, press the eject button on the remote controller or eject tray button on the avel link player. ● it will take a fe...

  • Page 46: ● Setting A Usb Equipment

    ４４ playing from a usb equipment or dvd/cd medium the following describes how to play a file stored in the usb equipment or dvd/cd medium connected to the avel link player. １ set the usb equipment or dvd/cd medium you want to play from. ● setting a usb equipment [1] turn on the power to the avel link...

  • Page 47

    Playing from a usb equipment or dvd/cd medium ４５ ３ select movie, photo or music, and then press the enter button on the remote controller. ４ select the data you want to play, and then press the enter button on the remote controller. You can play all displayed data (continuous playback) by pressing t...

  • Page 48: Memo

    ４６ memo.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    ４７ troubleshooting troubleshooting p.48.

  • Page 50

    ４８ troubleshooting problem cause/point to check action is the power cable connected to the power socket? Connect the power cable to the power socket. The avel link player does not power up. Is the power cable connected to the avel link player? Confirm that the power cable is connected to the avel li...

  • Page 51

    Troubleshooting ４９ problem cause/point to check action the file format is not supported. Convert the file to mpeg or other supported format. Refer to "supported formats" (p.9). A video file cannot be played correctly. If the problem file is an avi file, check if the file is "interleaved." if a non-i...

  • Page 52

    Troubleshooting ５０ problem cause/point to check action the files were added or deleted while avel link server was still not started. Restart avel link server. (if the server icon is shown in the message area at the bottom right of the screen, right-click the icon and close the program.) the data is ...

  • Page 53

    Troubleshooting ５１ when the avel link player cannot connect to a server (computer) if no server is displayed in the avel link player menu, or when selecting a displayed server with the enter button on the remote controller will show the message "cannot connect to the specified server" or "log in lat...

  • Page 54

    Troubleshooting ５２ ２ take the necessary action according to the network connection status. ● poor cable contact disconnect the cables from the lan jack, hub/router cable jack and computer cable jack located on the back of the avel link player, and then connect the cables again. ● wrong ip settings (...

  • Page 55: Others

    ５３ others reference on avel link server p.54 reference on avel link player screens p.61 connecting other equipment p.66 content of the cd-rom p.68 uninstalling avel link server p.68 specifications p.69.

  • Page 56: Windows

    ５４ reference on avel link server windows go to p. 60 if your computer is running "mac os x." avel link server lets you register the movies, pictures and music stored in the computer, specify the background music for playing pictures, and specify the background for playing music. ● starting avel link...

  • Page 57: ●

    Reference on avel link server ５５ ● displaying a photo / picture １ click the photo button. ⇒ the registered photo data (folder) will be displayed. You can play music during a slide show. Select a desired music folder from play list. Also specify a desired slide display interval. Transfer the data to ...

  • Page 58: ●

    Reference on avel link server ５６ ● setting avel link server you can set various options in avel link server. １ click edit, and the click preferences. ■ general ● system the information regarding avel link server is displayed. You can also set the port you want to use. ● security when a password is s...

  • Page 59

    Reference on avel link server ５７ ● mac address set this option if you want to limit the mac address. ■ video ● default library specify the folder in which movie/video data are stored. ● watch folder you can add a folder different from the one specified above. Revert to the default folder change the ...

  • Page 60

    Reference on avel link server ５８ ■ photo specify the folder in which picture data are stored. ■ music ● default library specify the folder in which music data are stored. ● watch folder you can add a folder different from the one specified above. * the files in this folder will not be classified bas...

  • Page 61

    Reference on avel link server ５９ ■ language specify the language to be used in avel link server. You need not change the default setting . ■ theme specify the screen theme. (only "avellink" can be selected.).

  • Page 62: Mac Os X

    Reference on avel link server ６０ mac os x avel link server lets you manage the content (movies, pictures and music) stored in the computer. Transfer the movie, picture and music data you want to play into the following folders, respectively: ● movies---- copy the files to the movie folder * . ● pict...

  • Page 63: Server Login Screen

    ６１ reference on avel link player screens server login screen the following describes the initial tv screen (having the new, edit and delete buttons), which will be displayed when the power to the avel link player is turned on. ● new you can manually add a server (computer) you want to connect. If a ...

  • Page 64: Setup Screen

    Reference on avel link player screens ６２ setup screen you can set the various options regarding the avel link player. Display the setup screen by pressing the setup button on the remote controller. ■ options you can set the options listed below in accordance with the operating environment of your av...

  • Page 65

    Reference on avel link player screens ６３ ■ ip setup select ip setup, and then press the enter button on the remote controller. The current ip settings will be displayed. To specify a different ip address, select switch to manual, and then press the enter button on the remote controller. After changi...

  • Page 66

    Reference on avel link player screens ６４ ■ time setup this function is not used in the avel link player (there is no need to set time). ■ fw update you can update the firmware. * the avel link player must be able to connect to the internet. ● check for firmware update if a newer version of the firmw...

  • Page 67

    Reference on avel link player screens ６５ ■ dvd setup ● vcd pbc you can set the playback control function for video cds. If on is selected, a menu will be displayed when a video cd is played. ● dvd parental level you can set the system not to play dvd-videos that contain any violence or adult materia...

  • Page 68: Connecting An Av Amplifier

    ６６ connecting other equipment connecting an av amplifier to coaxial digital input terminal of an av amplifier with built-in decoder, etc. To optical digital input terminal of an av amplifier with built-in decoder, etc. Coaxial cable (sold separately) optical cable (sold separately) avel link player.

  • Page 69: Updating The Firmware

    ６７ updating the firmware the following describes how to update the firmware of the avel link player. * the avel link player must be able to connect to the internet. Powering up the avel link player １ press the power button on the avel link player. * it takes several seconds for the avel link player ...

  • Page 70: ● Windows

    ６８ content of the cd-rom avel link server server software that lets you play or display the video, audio and still image data stored in the computer, using the avel link player. Uninstalling avel link server the following describes how to uninstall the support software you have installed in your com...

  • Page 71

    ６９ specifications supported media *1 dvd-r/-rw/+r/+rw, cd-r/rw (supported disk size: 8 cm/12 cm) supported media formats dvd-video, cd-rom, dvd-rom, cd-da, video-cd video output progressive video output (480p, 720p) video d/a converter (max. 148.5 mhz/12 bits) audio output dolby digital (digital aud...

  • Page 72

    [abbreviations] abbreviation meaning windows xp general term referring to microsoft ® windows ® xp professional operating system and microsoft ® windows ® xp home edition operating system windows 2000 microsoft ® windows ® 2000 professional windows me microsoft ® windows ® millennium edition windows...