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DS5 User Guide Table of Contents [TV Type]..............................................23 CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION ---------------------- 1 [Video Connector] ................................23 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .............................. 2 [YPbPr Standard] .................................23 PC Requirements .................................. 2 [VGA Standard] ....................................23 CONFIGURATION FILE.................................
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DS5 User Guide System Requirements PC Requirements Minimum Intel Processor III 500MHz, 128MB RAM. The faster the processor the better, as more devices can be connected and you will experience better playback. Operating System; WinXP Home, WinXP Professional or Windows Vista. 10Mbps, 100Mbps or 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet card, or a USB-to-Ethernet converter equipped PC. Display Panel Requirements Video/Audio input, standard Composite RCA input. F
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DS5 User Guide Detailed View - DS5 The images below depict the standard DS5 enclosure showing the front view with its LED lights and the rear view with the interface and connections. Front View 1. 802.11b/g Antenna 2. LAN Access LED 3. Infrared Receiver 4. Power LED Rear View 1. ON/OFF Switch 2. Power Receptacle 3. A/V multi connector 4. SPDIF audio connector 5. USB 2.0 upstream ports 6. Ethernet RJ-45 port 7. Micro security slot
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DS5 User Guide Detailed View - DS5M The images below depict the standard DS5M enclosure showing the front view with its LED lights and the rear view with the interface and connections. Front View 1. 802.11b/g Antenna 2. Infrared Receiver 3. LAN Access LED 4. USB LED 5. Power LED Rear View 1. ON/OFF Switch 2. Power Receptacle 3. USB 2.0 downstream port 4. A/V multi connector 5. SPDIF audio connector 6. USB 2.0 upstream ports 7. Etherne
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DS5 User Guide Remote Control Power ON/OFF No Function Input for time, search, login, URL and other text. Copy Clear (Delete or Backspace) [COPY] Copy the selected file from an external storage media to the local drive. [CLEAR] Delete a letter/number when entering text or delete the selected file. No Function TV Mode Setup Volume Adjustment Mute Sound Navigation Keys No Function Return [TV MODE] Each time this button is pressed, the video o
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DS5 User Guide A: N/A B: N/A Playback Functions A: N/A B: Repeat A: N/A B: File Info A: N/A No Function B: N/A No Function A: N/A B: Shuffle No Function Fast forward by time No function No Function [REPEAT] Press this button to toggle through the different repeat functions. [INFO] Press this button to show the file info during playback. [SHUFFLE] Press this button to turn the shuffle mode ON or OFF. Note: See Appendix for detailed functi
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DS5 User Guide Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation For the download function to work, an internal drive has to be installed. Depending on the model, this can be following: DS5-OE 3.5” IDE drive up to 750GB 2.5” IDE drive (requires HDD module) CF card (requires CF module) DS5 2.5” IDE drive (requires HDD module) CF card (requires CF module) DS5M 3.5” SATA drive up to 750GB 2.5” SATA drive Note: The DS5 only supports the FAT32 file system or
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DS5 User Guide 3.5” HDD Modification - DS5-OE For the DS5 to recognise the internal drive, the HDD has to spin up and be ready before the system boots. For some hard drives, the spin up time can be quite long and some drives may not be recognised at all. If this is the case with your drive, adjust the jumper on the DS5-OE bridge board to delay the boot time and leave more time for the drive to spin up. Refer to the following image for the modified jum
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DS5 User Guide Drive Assembly - DS5 If your setup requires an internal drive, open the case and install a hard drive before turning the unit on. Note: Format the drive using FAT32 before installing it. 2.5” HDD or CF card 1. Lift the top cover off the body. 4. Align the drive module with your DS5 and push it lightly into place, so that 2. Take the drive module and insert your the connector from your module fits CF card or the 2.5” HDD. Note: The into
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DS5 User Guide Drive Assembly - DS5M If your setup requires an internal drive, open the case and install a hard drive before turning the unit on. 2.5” HDD 1. Lift the top cover off the body. If it’s 3. Lift the frame out of the plastic casing. already locked in place, push it upwards with a thin and small item through the opening at the bottom. 4. Align the screw threads of the hard drive with the holes in the framing and place it in the frame. 2
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DS5 User Guide 5. Fasten the screws from the bottom to 7. Mount it on the heat sink by fastening mount the drive to the framing. the screws. 8. Align the top cover with the body and push lightly into place. 6. Place the assembled drive back in the plastic framing and connect the cables. Note: Be careful not to damage any cables or components during the installation! The additional metal sheet is not required for the 2.5” HDD. Store it in a dry plac
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DS5 User Guide 3.5” HDD 1. Lift the top cover off the body. If it’s 3. Lift the frame out of the plastic casing. already locked in place, push it upwards with a thin and small item through the opening at the bottom. 4. Align the screw threads of the hard drive with the holes in the framing and place it upside down in the frame. 2. Remove the screws which are holding the aluminium frame in place. Page 12 / Chapter 2 - System Setup
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DS5 User Guide 5. Place the metal sheet cover over the 7. Place the assembled drive back in the drive and align it with the holes of the plastic framing, connect the cables and framing. mount it on the heat sink by fastening the screws. 6. Fasten the screws from the side. 8. Align the top cover with the body and push lightly into place. Note: Be careful not to damage any cables or components during the installation! Page 13 / Chapter 2 - Hardware
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DS5 User Guide Wireless Kit Assembly - DS5 If your DS5 did not come with the wireless kit and you would like to install this module yourself, simply follow these instructions: 1. Insert the antenna into the slot opening ensuring it is pointing upright. 2. Place the lock on the internal end of the antenna to secure it to the unit. 3. Fasten the antenna cable to the “MAIN” connector on the PCI module. 4. Insert the PCI module in the PCI slot at a sligh
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DS5 User Guide Wireless Kit Assembly - DS5M If your DS5M did not come with the wireless kit and you would like to install this module yourself, simply follow these instructions: 1. Lift the top cover off the body. Push it 3. Disconnect the cables, then lift the upwards with a thin and small item frame and the hard drive out of the through the opening at the bottom. plastic casing. 4. Remove the screws which are used to mount the bridge board to the
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DS5 User Guide 5. Turn around the bridge board, insert 7. Insert the antenna into the slot opening the PCI module in the PCI slot on a ensuring it is pointing upright and then slight angle and gently press down on place the lock on the internal end of the PCI module till the side clasps lock the antenna to secure it to the unit. it into place. 8. Align the bridge board with the body and connect the antenna cable end to 6. Remove the plastic cap for
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DS5 User Guide 9. Fasten the screws to mount the bridge 11. Fasten the screws. board to the heat sink. 12. Align the top cover with the body and 10. Place the assembled drive back in the push lightly into place. plastic framing and connect the cables. Note: Be careful not to damage any cables or components during the installation! rd Remark: Only use the wireless kit designed for the DS5. We do not support 3 party PCI cards and installation of any
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DS5 User Guide Chapter 3 - Software Configuration In following chapters, by DS5 we are referring to all of the models, as the software is identical. To configure your DS5, connect it to your TV or any other display. Turn on the device and wait for it to boot. Depending on the drive installed and the network, this could take between 10 and 30 seconds. Note: The DS5 will only look for new network devices during boot up. If you change any of the networ
