D-Link DPG-1200 - PC-on-TV Media Player, User Manual

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Page 2: ... 24 Using the Wireless PC on TV Application 26 Settings 27 General 27 Device Settings 27 TV Type 28 Connection 29 Internet Connections 30 TCP IP 30 Network Connection 31 Advanced 32 Password Setup 32 Video Setting 33 Sending Video From Your PC To Your TV 34 Basic Steps To Show Video Or Graphics 34 Viewing Internet Videos 34 Recommended Media Player 35 Viewing Pictures and Presentations 35 Wireless...

Page 3: ... User Manual Table of Contents Wireless Basics 45 Networking Basics 50 Check your IP Address 50 Statically Assign an IP Address 51 Technical Specifications 52 Contacting Technical Support 53 Warranty 54 Registration 59 ...

Page 4: ...shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance CAUTION THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS USED AS THE MAIN DISCONNECT DEVICE ENSURE THAT THE SOCKET OUTLET IS LOCATED INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE CAUTION TO RED...

Page 5: ... this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation use and servicing This device does not contain any user serviceable parts Carefully read and follow the Manual and Install Guide Do not place the product near heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products that produce heat Do not use this product near water Unplug the unit from the wall ou...

Page 6: ... to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Important Note Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimu...

Page 7: ...mote Control 2 AAA Batteries Included Wireless Antenna Ethernet cable is required for initial setup and for a wired connection If you are using a wireless connection you will not need this cable IR Extender ABC DEF HOME MUTE SETUP MUSIC PHOTO VIDEO SERVER USB STOP PLAY PAUSE PREV REW FF NEXT REPEAT SHUFFLE SEARCH INFO SLOW A B L R MENU ENTER VOLUME PAGE BACK JKL GHI MNO TUV PQRS WXYZ SHIFT DELETE ...

Page 8: ... 8GHz Processor CD ROM Drive 130MB Hard Disk Space 512MB RAM Network Interface Card Network with Cable or DSL Modem Router Wired Wireless 802 11b g Subscription with an Internet Service Provider ISP Television with Available video input connection VGA Component Video Composite Video Not recommended for CRT based TVs Available audio input connection ...

Page 9: ... the PC on TV media player can connect to almost any television or home theater projector Many popular media players only allow for certain file formats to be played on their device but PC on TV only requires that your media is able to play on your PC for it to play on your TV Video Outputs VGA VGA cables are not included in this package Component Component cables are not included in this package ...

Page 10: ...10 D Link DPG 1200 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview Front Panel Power LED Press the Power button on your remote control see page 12 and the PC on TV device will illuminate ...

Page 11: ...J 45 Ethernet Connector Connect the supplied Ethernet cable to the network cable connector and attach the other end to a router or hub on your network VGA Output Plug one end of theVGA cable not included into the PC on TV device and plug the other end into your television or home theater projector Reset Using a small pointed object depress the reset switch for 10 seconds IR Extender port Plug in t...

Page 12: ...Same as Enter key on keyboard 9 BACK Same as your Back button on web browser 10 FORWARD Same as your Forward button on web browser 11 ROLLER BALL Use to move the mouse cursor 12 LEFT Same as your left mouse button 13 RIGHT Same as your right mouse button 14 HOME Returns to the Home menu page 15 VIDEO PHOTO Switches between Video and Photo mode 16 OK NAVIGATION Move the on screen cursor to navigate...

Page 13: ... The step by step instructions which are shown in Windows XP are similar to those in Windows Vista If the Autorun CD function does not automatically start on your computer click Windows Start Run In the Run command box type D DPG1200 exe where D represents the drive letter of your CD ROM drive When the autorun screen appears click the Install PC on TV button to begin the installation wizard Instal...

Page 14: ...lation wizard remove any earlier versions of the PC on TV software Click Next Note If you are asked to reboot please continue to reboot your PC Double click the PC on TV Icon To begin the PC on TV Installation Wizard click the PC on TV icon on the Windows desktop You can also start the software via the Windows Start All Programs PC on TV ...

Page 15: ...h the setup and installation of your PC on TV device Click NEXT to continue Select the image if you want to connect to the device wirelessly or wired via Ethernet cable If you select WIRED skip to the ConnectingYourTelevision section on page 20 or continue to page 16 if you select WIRELESS Click NEXT ...

Page 16: ...Plug the power adapter into the PC on TV device and connect the other end to a power outlet Click NEXT Wireless Setup Connect the media player to your router or computer with the supplied Ethernet cable This is a temporary connection for first time device setup only ...

Page 17: ...Installation The software will search for available PC on TV devices Please allow up to 2 minutes Click NEXT Select the wireless network you would like to connect to and click NEXT Click RESCAN if you need to refresh the wireless network list ...

Page 18: ...r Manual Section 2 Installation Wireless Manual Setup Click NEXT Provide the SSID Channel and Encryption Type used for your wireless network Please check your access point wireless settings to verify the information required ...

Page 19: ...tallation Enter the Wireless Security Key and click NEXT Note Please write down or remember your key you will have to enter it again Click NEXT The unit will now reboot and attempt to connect to your wireless network This may take about a minute ...

Page 20: ...om your router and place it near your TV Click NEXT Click NEXT Select one of the three connection methods shown Once you connect the PC on TV device to your TV click NEXT Note If you are connecting wirelessly skip to the Finalizing Your Setup section on page 22 Connecting Your Television ...

Page 21: ...he Ethernet cable from your switch or router to the PC on TV device Note This following screen will appear only if you choose to connect with a wired connection Make sure you visit the Connecting Your Television section on the previous page before you begin the wired setup instructions Wired Setup Click NEXT ...

Page 22: ...llation Click NEXT Connect the power adapter to the PC on TV device and plug the other end into a power outlet Finalizing Your Setup Click NEXT From your TV select the correct input source Please refer to your TV s user manual for more information ...

Page 23: ...23 D Link DPG 1200 User Manual Section 2 Installation Click FINISH to complete your setup Click FINISH ...

Page 24: ...a connection the device name will appear in the Connection Status panel If a PC on TV device is not located the Display List will be empty Click the Refresh button to search for the device again If the device is still not listed your PC on TV may not be properly connected Run the wizard again or check the Troubleshooting section of this manual to remedy the problem To start PC on TV click the PC o...

Page 25: ...ation If multiple PC on TV devices are located a list of device names for available PC on TV devices will appear Select the device you want to connect to and click the Connect button Note Please allow up to 30 seconds to connect to the PC on TV device ...

Page 26: ...r home theater projector To change display modes click one of the following Select this option when you want to optimize PC on TV for video playback 800 x 600 is full line mode and 640 x 480 is half line mode The display will automatically switch to optimized half line mode when neither a keyboard or mouse movement is detected for 3 seconds The default is set to Video mode Select this option when ...

Page 27: ... must be entered when the PC on TV application prompts you for the access code The Access Code insures that anyone attempting to connect to the PC on TV device is physically in the same location as the television or home theater projector Click the Apply button to save the Device Name settings The Wizard button activates the Installation Wizard Device Settings The Device Settings dialog allows the...

Page 28: ...onfiguration TV Type If you are connecting the PC on TV device to a High Definition TV click on the HDTV picture Otherwise click on the Standard TV picture Selecting the appropriate Television Type will improve the video quality and performance ...

Page 29: ...e standard analog computer display connector Connection The PC on TV device will automatically detect the type of cable thats connecting your PC on TV device to your television or home theater projector The Connection Summary screen allows the user to manually change the connection method by selecting the cable type and clicking the Apply button By default the connection method is automatically se...

Page 30: ...page 54 of this manual for more information By default the PC on TV device is set to receive an IP address automatically i e via your router This IP address can also be defined by whoever maintains the network IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway DNS Used for an Ethernet wire connection between your computer and the PC on TV device Enter the Subnet Mask IP Address Enter the Gateway IP Address Enter the ...

Page 31: ...list to access the Internet This setting allows you to encrypt the wireless link from your computer to the PC on TV device Allows you to enter a new Encryption Key Network Connection The Network Connection interface allows the user to determine how to connect to the PC on TV device There are two types of connection a wired connection CAT5 Ethernet Cable or a wireless connection 802 11g If the User...

Page 32: ...the system can be reset to the initial configuration by depressing the reset button on the PC on TV device for 10 seconds Note A small pointy object such as a small paper clip is needed to depress the reset button Password Confirm Password Apply Enter a password to restrict access to Advanced and Internet Connections The password can be alphanumeric and up to 32 characters in length Re enter the e...

Page 33: ...mize Video Playback for Frame Rate Select this option if you would like to optimize the video playback for image quality Select this option if you would like to optimize the video playback for frame rate Video Setting The Video Setting dialog allows the User to enable or disable the Pan and Scan option ...

Page 34: ... view web content such as ABC com YouTube com and other popular sites A physical Ethernet cable or wireless connection must be established from the PC on TV device to an access point e g a wireless router that is connected to your Internet service provider Refer to the Configuring Advanced Settings chapter Internet Connection Tab section Wireless Settings screen External Network Connection Wired o...

Page 35: ...talled and WMV file formats The behavior of each player is specified below PowerDVD 6 PowerDVD 6 is one of the most reliable player for playing MPEG files and DVDs Highly Recommended Media Player Classic This is also one of the most reliable players for MPEG DVD DivX if DivX codec is installed and WMV files Highly Recommended VLC Player The VLC Player is reliable while playing MPEG and DVD files P...

Page 36: ...hat it is protected as it is transmitted from one wireless device to another To gain access to a WEP network you must know the key The key is a string of characters that you create When using WEP you must determine the level of encryption The type of encryption determines the key length 128 bit encryption requires a longer key than 64 bit encryption Keys are defined by entering in a string in HEX ...

Page 37: ...d on 802 11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard instead of TKIP User authentication which is generally missing in WEP through the extensible authentication protocol EAP WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer s hardware specific MAC address which is relatively simple to be sniffed out and stolen EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that onl...

Page 38: ...evices A wall that is 1 5 feet thick 5 meters at a 45 degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet 1 meter thick At a 2 degree angle it looks over 42 feet 14 meters thick Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling instead of at an angle for better reception 3 Building Materials make a difference A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on ...

Page 39: ...ccess to the software over a network drive or provide you with an installation CD The auto install feature described in the field allows you to download and install the application from the PC on TV device How do I use the auto install feature The auto install feature allows the PC on TV device to use a wireless link to install the PC on TV device application onto a computer To initiate auto insta...

Page 40: ...ll connections to power are properly secured 2 If using a wired connection make sure that all network connections are installed accordingly 3 Verify encryption key settings for your wireless connection on your wireless router 4 When running the Installation Wizard ensure that the PC is connected on the same network What network settings do I need to connect to the PC on TV device The PC on TV devi...

Page 41: ... supports multiple connections to the same unit but only one computer is able to project at a time What resolutions are supported The current release supports 640X480 800X600 and 1024X768 for VGA composite video outputs and 720X480 720X576 and 1280X720 for component video output Which video players are supported The PC on TV device supports players that use DirectDraw It does not support players t...

Page 42: ...TV device it is advised that the Ethernet cable be connected to the PC on TV device before it is powered up Note the following special cases The Ethernet port on the board can have DHCP enabled or STATIC addresses This can be accomplished from within the PC on TV device application Port 80 should be open on the LAN to allow access to the Internet Port 21 should be open on the LAN to allow PC on TV...

Page 43: ... different when the firmware is upgraded On an upgrade of firmware the Device Name is changed back to its original default This is done to simplify the software for the upgrade process Does Power Save mode interfere with PC on TV device operations Most laptops have a power management feature power save mode that allows the management of power to its subsystems when the laptop is running on battery...

Page 44: ...how do I reset it Factory default can be restored by pressing and holding the Factory Reset Switch for theVGA units or the Component Composite Video Switch for the component composite units for ten seconds Once the default setting is restored you can then reconfigure the settings Why does the background text resolution look unclear when video is playing in Windowed mode The software algorithm auto...

Page 45: ...omputer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments and public areas such as airports coffee shops and universities Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructur...

Page 46: ...hat transmit data from point A to point B But wireless technology has restrictions as to how you can access the network You must be within the wireless network range area to be able to connect your computer There are two different types of wireless networks Wireless Local Area Network WLAN and Wireless Personal Area Network WPAN Wireless Local Area Network WLAN In a wireless local area network a d...

Page 47: ...he house Simple and easy to use Small Office and Home Office Stay on top of everything at home as you would at office Remotely access your office network from home Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers No need to dedicate office space Where is wireless used Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or the office People like the freedom of mobility and it ...

Page 48: ...you place the router access point in a centralized location within your network for the best performance Try to place the router access point as high as possible in the room so the signal gets dispersed throughout your home If you have a two story home you may need a repeater to boost the signal to extend the range Eliminate Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones microwaves...

Page 49: ...g to another computer for peer to peer communication using wireless network adapters on each computer An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router All the wireless devices or clients will connect to the wireless router or access point An Ad Hoc network contains only clients such as laptops with wireless cardbus adapters All the adapters must be in Ad Hoc mode to communicat...

Page 50: ...tart Run In the run box type cmd and click OK At the prompt type ipconfig and press Enter This will display the IP address subnet mask and the default gateway of your adapter If the address is 0 0 0 0 check your adapter installation security settings and the settings on your router Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters If you are connecting to a wirel...

Page 51: ...nternet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router Example If the router s LAN IP address is 192 168 0 1 make your IP address 192 168 0 X where X is a number between 2 and 99 Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network Set Default Gateway...

Page 52: ...n your PC it can Play on your TV Max Video Resolution Up to 720 x 576 for Video Up to 1280 x 720 for Photos Network Wireless 802 11g Wired LAN 10 100Mbps Ethernet Wireless Security WPA and WPA2 Hardware based WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Power Power Source 5V 2 5A Humidity 5 95 Non Condensing Temperature Operating 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Storage 32 F to 149 F 0 C to 65 C Certifications Dimension...

Page 53: ... 1200 Hardware Revision located on the label on the bottom of the router e g rev A1 Serial Number s n number located on the label on the bottom of the router You can find software updates and user documentation on the D Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues For customers within the United States Phone Support 877 453 5465 Internet Support http support d...

Page 54: ...der this Limited Warranty will be at D Link s option to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period at no charge to the original owner or to refund the actual purchase price paid Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D Link at an Authorized D Link Service Office The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make model or part D Link may at its option...

Page 55: ...see for the non conforming Software will be refunded by D Link provided that the non conforming Software and all copies thereof is first returned to D Link The license granted respecting any Software for which a refund is given automatically terminates Non Applicability of Warranty The Limited Warranty provided hereunder for Hardware and Software portions of D Link s products will not be applied t...

Page 56: ... return shipping charges for any product that is not packaged and shipped in accordance with the foregoing requirements or that is determined by D Link not to be defective or non conforming What Is Not Covered The Limited Warranty provided herein by D Link does not cover Products that in D Link s judgment have been subjected to abuse accident alteration modification tampering negligence misuse fau...

Page 57: ...HE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUCT THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF D LINK UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES EXPRESS IMPLIED OR S...

Page 58: ...structions may cause harmful interference to radio communication 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 R...

Page 59: ...DPG 1200 User Manual Appendix F Registration Version 1 0 February 14 2008 Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights Registration ...