User manual ADS TECH MEDIA-LINK QUICK GUIDE

[. . . ] Here you can add/remove additional folders where your media is located. Step 9: Place the included batteries into the Media-Link Remote Control. You will see the name of your computer listed if the Media-Link Server software is running on your PC. If the "M" next to the computer name is "BLUE" in color, this indicates there is connectivity between the Media-Link and your PC. [. . . ] Using the remote control, highlight the computer name with the content that you desire to watch and press the "Enter" button. Once you press Enter, the 10/100 LED should be lit indicating a direct connection between your PC and the MediaLink. Now you can enjoy watching your videos, listening to your music, viewing your photos, or even listening to internet radio. Step 3: With your remote control, navigate over to "Update ROM" and press "Enter" Step 4: Scroll down to "Check for firmware update" and hit the "Enter" button. Updating Media-Link Firmware Step 1: Turn your Media Link on. Step 2: From your remote control, click the "Setup" button. Step 5: You will now see the Firmware Update screen, scroll down to the very bottom of the page and highlight "I Agree" and hit the "Enter" button to start the firmware updater. continue to the next side >>> Step 6: Once the update has finished, press any key on the remote to reboot the Media Link or just wait for it to reboot itself. To verify that your Media Link has been flashed properly please follow the steps below: Step 1: From your remote press the "Setup" button. Step 2: Scroll down to the very bottom of the Setup page where you will see: "Firmware Version: 07-18-040809-01-ADS-102-000" "File System Version: 01-ADS" Supported Digital Content The Media-Link Digital Receiver has a powerful decoder chip which has the ability to receive, decode and present a variety of the most popular audio, video and image formats for playback on your TV or Stereo system. Video: MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 (most common formats), compressed . avi, XVid Photo: JPEG, BMP, GIF, PNG Audio: MPEG-1 Layer 1 and 2, MP3, WMA FAQ 1. In order for the Media-Link to function properly it needs to access TCP port 8000 on the Media-Link Server PC. A software firewall such as Zone Alarm or Norton Internet Security may be blocking access to the required port. When using a firewall it is necessary to either allow access by modifying the program's Access Control List (according to the manufacturer's instructions) or disabling it while using the Media-Link. One of the most prevalent firewalls is the Windows XP firewall that is enabled by default on computers running Service Pack 2. Click the "Windows Firewall" underneath the heading "Manage security settings for:" In the Windows Firewall properties screen, change the firewall setting to "Off (not recommended)" and press "Ok" 5. After disabling the Windows Firewall, you will receive a balloon in your System Tray: "Your computer might be at risk". When this appears, click either the balloon or the red shield in your System Tray. Locate the Firewall category and click the "Recommendations" button below it. In the "Recommendations" window, click the check-box labeled "I have a firewall solution that I will monitor myself" and click "Ok". 2. Notes About WEP If WEP security is enabled on your wireless network, the WEP settings must match exactly on the router and client to have network connectivity. It is for this reason that we strongly recommend disabling WEP completely before attempting to configure the Media-Link. Primarily you should verify that the Media-Link has a stable connection, connectivity with your Media-Link Server PC, and is working properly without WEP. If you have verified that the Media-Link is functioning properly and you wish to configure WEP, here are a few things to consider: a. Although the Media-Link Wifi Config will allow you to enter and unlimited amount of characters in the WEP field, you must enter a WEP key of an appropriate length. [. . . ] Call our Technical Support department at (562) 926-4338 in the USA or +353-61-702042 in Europe to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. 3. Ship the product to the ADS factory with the RMA number marked on the inside and outside of the package. If there is no RMA number on the package or the RMA number has expired, the shipment will be refused. Replacement product cannot be shipped to you until the defective product has been received by ADS. [. . . ]