Asus OPlay Mini Plus- Manuals

Page 2 - Sixth Edition

ii E8681 Sixth Edition September 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by ...

Page 3 - How this user guide is organized; Getting started; Specifications summary; Starting for the first time; Connecting to a network; Accessing files wirelessly; Sharing files over the network; Sharing files under Windows; Contents

iii Safety information ...................................................................................... vi Warning labels .................................................................................. viImportant Safety Instructions ............................................................

Page 4 - Using your O!PLAY Mini Plus HD Media Player; Configuring the O!PLAY Mini Plus HD Media Player settings; Troubleshooting

iv Sharing files under Windows ® Vista OS ....................................... 2-12 Sharing files under Windows ® 7 OS ............................................. 2-14 Sharing files under Mac OS X 10.8 .............................................. 2-16 Sharing files under Ubuntu Linux OS ........

Page 5 - Operation/function failure; Appendices

v Wired, Wi-Fi, and Internet connection ............................................ 4-6 Operation/function failure ............................................................... 4-7 Appendices Notices ....................................................................................................

Page 6 - Safety information; Warning labels

vi DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. DO NOT expose to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. SAFE TEMP: This device should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures betwee...

Page 7 - Important Safety Instructions; used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination

vii Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. Do not use this apparatus near water.6. Clean only with dry cloth.7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruc...

Page 8 - License notice and trademark; symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.; License notice and trademark acknowledgement for; Chapter 1: Getting started; Provides information on using your ASUS O!PLAY Mini Plus HD Media; Chapter 4: Troubleshooting; Mini Plus HD Media Player.

viii License notice and trademark acknowledgement for Dolby Digital Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license under US Patent #s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other...

Page 9 - Where to find more information; ASUS Support site; site at; Optional documentation; part of the standard package.; Conventions used in this guide; used throughout this user guide.

ix Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS Support site Download the latest firmware , drivers, and utilities from the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com/ . 2. ASUS Forum Get the latest news and ...

Page 11 - Chapter 1; Welcome

1-1 Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome Thank you for buying the ASUS O!PLAY Mini Plus HD Media Player! ASUS O!PLAY Mini Plus HD Media Player allows you to enjoy digital media files from external USB storage devices/hard disk drives, or memory cards on your TV or entertainment system. • If any of the ...

Page 12 - Chapter 1: Getting started

Chapter 1: Getting started 1-2 Specifications summary Specifications are subject to change without notice. Wireless Standard WiFi 802.11b/g/n Supported video formats MPEG1/2/4, H.264, VC-1, RM/RMVB Supported video file extensions .mp4, .mov, .avi, .asf, .wmv, .flv, .mkv, .ts, m2ts, .dat, .mpg, .vob,...

Page 13 - ASUS O!PLAY MINI PLUS HD Media Player; Getting to know your O!PLAY Mini Plus HD Media; Front panel

ASUS O!PLAY MINI PLUS HD Media Player 1-3 Getting to know your O!PLAY Mini Plus HD Media Player System requirements • High-definition TV (HDTV), standard TV, or HDMI monitor• Storage device (USB flash drive / USB HDD)• Memory card (SD/MMC/MS/xD) • Use an HDMI cable to connect your HD media player to...

Page 14 - Rear panel

Chapter 1: Getting started 1-4 Rear panel 1 Power (DC-In) input Insert the power adapter into this port. 2 LAN port Connect to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 3 eSATA/USB 2.0 combo port Connect an eSATA/USB 2.0 device such as an external hard drive into this port. 4 Reset Button U ...

Page 15 - Remote control

ASUS O!PLAY MINI PLUS HD Media Player 1-5 Remote control Use the remote control to power on/off the O!PLAY Mini Plus HD Media Player, browse through menus, and select the media file to play, view, or listen to. IMS 1 Navigation/ OK keys Mute 10 6 Share 4 Rewind 5 Previous 11 Volume up 12 Volume down...

Page 18 - Connecting the power adapter; To connect the power adapter:; Connect the AC adapter to the DC-in port at the back of your HD media; Connecting devices to your HD media player; To connect devices to your HD media player:; • Use an HDMI cable to connect your HD media player to an HDTV or an; Getting your O!PLAY Mini Plus HD Media Player

Chapter 1: Getting started 1-8 Connecting the power adapter To connect the power adapter: 1. Connect the AC adapter to the DC-in port at the back of your HD media player. 2. Connect the AC adapter to a power source. Connecting devices to your HD media player To connect devices to your HD media playe...

Page 20 - To start for the first time:; • If you are using an HDTV or standard TV, set your HDTV/TV to video; HDMI

Chapter 1: Getting started 1-10 Starting for the first time When you start your HD media player for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your HD media player. To start for the first time: 1. Turn on your HD media player and your HDTV, TV, or HD...

Page 21 - Chapter 2; Wired connection; Connecting to a home network; To connect to your network:; media player and the other end to the LAN port of the router.

2-1 Chapter 2 Connecting to a network Router Desktop PC or Notebook SPLENDID MENU LAN LAN Wired connection Use a RJ-45 cable to connect your HD media player to a home network, or a local area netwok (LAN). Connecting to a home network To connect to your network: 1. Connect one end of the RJ-45 cable...

Page 22 - • Use the up / down keys

Chapter 2: Connecting to a network 2-2 5. Select Network > Wired Lan Setup and press . 4. From the Home screen, press the left/right keys / to navigate to Setup , then press . 6. Select Fix IP (Manual) as your setup type. Key in the IP Address and Subnet Mask using the navigation keys. • Use the ...

Page 23 - At the confirmation message, select; OK; to save the setting or; CANCEL; to discard

ASUS O!PLAY MINI PLUS HD Media Player 2-3 • Use the left / right keys / to move to other items on the System menu. • You may use the Fix IP address default settings: IP Address: 192.168.0.2Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 • You may also obtain the IP Address and subnet mask from your Internet Service Prov...

Page 24 - Connecting to your Local Area Network (LAN); At the confirmation message, select; On your computer, you may manually configure the IP settings.

Chapter 2: Connecting to a network 2-4 Connecting to your Local Area Network (LAN) To connect to your Local Area Network (LAN): 1. Connect one end of the RJ-45 cable to your LAN and the other end to the LAN port at the back of your HD media player. 2. Connect devices to your HD media player. For mor...

Page 25 - Wireless connection; To access files wirelessly:

ASUS O!PLAY MINI PLUS HD Media Player 2-5 Wireless connection Accessing files wirelessly To access files wirelessly: 1. Connect all the necessary devices to set up your wireless network. Set up your wireless network to Ad-Hoc mode. • Refer to the documentation that came with your wireless router for...

Page 26 - Chapter 2: Connecting to a network; Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN); Connecting to your local area network (LAN); media player searches for wireless access points.; Setting an IP address for wired or wireless client

Chapter 2: Connecting to a network 2-6 Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) To connect to a WLAN:1. Follow steps 2- 5 in Connecting to your local area network (LAN) . 2. Select Infrastructure (AP) as your connection mode and press . Your HD media player searches for wireless access poi...

Page 29 - Virtual AP connection; Setting up the Virtual AP; To set up the Virtual AP:; Connect to a network via wired or wireless connection.; to navigate to; Setup; Set up your network’s password

ASUS O!PLAY MINI PLUS HD Media Player 2-9 Virtual AP connection Setting up the Virtual AP To set up the Virtual AP: 1. Connect to a network via wired or wireless connection. For more details on connecting to a network, refer to the section Wired connection or Wireless connection . 2. From the Home s...

Page 31 - To configure your computer to share folders:; folder containing the files that

ASUS O!PLAY MINI PLUS HD Media Player 2-11 Sharing files over the network Sharing files under Windows ® XP OS To configure your computer to share folders: 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connection > Network Setup Wizard. To share files under Windows ® XP OS: 2. Select...

Page 32 - Vista OS, you can share files in any of these two ways:; Sharing files from a folder on your computer; To share files from a folder on your computer:; files with from the dropdown list, then click

Chapter 2: Connecting to a network 2-12 3. Tick Share this folder on the network . 4. A hand icon appears on the folder indicating that the folder’s contents are shared over the network. Sharing files under Windows ® Vista OS In Windows ® Vista OS, you can share files in any of these two ways: • Sha...

Page 33 - Sharing files from the Public folder; To share files from the Public folder:

ASUS O!PLAY MINI PLUS HD Media Player 2-13 Sharing files from the Public folder The Public folder allows you to share your files with other people using your computer or with other users in the network. To share files from the Public folder: 1. Click > Documents . 2. From Favorite Links in the na...

Page 34 - To configure your computer to allow folders to be shared:; Ensure that the following options are correctly selected:; Turn on file and printer sharing

Chapter 2: Connecting to a network 2-14 Sharing files under Windows ® 7 OS To configure your computer to allow folders to be shared: 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Choose homegroup and sharing options > Change advanced sharing sett...

Page 35 - Share this folder; then click; Permissions; Select the network user that you

ASUS O!PLAY MINI PLUS HD Media Player 2-15 4. Check the Share this folder item, then click Permissions . 5. Select the network user that you want to share files to, and set the access control options.

Page 36 - Sharing files under Mac OS X 10.8; Share files and

Chapter 2: Connecting to a network 2-16 Sharing files under Mac OS X 10.8 7. Tick Share files and folders using SMB , and click Done . To share a folder under Mac OSX: 1. Click Apple menu > System Preferences . Click Sharing . 2. On the Service column, tick File Sharing . 3. On the Shared Folders...

Page 37 - Sharing files under Ubuntu Linux OS; To share files under Ubuntu Linux OS:; click on the folder you would like; Sharing Options

ASUS O!PLAY MINI PLUS HD Media Player 2-17 Sharing files under Ubuntu Linux OS To share files under Ubuntu Linux OS: • Install the Sharing service package using your Software Package Manager before sharing folders on the network. • Ensure that the Linux machine is set up correctly on the network and...

Page 39 - Chapter 3; The Home screen; The Home screen includes these main options:; Photos; and

3-1 Chapter 3 Using your O!PLAY Mini Plus HD Media Player The Home screen The Home screen includes these main options: Photos , Music , Movies , Setup, IMS and File Manager. File Manager allows you to view all your media files in your storage devices.

Page 40 - to configure your selected category.; To configure the O!PLAY Mini Plus HD Media Player settings:; Configuring the O!PLAY Mini Plus HD Media Player

Chapter 3: Using your O!PLAY MINI PLUS HD Media Player 3-2 2. Press the left/right keys / to navigate through System , Audio , Video , Network and MISC , then press to configure your selected category. 3. Press the up/down keys / to navigate to the item that you want to configure. 4. Press the left/...

Page 41 - Playing a movie; Movie control buttons on the remote control

ASUS O!PLAY MINI PLUS HD Media Player 3-3 Playing a movie Movie control buttons on the remote control Button Function Press to display the movie’s file information. Press to return to the previous screen. Press to toggle between playback and pause. Press to rewind the playback. Press repeatedly to c...

Page 42 - movie file, then press; Movies

Chapter 3: Using your O!PLAY MINI PLUS HD Media Player 3-4 2. Using the up/down keys / , select the source of your movie file, then press . 3. Use the up/down keys / to locate the movie that you want to play. Press or to play the movie. You may press the Option key to choose the movie effect. Playin...

Page 43 - Playing music

ASUS O!PLAY MINI PLUS HD Media Player 3-5 Playing music Movie control buttons on the remote control Button Function Press to display the music’s file information. Press to return to the previous screen. Press to toggle between playback and pause. Press to rewind the playback. Press repeatedly to cha...

Page 44 - Chapter 3: Using your O!PLAY MINI PLUS HD Media Player; Playing a music file; To play a music file:; Music; , select the source of your

Chapter 3: Using your O!PLAY MINI PLUS HD Media Player 3-6 Playing a music file To play a music file: 1. From the Home screen, press the left/right keys / to navigate to Music , then press . 2. Using the up/down keys / , select the source of your music file, then press . 3. Use the up/down keys / to...

Page 45 - Configuring the audio playback settings; Shuffle Loop; confirm the selection.; To configure the audio settings from the Setup mode:

ASUS O!PLAY MINI PLUS HD Media Player 3-7 Configuring the audio playback settings The audio playback setting menu allows you to configure the audio settings such as Repeat options and Shuffle Loop . To configure the audio playback settings: 1. During playback, press to launch the audio playback sett...

Page 46 - Viewing photos; Photo control buttons on the remote control

Chapter 3: Using your O!PLAY MINI PLUS HD Media Player 3-8 Viewing photos Photo control buttons on the remote control Button Function Press to display the photo’s file information. Press to return to the previous screen. Press to toggle between photo playback and pause. Press to stop the playback. P...

Page 47 - Photo; Viewing photos in slideshow mode; To view photos in slideshow mode:

ASUS O!PLAY MINI PLUS HD Media Player 3-9 Viewing photos To view photos: 1. From the Home screen, press the left/right keys / to navigate to Photo , then press . 2. Using the up/down keys / , or left/right keys / , select the source of your photo, then press . Locate the photo that you want to view....

Page 48 - Configuring the photo playback settings; To configure the photo playback settings:; that you want to configure. Press; Setting the background music for the slideshow; To set the background music for the slideshow:; and play music files first.

Chapter 3: Using your O!PLAY MINI PLUS HD Media Player 3-10 Configuring the photo playback settings The photo playback setting menu allows you to configure the photo settings such as photo rotation, slideshow timing, slideshow transition effect, Ken Burns effect, Repeat options, and Shuffle Loop. To...

Page 49 - Streaming online media; Online streaming from YouTube Leanback

ASUS O!PLAY MINI PLUS HD Media Player 3-11 Streaming online media Your O!PLAY Mini Plus provides online media services including Netflix , YouTube Leanback , YouTube XL , Facebook, Dailymotion , Internet Radio , Flickr , Picasa , RSS News , Mediafly , Yahoo Stock , Weather , Podcasts , and others. T...

Page 50 - Online streaming from Netflix

Chapter 3: Using your O!PLAY MINI PLUS HD Media Player 3-12 Online streaming from Dailymotion Your O!PLAY Mini Plus provides you access to Dailymotion, allowing you to stream videos, short movies, or TV shows to your external display. To stream from Dailymotion: 1. From the Home screen, press the le...

Page 51 - or press the Netflix hot key; Yes; Netflix account and press

ASUS O!PLAY MINI PLUS HD Media Player 3-13 To launch Netflix: 1. From the Home screen, press the left/right keys / to navigate to IMS , then press . 2. Select Netflix and press , or press the Netflix hot key on the remote control to launch Netflix. 4. Sign into your Netflix account for the first tim...

Page 52 - on the remote control to exit Netflix, a; confirming if you want to

Chapter 3: Using your O!PLAY MINI PLUS HD Media Player 3-14 To exit Netflix: When you press the Return key on the remote control to exit Netflix, a message will pop up to confirm if you want to exit Netflix or not. If you choose Yes , the system will direct you to the channel list page of the IMS me...

Page 53 - Managing your files; the media files stored in your; Renaming files/folders; virtual keyboard to confirm the new file or folder name.

ASUS O!PLAY MINI PLUS HD Media Player 3-15 Managing your files File Manager manages your storage devices and media, allowing you to browse the media files stored in your USB device and Card Reader . Renaming files/folders To rename files/folders: 1. From the Home screen, press the left/right keys / ...

Page 55 - Chapter 4; Display; Q1. The media player does not work. You think that the problem; • Ensure that the AV/HDMI cable is properly connected to the correct

4-1 Troubleshooting This section provides answers to some common problems that you may encounter while installing or using the ASUS O!PLAY Mini Plus HD media player. These problems require simple troubleshooting that you can perform by yourself. Contact ASUS Technical Support if you encounter proble...

Page 56 - Q6. Certain files cannot be played on the media player.

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 4-2 • Ensure that your TV is switched to the appropriate video source (AV IN or HDMI). You may need to use your TV Remote control to change video sources. • Turn off your media player and wait for a few minutes before turning it on again or press the reset button at the ba...

Page 57 - I play the entire list?; button plays the entire list of files.; Q8. The LEDs on the Ethernet port do not blink and my wired; the media player’s rear panel.; Audio; and ensure that you have enabled the correct Digital; the required audio channel is displayed.; Q2. I cannot hear any sound when I am playing music files.; play any music files.

ASUS O!PLAY MINI PLUS HD Media Player 4-3 Q7. Only one video/music/photo is played when I selected it. How do I play the entire list? When selecting a video/music/photo to play, pressing the OK button on the remote control plays just the selected file while pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button plays the e...

Page 58 - Q3. A few of my Music files do not appear.; USB storage device; • Ensure that your USB storage device (USB Flash/USB HDD ) is not on; Q2. The media player does not recognize my USB storage device.; cable, or use another USB storage device.; Remote Control; Q1. The media player remote control is not working.; control such as lag and no response.

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 4-4 Q3. A few of my Music files do not appear. The media player supports the most common music file formats. However, there are almost an infinite variety of bit rates and sample rates. If a file is not displayed on the screen, it most likely uses an unsupported bit rate o...

Page 59 - Firmware Updates; Q1. What is my HD media player’s firmware version? How do I; to find the firmware version.

ASUS O!PLAY MINI PLUS HD Media Player 4-5 Firmware Updates Q1. What is my HD media player’s firmware version? How do I upgrade it? • Check the firmware version info before the upgrade process. If the firmware is the latest version, you will not need to update the firmware. • Go to Setup > MISC &g...

Page 60 - some of which are encrypted. How do I connect to an encrypted; Possible causes may be:; Q4. I cannot connect to the wired network.; server automatically assigns an IP address for your media player.; Q5. How do I share folders on the network?; Sharing

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 4-6 Wired, Wi-Fi, and Internet connection Q1. I cannot connect to the Wi-Fi network. • Ensure that you have properly configured your Wi-Fi settings. • Check the documentation that came with your router for the correct wireless settings. • The network you are trying to acce...

Page 63 - Notices; REACH; Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

A-1 Appendices Any changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Notices REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory...

Page 64 - Canadian Department of Communications Statement; GNU General Public License; Licensing information; GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE; document, but changing it is not allowed.; Preamble

Appendices A-2 Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital device does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital device set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.This class B digital device complies with Can...

Page 66 - you changed the files and the date of any change.

Appendices A-4 Activities other than copying, distribution and modification are not covered by this License; they are outside its scope. The act of running the Program is not restricted, and the output from the Program is covered only if its contents constitute a work based on the Program (independe...

Page 69 - NO WARRANTY; THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND/OR OTHER PARTIES PROVIDE; END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS

ASUS O!PLAY MINI PLUS HD Media Player A-7 9. The Free Software Foundation may publish revised and/or new versions of the General Public License from time to time. Such new versions will be similar in spirit to the present version, but may differ in detail to address new problems or concerns. Each ve...

Page 70 - ASUS contact information; ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.; Technical Support

Appendices A-8 ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address 5 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail [email protected] Web site www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone +86-21-38429911 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER...