Page 3 - Using LinkTheater
3 Using LinkTheater Thank you for choosing LinkTheater! This manual should help you configure and use your new LinkTheater. Buffalo Technology’s LinkTheater LT-H90 Network Media Player is the missing link between your TV, home entertainment center, and computer network. Now, you can play the movies,...
Page 5 - on a flat surface or cabinet. We do NOT recommend
5 Package Contents: • LinkTheater Media Player • Ethernet Cable • Remote Control with Batteries • AC Power Cable • LinkTheater CD-ROM • User Manual (this guide) • Standard A/V Cable (Red, White, and Yellow RCAs) If any items are missing from your package, please contact Buffalo Technology’s Technica...
Page 6 - TV or monitor is required to navigate and configure options on
6 Connect your cables: The LinkTheater must be connected to a TV or monitor. Although the LinkTheater plays mp3s and other popular music formats, a TV or monitor is required to navigate and configure options on the LinkTheater. There are many ways to connect the audio and video output of the LinkThe...
Page 7 - Settings
7 6 - Once the ‘POWER’ and ‘STANDBY’ lights on the front of the LinkTheater are on, the device has properly powered up and is ready for use. At this point, please turn on your TV or monitor. Change your TV or monitor’s source setting to correspond to the input that you plugged the LinkTheater into. ...
Page 8 - Remote Control; Info –
8 Remote Control The LinkTheater's navigation and settings are all done via the included remote control. To navigate through the menus, use the up, down, left and right arrows. To make a selection, press the ‘Enter’ key. Also, the left and right arrows can be used to navigate forward and back throug...
Page 9 - begins and pauses; viewing to the file types that
Video – The video button will cycle through the four supported video modes. CAUTION: Using this improperly could result in losing video display. In that event, continue to cycle through the video modes by pressing the VIDEO button until the display returns. Audio – Audio is used to select different ...
Page 11 - Getting Started; The LinkTheater is designed to play media files that are located
11 Getting Started Installing software on your computer. The LinkTheater is designed to play media files that are located on computers and NAS devices. Where do you keep your movies, music, and pictures? If they’re on Windows PCs, then turn to the next page and begin installing software on your PC. ...
Page 12 - Installing the Buffalo PC Utility:; Please follow the install steps below if you wish to use the
1 Installing the Buffalo PC Utility: Please follow the install steps below if you wish to use the LinkTheater to access media files on a Windows PC: 1. Insert the LinkTheater CD-ROM into your PC’s CD-ROM drive. The program will run automatically. . Press the ‘Start’ button. 3. Agree to the End User ...
Page 13 - Click Reboot to finish the installation and restart your PC.
13 4. Press ‘Start’. 5. Click Reboot to finish the installation and restart your PC.
Page 14 - Configuring the Buffalo PC Media Server:; Now that the Buffalo PC Media Server is installed and running,
14 6. After the reboot, please launch the ‘Configure MediaServer’ program from the start menu. Configuring the Buffalo PC Media Server: Now that the Buffalo PC Media Server is installed and running, you must point it to the media on your computer.
Page 15 - By pressing the Add button, you can specifically pick a; Auto Search –; automatically find your media.
15 There are two options for adding media: Add - By pressing the Add button, you can specifically pick a directory on your computer to share with the LinkTheater. If you wish to add multiple directories, then you can add them one at a time by repeating the process. Auto Search – Auto search launches...
Page 20 - Using the LinkTheater; When the LinkTheater first turns on, it shows the Home screen.
0 Using the LinkTheater Use the remote to choose and play your media files. When the LinkTheater first turns on, it shows the Home screen. Use the up and down arrows on your remote control to highlight your choice, and then press enter to open it.
Page 21 - Browse Media; com; Network Shared Folder
1 Browse Media will access any of the following media devices: • DLNA Media Servers • The PC Utility that came with your LinkTheater • Buffalo’s DLNA Home Server NAS products (LinkStation Home Server and TeraStation Home Server) • 3 rd party DLNA servers like TwonkyVision ( www.twonkyvision. com ) •...
Page 24 - Right out of the box, your LinkTheater’s basic configuration
4 Settings Optimise the LinkTheater for your home theater. Right out of the box, your LinkTheater’s basic configuration works well for many users. However, you have the option to modify many of its settings to give the best match with your other equipment. To access settings, choose Settings from th...
Page 28 - specifications to determine which mode you should use.
8 Display Settings: The LinkTheater supports four display modes. Changing the display modes could result in your LinkTheater not operating properly so please make sure you know which modes your TV or monitor supports: Composite 480i 4x3 – This is the standard mode. It utilized the standard RCA (yell...
Page 30 - Configuring Windows Media Player:; With Windows Media Player 11, a PC can stream media files to
30 Configuring Windows Media Player: With Windows Media Player 11, a PC can stream media files to the LinkTheater. If you’ve already installed the Buffalo PC Media Server utility, then using Windows Media Player 11 may not be necessary. Windows Media Player 11 replaces the Windows Media Connect .0 s...
Page 34 - Transcoder; To play files created by older utilities such as Windows Media
34 Transcoder Transcoder software lets you play even more types of files. To play files created by older utilities such as Windows Media player 7 or 8, you’ll need to use transcoder software to convert the files to playable formats. To do this, click Start - Programs - BUFFALO - MediaServer - Transc...
Page 38 - Contact Information
38 North America: Buffalo Technology USA Inc. 11100 Metric Blvd., Suite 750 Austin, TX 78758 General Inquiries: Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:30pm CST Direct: 51-74-8533 | Toll-free: 800-456-7 | Fax: 51-74-850 | Email: [email protected] Technical Support: North American technical support by pho...