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Instruction manual
HomeStream
Before using the product
Introduction
Welcome.
HomeStream is a set-top box that allows you to enjoy your own home entertain-
ment contents from a remote location using the internet
Take – Out the home contents
With the HomeStream, your home A/V media content is available to you from
any location with internet access. This feature is known as “ Take-Out “. This
feature allows you to enjoy you’re A/V devices through any PC or labtop just as
you would from your very own home
Home view
In addition to the “ Take-Out “ feature, HomeStream allows you to monitor your
home remotely by connecting a web-camera ( optional accessory ) to your
HomeStream . Using this feature, you may monitor your home using any PC or
labtop connected to the internet
Before using the product
Accessories
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Installation CD
A/V Cable
IR Contorl Cable
LAN Cable
DC Adaptor (5V, 2A)
HomeStream
Instruction manual
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Front and Rear views of the HomeStream
Front
Rear Panel
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Power Indicator : When the power cord is connected to the outlet and the switch
is turned on,
Green LED in front will blink in order and remain on while active
* Description of LED lighting
1 blink indicates that the system is initializing
2 blinks indicate that the system is checking the connection between the HomeStream and the Router
3 blinks indicate that the system is checking the connection between the HomeStream and the Server
LED will remain on when the system is on standby for connection
A/V Output :Composite video output socket (Yellow) and Stereo audio output
socket (Red/ White) to TV
Camera input : Web camera input port for home view
A/V Input : Composite video input socket (Yellow) and Stereo audio input socket
(Red/ White) from the external A/V devices
IR connector : port for the IR control cable
LAN port : Ethernet port to Router for internet
Power On/Off Switch
Power Supply : Adaptor type. AC 100 - 240V, 50/60Hz ( 5V DC, 2.8A )
Reset
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LAN
EXT.IR
VIDEO
CAMERA
- AUDIO -
A /V IN
DC 5V
POWER
OFF
ON
A /V OUT
L R
VIDEO - AUDIO -
L R
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LAN
EXT.IR
DC 5V
POWER
OFF
ON
LAN
EXT.IR
VIDEO - AUDIO -
A /V IN
DC 5V
POWER
OFF
ON
L R
Connecting
Connecting the remote control IR Cable and A/V Cable
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1. Connect A/V out of an external A/V device and A/V input of the HomeStream with
an Audio/Video cable
2. Insert the remote control IR cable into the IR connector on the HomeStream
3. Place the head of remote control IR cable against the IR sensor of the external
A/V device
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The remote control IR cable allows you to control your device’s channels and menu remotel
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Rear panel of External device
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ANT IN
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
COMPONENT
COAXIAL
DVI OUT
IR Blaster Installation
Front panel of the external A/V device
LAN
EXT.IR
VIDEO
CAMERA
- AUDIO -
A /V IN
DC 5V
POWER
OFF
ON
A /V OUT
L R
VIDEO - AUDIO -
L R
Connecting
Network Connection of HomeStream
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Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into LAN port of the HomeStream and
connect the other end to a port of your Router
HomeStream requires a connection to the Internet in order to provide the
services such as Take- Out and Home View
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A Router that allows UPnP is strongly recommended to automatic setup of the remote
viewing.
DSL Modem
Router
LAN
EXT.IR
VIDEO
CAMERA
- AUDIO -
A /V IN
DC 5V
POWER
OFF
ON
A /V OUT
L R
VIDEO - AUDIO -
L R
Connecting
Powering-up the HomeStream
Connecting Web Cam
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Plug Web Cam into the camera port of the HomeStream. You may adjust the
definition of the camera by turning the frame of the camera lens
Connect the power adaptor into the HomeStream and plug it into an electrical outlet.
Turn ON the power switch at the rear panel of the HomeStream. Then the LED light
should turn on and blink a few times while checking the connection with the router.
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If the LED light does not turn on after powering up, check the HomeStream connection to the
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Web Cam is an optional accessory .
Web Cam supports a resolution of 320 x 240 / 30 frames
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LAN
EXT.IR
VIDEO
CAMERA
- AUDIO -
A /V IN
DC 5V
POWER
OFF
ON
A /V OUT
L R
VIDEO - AUDIO -
L R
DC 5V
POWER
OFF
ON
Connecting
A connection diagram of all the connection of the HomeStream
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Connect the TV, External device, router and the HomeStream as shown in the
below picture
TV
Router
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HomeStream
HomeStream Player
Introduction
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HomeStream Player is the PC software that allows the HomeStream user to view
the media contents of an external device connected to the HomeStream via the
internet
Main features of HomeStream
(1) Take Out TV
With HomeStream Player installed, any remote PC or labtop may be used to
access live channel and media services of the external device
(2) Home View ( optional feature )
The user can monitor their home through video streaming from Web Cam
connected to the HomeStream
Minimum System and Network Requirements
Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows Vista operating systems
Pentium 4 over 1GHz processor speed
256MB or above memory
100MB or above free hard disk space
Sound card ( 16-bit )
Graphics Card ( 24-bit color )
Cable or DSL modem
256 Kbps upstream network speed
Home network router ( UPnP compatibility highly recommended )
Installation
HomeStream Installation
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Select your language preference and
click “ OK “.
Language selection
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Click “ Next “ to continue
Starting Setup
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Read over the End user License Agree-
ment and click “ I agree “ to continue
License Agreement
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Installation
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Select the destination folder and click “
Install “ to continue
Installation Location selection
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Click “ Next “ to activate the Setup Wizard
Installation processing
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Installation
HomeStream Setup Wizard
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Click “ I want to begin register my
“ in the radio button and click “ Next “ to
continue
Setup Wizard is a useful program for the user to setup the HomeStream and
change the network information. This program can only be used in the local
network
Starting the Setup Wizard
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Entered the registration number and click
“ Find HomeStream ” to get the network
information from the router
Entering the registration number
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Click “ Next “ to continue In the event that
the network information of the HomeStream
is not found, please refer to the Help
Finding the network information
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The registration number is the 12 digits of
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Installation
For product registration, enter User ID,
Password and admin Password. Once you
have entered your information, click “
Register “ to continue
Registration
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setting for remote connection
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Click ‘ Next ‘ to continue .
Click “ Check if available” to check
the availability for the remote connection.
If the remote connection is available, click
to complete the Setup Wizard.
In the event that the network does not allow
the remote connection, please click the “
Help” button
Checking the remote connection
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Click “ finish “ to complete
the installation
Click “ End “ to complete the Setup
Wizard
Completion
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en you c
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ange t
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and
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rmware update via Setup Wizard. In addition,
Admin Password can be used when
y
ou want to stop the
streaming to the third person. In the case that
y
ou forget the
Admin Password, you should reset the HomeStream. Afte
r
the reset, The HomeStream gets into the factory default, and
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ou can register wit
h
a new user ID, a new passwor
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ew admin
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assword
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reset
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e HomeStream is wor
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ON, press a reset
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in the rear panel
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or 4-5 seconds. Then the HomeStream gets
rebooted.
Installation
HomeStream Setup Wizard ( More settings )
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Click “ Network Setup “ to invoke the
Network Setup dialogue box
Manual setting of the network information
( In the event that “ Find HomeStream“ is failed )
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And click “ Save to HomeStream“ to save
your settings
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Click and refer to “ Help “ to know how to
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Installation
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Check the radio button “ Testing for
manual remote connection “ and click the
Next button
Manual setting for remote connection
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Check “ I want to change the network
information of HomeStream” to invoke
the Network Setup dialogue box
Enter the new Network information that
you would like to change, and click “ Save
to HomeStream“ to save your settings
Change the network information
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1) Set up ‘ port mapping ‘ on the local router
manually. Refer to the “ Setting Router “ if you
would like to know how to setup the router.
2) Enter the port number you specified in the
router
3) Click the “ Test “ button to check that
the settings are correct. If the remote
connection is successful, click to complete
the Setup Wizard
4) Click “ Next “ to complete the Setup Wizard
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Refer to “ How to configure the router using Port
Mapping “ after clicking the “ Setting Router “
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Check the radio button “ I want to set ID
and password of my HomeStream and
click the Next button to continue
Click “ Find HomeStream“ to find the
network setting of HomeStream. Then
click the Next button to continue
Enter the Administrator password to
go to the next step
You can make a new User ID and a new
Password in this step. After entering a
new User ID and a new Password, click
“register “ to complete
Changing the User ID and Password
Installation
Uninstallation
Click “Start” -> Go to PROGRAM
-> go to HomeStream -> select Uninstall
Click “ Next “ to continue
Click “ Unintall “
Click “ Close “ to complete the uninstallation
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Installation
Registration while installing the HomeStream Setup Wizard
Run the Setup Wizard
In order to enjoy the HomeStream services remotely via the internet, it is
required that you register your HomeStream first using the HomeStream Setup
For product registration, enter the following
information and click “ Register “
User ID and Password : choose the User ID
and password you wish to use for access to
your device
Admin Password : used when you change the
setting and firmware update via Setup Wizard.
In addition, Admin Password can be used when
you cut the streaming to the third person.
In the case that you forget the Admin Password,
you should reset the
Click “Start”
-> Go to PROGRAM
-> go to HomeStream
-> select HomeStream Setup Wizard
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Using the HomeStream Player
HomeStream Player Log - In
To activate the HomeStream Player Log-in window, complete either of the following:
Enter your User ID and Password,
then Click “ Log in“
When Login is successful, the
Log in window changes to
Service window
or
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Using the HomeStream Player
Play Window
Menu Button : Use to check and Change the settings
Title bar : Displays the channel number and buffers status
Progressive bar : Displays the process status of the playing media
Remote controller : Activates the PC remote controller
Play / Stop / Next / Previous : Controls the playing file
Network info : Displays the network speed
Volume : Controls the volume ( Mute can be controlled using the PC remote
controller )
HomeStream Service window button : Activates the Log In window or
HomeStream Service window
Running time and total playing time : Displays the run time of the playing file
and total play time
Full screen, Minimize, Maximize, Close button : Controls the screen size and
close the play window
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