Patriot PBO Core User manual

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Brand
Patriot
Model
PBO Core
Type
User manual
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Contents
1. Product Information..................................................................................................3
1.1 Specification.........................................................................................................3
1.2 Package Contents................................................................................................5
2. Easy Installation Guide ............................................................................................6
2.1 Front/Back Panel..................................................................................................6
2.2 HDD Installation (Optional) .................................................................................7
3. Using PBO CORE HD Multimedia Player................................................................8
3.1 Remote Control & Layout3.2 Getting Started ...................................................8
3.2 Getting Started ...................................................................................................10
3.2.1 Connect PBO Core to your TV...................................................................10
3.2.2 Starting PBO Core......................................................................................10
3.2.3 Setup ..........................................................................................................11
3.2.3.1 Audio ....................................................................................................12
3.2.3.2 Video ...................................................................................................13
3.2.3.3 Network................................................................................................14
3.2.3.4 System ................................................................................................15
3.2.3.5 MISC ...................................................................................................16
3.2.4 Brows & Play ..............................................................................................17
3.2.4.1 Play Movies..........................................................................................18
3.2.4.2 Play Music...........................................................................................20
3.2.4.3 Music Player.........................................................................................21
3.2.4.4 Show Photos.......................................................................................25
3.2.4.5 Adding content to PLAYLIST ...............................................................26
3.2.4.6 Slide Show ..........................................................................................27
3.2.4.7 File Copy.............................................................................................28
3.2.5 IMS Menus..................................................................................................29
4. Transcoding Software ............................................................................................33
4.1 Install and run Transcode Server.........................................................................33
4.2 Adding Share Folders on PC ...............................................................................33
4.3 Connect to File Sharing Folders and BitTorrent Download.................................35
4.3.1 Set up the PBO Core..................................................................................35
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4.3.2 Connect to File Sharing Folder...................................................................36
4.3.3 Connect to BT Download Management .....................................................36
4.3.4 Account Management.................................................................................37
Frequently Asked Questions:.................................................................................38
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1. Product Information
1.1 Specification
Hardware Specifications
RCA Composite Out x 1
Video Output
HDMI 1.3 Out x 1
RCA Audio Out L/R x 1
Audio Output
SPDIF(Optical) x 1
File transfer port
USB 2.0 Host port x 2
Data transfer with
PC
USB 2.0 mini port x 1
Exterior Interfaces
Ethernet
10/100Mbps RJ-45 x 1
Note: For greatest compatibility it is recommend that you use the Patriot USB
802.11n Wi-Fi adapter
Wireless Adapter: (Optional)
Product Description Product Part Number
Patriot USB 802.11n Wi-Fi adapter PCBOWAV2-N
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Software Specifications
MPEG-1
MPG/MPEG/DAT support up to
1080p
MPEG-2
MPG/MPEG/VOB/ISO/IFO/TS/
TP/M2TS up to 1080p
MPEG-4
MP4/AVI/MOV support up to
1080p
DivX 3/4/5/6/7,
Xvid
AVI/MKV/ support up to 1080p
H.264, AVC
TS/AVI/MKV/MOV/M2TS
support up to 1080p
WMV 9 WMV support up to 1080p
FLV FLV support up to 1080p
ISO ISO image
Video
Decoding
(Movie)
Real Video
8/9/10
RM/RMVB support up to 720p
Dolby™ Digital AC3, DTS
MPEG-I Layer 1/2/3, MPEG-II Layer 1/2, Real
Audio, AAC, WMA, LPCM
Audio
Decoding
(Movie)
HDMI RAW/SPDIF RAW output to Amplifier for
decoding 5.1/7.1 audio channels
Audio
Decoding
(Music)
WMA, MP3, Real Audio (RA), WAV, OGG, AAC,
FLAC
Multi-Media
Support
Picture
Format
JPEG, BMP, PNG
Note: Product features and specifications are subject to change at any time without
notice
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1.2 Package Contents
Package Contents
1 x PBO Core HD Multimedia Player
1 x Remote Control
2 x AAA Battery
1 x AC Power Adaptor
1 x HDMI Cable
1 x Composite A/V Cable
1 x USB Data Cable
1 x Quick Start Guide
1 x User CD
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2. Easy Installation Guide
2.1 Front/Back Panel
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2.2 HDD Installation (Optional)
NOTE: PBO Core can play back your media files through any connected USB
storage device, over home network via built-in Ethernet, wireless network* or internal
HDD/ SSD storage. * Using an optional Wi-Fi adapter.
Step 1: Remove the
two screws from the
rear panel and slide
out the tray.
Step 2: Connect a
2.5” SATA HDD or
SSD to the SATA
connector
Step 3: Secure the
drive to the tray by
installing the screws
on both sides of the
drive
Step 4: Slide the tray back into the outer case of PBO Core and secure
the tray by installing the two screws removed in Step 1
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3. Using PBO CORE HD Multimedia Player
3.1 Remote Control &
Layout
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Power
2
Display
3
Audio
4
Number Buttons
5
GOTO
6
Setup
7
Enter/Zoom
8
Browser
9
Stop
10
Play
11
Previous
12
Slow
13
Option
14
Repeat
15
Angle
16
Eject
17
Title
18
Home
19
TV System
20
Subtitle
21
Menu
22
Volume +/-
23
Mute
24
Replay
25
Navigation
26
Return
27
Pause
28
Next
29
Fast Rewind/Fast Forward
30
Confirm
31
CM Skip
32
Select
33
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3.2 Getting Started
3.2.1 Connect PBO Core to your TV
Connect PBO Core to your TV via HDMI cable or Composite A/V cable
Use the included HDMI cable for the best video and audio quality. PBO Core will
automatically detect the HIGH DEFINITION output level your TV can support.
Use included Composite A/V cable (CVBS) for STANDARD DEFINITION.
3.2.2 Starting PBO Core
If running PBO Core with any internal HDD, a quick format of the drive is needed.
NOTE: Installing an internal 2.5” Hard Disk Drive is optional. Features such as
Playlist, BT, Samba File Sharing etc require an internal HDD to enable.
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3.2.3 Setup
In the main screen, you will find the SETUP page, which allows customized Audio,
Video, Network, System, and Miscellaneous settings. Enter the STEUP page by
selecting “SETUP” and press “ENTER” (Key 7) on your remote.
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3.2.3.1 Audio
There are 5 digital outputs:
HDMI LPCM (2CH): This setting will decode audio output into 2 Channel via the
HDMI connection.
HDMI LCPM Multi Channel: This setting will decode audio output into Multi-Channel
via the HDMI connection.
HDMI RAW: This setting passes raw audio source to an external decoder (i.e.
receiver). Your external decoder will then process audio into 2.1, 5.1 or 7.1 Channel
via the HDMI connection.
SPDIF LPCM (2CH): This setting will decode audio output into 2 Channel via the
S/PDIF (optical) connection.
SPDIF RAW: This setting passes the raw audio source to an external decoder (i.e.
receiver). Your external decoder will then process audio into 2.1, 5.1 or 7.1 Channel
via the SPDIF connection.
TIPS:
When connecting PBO Core directly to your TV, select HDMI LPCM (Stereo sound)
or HDMI LPCM MULTI CH(Multi-Channel sound)
When connecting PBO Core to an external decoder (i.e. receiver), choose HDMI
RAW/ HDMI LPCM/ SPDIF LPCM/ SPDIF RAW
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3.2.3.2 Video
Aspect Ratio: Choose the option that is suitable for your TV. Options available are:
Pan Scan 4:3, Letter Box 4:3 or 16:9.
Pan Scan 4:3 : This setting will match the height of the screen and will cut the left
and right sides of the screen to fit.
Letter Box 4:3 : This setting will match the width of the screen and will place a black
border at the top and bottom of screen the screen.
16:9 : Choose the 16:9 aspect ratio for TVs that support it.
TV System: Choose the correct output resolution.
TIPS:
High Definition (HD) resolution is only supported when using the HDMI connection.
TV System and
Resolution
Standard
Definition
(SD)Resolution
High Definition (HD)
Resolution
NTSC NTSC 480p 720p@60Hz,
1080i@60Hz,
1080p@60Hz
PAL PAL 576p 720p@50Hz,
1080i@50Hz,
1080p@50Hz
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3.2.3.3 Network
Wired LAN Setup: Set the network settings between DHCP (AUTO) and DHCP
(Manual). When using a network router that assigns an IP address automatically,
use the DHCP (Auto) option. Otherwise, manually enter the IP address, subnet mask
and default gateway.
Wireless Setup (Optional): Connect a Patriot wireless USB Wi-Fi adapter to PBO
Core and then select your home network with appropriate security settings.
TIPS:
For best performance and compatibility it is recommended to use the (optional)
Patriot USB 802.11n Wi-Fi adapter. When connect to a secured Wi-Fi Network, PBO
Core will only recognize Open system, WPA Personal, WPA2-Personal, WEP 64bit
and WEP 128bit options.
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3.2.3.4 System
Menu Language: Supported languages are English, French, German, Italian, Dutch,
Japanese, Czech, Russian, Spanish and Chinese (Simplified and Traditional).
Text Encoding: Supports Unicode text for subtitles, file names and folder names.
Select Unicode (UTF8), Simplified Chinese or Traditional Chinese.
Login Control: Select “ON” to enable File Sharing.
BT and SAMBA: Select "ON" to enable BitTorrent web management access and
File Sharing by SAMBA.
System Info: Used to enable File Sharing / BitTorrent services.
System Update: Select to update the firmware using the steps below.
1) Copy the latest firmware file to the root directory of a USB flash drive.
2) Connect the USB flash drive to the USB 1 or USB 2 port on PBO Core.
3) Select “System Upgrade” then press “OK” to proceed.
The process will take up to 5 minutes to complete. During the update process, DO
NOT turn off the power to PBO Core.
When the process is complete, PBO Core will reboot automatically.
HDD Format: When you install a new 2.5” SATA SSD or HDD you will need to format
the HDD. Press “OK”, for the system to start the format process.
Restore to Default: This function will restore all settings to the default configuration.
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3.2.3.5 MISC
Resume Play: This feature will enable or disable the resume video function. When
enabled, a video file will resume play from where it last played.
Slide Show Timing: This function is to set the timing for viewing pictures.
The options are: OFF / 2 Sec / 5 Sec / 10 Sec / 30 Sec / 1 Min / 2 Min
timings.
Transition Effect: Select an effect for transitioning between pictures in a slide show.
Ken Burns: This feature enables a widely used technique of slow zooming and
panning effects and fading transitions between them.
Seamless Playback: Improves the playback of Transport Stream (.ts) files.
Background Music: Play background music during slide shows.
Screen Saver: When enabled, the Screen Saver will activate if the device is idle for
more than 5 minutes.
Movie Preview: This feature will enable and disable the movie preview screen.
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3.2.4 Browse & Play
PBO Core can play Music, Photos, and Movies by connecting a USB Flash Drive,
USB External Hard Disc Drive, USB External CD/DVD player, Computers on network
(streaming), UPnP devices on Network or an optional internal 2.5” SSD or HDD drive
(see section 2.2).
After connecting a USB storage device to PBO Core, wait a few seconds for the USB
LED indicator to illuminate. This indicates that the device has been detected by PBO
Core. You can now browse media files.
Use the Navigation Right/Left (Key 25) buttons on the remote control to define the
file types to browse. Across the top of the screen are the following options: All,
Music, Photos, Movies. Browse will show all the recognized files on the storage
device. Press “RETURN” (Key 26) at any time to return to the previous page.
Use the Navigation Up/Down (Key 25) buttons on the remote control to select where
to browse. From top to bottom the options are: USB, HDD(optional internal drive),
DVD, NET, UPNP and Playlist. Press “RETURN” (Key 26) at any time to return to
the previous page.
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3.2.4.1 Play Movies
Select the “Movies” or “All” tab to browse movie files. In the browser, use the
Up/Down (Key 25) buttons to select a file or a folder, then press “ENTER” (Key 7) to
play the selected file or open the selected folder. Press “RETURN” (Key 26) to go
back to the previous page. If the Movie Preview feature is enabled, a preview video
will play on the right side of the window when a movie file is highlighted. (See section
3.2.3.5 to enable the Movie Preview function)
Press “PLAY” (Key 10) on the remote control to play the movie.
Press “STOP” (Key 9) on the remote control to stop the movie.
Press “PAUSE” (Key 27) on the remote control to pause the movie.
Press “FF” or “FR” (Key 29) on the remote control to move ahead in the movie (Fast
Forward), or move back in the movie (Fast Reverse), respectively.
Press “NEXT” (Key 28) / or “PREV” (key 11) on the remote control to advance or go
back to a previous chapter. (The file must have chapter markers for this to work)
Press “SUBTITLE” (Key 20) on the remote control to enable or switch subtitles. PBO
Core supports srt, sub, smi, idx+sub, ssa and ass file tyoes. It is strongly
recommended to rename the subtitle file name to be the same as the movie file
name. PBO Core can open and distinguish between multiple subtitle languages in a
subtitle file.
Text Encoding: This setting displays subtitle, file name and folder name in different
languages. Select “Unicode (UTF8)” as default. If a wrong selection is made, text in
another language may appear on the screen.
Time Sync: Adjust the timing of subtitles.
Color: Adjust the color of subtitles.
Size: Adjust the size of subtitles.
Off set: Adjust the position of subtitles.
Use the navigation/arrow key (Key 25) to adjust the subtitle settings.
Horizontal: Adjust the size of subtitles.
Vertical: Adjust the position of subtitles.
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Press “AUDIO” (Key 3) on the remote control to choose between different audio
output options.
Press “VOL” +/- (Key 22) on the remote control to increase or decrease the volume.
Press “MUTE” (Key 23) on the remote control to mute the audio output. Press again
to disable the MUTE setting.
Press “SELECT” (Key 32) on the remote control to add the movie into the
PLAYLIST.
Press “CONFIRM” (Key 30) on the remote control to confirm the change.
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3.2.4.2 Play Music
Select the “Music” or “All” tab to browse music files. In the browser use the
“Up/Down” (Key 25) button to select a file or a folder. Press “Enter” (Key 7) to play
the file or open the folder. Press “RETURN” (Key 26) to go back to the previous
page. When a music file is highlighted, file information will be displayed on the right
side of the window.
After pressing “PLAY” or “ENTER”, the PBO Core Music Player will appear.
Press “DISPLAY” (Key 2) to return to the Browser. Press “DISPLAY” again when in
the Browser to return to the Patriot Memory Music Player.
Press “PLAY” (Key 10) to play the music.
Press “STOP” (Key 9) to stop the music.
Press “PAUSE” (Key 27) to pause the music.
Press “FF” or “FR” (Key 29) to Fast Forward or Fast Reverse.
Press “REPEAT” (Key 14) to enter the REPEAT menu, where the following options
can be found: NO REPEAT; REPEAT ALL SONGS; SHUFFLE ONCE (NO
REPEAT); and SHUFFLE WITH REPEAT. Press “ENTER” to select.
Press “TITLE” (Key 17) to enter the TITLE menu, where the following options are
found: NEXT PHOTO; PREVIOUS PHOTO; HIDE PHOTO DISPLAY; and SHOW
PHOTO DISPLAY. Press “ENTER” to select.
Press “VOL +/-“ (Key 22) to increase or decrease the volume.
Press “MUTE” (Key 23) to mute the audio output. Press again to disable the MUTE
setting.
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