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Linksys KiSS 1600 manual

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    USER GUIDE High Defi nition Media Player English[...]

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    4 Thank you for choosing the Linksys KiSS 1600 Thank you for choosing the KiSS 1600 as your new DVD & Media Player . This User Guide will guide you through the simple setup process. Inside, you will also find information about the extensive line-up of features that the KiSS 1600 has to offer as well as detailed instructions about how to use the[...]

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    5 a. DVD Drive. b. Eject: Opens or closes the disc tray . b. Stop: Stops playback or exits a menu. b. Activate the player when in Standby . c. Play: Starts playback of the disc currently inserted in the player . c. Pause: Pauses playback. c. Activate the player when in Standby . d. AC Power - 230 Volts e. Wireless Antennas f. Composite Video Output[...]

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    6 3 Overview of the Remote Control This section explains the use of the Remote Control a. Standby: Start up the player or activate the standby mode. (The standby mode is denoted by --- on the display) b. Numeric Keypad: Enter digits in certain menus. Select a corresponding number in a list. c. Chapter selection: On DVD Playback, press this key fol-[...]

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    7 input, a DVI-to-HDMI converter can be used (Item to be purchased separately). If your HD-ready TV does not support HDMI, you can use the component video output connection (cables not included). See description of rear panel in chapter 2: “Overview of the Player”. Standard Definition If you do NOT own a High Definition Display , we recommend t[...]

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    8 After you have correctly connected your device, you can access its files on your device by pressing the MENU button of your remote control to enter the Player menu. Go to the USB section and select the type of content you would like to browse. Note: The KiSS 1600 supports the following file systems on mass storage devices: F A T16, F A T32 and NT[...]

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    9 Step-by-Step Guide 1. Check that your Internet connection or home network is currently working with your computer . If you experience any problem with your Internet connection, contact your ISP (Internet Service provider). 2 If you have not already done this, connect the Computer to the Internet (LAN/Modem/ADSL). 3a On the Windows PC running Wind[...]

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    10 2b. On the Macintosh, go to System Preferences and select Network. Click on Confi gure, go under the TCP/IP Pane. Under Confi gure IPv4, select: Manually . 3. Enter the IP Address below: IP Address: 192.168.1.1 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 4. Plug your KiSS 1600 into the electrical socket to start it. 5. Wait up to 20 seconds for the KiSS 1600 t[...]

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    11 Equipment required • A wireless ADSL modem. Step-by-Step Guide Note: With a direct Internet connection, you can only access Online Services. KiSS PC-Link CANNOT be enabled. 1. Check that your Internet connection is currently working with your computer . If you experience a problem with your Internet connection, contact your ISP (Internet Servi[...]

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    12 2. Video Output Selection This screen will prompt you to select the video output you will be using. Please select the same cable type that you used to connect your player to your TV . If you are uncertain of which cable you connected, the pictures will act as a rough guide. 3. Display Format Selection This screen will prompt you to select the fo[...]

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    13 your configuration details using the numeric keypad on the remote control. After you have done this, the Quick Setup is now finished. 5b. Selecting the Network (Wireless Networks) Provided you have a wireless network setup at home, you can select WIRELESS NETWORK. The player will take a few seconds to look for the available wireless networks. Wh[...]

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    14 third party developers, and are in no way affiliated to Linksys. Player ID: The Player ID is only used for authentication and stor- ing your unique preferences, and you will hardly ever be asked to enter this anywhere. Linksys would like to advise you NOT to disclose this ID to anyone, except when requested by the Linksys Customer Service in ord[...]

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    15 connected USB storage device (e.g. a photo camera). Media Server The Media Server menu is used to view and play files (via a network) that are located on a separate device such as a computer . Three types of software can be used to select the files that need to be shared: KiSS PC-Link, Windows Media Connect on Windows XP , or Windows Media Playe[...]

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    16 press the PLA Y or EJECT button again to automatically start it. After a few seconds the CD track list will appear . Y ou can navigate it using the arrow buttons on your remote control, and press OK to play a track. In addition to audio CD’ s, the KiSS 1600 is also capable of playing a number of different compressed audio formats. Compressing [...]

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    17 content into the drawer . Press EJECT again to close the drawer . After a few seconds, the menu DISC will appear on your screen. Select PICTURE FILES to view the list of images on the CD, se- lect the one that you want to watch, and press ENTER. Use the NEXT/PREVIOUS arrow to view other pictures from the CD. Y ou can enlarge the picture by press[...]

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    18 Online services are a set of special Internet applications that can be accessed from your KiSS 1600. These applications are constantly updated, and they will not be described in this user guide. T o be able to use the ONLINE SERVICES, your KiSS 1600 must be connected to the Internet via your home network. If you are not sure, please read the CON[...]

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    19 11 Advanced Setup Press SETUP on the remote control to access your player’ s ad- vanced setup menu. Y ou can access this menu to modify the set- tings selected during the Quick Setup process as well as many additional options explained in this section. Please note that some menu items may not be available, depending on the physical con- figura[...]

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    20 please ensure that your router is set to WEP , WPA or WPA 2 encryption and enable WEP or WPA/PSK TKIP (Personal), WPA/ PSK AES (Enterprise) encryption on your player accordingly . If you do not know which encryption is enabled (if any) in your wireless router/access point, please refer to the configuration instructions in its manual. Encryption [...]

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    21 Miscellaneous Settings Screen Saver: Entering this option enables you to set the number of minutes that the player will remain idle before the screen saver is activated. Front Panel Brightness: Enter this option to set the brightness of the light in the front panel display as well as the two front buttons. Firmware Version: This menu displays th[...]

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    22 After it has been downloaded and decompressed, you will have a .iso file on your computer . Place a blank disc in the drive of your PC. We recommend Nero Burning Rom v .6 for burning the firmware CD. Open Nero and select DISC IMAGE. Select ALL FILES, and then select the firmware file. Select the lowest speed allowed by your burner , and then pre[...]

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    23 Important safety information • Read these instructions carefully and pay attention to all warnings and guidelines. • Do not overload electrical sockets or extension cables. Overloading can result in a fire or electric shock. • Never insert objects into the cabinet door of the DVD player . These objects can come into contact with live point[...]

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