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1. Always wait for the player to fully complete the firmware upgrade before restarting the player If you are using the HDMI video output the screen may go blank during the update If in any doubt about this process you can submit a support ticket at the Ziova Online Helpdesk www ziova com helodesk ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation 35 Setting Up Your ClearSteam Info The Info page displays device information about your player This information is used for informational purposes and can be used for trouble shooting network issues etc Current Version Displays the current version of firmware installed on your player IP Address The IP address your player is using on the network If NA is displayed it means your player does not have a valid IP address This will only happen if your IP address is set to AUTO and your player cannot contact a valid DHCP server on the network Subnet Mask The subnet mask your player is using If NA is displayed it means your player does not have valid IP settings See the IP address at the top of this table for more information Gateway The gateway your player is using If NA is displayed it means your player does not have valid IP settings See the IP address at the top of this table for more information DNS Server The DNS server your player is using If NA is displayed it means your player does not have valid IP settings See th
2. Using Your ClearSteam Player Video Seek and Search Functions C ontinued With most video formats you can use the Option button to do a percentage based seek Press Option until the Seek bar appears Using the LEFT or RIGHT buttons slide the bar to the desired position and press OK With DVD ISO s you can do a time based seek using the Option button It works in exactly the same way as the percentage seek function The commercial skip feature allows you to skip forward or backwards a set amount of time defined in the general settings The default setting is 10 seconds To skip forward you can use the RIGHT or STEP button and to skip backwards you can use the LEFT button The commercial skip function is useful to jump forward a set amount of time quickly to go past commercials or breaks in your video Please note that on first use of the seek search or step commands within a file it will take longer to move to the new position as the file needs to be indexed Indexing allows the player to map the file so it can navigate correctly and accurately Subsequent use of these functions within the same file will be almost instantaneous Seek search and file navigation may not be available for all files ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation 51 Using Your ClearSteam Player PIC TURES Viewing pictures is much the same as viewing a video When
3. a file extension as in avi used by a number of different encoding programs Sometimes used to refer to a file encoded with any number of Mpeg 4 formats Joint Photographic Experts Group a format used for compressing digital pictures sometimes used to refer to a digital photograph Image Bitmapped graphics Format an uncompressed picture format A file extension for a sound file format developed by IBM and Microsoft Portable Network Graphics another picture format A video format that is MPEG 4 complaint Moving Picture Experts Group MPEG 1 A video encoding format relatively low in compression and quality used for VCDs MPEG 2 A video encoding format used in DVDs and other formats such as Digital TV transmission better quality and compression than MPEG 1 MPEG 4 A video encoding format depending on the encoding method can produce a good quality video file with a much better compression than MPEG 2 resulting in a much smaller file size image file that represents the contents of a CD ROM tracks a and CD DVD ROM drives 60 ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation Appendix D Technical Specifications Environmental e Operating Temperature 0 C 45 C e Storage Temperature 25 C 55 C e Operating Humidity 10 to 95 non condensing e Operating Voltage 12V DC 2A Outputs e HDMI Digital Audio and Video with HDCP e RCA Video e RCA Audio
4. e S Video e Component Video e Optical Digital Audio e Coax Digital Audio Network e 10 100Mbps Ethernet port e DHCP assigned or Static IP addresses ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation 61 Appendix E Product Support Ziova provides comprehensive online support through our Online Helpdesk system You can browse the Knowledge Base for detailed instructions on specific topics or lodge a support ticket and our helpdesk staff will assist you Visit the Online Helodesk at www ziova com helpdesk Our website also offers a Community Forum where you can discuss Ziova products and get tips and advice from other Ziova customers Visit the Community Forum at www ziova com forum My Zova My Ziova is a club for Ziova product owners Registered members have access to firmware updates members only forum sections and other special offers Visit www ziova com and click on the My Ziova menu option You can access My Ziova using your forum login If you don t already have an account a link is provided to create one On your first visit we ll ask you to provide us with some information just fill in the requested details on the form You ll need the serial number and MAC addresses of your player to register which can be found on the back of this manual All supplied information is private and confidential Join the club and get the most out of your Ziova products 62 ClearStream CS615 U
5. 2007 Zova Corporation 5 Spec fications 1 Audio Formats Supported o MP2 MPEG 1 Layer 2 MP3 MPEG 1 Layer 3 WAV CD Audio CS505 model only OGG Vorbis FLAC Lossless Audio LPCM WMA AAC LC Low Complexity AC3 DTS 2 Video Formats Supported MPEG 1 MPEG 2 MP HL MPEG 4 ASP L5 such as XviD 3ivx HDX4 etc MPEG 4 H 264 BP L3 MP L4 0 and HP L4 0 SMTPE 421M VC 1 MP HL and AP L3 MPEG 4 2 ASP L5 WMV9 MP HL Nero Digital up to Main Cinema Profile QuickTime MP4 MPEG 4 SP video with AAC audio DVB ATSC Transport Stream Support DVD ISO and IFO Parsing Support SRT SUB SSA and SMI subtitles 3 Picture Slideshow Support o Transition effects between pictures o Supports JPEG images O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 4 Play lists Supported o M3U o PLS 5 Network Support o Ethernet 10 100 Mbps o SMB Client support access Windows shares directly o SMB FTP Server support 6 USB 2 0 device Support o USB Thumb Drives o USB HDD Drives 7 Internet Radio Support o Integrated Internet Radio Player with access to SHOUTcast stations o Add your own SHOUT cast stations 6 ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright O 2008 2007 Zova Corporation Spec fications 8 Media Streaming O O 9 Extras O O O O O O UPnP enabled View Pictures Audio and Video Files from UPnP Media Server Network Bookmarking Feature HDCP Support ID3 Tag and display on VFD panel on player Incremen
6. You may have to configure or disable software firewalls to enable communication between your ClearStream and PC Please refer to your firewall documentation for more information 32 ClearStream C S615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation Setting Up Your ClearSteam ISO IFO Setup The ISO IFO settings configure options on how the ClearStream handles DVD ISO IFO file playback Aspect Ratio Change the default Aspect Ratio set when playing back DVD files You can choose from WideScreen Pan and Scan or Letterbox Subtitles Sets the default subtitle language to be used during DVD playback Parental Key Set the key or password required if watching DVD ISO s with a rating above the Parental Level Parental Level Sets the highest Rating Level that can be watched before having to enter a the Parental Key to watch Region The default DVD Region for your player This is informational only and cannot be changed as players are locked to the region of sale Override TV Standard Turn the ability to override the TV Standard settings On or Off ISO IFO Bookmark Enable or Disable the ISO IFO Bookmarking feature If Enabled when you press stop it Bookmarks its position and next time you press Play it asks if you wish to resume from the last position Below are some examples of ISO IFO Setup configurations ie de a a a ra ir Gua aad oe 9 V senings 9 V senings j aspect Bal Ay ches eer f t che aj ees p lo bags
7. access your ClearStream The default user is cs615 user and the password is the FTP SMB Password you enter 54 ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright O 2008 2007 Zova Corporation Using Your ClearSteam Player USB Ports The ClearStream incorporates a front and rear USB 2 0 connection for your convenience You can quickly and easily plug in USB devices to play files The rear port can be used for permanent connection of External Hard Drives and the front for quick access to flash drives The USB ports support USB thumb drives and USB Hard Disk Drives Any devices must appear as a mass storage device and support the mass storage device standard To USB Mass Storage Device USB Flash Drive or Hard Disk Drive Once you have plugged your USB mass storage device into your ClearStream you can use it simply by selecting it in from the Main Menu For more information see Navigating Media Sources Please note that the USB ports on the ClearStream support USB 2 0 mass storage devices only There are some USB devices that don t fully comply with the USB2 0 specifications and will not work with the ClearStream player ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation 55 Appendix A Firmware Upgrades Upgrading the firmware modifies the code that controls the device When performing an upgrade do not interrupt the process or cut power to the player failed firmware upgrades may result in an inoper
8. previously saved Favorites Displays a list of your favourite Shoutcast stations Favorites for Shoutcast work the same as favourite network and hard disk locations Shoutcast Allows you to browse search and play Shoutcast stations Finding a radio station is easy The Shoutcast menu gives you the following options Top 40 Displays a list of Top 40 stations Random Displays a list of Random stations on the Shoutcast listings By Genre Displays a list of different Genres Clicking on a Genre displays a list of stations matching that particular genre By Keyword By Keyword allows you to search Shoutcast for stations matching your Keyword You enter your keyword using the remote and Press Ok For example try searching for eye97 When browsing stations the station title is displayed and then information about the Station is listed below Information such as the Genre the song now playing and the Bitrate of the audio is displayed To play a station highlight it and press OK You can save a station to favourites by highlighting it and pressing ALT and then BKMARK Once you have saved a station to favorites you can start playing it again by choosing Favorites from the WebRadio menu To delete an unwanted favorite highlight it and press the STEP TRASH button The information displayed about the station may not necessarily be accurate as the Shoutcast list that the player reads from can often be out
9. you press OK ona supported picture file it will display the picture on the screen If there is more than one picture in a folder the player will automatically go into slideshow mode and smoothly move on to the next picture using transitions The time delay between changing pictures can be set in the settings menu Only files with supported picture type file extensions will be listed in the file browser When displaying pictures you can pause the slideshow and zoom in and pan around a current picture See the remote section for more details If valid EXIF info for the picture is available the player will read it and correctly orientate portrait pictures on the screen It will also automatically scale your picture to fit the screen as well as possible The picture feature is designed for lower resolution images in landscape mode Higher resolution pictures from digital cameras or files larger than 2Mb may take a long time to load or fail to load Pictures that are edited by a program that doesn t preserve EXIF information may not display correctly on your screen Parallel Sideshow Mode lf you add both pictures and music to an active playlist you can start a slideshow with music in the background great for showing your photos to family and friends 1 Add your desired pictures and music to the active playlist and open the Active Playlist See Active Playlists for more information 2 Play the song you wish to start with in t
10. DIGITAL AUDIO ANALOG 5 1 AUDIO Connect one end of the supplied RJ 45 Network Cable to the Ethernet connection on the media playa and the other end to your network 18 ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation Remote Contol 1 Escape 1 2 2 Standby On Off 3 Alpha Numeric Keyboard 4 ALT Alternate Function 5 Mute 6 Page Up Down 3 7 Volume Up Down 8 Option Button 9 OK Select Menu 10 Up Arrow 11 Left Arrow 12 Right Arrow 6 gt 13 Down Arrow 14 Exit current menu screen 15 Menu Button j 10 16 Zoom Select 17 Pan Select All 11 12 18 Step C skip Deselect All 13 19 Search Queue A 15 20 Audio Music q 21 Subtitle Video 16 Y es 22 Angle Picture 17 E ml 22 23 Bookmark All 20 23 24 Setup Menu 21 a 26 25 Sort 24 27 g E 26 Repeat a a a e 27 Information 28 30 i 28 Rewind 31 7 32 29 Play Pause 33 30 Forward 31 Chapter Back Last Item 32 Chapter Forward Next Item 33 Stop clearstream Reserved for Future Use ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation 19 Remote Contol The Option Button This button can perform different operations and access different options depending on what the ClearStream is doing at the time some of the selections that the option button is used for include Adjust Volume Adjust Brightness Adjust Contrast Adjust Color Saturation Select DVD A
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13. Zova Corporation 15 Connection Guide Analog 5 1CH Audio The ClearStream provides for 5 1 channel analog audio outputs for analog audio amplifiers that do not have digital audio inputs available The ClearStream can decode Dolby Digital AC3 and DTS audio and output it as 6 discrete audio channels to go to an amplifier that supports 5 1 channel inputs When connecting the cables ensure that the cables are connected to the same inputs on both the ClearStream and the amplifier OO toe P 10 100 ETHERNET Ensure that cables are plugged into the corresponding connectors on both the media player and your amplifier 16 ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation Connection Guide Analog 2CH Stereo Audio The ClearStream can down mix digital audio to an analog stereo audio output This can be fed to a stereo amplifier or your television 10 100 HDMI S VIDEO ETHERNET DIGITAL A V VIDEO NALOG 5 1 AUDIO When the media player is configured for stereo audio use the connectors marked FR L and FR R to connect to your TV or amplifier s Left and Right audio inputs ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation 17 Connection Guide Network The ClearStream provides the ability to connect to your home network via an Ethernet Network Connection 10 100Mbit RJ 45 Connection H MI S VIDEO COAX OPTICAL FR R sw SUR R DIGITAL A V VIDEO A_
14. able unit Upgrade via Web To upgrade the firmware from the internet your ClearStream player will need to have internet access You can confirm internet access by going to WebRadio and seeing if the player is able to browse the Shoutcast listings Press the SETUP button to open the Settings menu From the settings menu select Firmware Select Upgrade from Web At this point the player will check the internet for an updated firmware If it finds one it will display a message confirming the version it is upgrading from and the version it will be upgraded to If you are happy to continue select YES to continue The player will then start the upgrade Do not turn the player off or press any buttons on the remote while the upgrade is taking place When the upgrade is finished the player will ask you to press OK to restart your player To confirm the upgrade you can check the Info page in the settings menu 56 ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation Appendix A Firmware Upgrades Upgrade via USB To upgrade from USB you have to have a USB2 0 drive supported by the ClearStream e Download the firmware upgrade files from My Ziova at www ziova com e Extract the files onto your computer e Copy the upgrade files to the root directory of the USB Flash Drive e Insert the USB Flash Drive with the upgrade files into your player e Press the SETUP b
15. ame of the file you are looking for you can using the user input keys enter the starting letters of the file For example to jump to the file WALKING AVI you would press 9 and then 2 See the remote section for more information 38 ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright O 2008 2007 Zova Corporation Using Your ClearSteam Player Filtenng Fle Types At any time while navigating your files you can apply a filter to only display specific file types To apply a filter to only display video files press the SUBTITLE VIDEO button on the remote control When a filter is applied an icon in the top right of the screen will appear showing the current filter To disable a filter press the BOOKMARK ALL button on the remote control EJ Video on TECRA E Your player will hold the filter until you change media sources change shares within your network or power off your player Playlist files will be displayed in all filter types Playing a Hle Once you have found the file you wish to play you can highlight it using the UP amp DOWN arrows and Press OK on the highlighted file ET Mee on TECRA F The playback behaviour will vary depending on the file type being played back See the remote control section for playback options Once you have begun playback the player will continue to play subsequent files in the folder until it reaches the last file in the folder ClearStream CS615 Us
16. bled it will save the settings when you turn the player Off Enable or Disable the On Screen Statusbar messages Disabled means pop up status messages will not be displayed Use this option to reformat your Hard Disk if you want to clear the data or you are having trouble accessing it Enable or Disable the display Cover Art as the Screensaver when available When disabled it will still show the normal screen saver even if a Cover Art image is available Below are some examples of the General Setup General Settings General Settings General Settings Screen Use the Format Hard Disk option to erase the data on your Hard Disk 34 ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation Setting Up Your ClearSteam Firmware Updates The ClearStream has the ability to upgrade the firmware to update the player with newer features and upgrades You can update the firmware by USB or over the Web Note For more information on updating the firmware please see Appendix A A Always proceed with caution when upgrading your firmware and make sure you follow all instructions carefully When upgrading from the web please make sure you have a stable internet connection If upgrading via disc or USB please consult the instructions on how to create the upgrade media Do not under any circumstances disconnect power from the player during a firmware upgrade To do so may cause the player to no longer function
17. cables are in good condition Check video settings to make sure the TV Type is set correctly If you have an NTSC TV make sure you have it set to NTSC and not PAL Check your IP settings in the Network settings page Check the network cable is plugged in on both the ClearStream and your network hub A link light should show up on the ClearStream if the cable is connected correctly Ensure that there is a server or device that acts as a DHCP server if using the auto setting in the network settings page Check that your drives Master Slave jumper settings are set correcily Ensure that Pin 1 on the IDE cable Red Stripe is connected to Pin 1 on the Hard Disk 58 ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright O 2008 2007 Zova Corporation Appendix B Troubleshooting Continued Possible Cause Solution o Remote Control Not Working e No batteries or flat Ensure 2 AA size batteries batteries are installed and are orientated correctly Replace the batteries Ensure that the display on the front of the ClearStream Infra Red Receiver is not obstructed by any on ClearStream objects as the IR receiver obstructed for the remote control is in there File does not play Encoding problem Check that the file you are attempting to play is encoded in a format that is supported by the ClearStream UPnP Server not Ensure that the PC running running the UPnP server software is powered on and that the UPnP server software is run
18. dated The higher the bitrate the more available bandwidth required to play back the station smoothly Stations may buffer skip and drop when not enough bandwidth is available 48 ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation Using Your ClearSteam Player WebRadio ShoutCAST a lop 40 stations The main Shoutcast screen allows you to find List of Top40 stations highlight a station and Stations to listen to press OK to listen to it You can search for stations using keywords You can add stations your enjoy listening to to you favourite station list If you are using a firewall on your network to use SHOUTcast Radio you may need to open the ports on your firewall for the radio stations to work Please check the station s web site to check what port they use This does not affect normal users with standard routers and NAT only those using specific firewall devices Please be aware that when you are using Internet based functions like SHOUTcast radio the player is downloading data from the Internet A typical 128kb s radio stream will use 45Mbytes per hour or more If you are on an Internet plan with a set data download limit that involves excess charges or speed shaping please be aware of your limits when utilising these features ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation 49 Using Your ClearSteam Player Video Playing back video is just as simple a
19. de ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation 27 Setting Up Your ClearSteam Video Settings You can select the following output resolutions for the player by highlighting the TV Standard option and pressing the OK button to toggle through the video modes some of the available video modes that the ClearStream supports are seting Resolution Frames per Second Output A Please make sure you choose a resolution your TV supports If you get a black screen or no output when you Apply Settings wait for the Confirmation box to time out or you can use the VFD to navigate and correct the settings Below are some examples of video output configurations Video Settings Video Settings Set TV Type to Wide Screen 16 9 if you Set TV Type to Standard 4 3 if you have a have a widescreen monitor standard shaped monitor This will ensure that 16x9 file types fill your This will ensure that 4x3 files fill your screen screen and 4x3 files are pillar boxed and 16x9 files are letterboxed 28 ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation Setting Up Your ClearSteam Network Settings To access files or internet based media over your network you will need to connect your ClearStream to a network and configure it The player supports the automatic acquisition of IP addresses from DHCP server devices to make setting up your player easy If you l
20. e IP address at the top of this table for more information Restore Factory Default Settings You can restore your player to Factory default settings by clicking Restore Factory Defaults in the Settings page Restore Factory Defaults Do you want to restore factory default settings Yes Please note that you can also perform the below steps using just the front panel display if AN your TV settings are incorrect and you cannot see the screen Go to Settings Scroll down to Restore Factory Defaults Press OK Choose YES to confirm ROMO 36 ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation Using Your ClearSteam Player Selecting a Source Turning on the player will present you with the main screen from which you can choose your media source The main screen will show different options according to which sources are available at the time The following diagram displays the available media options Hard Disk only displayed when a hard disk is installed Home USB only displayed when a compatible USB y Hard Disk device is connected SanDisk Cruzer Local Network Ya Local Network See Section 3 for configuration Bi TwonkyMedia uPnP Server Web Radio FY Video on TECRA UPnP Media Servers FY Music on TECRA only displayed when UPnP is enabled and servers are available Web Radio Player must be connected to the internet to use this feature Fav
21. e a pop up message telling you how many files are to be copied Navigate to the location on your Hard Disk you wish to copy the files to Press the Option button Press OK on Paste E a i dom Pom J J Pn J Ph 1 The progress of the file copy will be shown It will report which file it is currently copying from the list and the progress bar indicates the overall progress for the whole copy process ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation 45 Using Your ClearSteam Player Hard Disk Ale Management Copying or Moving Files within the Hard Disk You can also move files from one place to another on the Hard Disk or make multiple copies of a file 1 2 5 6 Navigate to the location on your Hard Disk you wish to copy or move items from Select the files you want to copy or move see Selecting Items for more information With the files selected press the Option button Use the LEFT or RIGHT button to highlight either Copy or Cut Press OK to Copy or Cut the files to the clipboard You will see a pop up message telling you how many files are to be copied or moved Navigate to the location on your Hard Disk you wish to copy or moved the files to lf you want to place the files in a New folder you can create a folder See Creating a New Folder below Press the Option button Press OK on Paste Creating a Ne
22. e formats enthusiasts have longed for including the high quality FLAC lossless format OGG AAC MP3 Windows Media Audio 9 and others Video playback is also astonishingly comprehensive The ClearStream handles playback of H 264 VC 1 Windows Media Video 9 XviD Nero Digital MPEG 4 QuickTime MPEG 4 MPEG 2 MPEG 1 DVD ISO Images and other formats The ClearStream is engineered from the ground up for high performance networking with 100Mbit Ethernet networking integrated The Internet is just a button away on the ClearStream with instant access to streaming Internet radio stations via Shoutcast SMB network shares can also be accessed via the ClearStream for even greater network connectivity as well as boasting an Integrated SMB amp FTP server enabling you to access your players internal Hard Disk from your PC We are sure that you will enjoy your new player and that it will be an integral part of your home entertainment system 4 ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation Package Contents Inside the package that your ClearStream came in you will find the following items ae CS615 High Definition Network Media Player Power Adaptor 12V 2A HDMI Cable Standard Composite A V 3 in 1 cable RCA Connectors Cat 5 UTP Ethernet Network Cable Straight Through Remote Control with Batteries Quick Start Guide CD with User Manual ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008
23. e level and Press MENU to go straight to the Home page For fast navigation in large lists you can jump to files items starting with a specific letter using your remote control keypad For example you can press the number 8 to move to the first file in a list that starts with the letter T See Entering Text for more information ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation 21 Remote Contol Entering Text When using your ClearStream remote control there may be places in which you need to enter text The remote control has an alpha numeric style keypad so that you can enter text when required Text is entered via the remote control in much the same way as you would enter text using a mobile phone keypad Keys need to be pressed multiple times to enter the letter corresponding to that key To enter the text test 5 If you make a mistake at any point you can use the tis displayed BACKSPACE key to go back and correct your input e is displayed You can also use the EXIT button to exit from an 4 is displayed input screen without accepting the inputted text 5 is displayed INFO button You can bring up a pop up window while playing back video to see information about the file total time and time elapsed by pressing the INFO button on the remote control The INFO button will also toggle the information that is displayed on the front panel dis
24. e settings En ISi List of languages to display the Interface The currently selected language choice is shown with a green tick Using the arrow keys on the remote control move the highlight bar down to select the language of your choice then press OK on the remote control Move the highlight bar down to Apply Settings and press OK on the remote control This will save your settings to the player and ask you to restart your player If you wish to discard your changes or simply exit this menu just press EXIT on the remote control and your changes will be discarded Languages displayed in screenshot are languages available at time of writing Available languages may change with firmware updates ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation 25 Setting Up Your ClearSteam Audio Settings The Audio settings page allows you to configure how you want the ClearStream to treat audio streams on the player You can change each of the settings by highlighting an option using the arrow keys on the remote control and pressing the OK button to toggle the selections Click on Apply Changes when you are finished Output SPDIF Output Volume Controller Configures whether you want the player to output 5 1ch or Stereo Downmixed If set to Stereo Downmixed the ClearStream will convert 5 1ch to Stereo Useful if you only have two speakers attached to your Amplifier o
25. eam must be in the same workgroup as the PCs you wish to access and you must have your media shared on your PC For more information please see Configuring Network Sharing and Network Setup Make sure that files and shares have access granted to Everyone You may need to enable the Guest account on Windows PCs To connect to a PC on your network it must be turned on and connected to the network You may have to configure or disable software firewalls to enable communication between your ClearStream and PC Please refer to your firewall documentation for more information SMB FIP Server Access The inbuilt SMB FTP Server means you can access your optional Hard Disk to transfer or access files from any PC on your Network When the SMB Server is enabled your ClearStream will be available on the Network under its device name The default device name is CS615 See Network Setup for more information If you browse your local network workgroup you will see the CS615 listed with a share called Media which is the Hard Disk in the ClearStream You can also access the shared drive directly using the UNC path lt device gt media where lt device gt is the device name of your ClearStream You can access the ClearStream using any compatible FTP client using the FTP address ftp CS615 If you enter a FTP SMB Password and enable FTP SMB Server Security you will be required to enter a username and password to
26. eave the network settings to AUTO the player will attempt to acquire the network settings from a DHCP server within your local network or if you wish you can also enter the IP address manually The following options can be configured For more information on some of the settings see Windows Network Setup and SMB FTP Server IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway DNS Server Device Name Workgroup FTP Server SMB Server FTP SMB Password FTP SMB Security Set to Auto for your player to obtain an IP address via DHCP or enter an IP address using the remote control keypad Set to Auto to set you Subnet automatically or manually enter a subnet mask using the remote control keypad The subnet mask will automatically be filled in when you set an IP address manually Set to Auto for your player to obtain the network Gateway IP address via DHCP or enter the Gateway IP address using the remote control keypad Set to Auto for your player to obtain the network DNS Server address via DHCP or enter a DNS Server IP address using the remote control keypad Set the device name your player uses on the Network The device name is used to address your ClearStream from the network The workgroup is the group of computers or neighborhood on your network that your ClearStream belongs to You can only access computers on the network that are part of the same workgroup as your ClearStream Turn the FTP Server feature O
27. ed on the currently playing file You can press the stop button to stop music playback from any menu screen If you have an active internet connection to your ClearStream and you play an Audio CD the player will attempt to download and fill out the track names from the FreeDB servers If the disc is listed the track names will be displayed in place of the track numbers Album Cover Art for MP3 Playback When playing MP3 audio files the Album cover will be displayed in the now playing bar For the Album Cover to be displayed the cover must be available to the player When playback is started the ClearStream will check the ID3v2 tag information of the file for an embedded cover image If that is not available it will look for a file called cover jpg lf your player goes into screensaver mode while displaying cover art the Album Cover will be used as the screen saver image by default You can disable this option in the General Settings See General Settings for more information AN Cover Art is only available for MP3 playback ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation 47 Using Your ClearSteam Player WebRadio ShoutC AST lf you have your player connected to a working Internet connection the ClearStream has the ability to play SHOUTcast stations directly from the Internet select WebRadio from the Main Menu and you can then choose from Shoutcast or choose a favourite radio station you have
28. ely iy nran Cling PUTO J ay r i ire Perea Fey oa Oh 10 pal Par ar le nter the new parental key i GD Accept Be Cancel Set the Aspect Ratio to Widescreen Pan Set the Parental Key to be entered when you and Scan or Letter box try and play a DVD ISO with a higher rating than that specified ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation 33 Setting Up Your ClearSteam General Settings General settings configure options related to the general operation of the player Change any of the following settings and click Apply Settings to save Picture Slideshow Interval Screen Saver Commercial Skip Interval Upnp Support save BCS Statusbar Format Hard Disk Screensaver Cover Art Change the Interval of time before displaying the next picture during a slideshow Choose between 5 10 15 and 20 seconds Change the length of time the player must be idle before the screensaver comes on Choose between Off 1 2 3 4 5 10 15 20 minutes Change the amount of time to skip forwards or backwards in a file when commercial skip function is used Choose between 10 20 30 40 50 seconds and 1 minute Turn Upnp support On or Off On allows you to browse and playback files from an available Upnp server on your network such as TwonkyVision or T versity Enabled or Disable the Save Brightness Contrast and Saturation settings feature On and Off When ena
29. er Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation 39 Using Your ClearSteam Player Active Playlists The ClearStream player uses an active playlist system which manages the files that are scheduled to be played back You can modify this playlist to play files of all types in the order that you wish When you start playback of a file the player will add the highlighted file and all subsequent files in the folder to the playlist automatically You can create a custom playlist of the files you wish to play and you can at anytime delete items add items re order the playback order and sort the list You can access the active playlist while navigating your media sources at any time by pressing the RIGHT button and you can exit the playlist by pressing the LEFT or EXIT button If you do not have any files in your active playlist you cannot view the playlist Selecting Items While navigating your media source you can add items by selecting them and enqueuing them to the playlist To select a file you highlight the file you wish to select and press the ZOOM SELECT button A green tick will appear on the right hand side to show that the file is selected Press the ZOOM SELECT button on the selected file again to deselect the file E Video on TECRA E If you press the ZOOM SELECT button a second time it will select the next file in the list You can continue to press the ZOOM SELECT button to inc
30. file is compatible with the player Many file formats use similar file extensions and it is not necessarily an indication of what the file encoding format contained in that file is Product specifications and features are subject to change without notice New enhancements are being added to the ClearStream firmware on a regular basis the features of your player may differ slightly from those in this manual ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation 3 Intoduction Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the ClearStream High Definition Network Media Player This player is a state of the art media player utilising the Sigma Designs SMP8634 multimedia processor for unparalleled media playback and picture quality capabilities with firmware developed by Sliceware The Ziova ClearStream networked digital media player gives users multiple connectivity options in one unit Ethernet wired networking Internal Hard Disk optional and a USB 2 0 connection for External Hard Disks and USB Flash Drives The ClearStream not only supports High Definition media content but also has the ability to up scale media content for playback on high definition TVs and screens whilst also maintaining compatibility with standard definition TVs The ClearStream has unprecedented file format support including high definition Windows Media Video 9 and MPEG4 playback The ClearStream s music playback capability handles all th
31. he background 3 Press OK to open the first picture 4 The pictures will display as a slide show over the music During a parallel slideshow the NEXT ITEM button will advance to the next picture To skip to the next song press ALT then NEXT ITEM 52 ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation Using Your ClearSteam Player UPnP Media Servers By using your Ziova ClearStream in conjunction with a UPnP media server you can deliver more media content to your ClearStream than the player can play on its own Depending on the UPnP server software you use you can deliver additional streaming audio and video transcode video formats that the ClearStream cannot natively support into a format it can play and gain access to additional functionality The UPnP media server software needs to be installed and configured on a PC on your local network Then all you need to do is tell the UPnP software what you want to make available to your UPnP device pay Fay TwonkyMedia by TwonkyVision You can select your media server from the Cc main menu to access its resources If you j have more than 5 servers available on your network they will grouped under a Media Servers category Browsing a UPnP server will be different with each server software used An example of a Upnp server listing is shown on the right E a i E Ei B BF g Fo mo If you are using any firewall software on
32. icensing LLC Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the Double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories All Rights Reserved All other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies This product is covered by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft and cannot be used or further distributed without a license from Microsoft This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited AAC support does not include Apple Fairplay digitally rights managed AAC files Source files with Global Motion Compensation encoding applied cannot be played back at 1080i Files with 3 Warp Point Global Motion Compensation encoding are not supported The ClearStream player supports many types of file formats but due to encoding differences not all files may play Please ensure that any files you wish to play on this player are properly encoded with settings that are compatible with the player e g do not use 3 warp point GMC or other formats that the player does not support A file extension on a file Such as avi does not mean that the data within that
33. ideo is the standard video connector format It gets its name from the fact that all the color and brightness video signals are combined and passed through a single cable Composite output supports PAL and NTSC video modes only 10 100 Homi ETHERNET DIGITAL A V COAX OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO FR R Sw SUR R ANALOG 5 1 AUDIO To Composite Video Input on Display Device 14 ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation Connection Guide OPTICAL COAX Audio The ClearStream supports Digital Audio output via either Coaxial or Optical Digital Audio outputs on the rear of the player Digital audio can also be delivered via the HDMI Interface If you have a Digital Audio Amplifier supporting either Dolby Digital AC3 or DTS decoding then using either of the Digital Audio outputs will provide you with the best quality of sound to your amplifier With the Digital Audio outputs the audio data is sent directly from the ClearStream to your amplifier as a digital data stream and this is then decoded by your amplifier with no loss of sound quality between the ClearStream and your amplifier CENT SUR L 10 100 ETHERNET For Digital Audio Output use either the COAX output with a 75 ohm coaxial digital audio cable or the OPTICAL output with an optical cable and a TOSLINK connector To Digital Audio Input on Digital Amplifier ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007
34. io lf your display device or amplifier has a HDMI input then for the best quality picture use the HDMI interface output on the ClearStream The HDMI connector transports the video and audio streams as digital data from the ClearStream to your display device or amplifier With just one connector both high resolution video and audio can be delivered to your display device Video modes that the HDMI output can support are dependent on what your screen reports as available HDMI can be either Progressive or Interlaced The player will query the screen to detect supported modes Please consult your display device or amplifier user manual for specific information on plugging in your ClearStream CENT SUR L ETHERNET To HDMI Input on Display Device ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation 11 Connection Guide Component Video The next best video display output after HDMI is Component Video Component is an Analog video format and can be either Progressive Scan or Interlaced Progressive Scan is the better of the output types as every line on the display device is drawn one after the other With Interlaced every alternate line on the display is drawn on the first screen draw and every other line is drawn on the next screen draw If your display device supports Progressive Scan then choose this as the picture will appear clearer particularly with moving objects Component Video splits
35. is an automatically generated name like COMPUTER 018709 you might like to change it to something with a bit more meaning like your name or computer model eg TECRA ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright O 2008 2007 Zova Corporation 31 Setting Up Your ClearSteam Configuring Network Sharing Sharing your Media To enable access to your media from your ClearStream you need to share the folders that contain your files Windows XP has inbuilt security on default folders such as My Music My Pictures etc It is suggested to store your media outside of these folders to enable easier access via the network You can still share these folders but security permissions and access rights must be changed For more information consult your Operating system documentation To share your media you need to follow the following steps Gene Phanng Curtomce H 7 Leti ihr rl bari Jag Tahae bhir bakia wats other ner of then capin La lia Choy bakje eet ther ue of the opal gl cay thing te tha bd Document bakai a er d Edo tha hd Documents Lobes sona hir kakis aed ts qubdedders probie 50 hat Tama Chet bakki nal ta duiblokbers poradit 25 thal only wou erat fois ker he bakang check bee only pou hayes acces select Hha lolo check be Hek thang aed recut y i Ta share bhir bakis wats both pehak uos ad oiha Jo Ta an fhi iskia wih both ner ubit arad otha tg thi qikat ha ih Sheath bese bakra en ol then computer rebet de init check bos bel
36. ite navigate into the folder you wish to save and with the item at the top of the folder selected press ALT and then BKMARK you will get a pop up saying the folder has been added to favorites You can also just highlight the folder and add it to favourites for all folders other than the root share To access your favourites you highlight the favorite at the main menu and press OK Note that in order for the ClearStream to access the favorite folder the network device must be on and the location must be available Deleting Favorites To delete a favourite highlight the favorite at the Main Menu and press the STEP TRASH button Press YES to confirm that you wish to delete the favorite 44 ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation Using Your ClearSteam Player Hard Disk Hle Management You can copy files to the Hard Disk and move files around using your remote control This saves the need to have a PC to paste files to your Hard Disk You can also move files from folder to folder or delete unwanted files from the hard disk Copying Files to Hard Disk de Navigate to the source you wish to copy from You can copy files from any available SMB share or USB device Select the files you want to copy see Selecting ltems tor more information With the files selected press the Option button Press OK to Copy the files to the clipboard You will se
37. learStream you can either let the player auto detect the HDMI output resolution or manually set it When using the HDMI output port the analog video outputs are disabled 1080P output is available only on HDMI TV Standard Changes the video output mode for the Analogue video output Not all settings are compatible with all connection modes See below table for available video modes TV Type Changes the output between WideScreen 16 9 or Standard 4 3 Most flat panel display devices are in the WideScreen format HDMI Mode Change the video output modem for the HDMI video output You can only alter this setting when HDMI mode it is in use Displays NA when HDMI not in use Set to Auto Detect for the player to automatically workout the best resolution for your TV Output Displays the currently active output mode Shows DVI HDMI when HDMI output is active and S Video Component SCART when HDMI is not active and Analog outputs are in use You cannot change this setting it is just an informational status Click on Apply Settings when you are finished The ClearStream will pop up a window asking you to confirm that you wish to accept the changes The player has a 10 second time out on the confirmation window so if your display device does not support the video mode that you have selected and you see a blank or corrupted screen you can wait for this timer to expire and the player will revert back to the previous video mo
38. luorescent Display VFD that can display 12 characters of both Aloha and Numeric data This aids in such things as menu navigation as well as the ability to display the currently playing file current playing time etc MM Y LA H i reserved for future use DVD ISO indicator 12 Digit Alpha Numeric Display DTS audio present DVD ISO files playing SVCD or VCD disc present N A Dolby Digital AC3 audio Video file playing Image file playing 10 Audio file playing 11 Network connection to active network 12 Play indicator 13 Pause indicator a The front panel display will display the item that is currently selected on your display device such as menu item file name etc This provides you with the ability to make file selections and to make settings changes without the user needing to have a display device such as a TV switched on You can select and play music and Internet radio using an external amplifier without having to turn on your screen You can also navigate the settings of the player such as the video settings without a display screen This is very useful if you have accidentally set the player to a display mode that your display device does not support ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright O 2008 2007 Zova Corporation 9 Connection Guide Installing Your Hard Disk Optional To use an optional Hard Disk you will need to install a Hard Disk in the Caddy AN Al
39. n or Off Turn the SMB Server feature On or Off Set the password required to access the FTP Server and SMB Server on your ClearStream player Turn On or Off the need to enter a password to access your ClearStream via SMB or FTP A DHCP server is a server or device that is designed to make TCP IP network configuration easy Most Broadband Internet routers act as DHCP servers on a local network Consult your routers manual if you are unsure if it supports this function and for instructions on how to set it up ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation 29 Setting Up Your ClearSteam Network Settings Below are some examples of Network setup options Network Settings screen allows you to Enter an IP address manually or leave it set configure all your network options to Auto assigned E ije E mtti hill n r i T Nelhwok senings R Newark SETTINGS Ea Enable or Disable FTP amp SMB Servers Set the device name that your ClearStream appears as on the network 30 ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation Setting Up Your ClearSteam Configuring Network Sharing Checking Workgroup Settings Before you can use the SMB network effectively you need to configure your player and you will need to configure your PC to share your media To be able to detect and browse available shares on your PC both the ClearStream and PC must be in the same workgroup If
40. ngle on DVD ISO s with alternate angles Select Subtitles Select Audio Tracks On Supported Media DVD ISO s Nero Digital and AVI files Set Zoom Level Adjust The Pan When The Picture Is Zoomed Copy Cut and Paste files on the Hard Disk Click the option button to get to the option you want and then use the arrow keys left right or up down to make the changes Press OK when done some of these functions can be accessed directly from the dedicated buttons on the remote control as well e g Press the Audio button to toggle audio streams 20 ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation Remote Contol Zooming and Panning Press the Zoom button or press the option button until you see the Zoom option then press left or right to adjust the zoom level While zoomed in you can also pan the screen around to see the rest of the picture Press the Pan button or press the option button until you see the Pan option then the arrow keys can be used to pan in all four directions moving the zoomed in section around Navigation To navigate through the ClearStream s Menu options and File browser use the four directional arrow keys To select the currently highlighted item Press OK lt I gt For longs lists displayed on screen you can use the PAGE UP DOWN button to move up and down a whole screen at a time ors L Use the EXIT button to return go back on
41. ning UPnP support set to Enabled UPnP in the Disabled General settings File format is not Check that the file you are supported trying to find has a supported file extension and is a format that the ClearStream supports No Sound Audio cables not Ensure that the audio cables connected are connected correctly between your ClearStream and your audio device Wrong output type Ensure that you have selected selected the correct output type for your audio connections Cannot find UPnP Server Some files do not display USB device not Non supported Ensure that the device you found device are connecting is a Mass Storage Device Non supported Ensure that your device is partition type formatted as either FAT FAT32 or NTFS ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation 59 Appendix C Glossary TCP IP Network data transmission format using unique numbers to identify devices on the network IP address Term for referring to the unique number used for a device on a TCP IP network Universal Plug and Play DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol a method for automatically configuring devices using TCP IP network protocol broadcasting A trademark of www shoutcast com refer to a digital audio file Windows Media Audio file Windows Media Video file A play list file supported by Winamp software A play list used by SHOUTcast and other audio streams Audio Video Interleave
42. ns Please note the following safety precautons To avoid risk of electric shock do not use or expose this player to wet or moist environments Do not place objects containing fluids above or on top of the player It is recommended to disconnect this device during electrical storms There are no user serviceable parts inside the player all internal maintenance or servicing should be carried out by qualified service personnel authorized by Ziova Do not insert objects into the ventilation slots on the player Place the unit in or on a safe and stable cabinet Avoid exposure to extreme heat extreme cold or direct sunlight Do not drop the player or subject it to strong shocks Unplug the unit and remove the remote control batteries if it is not to be used for a long time Do not place the unit near sources of strong magnetism Disconnect the power when cleaning Clean only with a damp cloth Keep the unit away from dust and sand Ensure that you use this device with a properly grounded power cord Do not place the player on top of heat sources including amplifiers that get hot Please ensure adequate ventilation around the player Important Notes Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple Computer Nero Digital is a trademark of Nero Software Microsoft Windows Windows XP Vista and Windows Media are Trademarks of Microsoft Corporation HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI L
43. o file navigation ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation 41 Using Your ClearSteam Player Active Playlists Reordenng items You can re order the playlist order in which your files playback To change the order or position of a file in the list highlight the file you wish to move and press the ALT button then using the UP and DOWN buttons move the file to the desired location Press OK the save the items new location If you have already applied a sort mode see below and you try and reorder your list you will get a message to tell you that File reordering is only allowed in Custom sort mode and whether you want to change the sort mode a Playlist PY AY Lavigne y Ay te y Avril Lavigne 03 Sk8ter Boi mp3 Album Let Go Artist Avil Lavigne Size 3 1 MB Can t Reorder File File reordering allowed only in custom sort mode a the rt iy gt FA 2A Pa 2 A 2 A Pa 2A y Sorting Your Playlist You can sort both the active playlist and the file list while navigating your media source The sort modes available to you are dependent upon the files available in the list some of the available sort modes are Type Date Artist Track Number Aloum Genre Year Name Title Size Source To apply a sort to your list hold down the SORT button and a pop up box will appear that scrolls through the available sort options Continue to hold it until the s
44. orites Favorite network locations See user manual for more information From the main screen you may choose the source you wish to play media from Hard Disk USB Local Network uPnP media servers or Web Radio Use the arrow keys on your remote control to select the type of source you wish to browse and press OK While navigating sources only supported file types will be displayed You can choose which types of files are displayed see Navigating Media Sources for more information ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation 37 Using Your ClearSteam Player Navigating Media Sources After selecting your source you can then navigate through the file structure of the selected source to find the file you wish to play EJ Music on TECRA 2 3 2 PY o 2 A 2 A A 2 You can press EXIT on the remote control at any time to take you back one layer folder at a time or press MENU to take you straight back to the start screen An icon will be displayed on the left hand edge of the screen to indicate the type of file being displayed The following types will be displayed 3 Music e Video Y Picture E Playlist For long lists of files you can use the PAGE UP amp PAGE DOWN to move up and down one page at a time To jump to the bottom of the list hold down the RIGHT button and to jump to the top of the list hold down the LEFT button If you know the n
45. orting option you want appears and then release the SORT button If you have a large list of files it can take quite a while for the player to resort the displayed list 42 ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation Using Your ClearSteam Player Active Playlists Sorting Your Pla ylist Continued A Playlist sort by Artist Shuffle can only be used on the active playlist and is in the sort options If you have custom sorted your playlist by reordering the files and you try and sort your list you will get a message to tell you that changing the sort mode will reset your custom order and confirms whether you want to change the sort mode a Playlist F Sort Mode Change E A PY A J PY a P PY A Py PY y Aa y ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation 43 Using Your ClearSteam Player Saving Favontes Your ClearStream player has a favorite location feature to enable you to bookmark locations you commonly access on your player to save you having to navigate to the location every time you want to play a file Your saved favorites appear on the main menu for quick access If you have more than 5 favorites saved they are then grouped into a favorite folder to save space Favorites can only be saved for locations on the local network or folders on the Hard Disk They are not compatible with USB devices or UPnP media servers To save a favour
46. ow gt il bygas bio narra ce ol lht od ide Mi Sein the baker orithe rete Shean naai Phuc E Alay ratas uitt B Pang fiy hiat Laem moss about phare gre peut iy Valinadoras Pires ig corbguesd to alle thas folder lo bes chisel festa i Lo Wirtekowet Futsal it comune lo akpa hr hobi ka Es charad Va piha compulean of he rea wah other computers on ihe reih uy re A N y Cora JC Cor C Right click on the Folder you Tick Share this folder on the To add and change data in wish to share and click on Network and change your share this share from another PC Sharing and Security name if you wish tick the Allow network users to change my files If you encounter any steps that are different from this manual you may have Simple File Sharing disabled on your PC Please re enable it and follow these steps again For more information please consult your Operating System documentation or check Ziova support for setting up SMB Sharing with Windows Your player is now configured for network access and may access files that are shared on your local network and access internet content Please note that the ClearStream uses simple file sharing mode for SMB Windows style AN file shares On Windows 2000 XP etc you will need to ensure that the Guest user account is active and that the Guest user or Everyone has access to both the shares files and folders that you wish to access on your computer
47. play on most file types For example pressing the INFO button will toggle between displaying the filename being played and the time counter 22 ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation Setting Up Your ClearSteam Prepanng Your Hard Disk If you have installed the optional Hard Disk in the Hard Disk Caddy you will need to prepare your Hard Disk for use If you have not yet installed your Hard Disk please see nstalling Hard Disk Drive If you purchased your player with a bundled drive the hard disk may have already been prepared by your supplier If this is the case you may skip these steps To prepare your disk it needs to formatted to be compatible with your ClearStream device The first time you start your player with the Hard Disk inserted you will be presented with the following screen New hard disk found Found new hard disk Oo you want to Format it Yes A All data will be erased from your Hard Disk during the preparation please make sure any data you require on the Hard Disk is backed up before continuing Click on YES and then click YES to confirm the process to prepare your Hard Disk This process may take up to 5 minutes depending on the size of your Hard Disk Pr Tinn dl Miel Formatting Hard Disk Please walt do not turn off the unit during this process Once the ClearStream has finished it will display the following screen Click OK and your pla
48. r you are connected to TV speakers Controls how your player handles audio streams such as Dolby Digital and DTS Encoded Digital outputs Dolby Digital and DTS as encoded data for your amplifier to decode Analog DPCM makes the ClearStream decodes the data and then outputs it to the Amplifier in a PCM audio stream Enables or disables the Volume Controller Useful if you only use your Amplifier to control the volume Note Reducing the volume of the signal on the player and increasing the volume on your amplifier increases the stress on your amplifier Below are some examples of audio output configurations FP j F de ot a AE Pru idl Ae ob 1 e cho GUE ma Audio Settings Audio Settings a j Output St la ik J Output set to 5 1 Surround and SPDIF Output set to Stereo Downmixed and output set to Encoded Digital SPDIF output set to Analog DPCM 26 ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation Setting Up Your ClearSteam Video Settings The Video settings page allows you to choose the output video mode for your ClearStream player Upscaling on DVD ISO playback is only available through the HDMI port All other video types can be upscaled on both the analog and HDMI video outputs You can change any of the options by highlighting then and using the OK button to toggle cycle through the available options If you are using the HDMI output on the C
49. rement and select multiple files in a row 40 ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation Using Your ClearSteam Player Active Playlists Selecting Items Continued The select incrementing function remembers which direction you last moved the cursor and will move in that direction For example if you were moving down a list and pressed ZOOM SELECT 5 times then it would select the highlighted file and the 4 files below it If you were moving up the list and hit the ZOOM SELECT button 9 times it would select the highlighted file and the 8 files above tt lf you hold the ZOOM SELECT button it will move along the list selecting the files To select all files in a folder press the PAN SELECT ALL button to unselect all files hold the PAN SELECT ALL button Adding Items With selected items you can either add them and continue navigating or add and view the playlist With the files you wish to add selected press the SEARCH ENQUEUE to add them to the playlist If you wish to add and then view the playlist you can hold the SEARCH ENQUEUE button Deleting Items When viewing the active playlist you can remove items by selecting them and pressing the STEP TRASH button To remove a single file you can just highlight it and press the STEP TRASH button When all files have been removed from the active playlist the playlist editor will exit and take you back t
50. s selecting an audio file however different media sources may change the way the player behaves For playback of all video files such as AVI TS MPG etc the player will launch into the video playback when you press OK on the highlighted file Only video files with filename extensions that are supported will be listed If there is more than one file in a folder the player will automatically move on to the next file and start playback of that file When playing a video file you can do things such as seek jump to a time position zoom pan etc Please see the Remote Control section for more details on zooming and panning etc Seek and Search Functions The ClearStream incorporates some seek and search functions for navigating within your video files These are different depending on what type of video is being played and can be accessed via either the option button or the SEARCH button on the remote control With video files the ClearStream provides a time based seek function 1 Start the file playing 2 Press the SEARCH button on the remote 3 Enter the time you wish to jump to using the remote keypad and press OK You can also repeatedly press the search button to automatically increment the time to seek to The more you press it the more time it jumps Enter playback time HH MM SS to seek Accept By Cancel 50 ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation
51. ser Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation FCC Regulations FCC Class B Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement The antenna used for this transmitter must be ins
52. tal Zoom fine grained control of zoom in 05 increments Firmware updates from OSD Check for new updates Quick Skip user defined skip ahead function 10 Video Output O O O O 11 Audio O O O O HDMI S Video Composite Video Component HDMI Stereo Coaxial Optical TOSLink Analog 5 1 12 Connectors O O 10 100 Ethernet USB 2 0 13 TV Types O O O NTSC 480i 480p PAL 576i 576p HDTV 720p50 720p60 1080i50 1080i60 1080p50 1080p60 USB 2 0 Compliant devices only USB 1 0 or 1 1 not supported Devices must detect as a mass storage device and use mass storage drivers 1080p only available in HDMI mode ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright O 2008 2007 Zova Corporation 7 oe ae ee S on Front Panel Removable Hard Drive Caddy Power Button LED Green when unit is active and Red when unit in standby Vacuum Fluorescent Display USB 2 0 Connector Rear Panel ZIOVA clearstream CS 615 HIGH DEFINITION NETWORK MEDIA PLAYER 2 3 5 7 8 9 10 USB 2 0 Port 6 Component Video Output Ethernet Network Connection 7 Coaxial Digital Audio Output HDMI Digital A V Output 8 Optical Digital Audio Output CVBS Standard Composite 9 Analog 5 1ch Audio Output Video Output 10 Power Input 12V 2A S VIDEO Output 8 ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation Front Panel Display The ClearStream incorporates a Vacuum F
53. talled to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Notice Changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation 63 Warranty Ziova Corporation warrants that the product is free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase Ziova does not cover damage or failure due to misuse abuse faulty installation or modification This warranty does not extend to defects resulting from normal wear and tear All express and implied warranties for the product including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability and fitness of a particular purpose are limited in duration to the above period The standard software supplied with this product is provided as is and Ziova does not guarantee that the software is free of defects The software supplied may not be suitable for all intended uses by the end user Limitation of Liability So far as the law permits Ziova Corporation and its distributors shall not be liable in any way whatsoever for any indirect or consequential loss or loss of profit or any liability for damage to property or death or injury to persons howsoever caused including but not limited to any loss b
54. the PC that is acting as a UPnP media server please ensure that the firewall software allows the passage of network traffic for the port that the UPnP is serving the data on If the port is blocked the player may not see the UPnP server due to the firewall software blocking the network data Examples of firewall software are programs such as Sygate Personal Firewall ZoneAlarm and in Windows XP SP2 and higher Windows Firewall Consult the manual for your firewall software for more information Please check that your network router allows UPnP traffic to pass through onto the network AN Some routers have UPnP traffic turned off by default on wireless networking You may need to upgrade your router s firmware Consult your router s manual or website for information on this If using UPnP please ensure that the UPnP support is set to enabled in the General Settings setup page ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation 53 Using Your ClearSteam Player Browsing SMB Shares Your ClearStream has the ability to browse SMB network shares to make it easy for you to play content that you have stored on computers on your network Once your network is configured and you are connected to your local network all you have to do is choose Local Network from the main menu when you are choosing your media source See Navigating Media Sources for more information To access local PCs on your network your ClearStr
55. the color and brightness video signals into three separate cables giving a better picture quality Both Progressive Scan and Interlaced Component output use the three plugs on the back of the player marked as COMP Ensure that you match the color coded cables with the color coded connectors on both the back of the player and the inputs to your display device Video modes that the component output can support are PAL NTSC PAL Progressive Scan NTSC Progressive Scan 720p50 720p60 1080150 and 1080i60 Please ensure that your screen supports the video mode you select O 10 100 Homi 3 OPTICAL FR R SW SUR R ETHERNET DIGITAL A V O ITAL AUDIO ANALOG 5 1 AUDIO AN To Component Input on Display Device 12 ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation Connection Guide S Video Video S Video is a video format that works by separating the color and brightness video signals into two parts this results in less interference than you get with the two combined as is the case with Composite video lf your display device has only Composite or S Video inputs then for the best display results it is recommended that you use the S Video input S Video output supports PAL and NTSC video modes only 10 100 ETHERNET To S Video Input on Display Device ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation 13 Connection Guide Composite Video Composite V
56. utton to open the Settings menu e From the settings menu select Firmware e Select Upgrade from USB e At this point the player will check the drive for an updated firmware e If it finds one it will display a message confirming the version it is upgrading from and the version it will be upgraded to e lf you are happy to continue select YES to continue e The player will then start the upgrade e Do not turn the player off or press any buttons on the remote while the upgrade is taking place e When the upgrade is finished the player will ask you to press OK to restart your player e o confirm the upgrade you can check the Info page in the settings menu ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation 57 Troubleshooting Appendix B Possible Cause ee No Picture or Color Incorrect Network Not Working ClearStream cannot obtain IP address Hard Disk not detected ClearStream not plugged in ClearStream not switched on Video cables not connected Check Video cable connection Check TV type settings IP address settings incorrect Cable not plugged in DHCP server not running Incorrect drive settings IDE cable not connected correctly Check power adaptor Check power switches Ensure the video cables are connected between the player and the ClearStream Check video cables to make sure they are connected to the correct plugs and that the
57. w Folder You can create a new folder on the Hard Disk As 2 3 4 Navigate to the location you want to create a New Folder Press the Option button Press OK to select New Folder If you already have files copied or cut then use the LEFT or RIGHT button to select New Folder Enter the new folder name using your remote keypad and press OK Deleting Files from the Hard Disk If you no longer want or need files on your Hard Disk you can delete them to regain disk space 1 Navigate to the location you want to delete files from 2 Select the files you wish to delete 3 Press the STEP TRASH button 4 Click YES to confirm that you wish to delete the files 46 ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation Using Your ClearSteam Player Music When playing back music the player displays track information in the Now Playing bar at the bottom of the screen The Now Playing displays playback time a progress bar and a file information bar Depending on the information available the information bar will cycle through various details such as song title artist aloum genre etc If no information is available it will just show the file name You can start music playing and continue to have it playing while navigating through the folders to find a different song When viewing the active playlist an orange PLAY symbol is display
58. ways ensure the unit is switched off when removing or installing the disk caddy Hard Disks are static electricity sensitive devices it is recommended to wear an anti static device while installing your Hard Disk Only IDE Hard Disks are supported in the Hard Disk Caddy Make sure you have correctly configured your Hard Disk to the Master setting before installing Check your Hard Disk documentation for more information 1 To remove the disk caddy slide the release switch down to pop out the caddy lever 2 Swing the lever to the right 1 to eject the disk caddy and slide the caddy out of the players case 2 Note Caddy lever only opens to approx 60 degrees 1 3 Connect the power and data cables to your hard disk ensuring pin 1 red strip on IDE cable is connected to Pin 1 on the Hard Disk and place the disk inside the caddy Turn the caddy over and screw the hard disk to the caddy casing For more information consult your Hard Disk documentation 4 To insert do the reverse procedure of removal Slide the disk caddy back into the player until it stops then swing the lever closed again to lock it When the player is first switched on it will prompt you to format the hard disk to prepare it for use with your player See Preparing Your Hard Disk for details 10 ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation Connection Guide HDMI Video amp Aud
59. y reason of delay defective or faulty products or workmanship negligence or any act matter or thing done permitted or omitted by Ziova Corporation and its distributors For more information on our products please visit us at www ziova com 2008 2007 Ziova Corporation All Rights Reserved All Trademarks or Trade names are those of their respective owners This product is covered by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft and cannot be used or further distributed without a license from Microsoft 64 ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation
60. yer will display an information message to say the Hard Disk has been mounted Formatting successful Hard disk formatted successfully 1 Mounting hard disk Your Hard Disk has now been prepared for use in your ClearStream player ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation 23 Setting Up Your ClearSteam Settings Menu After you have plugged your ClearStream into your display and audio devices you will need to make sure that the settings are configured correctly to ensure that you get the best possible video and audio output You will be presented with a screen similar to above The initial start up screen changes depending on available media sources For more information on the Home screen see Using Your ClearStream To set up or configure all of the many settings in the ClearStream CS615 you will need to use the SETTINGS menu From the settings menu you can access anyone of the SETTINGS areas Press SETUP on the remote You will then be presented with the Settings screen settings The settings menu allows you to change the settings of your ClearStream CS615 The following pages detail the different settings available to configure 24 ClearStream CS615 User Manual Copyright 2008 2007 Zova Corporation Setting Up Your ClearSteam Language Settings The language settings allow you to choose the language the Graphical User Interface GUI is displayed in Languag
61. you have any software firewalls installed you will need to disable them or configure them correctly to allow network traffic Please consult your firewalls documentation for configuration information The Windows firewall will automatically be configured by Windows when you set up your sharing If you have any problems you should temporarily disable the Windows firewall to diagnose network connection issues To check what workgroup your PC is in open up the System Properties from the Control Panel Symem Poedoe Automa Updates Ramone Gerena Computer Mame Marcia are Advanced 2 Network Settings EG ii wate Ea lolo nfoenabon bo dariy pisar Gompuber r on ihe neak Lampuder diacr Par suple Pichen Lompuler or Mars Computer hal corpud r name labios Argo WORKGROUP gt o nene Ghis computer or join a workgroup Change Check which workgroup your computer is on You can change your ClearStream s In Windows XP open the system properties workgroup settings to match your PC from the control panel and click on the Computer Name tab Your workgroup name needs to be the same as is set on your PC s in your local network Your device name must be unique on the network the device name is an ID for your player on the network Do not set this the same as your PC s computer name If you have no reason to change it then it is best left as the default CS615 It may also help to check your Computer Name If it

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