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USER MANUAL Popcorn Hour A-300 Syabas

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Popcorn Hour A-300

User Manual

Table of Contents

1. Introduction ......3
2. Check your package ....3
3. Safety Notes ...... 4
4. Technical Specifications ....5
5. Getting Started....6

5.1 Popcorn Hour A-300 Overview....6

5.2 Connecting to HDMI TV 7

5.3 Connection to Composite TV 8

5.4 Connecting to component TV 9

1. Your remote control .... 10
2. Introduction to Home menu.... 13
3. Quick Setup Wizard.... 14
4. Setup....20

9.1 Setup - Preference....21
9.2 Setup - Audio....22
9.3 Setup - Video 23
9.4 Setup - Network (Configure IP) 25
9.5 Setup - Network Share 26

9.5.1 Add Share 27
9.5.2 Browse Share 28
9.5.3 Edit Share 29

9.6 Setup - Parental Control....30

9.7 BD/DVD/Audio CD....31

9.8 Setup - Maintenance....32

9.8.1 - Firmware Update....33

1. Apps Market .... 34
   10.1 Login to Apps Market 36
2. File Browser 37
   11.1 File browser view mode....37

11.2 File Browser Settings ......38
11.3 File Manager....40
12. Movie Meta Data....41
12.1 Movie Info Page Walk-through....42
12.2 Download Movie Thumbnail and Meta-Data....43
12.3 Edit or Update Movie Information....45
12.4 Download subtitles....48
13. Networked Media Jukebox.... 50
13.1 Setting up NMJ 51
13.2 Getting Around in NMJ....56
13.3 Updating NMJ video tagging....60
13.4 Networked Media Jukebox Manager....63
14. NMT Apps 65
14.1 Installing NMT apps....66
14.2 Using FTP Server 70
14.3 Using Samba Server 71
14.4 Using Torrent Client 71
14.5 Using Usenet Client....72
14.5.1 Setting up NZBGET 73
14.5.2 Accessing NZBGET client 74
15. Updating firmware 78
16. Media Playback Remote Function 80
17. Troubleshooting....82

1. Introduction

Black rectangular TV box with control panel and remote control (no visible text or symbols)

Thank you for purchasing the Popcorn Hour A-300 Network Media Jukebox. Powered by Syabas Technology, the Popcorn Hour A-300 is a state of the art digital entertainment center with a TV apps market to enhance your home entertainment.

2. Check your package

1. Popcorn Hour A-300
2. Remote Control
3. 2x AAA Batteries (not pictured)
4. HDMI Cable
5. USB Slave Cable
6. AC Adapter
7. AC Power Cord

Line drawing of a remote control with buttons and a small inset image (no text or symbols on the device itself)

Remote Control

Line drawing of a rectangular electronic device with a label and control panel (no readable text or symbols)

Popcorn Hour A-300 NMJ (HDD not included)

Line drawing of a coiled electrical plug with terminal socket (no text or symbols)

AC power cord

Simple line drawing of a rectangular device connected to a cable with a plug (no text or symbols)

AC Adaptor

HDMI cable

USB Slave cable

3. Safety Notes

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this device near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Unplug this device during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

13) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or All Rights Reserved ©

plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,

1) DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

2) USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

3) DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

4. Technical Specifications

Hardware Specification
CPU Sigma Designs SMP	8647, 800MHz CPU w/ L2 Cache
Memory 512MB DDR2 DRAM, 256MB NAND Flash
AV Outputs HDMI v1.3a, Component Video, Composite Video, Stereo Analog Audio, Digital Optical, Digital Coaxial
Interface 2 x Host USB 2.0 (Front and Back)
Network Gigabit Ethernet, Wireless N USB dongle (optional)
Chassis Dimension / Weight Vented Aluminum Body, Fanless, Quiet Operation 265mm(W) x 45mm(H) x 135mm (L) Weight: 1kg
Power 12V DC, 3A Max
Software Specification
Video MPEG1/2/4 Elementary (M1V, M2V, M4V), MPEG1/2 PS (M2P, MPG, DAT, VOB), MPEG2 Transport Stream (TS, TP, TRP, M2T, M2TS, MTS), AVI, ASF, WMV, Matroska (MKV), MOV (H.264), MP4XVID SD/HD, MPEG-1, MPEG-2 MP@HL, MPEG-4.2 ASP@L5, 720p, 1-point GMC, MPEG-4.10 (H.264): BP@L3, MP@L4.0, HP@L4.0, HP@L4.1, WMV9: MP@HL, SMPTE 421M (VC-1): MP@HL, AP@L3,
Audio AAC, M4A, MPEG audio (MP1, MP2, MP3, MPA), WAV, WMA, FLAC, OGG, APE, TTA
Photo JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF, TIFF
Decoder	Dolby Digital, DTS, WMA, WMA Pro, MPEG-1 (Layer 1,,2, 3), MPEG-4 AAC-LC, MPEG-4 HE-AAC, MPEG-4 BSAC, LPCM, FLAC, Vorbis
Pass-through	DTS, DTS-HD HR, DTS-HD MA, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby True HD
Decoder	Dolby Digital, DTS, WMA, WMA Pro, MPEG-1 (Layer 1,,2, 3), MPEG-4 AAC-LC, MPEG-4 HE-AAC, MPEG-4 BSAC, LPCM, FLAC, Vorbis
Other Formats	ISO and IFO navigation, Simple BD navigation
Subtitle	SRT, MicroDVD SUB, SSA, SUB/IDX, Opensubtitle

5. Getting Started

5.1 Popcorn Hour A-300 Overview

Ring light color Status White Active Amber Video OFF Red Standby OFF (no light) Power OFF USB 2.0 Host Reset Button Hardware reset, automatically set TV mode to AUTO for video output detection. Component Video Digital Coaxial Audio Digital Optical Audio S-Video USB 3.0 Slave (Connection to PC) V F L F T R L COAX OPTICAL HDMI ACT/LNK POWER L:COMPONENT VIDEO J OBS L:AUDIO OUT J L:S/PDIF J S-VIDEO USB-PC USB HDMI ECHERNET S:Stereo Audio Composite Video USB 2.0 Host Power Gigabit Ethernet Port HDMI

5.2 Connecting to HDMI TV

What you need:

○ Popcorn Hour A-300
- Power Supply
○ HDMI cable
o TV with HDMI terminal

Step 1

Connect the HDMI cable to your TV HDMI terminal and the other end to your Popcorn Hour A-300.

Tips: Some HDMI TV has input and output HDMI terminal. Please make sure the HDMI terminal is connected to input rather than output.

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Step 2

Connect the power supply to your wall socket and connect the power lead to Popcorn Hour A-300. Your Popcorn Hour A-300 is booting up now, check your TV for further instructions.

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5.3 Connection to Composite TV

What you need:

○ Popcorn Hour A-300
- Power Supply
○ Composite break-out cable (Grey break-out cable)
o TV with composite terminal

Step 1

Connect the supplied composite break-out cable, to the composite terminal of your TV and the other end to composite terminal of Popcorn Hour A-300.

Tips: Many TV's has input and output terminal for composite connection. Please ensure that it is connected to input terminal.

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Step 2

Connect the power supply to your wall socket and connect the power lead to Popcorn Hour A-300. Your Popcorn Hour A-300 is booting up now, check your TV screen for further instructions.

Diagram showing a HDMI terminal with color-coded buttons and an electrical outlet connected to it, likely for audio or home control.

5.4 Connecting to component TV

What you need

o Popcorn Hour A-300
- Power Supply
○ Component and Composite break-out cable
o TV with component video terminal

Step 1

Connect the supplied video component break-out cable to component input terminal on your TV. Connect the composite break-out cable to the stereo (RCA) input terminal on your TV for audio.

Tips: Do not connect the yellow cable (video signal) to your TV, it is not necessary since the video signal is carried by the component cable.

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Step 2

Connect the power supply to your wall socket and connect the power lead to Popcorn Hour A-300. Your Popcorn Hour A-300 is booting up now, check your TV screen for further instructions.

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6. Your remote control

Power	Press once to stand-by the device
Eject	Eject optical disc from disc rom if connected
RED Video Context sensitive; refer to the legend on the bottom of the user interface
GREEN Music Context sensitive; refer to the legend on the bottom of the user interface
YELLOW Photo Context sensitive; refer to the legend on the bottom of the user interface
BLUE ALL Context sensitive; refer to the legend on the bottom of the user interface
RETURN Return to previous menu
PLAY / PAUSE Play the highlighted file or the playlist in the folder.Pause media playerback
D PAD Navigating within the user interface
ENTER To confirm selection or start media playback of a single file
INFO Bring up meta-data of selected media file
STOP Stop media playing back
A-B HOME	In Apps Market, press HOME to return to Home Menu
REV Rewind the current media play-back
FWD Fast-forward the current media play-back
PREV Skip backward within playlist
NEXT Skip forward within playlist
VOL UP/ VOL DOWN Adjust volume	loudness
REPEAT Repeat the current media playback	playback
MUTE Mute Audio
TIME SEEK Jump to specific part of movie or musicfiles by specifying the time	movie or musicfiles by specifying the time
MENU Bring up SimpleBD Menu
TV Mode	Adjust TV ratio and Resolution
Audio On Screen Audio Settings during Movie playback
Title	Bring up Title menu where supported
Setup Quick access to setup page
Subtitle On Screen subtitle menu during movie playback

7. Introduction to Home menu

The HOME screen is the main hub for accessing content from a local source (USB or internal hard drive), a network share or from the apps market. You can also view the current time and weather.

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Weather Forecast

Know the weather without leaving the comfort of your couch.

Time and Date

Current date and time

Menu Bar

Apps Market Free and	premium on-demand video, social networking and game apps for your TV.
Local Media Access your	r external connected USB devices.
Setup Wizard Quickly set	up your media player.
Setup Advance settings	such as audio/video outputs, subtitle languages, parental control.
Network Browse your	local area network for your shared folders that contains your digital media files.

8. Quick Setup Wizard

Setting up your Popcorn Hour A-300 using the setup wizard, is vital for proper operation of the media player. For advance users, you may skip to Chapter 9.

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Using your remote control, navigate to the Setup Wizard icon and press Enter.

Step 01 Language Setting English 中文(简体) 中文(繁體) Deutsch eAlnyika Nederlands Pycokoi Français Italiano české a Svenska Español Polski Português Българоки Norsk Magyar Slovenski 日本語 Türk Dansk n°nyay Cancel Next

Choose your desired language for user interface. Proceed to next step by pressing (NEXT)Tips: This does not affect subtitle language

Step 02 Network Connection Wired (Continue to Step 04) (Ethernet cable) Wireless (USB adapter) Back Cancel Next

Choose your connection type according and proceed (NEXT)

1) Wired (Ethernet Cable)
2) Wireless (Optional wireless dongle needed)

Step 03 Select Wi-Fi Network DawsonWeb88 UL_Home UL_Hotel LuYi@Home beN's Network ShahrulDevil Dad2 1 / 20 Back Cancel Next Rescan Other Network

For wireless connection only. Select your SSID listed and proceed.

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Enter your password for your router for connection.

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If your password is wrong, an error message will be prompted. Please check your password and re-enter it.

Step 04 Configure IP Address Obtain an IP address automatically IP Address 192.168.1.98 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Gateway 192.168.1.1 Back Cancel Next

Review your IP settings and proceed to (NEXT).

Step 05 Configure Proxy Server (Optional) Please leave these fields blank if you want to skip this step. HTTP Proxy Port User Name Password Back Cancel Next

Optional: If you do not have proxy server on your network, you may proceed to next step.

Step 06 Network Status Congratulations. You have established an Internet connection. Your Device Home Network Internet IP Address : 192.168.1.98 Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0 Gateway : 192.168.1.1 Back Cancel Next

Verify your Internet and network connection. If you received the congratulation prompt, you network setup is completed.

Otherwise, please hit RETURN to check your settings again.

Step 07 Time Setting 12:18 Time Zone GMT +02:00 Daylight Saving Off > Back Cancel Next

Choose your time-zone and daylight setting. This will affect system timing and the time is reflected on your home screen.

Setup Summary Congratulations! Setup complete. ✓ Language Setting ✓ Network Connection ✓ Time Setting Start Over Done

Your set-up is complete. Press GREEN button to finish and return to the HOME menu.

9. Setup

Advance settings such as video/audio output, color-space, subtitle languages, and parental control can be setup here.

Setup Preferences Audio Video Network Network Share Parental Control BD/DVD/Audio CD Maintenance English > English > 5 min > Repeat off > On > On > Home Menu

Tips: If you have completed the setup wizard steps, the correspondent settings can be found and update here.

9.1 Preference

Preferences Device Name System Language English > Subtitle Language English > Photo Slide Show > Screensaver Time 5 min > Time > Play Mode Repeat off > Widgets > Auto start NMJ menu On > Prompt for firmware update On > Home Menu

Device Name A unique	name to identify your device on your network.Only applicable if you install NMT app.s
System Language System language.
Subtitle Language Subtitle language for movies.
Photo Transition Preset photo slide show transition style.
Photo Interval Determines how long each photo will remain onscreen during a slideshow
Screensaver Time Set the amount of idle time required before the screen saver turns on
Time Adjust system time and date
Play Mode Configure repeat option to non, repeat 1 or repeat all for media playback
Widgets Configure your location and other settings for the weather widget
Auto Start NMJ Menu Specify if you automatically enter into NMJ mode whenever an NMJ source is selected
Prompt for firmware update	System automatically checks for firmware update online.

9.2 Audio

Audio HDMI Audio On > PCM Downmix > AAC Downmix > WMA Pro Downmix > DTS Passthrough > Dolby Digital Passthrough > DRC Off >

HDMI Audio

ON Enable	audio signal output from HDMI cable connection.
OFF Disable	le audio signal output from HDMI cable connection.

Audio Codec

Adjust how you like the media player to decode audio signal or passthrough without decoding.

Audio Codec Options
PCM Downmix or	Passthrough
AAC Downmix or	Passthrough
WMA Pro Downmix	or Passthrough
DTS Downmix or	Passthrough
Dolby Digital Downmix	or Passthrough

Tips: If you are connecting directly to your TV without going through an external decoder such as AVR, please choose downmix for the media player to handle all audio decoding.

DRC (Dynamic Range Compression)

ON Automatically reduce sudden loud volume in a movie scene or amplifies dialog or quiet scene when needed.
OFF Disable

9.3 Video

Video Video Output 720p 60hz > Framerate Sync NTSC / PAL / 24p > Video Zoom Fit To Screen > TV Type 16.8 > Color Space 16-235 > Home Menu

Video Output

It's highly recommended that you set the video output according to the specification of your TV. Please check your TV specifications before setting the video resolution.

AUTO System automaticallyselect the most suitable video resolution for your display
NTSC Composite Output
PAL Composite Output
High Definition Mode (Component Connection)	720p/50hz, 720p/60hz,
High Definition Mode (HDMI Connection)	720p/50hz, 720p/60hz,1080i/50hz, 1080i/60hz,1080p/50hz, 1080p/60hz
1080p/24hz Mode	1080p displayed at 24 frames per second) as a digital mastering format.

Framerate Sync

Reduce video jitter by selecting the correct framerate sync according to your TV specification.

Video Zoom

Setup how you like the media player to handle your video zoom level.

Actual Size Disable video zooming.
Fit to screen	Video fills as much of the screen as possible without being cropped or changing the aspect ratio.
Crop	Video fills as much of the screen as possible by crop-ping por- tions of the video.
Full Screen	Video fills as much of the screen as possible by stretching the image. Nothing is cropped but the aspect ratio is not main- tained.

TV Type

Setup your TV or display aspect ratio

4:3 Typically for	older TV set which is using CRT technology
16:9 Most High D	Definition TVs such as LCD and plasma as well as HD projectors use 16:9
16:10 For wides	screen computer display, where typically aspect ratio is 16:10

Color Space

24 Define color space adjustment according to your TV specification

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9.4 Network (Configure IP)

Configure IP MAC Address 00.06 DC 82 AF E0 Mode Wired > DHCP Manual > IP 192.168.1.98 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Gateway 192.168.1.1 DNS Manual > Primary DNS 192.168.1.1 Secondary DNS 192.168.1.1 Home Menu

Mac Address

Your unique NIC MAC address, this is needed when engaging support services or trouble shooting.

Mode

Wired Your media player is connected to the router through a RJ45 network cable

Wireless Wireless dongle is inserted and network is connected wirelessly

Tips: Wireless is not available when the media player does not detect a compatible wireless dongle.

DHCP

Auto Automatically resolve IP address from your router. Your router must be configured to enable DHCP.

Manual Manual input IP address

IP Address and DNS

No input or modification is required if you have setup your DHCP as auto, your router would provide all the information.

If your DHCP setting is set to manual, you will need to provide the IP address of your router, the subnet mask, the IP address you want your device to have, and the DNS servers.

9.5 Network Share

Network Share Add Share Browse Share Edit Share 00.06 DC 82 AF E0 Wired > Manual > 192.168.1.98 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.1 Manual > 192.168.1.1 192.168.1.1 Home Menu

Network share folder added here is accessible from (network)

Add Share

Manually add a network share on your PC, MAC or network attached storage (NAS). If you frequently access a network share, it's recommended that you add it so it will always appear at the top of your network devices list.

Browse Share

Browse through a list of available network shares using the file browser and quickly add a network share without manually entering the IP address and share name.

Edit Share

Remove or edit existing share folder information.

9.5.1 Add Share

Add Share Field marked with * are mandatory. *Protocol Samba *IP/Host Name *Share Folder Share Name User Name Password Save Home Menu

Protocol

Samba Windows	computers and most NAS devices uses Samba by default. It can also be used on MAC and linux based devices.
NFS The NFS protocol	protocol offers faster network transfer speeds however not every device supports it. Please refer to your devices' network share settings.
NFS TCP NFS over TCP/IP transport.

Share folder location

IP/Host Name Enter the	IP address or host name of the device that you are connecting.
Share Folder The name of the folder that you have granted sharing access.
Share Name You may define any Name for the share folder that will be use for the media player.
Username If password is enable, please input your username.
Password If password is enable, please input your password.

9.5.2 Browse Share

Browse Share 192.168.1.80 192.168.1.90 192.168.1.91 192.168.1.100 Home Menu

Under Network Browser, select the workgroup and then the device you want to access.

Browse Share dreambox2 dreambox Videotest TV-Shows TV RealD Qweb Qusb Qrecordings Qmultimedia Home Menu Add Share

Select the folder, from which you like to add.

Edit Share Field marked with * are mandatory. *Protocol NFS *IP/Host Name 192.168.1.80 *Share Folder Public Share Name Public User Name Password Save remove Home Menu

The protocol, IP/host name and share folder information is automatically added for you. If required, you can add a username and password at this stage and then save this share.

9.5.3 Edit Share

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Choose the share folder that you want to edit or remove

9.6 Parental Control

Parental Control Setup Lock Off > File Lock Off > Child Lock Off > Mature Content Apps Off > Change Password >

Setup Lock

OFF By Default
ON Lock setup page to prevent unauthorized access.Default password is 4896.

File Lock

OFF By Default
ON Prevents users from editing or deleting files.

Child Lock

This only applies to DVD and Blu-ray movies. For more information, please refer to your local ratings system.

OFF By Default, allow all access
Kid Safe General Audiences. All Ages Admitted
G/TV-Y/TV-Y7/TV-G General Audiences. All Ages Admitted
PG/TV-PG Parental Guidance Suggested.	Some Material May Not Be Suitable For Children.
PG-13/ TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned.	Some Material May Be Inappropriate For Children Under 13.
PG-15 Parents Strongly Cautioned. Some	Material May Be Inappropriate For Children Under 15.
R Restricted. Children Under 17 Require	Accompanying Parent or Adult
NC-17 No One 17 and Under Admitted
Adult Adult Movie

Change Password

Allows you to set a password of your choosing. This password is used for disabling the setup lock, file lock and child lock.

9.7 BD/DVD/Audio CD

BD Menu Language Auto Play Audio Language BD Navigation Subtitle Language BD PIP English > On > English > Prompt > Off > Off >

BD MENU Language

Pre-select your BD ISO menu language.

Auto Play

OFF By Default
ON Automatically playback when external optical disc detected.

Tips: Require external optical devices, Popcorn Hour A-300 does not support commercial Bluray disc.

Audio Language

Pre-select the default audio track for DVD and Blu-ray videos.

BD Navigation

File view When you select a BD IFO you can browse the folder contents. BD ISO files will prompt you for the navigation method.

Simple BD Only Launches video playback. The Blu-ray menu is replaced by the BD Lite menu.

AVCHD + Simple BD Java menus for Blu-rays are replaced by BD Lite menus. AVCHD menus remain in tact.

Full Navigation Blu-rays play back with full menu support for both Java and AVCHD.

Prompt When you select a Blu-ray, you are prompted to choose menu style.

Subtitle Language

Pre-select default subtitle track for DVD and Blu-ray videos.

BD PIP

Enable Picture in Picture (Supported BD ISO only)

9.8 Maintenance

Maintenance Firmware Update Open Source License Legal Info Off > English > Simple BD only > English > Home Menu

Firmware Update

This section allows you to check the currently installed firmware version. You can also manually check for a firmware update and reset the device to factory settings from this menu.

Open Source License

In accordance with GPL, a list of open source licenses that the device uses.

Legal Info

Information and disclaimers regarding any of the device's licenses are displayed here.

9.8.1 – Firmware Update

Firmware Update Firmware Version 05-01-110827-23-POP-418-000 Kernel Version 23-POP Check For Firmware Update Reset To Factory Setting Home Menu

Important: Please reboot your device by cycling the power outlet, this ensure that your device is ready for firmware updating.

Firmware Version

Your current firmware version, changes according to the current public release firmware

Kernel Version

System kernel version

Check for Firmware Update (Online)

Ensure that you are connected to the Internet before proceeding. Use this option to check if a new firmware is available for your device. If it is, you will be presented with a disclaimer. Please read it carefully before proceeding with the firmware update.

WARNING: DO NOT DISCONNECT THE POWER TO THE DEVICE DURING THE FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCESS. Doing so may cause the device to become inoperable.

Tips: Popcorn Hour A-300 supports offline firmware updating. Please visit our support website for more information.

Reset to Factory Setting

If you ever need to reset all your device settings, you may do so here.

10. Apps Market

Get access to the Syabas Apps market where you can get free and premium apps for your TV. Access instant video on demand services, online radio, social networking, games and much more. The apps market is updated frequently so check back to expand your multimedia lineup.

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Navigate to the Apps Market Icon and press ENTER on your remote.

Apps Market : Most Recent My Apps Updates (0) Login Most Recent Most Popular All TV | Movies Web Video Music | Radio News | Sports Social | Photos 1 / 60 Info Exit YouTube Ver 1.6.5 Description : YouTube is the most popular online video community, allowing millions of people to discover, watch and share originally-created videos. YouTube provides a forum for people to connect, inform, and inspire

Choose your desired app and press ENTER on your remote.

Apps Market : Most Recent Speed Test Ver 1.0.0 Syabas 347 KB Description Application to test your Internet bandwidth speed. Install Release Notes Screenshots Close

Install by pressing ENTER on your remote or exit by pressing the INFO button.

My Apps My Apps Updates (0) Login Most Recent Most Popular All TV | Movies Web Video Music | Radio News | Sports Social | Photos facebook FLINGO Uvestation Music on air RssReocor Revision3 Show/Real-3 Radio SPEED TEST sudoku viewster YouTube VIDEOS 1/11 av Exit

The install apps will appear in My Apps category.

Tips: To uninstall any apps, press (INFO) on your remote

10.1 Login to Apps Market

Login to Apps Market to purchase premium apps or access private store provided by your content provider.

My Apps Login Email -- Please Select -- Password Remember me Login Close Sign Up Forgot Password

1. On the left navigation pane, choose LOGIN.
2. If you already have an account, please enter your email address and password.
3. Otherwise, move down to SIGN UP and create your Apps Market account.

Tips: If you cannot locate your premium content, please ensure that you are logged in to the Apps Market.

11. File Browser

The file browser allows quick access and navigation to your files. Using the file browser you can copy, move, delete and rename files. You can also view information and download poster art and subtitles for individual files here. The file browser displays all your folders and files in list format and allows for different sort and filter options. You can play your media directly from this view.

Network Access and	browse your network shares from the network option. Network shares that you have added are listed at the top and any other auto-discovered network devices are listed below. If a username and password is required to access the share, you will be prompted.
Local Media Browse	your media files stored on your external connected USB device, such as portable HDD, USB Thumbdrive, and optical device. You can also elect to install a hard drive inside the Popcorn Hour A-300 to store media files on the device itself.

11.1 Settings

KINGSTON/Movies All | By name Networked Media Jukebox 01 Alvin and the Chipmunks - Chipwrecked.mov 02 Carnage.mov 03 Happy Feet Two.mov 04 Hugo.mov 05 Immortals.mov 06 Jack and Jill.mov 07 Mission Impossible - Ghost Protocol.mov 08 New Year's Eve.mov 09 Sherlock Holmes - A Game of Shadows.mov 10 Snow White and the Huntsman.fanart.jpg 11 Snow White and the Huntsman.jpg 17 item(s) Return Info Descending Mark

1. In the file browser, press the LEFT arrow on your D-pad to bring up the menu options.

Network MediaJukbox	Launch the NMJ interface.
NMJ Manager Managed your NMJ folders and database.
Search Search for your favorite movie by entering the title.
Return Return to file browser.
Eject Safely remove USB connected devices such as USB thumbdrive.
Filter Filter media type, movie, music or photo
Sort Sort by Name, Date or Size
Settings Setup your file browser

Tips: The file browser behaves exactly the same in local media or network folder mode.

11.2 View Mode

Setting View mode Listing > File listing info Date and size > Show tooltips On > Return

View Mode

Listing

USB-HDD/MusicA 01 Amy Winehouse 30.08.2011 02 Anastasia 30.08.2011 03 Figue 30.08.2011 04 Arctic Monkeys 30.08.2011 05 Armand Van Hecker 30.08.2011 06 Art Cornpunk 30.08.2011 07 Ash 30.08.2011 08 Altheke 30.08.2011 09 Atomic Killer 30.08.2011 10 Audit Levigne 30.08.2011 M All Events Return Descending Mask

A traditional file list with filename, date and size.

Thumbnail

USB HOD/Video Video | 100+ video 001 30 Days of Night mov 007 308 mov 002 2012 mov 004 A Perfect Getaway mov 005 Alice in Wonderland mov 006 American Gangster mov 007 Angels & Dragons mov 008 Avistar mov 009 Baby Mema mov 010 Babylon A D. mov 011 Bad Lieutenant mov Return Info Descending Mark

This view displays the thumbnail (if available) and information for the currently selected file.

File Listing Info

None Disable date	and size information display during file listing.
Auto System will display or hide.
Size Only Display	File Size only.
Date Only Display	File modified date only.
Date and Size Display date and size info together.

Show Tooltips

On Enable hint prompt whenever a tool is highlighted
Off Disable

11.3 File Manager

USB-HDD/Music/B All | By name 01 Byonce 30.08.2011 02 Biffy Clyro 30.08.2011 03 Billy Joel 30.08.2011 04 Black Eyed Peas 30.08.2011 05 Blank And Jones 30.08.2011 06 Blondie 30.08.2011 07 Bloodhound Gang, The 30.08.2011 08 Bon Jovi 30.08.2011 09 Bond 30.08.2011 10 Bryan Adams 30.08.2011 Copy to 10 item(s) Return Web off Despassing Internet

Mark the files that you want to copy/move/delete by pressing (Green). A tick is visible on the file-name to indicate that it is marked.

Press the RIGHT button on the D-pad to access the file manager menu.

Copy To Copy the marked file(s) to a different folder

Move To Move the marked file(s) to a different folder

Create a new folder Create a new folder.

Delete Delete marked file(s) or folder(s)

Rename Rename the marked file

Fetch Online Subtitle Download subtitle for marked file. Only applicable to video.

Tips: Make sure that the destination folder or drive is not copy-protected.

12. Movie Meta Data

One of the main features of Popcorn Hour A-300 is the ability to download and manage movie meta data without the use of a PC. This is different from NMJ as this only visible during file browser mode.

Avatar - Aufbruch nach Pandora Directed by James Cameron Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigoumey Weaver, Stephen Lang PG-13 2009-12-18 ★★★ 162 mins

Movie Synopsis

USB-HDD/Video Video | By name 001 30 Days of Night.mov 002 300.mov 003 2012.mov 004 A Perfect Getaway.mov 005 Alice in Wonderland.mov 006 American Gangster.mov 007 Angels & Demons.mov 008 Avatar.mov 009 Baby Mama.mov 010 Babylon A.D. mov 011 Bad Lieutenant.mov 169 MB 15-10-2010 100 item(s) Return Info Descending Mark

Movie Thumbnail

Tips: Enable thumbnail view by going to file browser settings. See page 37.

12.1 Movie Info Page Walk-through

Press the INFO button on your remote to bring up the movie info page.

1 2 3 30 Days of Night Directed by David Slade Josh Hartnett, Melissa George, Ben Foster, Danny Huston R 2007-10-16 ★★★ 113 mins Synopsis Close Info

1. Movie Fan-Art
2. Movie Poster or thumbnail
3. 4 options are available here.

Synopsis Movie synopsis gives you an overview of the movie. Including parental ratings, casts, director etc

Fetch Online Subtitle Download subtitles for your movie straight from your TV without using a PC. Supports multiple languages

Edit If the automatic selected meta-data are wrong or you wish to change the cover-art or thumbnail you may edit the selection

Download After you have confirmed the meta-data and cover-art. Use the download option to save it on your storage device

12.2 Download Movie Thumbnail and Meta-Data

USB-HDD/Video Video | By name 001 30 Days of Night.mov 002 300.mov 003 2012.mov 004 A Perfect Getaway.mov 005 Alice in Wonderland.mov 006 American Gangster.mov 007 Angels & Demons.mov 008 Avatar.mov 009 Baby Mama.mov 010 Babylon A.D.mov 011 Bad Lieutenant.mov 169 MB 15.10-2010 100 item(s) Return Info Descending Mark

On file browser, highlight the movie that you want to download data for and press the INFO button on your remote.

30 Days of Night Directed by David Slade Josh Hartnett, Melissa George, Ben Foster, Danny Huston R 2007-10-16 ★★★ 113 mins Synopsis Close Info

The fanart, movie poster and meta-data are automatically pulled from the web and displayed on your screen.

30 Days of Night Download Close info

Navigate to the Download option on the bottom right and press ENTER on your remote.

The poster, fanart and NFO files are downloaded and saved on the same storage device that your video file is located on.

Tips: If you encounter an error, make sure you are able to write files to your storage device. For local storage it must be formatted in either the NTFS, FAT32, EXT2, or EXT3 partitioning system. For network storage devices, make sure you are logged in with a user account that has write/read/edit permissions enabled.

USB-HDD/Video Video | By name 001 30 Days of Night.mov 002 300.mov 003 2012.mov 004 A Perfect Getaway.mov 005 Alice in Wonderland.mov 006 American Gangster.mov 007 Angels & Demons.mov 008 Avatar.mov 009 Baby Mama.mov 010 Babylon A.D. mov 011 Bad Lieutenant.mov 169 MB 15.10.2010 100 item(s) Return Info Descending Mark

Repeat the process for the rest of your movies.

12.3 Edit or Update Movie Information

If the scanner pulls the incorrect information for the file, or if you wish to change the poster or fanart for your video, you can do so by editing the movie meta data.

30 Days of Night Digital by Devev Slade Iain Haipoli, Murray George, Bell-Folton, Danny Huston R 2007:10-10 ★★★ 113.7mm Edit Close Info

Navigate to the Edit option on the bottom right and press ENTER on your remote.

Change fanart Change info Change poster Wrong video info Please insert the correct movie title 30 Days of Night Please tick one or more of the items below: ✓ Download movie info ✓ Download poster ✓ Download fanart Close

You can either use the numerical pad or the onscreen keyboard to enter in the movie or TV show title. Then select the items you would like to download. When you're ready to search highlight the search icon and press ENTER on your remote.

Tips: By default, the filename will be in the search field and all items will be checked.

Change fanart Change info Change poster 30 DAYS OF NIGHT (2007) feature Return Info Close

Change info

Under the Change info section, select the correct title for your video. You can press INFO on your remote to see the synopsis before selecting that particular entry.

Change poster Change fanart Change info Close

Change fanart

Under the Change fanart section you can select from a number of photos that can be used as the background display when viewing the video information.

Change info Change poster Change fanart 30 DAYS OF NIGHT "FAST IMPULS AND TREAT OUT WHIP PRAVE" 30 DAYS OF NIGHT 30 DAYS OF NIGHT 30 DAYS OF NIGHT Close

Change poster

In the Change poster section you can choose the movie poster you would like to use.

Afterwards, remember to download the data that way the changes you selected will always be used when you press the INFO button on your video.

Tips: In order to download meta-data, you must connect your Popcorn Hour A-300 to an internet connection.

12.4 Download subtitles

30 Days of Night Fetch online subtitle Close info

On movie info page, navigate to Fetch online subtitle and press ENTER on your remote.

30 Days of Night.mov Search for subtitles in english 30.Days.of.Night.DVDRip.XviD-DIAMOND{ENG}.srt 30 Days Of Night Dark Days 2010 [ResourceRG H264].srt 30 Days of Night Dark Days.[2010].DVDRIP.DIVX.[Eng]-DUQA.s 30 Days of Night[Eng][Subs].srt 30.Days.of.Night.DVDRip.XviD-DIAMOND{ENG}.srt 30 Days of Night.en.srt 30.Days.of.Night.DVDRip.XviD-DIAMOND{ForNonENGParts}.srt 30 Days of Night[2007]DvDrip[Eng]-FXG.english.srt 1 / 57 item(s) Close Search other languages

A list of results will come up. Choose the subtitle that best matches your movie.

30 Days of Night.mov Search for subtitle language: English 简体中文 繁体中文 Deutsch Еллгика Nederlands Русский Français 8 / 24 item(s) Close Close Info

If you need to get subtitles in a different language than your default, press the GREEN button on your remote to change your language filter.

The downloaded SRT subtitle file will be saved on the same storage device as your video file. In order to enable it, start playback of your movie and press the SUBTITLE button on the remote.

13. Networked Media Jukebox

Interested in downloading information for all your movies and TV shows in one go? Do you want to browse your video collection based on the movie poster? With the Network Media Jukebox you can! Without the need of additional PC software, the Popcorn Hour A-300 will scan your movie and TV show library and download the poster, fanart and meta-data for you. When you want to watch a movie, you can sort through and view your collection using the posters, just like if you were at a movie store.

The Network Media Jukebox software will also organize your photo and music library so you can view those files in a beautiful and easy to use interface.

SATA_DISK By Movie By TV Series By Genre By Year By User Rating Search Parental Control View Mode Help D-9 A B C D E-G AVATAR RUNN INTER HOT TUB TIME MACHINE menu media mode

13.1 Configuring NMJ

The Network Media Jukebox, or NMJ, software works by creating a dabase for your storage device. This database contains all the info, posters and fanart for your entire movie and TV show library as well as any other media you scan in.

Local media 01 KINGSTON Networked Media Jukebox 1 item(s) Return

To create the NMJ database, use the file browser to navigate to your media storage device. Then press LEFT on D-PAD and choose Networked Media Jukebox.

KINGSTON/Movies 01 The Hunger Games mov 17 MB 02 War Horse mov 35 MB ? Create NMJ for this device? This may take a while Yes No 09 Happy Feet Two mov 41 MB 10 The Descendants mov 20 MB 11 Jack and Jill mov 37 MB 15 (main)

You'll be prompted to create an NMJ database for your device. Select YES to begin.

Tips: Building the NMJ database can take several hours depending on the size of your library. It's recommended to start this-procedure before you go to bed or during a time where you don't expect to use the device.

A - C D - F G - I J - L M - O P - R Jukebox Manager The Networked Media Jukebox (NMJ) will categorize and tag your media collection for easy viewing. Just specify the folders you wish to scan and the NMJ will locate all your video, music and photo files and collate them into a database. Furthermore, the NMJ can also help you tag your media by grabbing additional Details from the internet. NMJ scanning configuration: Scan entire folder Specify scan target(s)

NMJ Scanning Configuration

Scan Entire Folder NMJ will automatically scan the entire folder for supported media and add it to the NMJ database.

Specify Scan Target(s) Allows you to specify which folders the NMJ soft-ware will scan and add media from.(Recommended)

In this example, we will proceed with Specifying Scan target(s) option.

01 Select language 02 Select media type 03 Select folder(s) 04 Confirm your selection KINGSTON Specify the language for video tagging English Svenska Norsk Dansk Suomeksi Nederlands Deutsch Italiano 1 / 26 Cancel Next

Select the desired language you would like the NMJ software to use when downloading video information. NMJ will try and use that version of the meta-data if available, otherwise it will default to English.

01 Select language 02 Select media type 03 Select folder(s) 04 Confirm your selection KINGSTON Select the media type(s) for the folder(s) you going to scan All Video Music Photo Personal video Cancel Previous Next

Select the type of media you would like added to the database. Any file types that aren't selected here will be ignored.

01 Select language 02 Select media type 03 Select folder(s) 04 Confirm your selection KINGSTON Select the folder you wish to scan, then press ENTER Movies Music Pictures 2 / 3 Cancel Previous Next

Select the folders that you would like the NMJ software to scan.

Tips: You may add additional folder at a later time, via NMJ Manager.

01 Select language 02 Select media type 03 Select folder(s) 04 Confirm your selection KINGSTON Confam your selection Movies Music Auto Download Fanart 1 / 2 Cancel Add more folder(s) Restart Done

On the confirmation page you may review the folders you have selects, remove them from the list or add additional ones if necessary. Once you are finished, press the BLUE button on your remote to complete the setup.

THE WHO MY DVD BOX SET CORNOMEN X-Z HIVORLY WAT LIME BOLT A C D-F G-F Z E M O P R X Z ICEACE DAWN! BUNDSAGE THE NEMO SUGAR PUMRKING Get Started with NMJ powered by FEARLESS

Congratulations! Your first NMJ database setup is completed. The system is now scanning your files, downloading relevant data and creating a database. Depending on how large your library is, it can take several minutes or even hours to complete.

HELP GENERAL VIDEO MUSIC PHOTO QUIT HOW TO... How to toggle the menu view on start-up. How to browse videos. How to browse music. How to browse photos. How to browse jukebox manager. How to switch to file browser. How to change my view mode. How to hide the menu view.

While your database is being created, you can view the onscreen NMJ help guide and learn valuable informaiton for organizing your media library, navigating inside the NMJ software and playing back your media

USB_DRIVE_E82F-2 By Movie By TV Series By Genre By Year By User Rating Search Parental Control View Mode Help Toggle The Menu View On Start-Up From the "Setup Page", select "Preferences" and access the "NMJ Startup Menu" option to toggle the display of the menu view on start-up.

13.2 Navigation in NMJ

Press the MENU button on your remote to bring up the NMJ menu. This will help you navigate and sort your content in the NMJ software.

SATA_DISK By Movie By TV Series By Genre By Year By User Rating Search Parental Control View Mode Help 0-9 A B C D E-G AILE Movie menu media mode

MOVIES

By Movie This will display all of your movies

By TV Series This will display all of your TV shows

By Genre This will display all your videos grouped into different genres

By Year Displays a list of years, select one to view all videos released in that year

By User Rating Displays a list of ratings, select one to view all videos with that rating (ratings are pulled from the web at first and can be set by users later)

Search You can search videos by title, cast or director

Parental Control Configure what content is displayed in the NMJ library based on parental ratings

View Mode Change view mode between category, movie wall and list view

Help Bring up the on screen help to view more information about the NMJ software

Tips: Pressing the RED button to exit from NMJ mode.

SATA_DISK By Album By Playlist By Song By Genre By Artist By Year By User Rating Search View Mode Help

MUSIC

By Album This will display all your music by album

By Playlist Displays a list of playlists in your NMJ database

By Song Displays music tracks alphabetically in a list

By Genre Displays albums based on Genre

By Artist Displays a list of artists, once selected their albums are displayed

By Year Displays a list of years, once selected the albums released that year are displayed

By User Rating Groups all audio tracks based on rating (rating must be added to audio track by user in the NMJ)

Search Search audio track by name or artist

View Mode Change view mode between category, movie wall and list view

Help Bring up the on screen help to view more information about the NMJ software

SATA_DISK By Date By Album Slide Show Setting View Mode Help 2010-04-26 2010-07-01 By Date

PHOTO

By Date Displays a list of years	, once selected all photos taken in that year are dispalyed
By Album Displays a list of albums	, once selected all photos in that album are displayed (photo albums are
Slide show setting Configure	the transition effect and interval timer for slideshows
View Mode Change view mode	between category, movie wall and list view
Help Bring up the on screen help	to view more information about the NMJ software

SATA_DISK By Movie By TV Series By Genre By Year By User Rating Search Parental Control View Mode Help

NMJ Media Menu

To bring up the Media Menu, simply press LEFT on the D-pad.

Movie Switch to the video section of NMJ

Music Switch to the music section of NMJ

Photo Switch to the photo section of NMJ

NMJ Manager Launch the Network Media Jukebox Manager

File browser Exit the NMJ and return to the file browser

Tips: The Popcorn Hour A-300 remembers your preferences for different storage devices. If you were using the NMJ view the last time, it will automatically launch NMJ the next time you select that device. If you want to exit back to the file browser, use the Jukebox Manager or the Switch to File Browser option.

13.3 Updating NMJ video tagging

Sometimes the scanner might download the wrong information for your video file. To fix this, you can manually edit the file in the NMJ library right from the device.

Director By Movie Genre Others Cast Synopsis Subtitle The Descendants Alvin and the Chipmunks Edit 1 Mins MPEG-4 848x448 Movies/Alvin and the Chipmunks - Chipwrecked mov

In the NMJ library, select the item that's incorrect and open up the media control panel. Navigate to the Edit option and and press ENTER on the remote.

Change fanart Change info Change poster Wrong video info Please insert the correct movie title n and the Chipmunks - Chipwrecked Year Info language English Please tick one or more of the items below: ✓ Download poster ✓ Download fanart ✓ Download movie info Close Search by video ID

You can use the on screen keyboard on the numerical pad to enter in the title of the movie or TV show.

Change fanart Change info Change poster Wrong video info Please insert the correct movie title Alvin and the Chipmunks 3 Year Info language English > Please tick one or more of the items below: ✓ Download poster ✓ Download fanart ✓ Download movie info Close Search by video ID

In this example, we removed the subtitle and tried to simplify the search more.

Change fanart Change info Change poster Wrong video info Please insert the correct movie title Alvin and the Chipmunks 3 Year Info language English > Please tick one or more of the items below: ✓ Download poster ✓ Download fanart ✓ Download movie info Close Search by video ID

Once you are done typing in the title of the video, navigate down to the search icon and press ENTER on your remote.

Popcorn Hour A-300 User Manual

Change fanart Change info Change poster Alvin THE CHIPMUNKS: CHIPWRECKED (2011) feature © Return Info Close

Depending on the movie title, multiple result may be shown. Choose the correct result and press ENTER on remote.

A-G H I-M N-V W-Z ALYIN HAPPY-IN JACK-JILL NEW YEARS EVEIL WAR HORSE

The new poster, fanart and meta-data will be downloaded and your database will be updated.

13.4 Networked Media Jukebox Manager

Jukebox Manager Add Folder(s) Scan All Rescan All Delete All Scan Option To Jukebox To Source KINGSTON Movies Music 1 / 2 DELETE Delete Rescan Update

Add folder(s) Add additional directories for the NMJ to monitor and add to the NMJ database

Scan All Will scan and add any new files added to the monitored folders

Rescan All This option will rescan all media and download everything again

Delete All This option will delete the NMJ database

Scan Option Configure additional scan settings, more information below

To Jukebox Launches the NMJ software

To Source Launches the file browser

Scan Option

Jukebox Manager Scan Option Add Folder(s) Scan All Rescan All Delete All Scan Option To Jukebox To Source Auto Download Fanart Scan Language English Close 1 / 2 DELETE Delete Rescan Update

Auto download fanart Enable or disable automatic download of fanart for video

Scan Language Speficy which language to download meta-data in (if not available, will default to English)

Additional Information:

A new folder named "NMJ Database" will be created in your source folder. Please do not remove or edit this folder as it contains the database of your NMJ source.

14. NMT Apps

NMT Apps turn your Popcorn Hour A-300 into a network attached storage device, Torrent Client and UseNet Client. An internal hard drive or external storage device is required to install the NMT apps.

NMT Application Samba Workgroup WORKGROUP * Change Password > FTP Server : Started NFS Server : Started Samba Server : Started Torrent : Started UPnP Server : Started Usenet Client : Started Home Menu

In order to enable file transfer from your PC to the A-300, you will need to enable SAMBA Server.

Samba Workgroup Specify the	samba workgroup you’d like the Popcorn Hour A-300 device to be on
Change Password Change the	password used to access the local storage via samba or FTP
FTP Server Start or Stop FTP Server.
NFS Server Start or Stop NFS Server.
Samba Server Start or Stop Samba Server
Torrent Start or Stop Torrent Client
UPnP Server Start or Stop UPnP Server
Usenet Client Start or Stop Usenet Client

Tips: The username to access your local storage over samba or FTP is "nmt" without quotes.

14.1 Installing NMT apps.

Maintenance Firmware Update NMT Setup Wizard Open Source License Legal Info Apps Off > Off > Off > Off > Home Menu

In the Setup menu, select Maintenance and then NMT Setup Wizard.

Tips: The option is only visible if you have a storage device installed.

Setup Options This setup process will install the following Networked Media Tank (NMT) Applications: UPnP AV Server Torrent Client NFS Server myiHome Server Samba Server FTP Server Fresh Setup (ReFormats storage device and installs NMT Applications) Cancel Next

Select the Fresh Setup option and press the GREEN button the remote to proceed.

Step 01 | Storage Device Please choose a storage device. KINGSTON Back Cancel Next

Select the storage device that you want to install the NMT applications on. Please note that you can install the NMT applications on a external USB device, however it will need to remain attached for the NMT applications to work, Once you have selected the storage device press the GREEN button on the remote to proceed.

Step 01 | Storage Device WARNING! Fresh Setup will format KINGSTON to .ext3 format and remove all storage device content. It will then install NMT Applications. If this is your desired option, press NEXT to continue. © Back Cancel Next

WARNING: Please note that this will format the storage device you are setting up; all files will be erased and unrecoverable on the storage device.

The NMT applications will be stored on a small hidden partition and any remaining space will be formatted in EXT3 as local storage.

Step 03 | Setup Source Please choose a NMT setup source. Online Local Media © Back Cancel Next

In order to install the NMT applications, you must have the apps.nmt file. You can choose to either install the NMT applications from the web (internet connection is required) or use a USB device with the apps.nmt file on the root directory. You can find the latest version of the apps.nmt file on our firmware download page at http://support.popcornhour.com. Once you have selected your desired option, press the GREEN button to proceed.

Step 03 Setup Source Latest Release: 05-01-111007-23-POP-421 Release Date: 19 October 2011 Changes: 1. Remove debug message from torrent UI 2. Resolve problem where downloading-torrent cannot be removed Disclaimer THIS UPDATE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS-IS" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL Popcorn Hour BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS UPDATE, EVEN IF Popcorn Hour HAS BEEN ADVISED BY USER OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH POTENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE. USER AGREES TO HOLD Popcorn Hour HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, LIABILITIES AND EXPENSES. © Back Cancel Next

In this example we chose the Online option. If you choose this option, you will be presented with the release notes and terms and conditions.

IMPORTANT: We strongly advise that you read this information before proceeding. Proceeding any further indicates that you agree to the terms and conditions.

Once you're ready to proceed, go ahead and press the GREEN button on your remote.

Step 03 | Setup Source Please Wait...Step 1/3 Formatting drive...0%

The formatting and installation process then begins. Depending on the size of your storage devices, it may take several minutes to complete. Once the NMT applications are installed, the Popcorn Hour A-300 will restart.

Setup Preferences Audio Video Network Network Share NMT Application Parental Control BD/DVD/Audio CD Maintenance Home A300-8c243 English > English > 5 min > Repeat off > On > On > Menu

Once the NMT applications are installed, you see a new option in the Setup menu titled NMT Applications. In this area you can start and stop the NMT applications.

14.2 Using FTP Server

The FTP service allows for simple and convenient file transfer to and from your NMT.

1. Connect with an FTP client, such as FileZilla.
2. Use the following settings and credentials:

Host: IP Address of your device

Port: 21

Username: ftpuser

Password: 1234

14.3 Using Samba Server

Samba Share (SMB) is one of the most common ways to share files over a network. SMB can be used for streaming your media files as well.

1. Connect to the NMT with the unit's IP address or browse to the SMB host name; for example \A-300\ or IP Address of your device.

Tips: The device name is what you specify earlier in Setup->Preference.

1. Use the following credentials:

Username: nmt

Password: 1234

14.4 Using Torrent Client

Open Remove Pause Resume Pause All Resume All Filter Inspector 1 Transfers Total DL: 0 bytes/s Total UL: 0 bytes/s All Downloading Seeding Paused filter Video 1_h264_850x362.mkv 0 bytes of 30.8 MB (0.00%) Pause Video 1_h264_850x362.mkv 30.8 MB Torrent Information Tracker: undefined:undefinedhttp://abc.aauiop Hash: ajfjfuhv1182125gtgkfkj8455k455k5j Secure: Public Torrent Comment: Provided by abc Created By Creator: BitComet/1.0 Date: Wed, 30 April 200815:43:18 GMT Free Space: 2.05 GB (90.9%)

The supplied BitTorrent client is accessible using your PC connected to the NMT via network. Follow the steps below to access the BitTorrent client:

1. On your PC, use a web browser to access the BitTorrent client on the NMT.

Type the following address in the URL address bar of the web browser:

http://NMT-IP:8883/torrent/bt.cgi

(where NMT-IP is the IP address of your NMT on your network, for example 192.168.2.2.)

1. At the BitTorrent client GUI, click on Browse and select the torrent file that you have downloaded to your PC earlier.
2. Once the torrent file is selected, click on Upload to add the torrent file to the torrent list on your NMT. The BitTorrent client will start the torrent download if the Torrent option on your NMT is enabled.
3. Other functions available such as the Scheduler can be used to schedule torrent downloads and set their upload/download limits, or the Setting screen to customize the BitTorrent client.

Important: The NMT has to be switched ON and properly connected to the Internet during the scheduled download time in order for the BitTorrent client to download the required files.

Please ensure that the Torrent service is turn on in NMT applications, otherwise it will not start.

14.5 Using Usenet Client

NZBGet is a command-line based binary newsgrabber that downloads files from Usenet servers based on information given in NZB files.

NZBGet can be installed on the NMT and the files can be downloaded straight into the NMT.

To run the NZBGet application you need access to a Usenet provider. Your ISP may have a news server that you can access, or you can have a separate Usenet account on a pay-server.

Once you have a Usenet account, you can configure NZBGet on your NMT to access the account.

Your Usenet provider will provide you with the information required, such as:

1. User ID and Password.
2. News-server name and port to connect (usually at port 119).
3. Number of concurrent connections allowed.

14.5.1 Setting up NZBGET

In the root of your hard disk you will find a folder called .nzbget. Inside this folder you will find two files: nzbget.conf and unpak.sh.

Important: Some FTP clients may hide this folder because it begins with a dot .. On UNIX systems, files or folders that begin with a dot are hidden from normal directory listings. If you cannot see the folder, find an option on your client that will show hidden files or try to type in the folder name.

You can open and edit nzbget.conf with a UNIX format capable text editor.

In the text editor, fill in the information you got from your Usenet provider:

# Host-name of news server:

server1.host=news.yourserver.com (Put the server name behind the = )

# Port to connect to (default should be set to 119 if not specified):

server1.port=119

# Username to use for authentication (change USERNAME to the name supplied by your Usenet provider):

server1.username=USERNAME

# Password to use for authentication (change PASSWORD to the password supplied by your Usenet provider):

server1.password=PASSWORD 

# Maximum number of simultaneous connections to this server:

server1.connections=4 

Once completed, save the file to the same place and restart the Usenet service in the NMT Applications menu (Setup > NMT Applications).

14.5.2 Accessing NZBGET client

Working with NZBget is simple and quick. Connect to the NZBGet web GUI from a browser via http://ip.of.your.nmt:8066.

To log in, use the following access username and password:

User ID: nmt

Password: 1234

NZBGet Web Interface Please login Username: nmt Password: ••••• Login

NZBGET Web Interface

NZBGet Web Interface v 1.0 Upload NZB file Choose a file to upload: Browse... Upload File upload status Max download rate New rate: 0 Sel NZBGet version 0.4.1 uptime: 0:36:21 download time: 0:36:21 average download rate: 0KB/s total downloaded: 0 MB free disk space: 2.06 GB pause resume refresh logout view mode: groups files Next updates in 6 seconds Currently downloading name download rate left remaining time My Kids Performance Day 0KB/s 4.52 GB 0% Messages DETAIL Waiting 10 sec to retry DETAIL Waiting 10 sec to retry DETAIL Waiting 10 sec to retry DETAIL Waiting 10 sec to retry DETAIL Waiting 10 sec to retry DETAIL Waiting 10 sec to retry DETAIL Waiting 10 sec to retry DETAIL Waiting 10 sec to retry DETAIL Waiting 10 sec to retry DETAIL Waiting 10 sec to retry DETAIL Waiting 10 sec to retry DETAIL Waiting 10 sec to retry

To perform a download, upload your NZB file by clicking on the Choose... button and browsing to the NZB file, as shown below.

NZBGet Web Interface v 1.0 Upload NZB file Choose a file to upload: Browse... Upload File Currently downloading name My Kids Performance Day download rate 0KB/s left remaining time 4.52 GB 0% upload status Max download rate New rate: 0 Set NZBGet version 0.4.1 uptime: 0:36:21 download time: 0:36:21 average downloaded rate: 0KB/s total downloaded: 0 MB free disk space: 2.06 GB pause resume refresh logout view mode: groups files Next updates in 5 seconds Messages DETAIL Waiting 10 sec to retry DETAIL Waiting 10 sec DETAIL Waiting 10 sec DETAIL Waiting 10 sec DETAIL Waiting 10 sec DETAIL Waiting 10 sec DETAIL Waiting 10 sec DETAIL Waiting 10 sec DETAIL Waiting 10 sec DETAIL Waiting 10 sec DETAIL Waiting 10 sec DETAIL Waiting 10 sec DETAIL Waiting 10 sec DETAIL Waiting 10 sec DETAIL Waiting 10 sec DETAIL Waiting 10 sec 1 2 3 4 5 File Upload Desktop My Documents My Computer My Network Places My Secret Documents Download My Documents My Computer My Network Places File name: Files of type: All Files Open Cancel

Next, click the Upload File button and begin the download.

The file will be uploaded to your NMT and added to download queue. (This process does not upload any files to the Internet).

After uploading the NZB file, it will take a minute before the program commences the download. There is a safety interval of 1 minute to allow NZBGet to ensure that the NZB file is completely on the HDD before commencing the download.

You may adjust the safety interval in nzbget.conf, option NzbDirFileAge. The progress of the download is displayed on the web GUI for your convenience.

After a download is finished and the NZB file set contains par2 files, your download will be checked and repaired if necessary. The unpack script in .nzbget will be called and your download will be unpacked. The unpack script of the NMT is able to unpack .RAR packed files and also unpack .RAR files nested inside of .RAR packs.

With the GUI you will be able to pause, delete, and move your downloads. You may set the file download priority of important file by moving them to the top of the queue with the buttons in front of the file set.

If you want to pause all downloads, you can do that via the pause button on the bottom left of the web GUI, and restart it again with the resume button.

All downloads will be downloaded and unpacked to the folder Download on your NMT's HDD and will be in a folder that has the same name as the NZB file you uploaded, so be sure to give your NZB files descriptive names.

15. Updating firmware

During the lifespan of the Popcorn Hour A-300, we will continue to develop and improve on the firmware. To receive the latest update, you just have to update the firmware online or via a downloaded firmware package.

Automatic Update:

If you have enable “check for firmware update” in Preference, the system will automatic prompts you whenever there is a new update available.

The system will automatically download the latest firmware from our server and update your device accordingly.

A new version of firmware is ready to be installed! Would you like to continue? Ok Cancel 2°C 00:57 MON, 18 DEC 2011

IMPORTANT: It is recommended that you before you update the firmware, you do a complete power cycle of the device. This will ensure that the system is prepared for firmware update process.

Manual Update:

You may also manually check for firmware update via the Maintenance section in Setup.

Maintenance Firmware Update NMT Setup Wizard Open Source License Legal Info English > Off > Fade > 3 sec > Off > Repeat all > Home Menu

1. Navigate to Setup -> Maintenance -> Firmware Update and press ENTER on the remote.

Firmware Update Firmware Version 06-01-110826-23-POP-421-000 Kernel Version 23-POP NMT Version Check For Firmware Update Reset To Factory Setting Home Menu

1. Choose firmware update and press ENTER on remote.

You have 2 option here, you can either update the firmware by downloading the firmware from our server, or you can manually download the update via our support website.

http://www.popcornhour.com/download/firmware_update.html

Firmware Update Firmware Version Ken NM 05-01-110826-23-POP-421-000 There is a firmware found in your usb drive. Would like to proceed to update your device with this firmware? Ok Cancel Home Menu

If you have manually downloaded the firmware from our support site and have the USB drive with it inserted, the system will prompt you to continue with the update.

If you are updating via the web, you will see the release notes as well as the terms and conditions for the firmware. Press the GREEN button on your remote to agree and begin the update.

IMPORTANT: We strongly advise that you read this information before proceeding. Proceeding any further indicates that you agree to the terms and conditions.

// Updating Firmware Downloading Image... 19%

When the firmware is updating, you will see a blue screen with the status.

WARNING: DO NOT DISCONNECT THE POWER TO THE DEVICE DURING THE FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCESS. Doing so may cause the device to become inoperable.

16. Media Playback Remote Function

When watching movies, the below additional control are available.

AUDIO Switch between	audio tracks, if your video contains multiple audio tracks.
Subtitle Subtitle options	enable or disable subtitle. Sync time, adjust font size or color.
Time Seek Quickly jump	to pre-define time within the movie.
Repeat Repeat current movie.
Menu Bring up menu options for SimpleBD navigation.
Mute Mute sound.
Info Shows you filename, audio codec's and bitrate of movie.

Listening to Music

ENTER Play current highlighted music track.
PLAY PI 'l tracks within the folder.
PREV / NEXT Play previous or next track within the folder.
REV / FWD Rewind or Fast Forward.
REPEAT Repeat current music track.
Volume Increase or decrease volume.
MUTE Mute Sound

Viewing photo

ENTER View current highlighted photo.

PLAY Start slideshow within the folder.

PREV / NEXT Toggle previous or next photo.

INFO Useful information such as EXIF is display

17. Troubleshooing

My Popcorn Hour A-300 doesn't start – no red LED on the player.

Please check that the power cord is plugged in and the power-lead is inserted fully into the power terminal.

Popcorn Hour A-300 stuck on the splash screen

Unplug the player for a few minutes and then try again. If problem persist, please contact our technical support team.

Nothing appears on my TV screen after several minutes.

Check all the cable connections and check your TV settings for the correct TV INPUT.

Can't upgrade the firmware - System prompt error

Please recycle the power on your Popcorn Hour A-300 and try again.

I have poor performance from wireless streaming.

Wireless connection has lower bandwidth compared to wired and wireless signal strength is vital for smooth video streaming. You may wish to add-on a wireless range extender to improve your signal strength if problem persist.

Apps Market - Connection fail

Please make sure that you have a valid internet connection.

Remove all Apps from My Apps quickly.

To remove all apps installed on your Popcorn Hour A-300. You may want to consider resetting the player to factory default. This will refresh the memory on the device and you have a fresh Apps market.