User manual NERO MEDIAHOME QUICK START REV 1

[. . . ] QuickStart Nero MediaHome Nero AG Information on copyright and trade marks The Nero MediaHome QuickStart and all its contents are protected by copyright and are the property of Nero AG. This QuickStart contains materials that are protected by internationally valid copyright laws. This QuickStart may not - in whole or in part - be copied, transmitted or otherwise reproduced without the express written permission of Nero AG. All trade names and trademarks are the property of the respective owners. [. . . ] You can choose which alternative you prefer at 'Settings', please read the "Settings" section. Before starting the server, please share at least one folder, otherwise the clients will not find any files that they can use. If Nero MediaHome Server is active, the digital player devices found in the network will be displayed in the 'Status' area - as well as the files that a client is currently using. Nero MediaHome Launching the program · 9 2. 2. 1 Starting Nero MediaHome Server automatically If the 'Settings' icon has been highlighted and the appropriate check box in the autostart and tray area ticked, Nero MediaHome Server will start automatically when Nero MediaHome is launched. Nero MediaHome Launching the program · 10 2. 2. 2 Starting Nero MediaHome server manually If the option to automatically start Nero MediaHome Server has been disabled, the server will only start if you click on the 'Start Server' button to initiate it. Nero MediaHome Launching the program · 11 3 Sharing 3. 1 Sharing directories You can only share directories when Nero MediaHome Server has not been started. If it is has already been started, please disable it by clicking on the 'Stop Server' button. 1. Start Nero MediaHome and highlight the 'Shared directories' icon. Click on the 'Add Share' button and, in the window that opens, select the directory you would like to share. Please note: only the files located in this folder will be shared; any subfolders which may exist will not be shared. 3. Repeat this folder-sharing procedure until all the directories selected are shared. Nero MediaHome Sharing · 12 3. 2 Sharing media types Nero MediaHome allows access to music, video and image files. Start Nero MediaHome and highlight the 'Shared directories' icon. Look in the 'Shared Media' area to see which types of media have been shared. If the 'All' check box has been ticked, then all types of media, i. e. Clear the 'All' check box only if you want to share specific types of media. If you would like to make a special selection of data types within the various types of media, click on the 'Advanced' button and highlight or deselect the file types concerned and then click on 'OK' to save the changes and to close the window. Example: If you do not want to share the 'mp4' file type from the 'Video' media type, then disable it. Nero MediaHome Sharing · 13 4 Settings 4. 1 Server and cache settings You can only make changes to the server and cache settings if Nero MediaHome Server has not been launched. If it is has already been started, please disable it by clicking on the 'Stop Server' button. Nero MediaHome let you make server and cache settings order to reduce the server's response time. Start Nero MediaHome and highlight the 'Settings' icon. Nero MediaHome Settings · 14 2. Tick or clear the desired check box or click on the appropriate buttons. Number Explanation 1 2 If this has been activated, unknown filename extensions will be displayed in the client (e. g. If activated, Nero MediaHome Server will obtain the shared media from the hard disk by pre-caching, even though no client had requested data. As a result, the Nero MediaHome response time is reduced, though the server's start-up time is extended. Clicking this button will delete the meta files contained in the cache memory. The next start the server is started, the current meta data will be read again ­ this prolongs the server's start-up time. Select the option you prefer. Number Explanation 1 If this is selected, Nero MediaHome will use a new port each time the program is launched. This option is recommended because it reduces conflicts with other devices. [. . . ] Click on the dropdown button in the transcoding area for video and choose the option you prefer. Setting NTSC PAL Original resolution Explanation Video files are transcoded in accordance with the NTSC standard. The original resolution is employed. Nero MediaHome Transcoding · 28 You can only change the transcoding settings when Nero MediaHome Server has not been launched. If it is has already been started, please disable it by clicking on the 'Stop Server' button. 7. 1. 3 Transcoding image files Nero MediaHome can transcode image files if you prefer to use a specific format. However, we recommend transcoding image files only when the client cannot reproduce the original format, as this procedure may impair the quality of reproduction. [. . . ]