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SageTV HD Media Extender Page 1
Model STP-HD200
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SageTV HD Theater
Model STP-HD200
Installation and Setup Guide
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the SageTV HD Theater, model STP-HD200. This document provides
an overview of how to install and setup the HD Theater, and use it in stand-alone mode. Further
details regarding how to use SageTV when the player is connected to a SageTV server are
covered in the SageTV User’s Guide, found on your computer where SageTV is installed
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SageTV HD Media Extender Page 2 Model STP-HD200 Requirements The STP-HD200 HD Theater can be used in stand alone mode, as a media extender connected to a SageTV server over a local network, or as a Placeshifter client connecting to a SageTV server from a remote location. When used as a stand alone player, the HD Theater just needs access to media either on a PC on the local network, on a network-attached storage (NAS) device on the local network, or on a storage device connected to
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SageTV HD Media Extender Page 3 Model STP-HD200 Video: Choose one type of video output ports to connect: HDMI, Component (Pr,Pb,Y), S- Video, or Composite. Turn on your TV and/or home theater equipment, making sure to set those devices to use the same audio and video connections used on the player. Once all of those connections are made, plug in the unit’s power adapter. The unit will turn on and, after a delay, the startup screen should be visible on your TV. IMPORTANT! If you see
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SageTV HD Media Extender Page 4 Model STP-HD200 current resolution. For each valid resolution, check-mark its button to enable it. Then, when using the player in client mode (connected to a SageTV server), use the Video Out button to toggle the output resolution between the ones check-marked here. 2) The current resolution set on the resolution selection menu will be used as the default resolution when connecting to a SageTV server. Audio Output – Choose this option to configure which
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SageTV HD Media Extender Page 5 Model STP-HD200 option, then configure the Windows File Server Workgroup and Network Name. System Information – Displays status information about the HD Theater. Refresh Imported Media – Forces a scan of all the media import folders to look for new or updated media files. System Update – Use this option to check for a firmware update for the HD Theater. If an update is available, you will be asked whether to download it and update your player now.
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SageTV HD Media Extender Page 6 Model STP-HD200 o If no servers are listed, or the one you are looking for is not listed, make sure the server has the SageTV Server and Media Extender and Placeshifter Server options enabled, then select Refresh to search for available servers again. o Use the Edit Server List option to add remote servers that the player can connect to. The STP-HD200 HD Theater can be used as a Placeshifter client when connecting to a remote SageTV server from this list.
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SageTV HD Media Extender Page 7 Model STP-HD200 Attached Devices In addition to playing media files found on a local network, the HD Theater can access media files on USB storage devices attached directly to the player. Accessing External Storage Devices from the Player External storage devices can be attached to the USB2 port on the the front and/or back of the unit. These connections are hot-swapable, so devices can be attached or removed while the unit remains powered on. The
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SageTV HD Media Extender Page 8 Model STP-HD200 discussion forum at forums.sagetv.com/forums. For SageTV technical support, submit a support request at www.sagetv.com/request.html and we will reply within 72 hours. Installing a SageTV Server Upgrade If the player is connected to a SageTV server: when SageTV is closed on the server for an upgrade install, the HD Theater will go into standby mode. After upgrading SageTV on your server, it is recommended that you use the player in stan
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SageTV HD Media Extender Page 9 Model STP-HD200 If the TV is connected via component and there is no video output after changing the resolution five or more times via the Video Out button, see if the HDMI port is also connected on the player. If it is, disconnect the HDMI cable from the player and try again. No HD Video If the video output is not High Definition, return to the Settings menu from the Main Menu to set the Video Output option to either Component or HDMI, then check-mar
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SageTV HD Media Extender Page 10 Model STP-HD200 STP-HD200 Warranty The STP-HD200 is covered by a one year warranty. If the player is not working correctly, please check the troubleshooting tips listed above, then contact SageTV technical support via www.sagetv.com/support.html. Copyright 2008 SageTV, LLC All rights reserved For additional support, go to www.sagetv.com/support.html or email us at support@sagetv.com
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SageTV HD Media Extender Page 11 Model STP-HD200 Remote Control Layout Power On/Off Toggle between playing media & the last menu Client: Program Guide Main Menu Search Menu Music Menu Online Services Menu Photo Menu Client: SageTV Recordings Stand-alone: Video Menu Numeric entry keypad Toggle Numeric - (dash) Text Entry mode Change Audio Previous Channel language Channel Up/Down Volume Up/Down Page Up/Down in menus Options Mute Go Back to the Information previous scre
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SageTV HD Media Extender Page 12 Model STP-HD200 FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: 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 l
