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←Older revision Revision as of 13:25, 6 January 2008 Line 14: Line 14: * the headphone-plug to [[wikipedia:DE-9|DE-9]] cable that comes with the OSD; * the headphone-plug to [[wikipedia:DE-9|DE-9]] cable that comes with the OSD; * an available serial port on your computer (including USB serial adaptors); and * an available serial port on your computer (including USB serial adaptors); and -* {{DefinitionBox|male vs. female|A male connector has pins (little pieces of metal sticking out); a female connector has recepticles for those pins. The male connector's pins insert into the female connector's recepticles (surely you can come up with an easy way to remember this!)}}either a null-modem cable or a null-modem adaptor. Both ends should be [[wikipedia:DE-9|DE-9]] female. Don't worry if you've never heard of DE-9 before; you've surely seen one (and you may know of it by the incorrect name "DB-9"). The link provides a picture of a DE-9 male connector. +* {{DefinitionBox|male vs. female|A male connector has pins (little pieces of metal sticking out); a female connector has receptacles for those pins. The male connector's pins insert into the female connector's receptacles (surely you can come up with an easy way to remember this!)}}either a null-modem cable or a null-modem adaptor. Both ends should be [[wikipedia:DE-9|DE-9]] female. Don't worry if you've never heard of DE-9 before; you've surely seen one (and you may know of it by the incorrect name "DB-9"). The link provides a picture of a DE-9 male connector. **'''NOTE.''' The OSD beta units sold through thinkgeek.com come with a null modem adapter included in the box. The production (black units) do not include a null modem adapter. The thinkgeek units also do not come with the USB serial adaptor. **'''NOTE.''' The OSD beta units sold through thinkgeek.com come with a null modem adapter included in the box. The production (black units) do not include a null modem adapter. The thinkgeek units also do not come with the USB serial adaptor. **'''NOTE.''' You may also choose to use a null modem cable. If you do not already own a null modem cable you may choose to rewire a standard serial cable. All you need to do is cross the red and white wires, so that one side's white is soldered to the other's red, and vice versa. Use electrical tape to isolate both connections, then resolder the copper braiding (ground). More comprehensive information may be found [http://www.lammertbies.nl/comm/info/RS-232_null_modem.html Here] **'''NOTE.''' You may also choose to use a null modem cable. If you do not already own a null modem cable you may choose to rewire a standard serial cable. All you need to do is cross the red and white wires, so that one side's white is soldered to the other's red, and vice versa. Use electrical tape to isolate both connections, then resolder the copper braiding (ground). More comprehensive information may be found [http://www.lammertbies.nl/comm/info/RS-232_null_modem.html Here]Smartphones -
←Older revision Revision as of 19:44, 27 December 2007 Line 136: Line 136: ==Smartphones== ==Smartphones== *'''Summary:''' *'''Summary:''' -The release of advanced smartphones such as the Motorola Q and some Palm Treo models shows the robustness of smartphones as a viable platform for video-watching. Unfortunately, Solutions for putting video content on these devices haven't always developed as fast as the phones themselves. Right now the options are similar to those for other devices - the official, commercial solution lies in mobile video download services like Verizon V Cast, or Sprint Power Vision. The next option is to do conversion of video using software and transfer it to the phone using a computer. The last, best option is the Neuros Video Recorder 2. +The release of advanced smartphones such as the Apple iPhone, LG Voyager, Palm Treo, and BlackBerry Pearl, Curve and 8800 series models shows the robustness of smartphones as a viable platform for video-watching. Unfortunately, solutions for putting video content on these devices haven't always developed as fast as the phones themselves. Right now the options for watching video on these devices is similar: +**Simple solutions such as the [http://www.neurostechnology.com/neuros-osd Neuros OSD] and [http://www.neurostechnology.com/recorder-2-series Neuros Recorder 2/2+] +**Expensive, limited mobile video download services like Verizon VCast or Sprint Power Vision. +**Limited PC-based solutions such as Apple iTunes +**Software video conversion on your PC What follows is a short description of some of the options involved in putting video on your mobile or Smartphone. What follows is a short description of some of the options involved in putting video on your mobile or Smartphone. ---- ---- -===Neuros Video Recorder 2===+===Neuros OSD and Neuros Recorder 2/2+=== -The Neuros Video Recorder 2, with latest firmware, can compress video into 3GP format, at QVGA and QCIF resolutions, which are the most commonly supported resolutions among mobile and Smartphones. Most devices that run Windows Media Player 10 or Realplayer Mobile Edition should work. Phones that accept Mini-SD , MS-PRO/DUO CF cards are at a particular advantage, because the R2 will record directly to this media (with adapter), eliminating the need for a card reader or transfer via PC. The big advantages here are that conversion headaches are avoided and the scope of content is unlimited. +The Neuros OSD and Recorder 2 and Recorder 2+ can compress video into 3GP format, at QVGA and QCIF resolutions, which are the most commonly supported resolutions among mobile and Smartphones. Most devices that run Windows Media Player 10 or Realplayer Mobile Edition should work. Phones that accept Mini-SD , MS-PRO/DUO CF cards are at a particular advantage, because the Neuros OSD and Recorder 2/2+ will record directly to this media, eliminating the need for a card reader or transfer via PC. The big advantages here are that conversion headaches are avoided and the scope of content is unlimited. -It's pretty simple to pull off:+It's simple to do: -*Put the memory card into the R2 and select the appropriate video format (QVGA or QCIF, using a smartphone codec). Note that few smartphones will be able to playback files recorded on the QVGA 30 frames per second setting with the installed media player. +*Put the memory card into the Neuros OSD or Recorder 2 and select the appropriate video format (QVGA or QCIF, using a smartphone codec). Note that few smartphones will be able to playback files recorded on the QVGA 30 frames per second setting with the installed media player. -*Record the content to the memory card by hitting Record on the R2 remote+*Record the content to the memory card by hitting Record on the Neuros OSD or Recorder 2 remote -*Move the memory card to your smartphone (ex: on the Q, you would remove the Mini-SD from the adapter and place it in the phone's slot)+*Move the memory card to your smartphone *Watch the video *Watch the video Line 154: Line 158: ===Mobile video download services:=== ===Mobile video download services:=== These are the offerings from big cellular service providers, such as Verizon, Sprint and Cingular. They serve up their content, usually through a 3G network, directly to your phone. In return, they tend to charge a substantial monthly fee and often an additional fee per download, depending on the type of content. The advantage to this type of service is that the video downloads are integral to your phone service, making them imminently accessible. The downside is that content is often very limited, and the cost is substantial. These are the offerings from big cellular service providers, such as Verizon, Sprint and Cingular. They serve up their content, usually through a 3G network, directly to your phone. In return, they tend to charge a substantial monthly fee and often an additional fee per download, depending on the type of content. The advantage to this type of service is that the video downloads are integral to your phone service, making them imminently accessible. The downside is that content is often very limited, and the cost is substantial. + ---- ---- + ===Software converters:=== ===Software converters:=== -There are some of these for mobile and smartphones on the market, including [[3GP_Converter_for_Smartphones | 3GP Converter]] and [http://www.forum.nokia.com/main/0,,034-63,00.html Nokia Multimedia Converter]. Generally, mobile phones are able to play 3GP files, if an additional media player like TCPMP is installed, then they can also generally play Mpeg-4 files, and some newer models play Real Video files and WMV formats. What's not so common among phones are the bitrates they can handle, the audio codecs and bitrates they support, and the formats that will and will not play on the phone. So, when using a software conversion solution, it's up to the user to determine what's necessary and appropriate to the purpose.+There are some software converters for smartphones on the market, including [[3GP_Converter_for_Smartphones | 3GP Converter]] and [http://www.forum.nokia.com/main/0,,034-63,00.html Nokia Multimedia Converter]. If you have a Blackberry, the [http://www.seabyrdtech.com/bbvideo Blackberry Video Converter] may work for you as well. Generally, mobile phones are able to play 3GP files and MPEG-4 files. Some newer models will even play Real Video files and WMV formats. These devices, however, differ in the bitrates they can handle, the audio codecs and bitrates they support, and the formats that will and will not play on the phone. So, when using a software conversion solution, it's up to the user to determine what's necessary and appropriate to the purpose. + ---- ---- + *'''Links:''' *'''Links:''' **[[Smartphone Articles | About Smartphones]] **[[Smartphone Articles | About Smartphones]] Line 165: Line 173: **[[Putting_video_on_Motorola_Q_with_the_Neuros_Video_Recorder_2 | Using the Neuros Recorder 2 with the Motorola Q]] **[[Putting_video_on_Motorola_Q_with_the_Neuros_Video_Recorder_2 | Using the Neuros Recorder 2 with the Motorola Q]] **[[Smartphone Software Converters | Other software solutions for smartphone video conversion]] **[[Smartphone Software Converters | Other software solutions for smartphone video conversion]] +**[[http://www.seabyrdtech.com/bbvideo Blackberry Video Converter]] + ---- ----'''Reviews Neuros OSD''' -
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←Older revision Revision as of 17:57, 17 December 2007 (2 intermediate revisions not shown.)Line 2: Line 2: [[Image:Apple-osd-sharing-graphic.jpg|right]] [[Image:Apple-osd-sharing-graphic.jpg|right]] ===Introduction=== ===Introduction=== -Macs behave slightly differently to Windows machines on a network by default. The OSD can only find network shares, i.e. folders you specifically choose to share out with a certain name, when they're advertised. Windows advertises the fact that these shares exist, so other machines (like the OSD) can find them & connect to them.+It's easy to get your Mac & OSD talking. If you use Leopard, you just need to specify a directory to share. If not, a small but powerful app called Sharepoints will let you do this. Just follow the relevant section below. To find the version of OS X you are running, simply click the Apple icon in the top left of your screen, and select "About this Mac." -Macs however don't advertise their shares by default. When you turn on "Windows Sharing", your home directory is available to be connected to, but you need to know the exact name of the share (usually your short username) before connecting to it.+===Method: Tiger (10.4), Panther (10.3) and older=== +The above versions of OS X behave slightly differently to Windows on a network by default. The OSD can only find network shares, i.e. folders you specifically choose to share out with a certain name, when they're advertised. Windows advertises the fact that these shares exist, so other machines (like the OSD) can find them & connect to them. -Using a program called [http://www.hornware.com/sharepoints/ Sharepoints], you can create windows-like shares that advertise themselves, so the OSD can see them & connect to them.+These Macs however don't advertise their shares by default. When you turn on "Windows Sharing", your home directory is available to be connected to, but you need to know the exact name of the share (usually your short username) before connecting to it. -===Method===+Using a program called [http://www.hornware.com/sharepoints/ Sharepoints], you can create windows-like shares that advertise themselves, so the OSD can see them & connect to them. =====Step 1===== =====Step 1===== -Install [http://www.hornware.com/sharepoints/ Sharepoints]. Download the correct version for your machine, it's available for Tiger (10.4), Leapord (10.3) and beyond. Just drag the icon to where you'd like - there's no installer.+Install [http://www.hornware.com/sharepoints/ Sharepoints]. Download the correct version for your machine, it's available for Tiger (10.4), Panther (10.3) and beyond. Just drag the icon to where you'd like - there's no installer. =====Step 2===== =====Step 2===== Line 34: Line 35: Check to see if your OSD can connect to your "movies" share. The username & password are your usual Mac info. Check to see if your OSD can connect to your "movies" share. The username & password are your usual Mac info. + +===Method: Leopard (10.5)=== +The introduction of Mac OS 10.5 finally added the ability to designate specific shared directories using the GUI. Method is roughly as follows (could anyone with Leopard attach some screenshots & correct below--[[User:Greyback|Greyback]] 12:55, 17 December 2007 (EST)) + +=====Step 1===== +Open "System Preferences" and click the "Sharing" icon. + +=====Step 2===== +Click the "Folders" radio button, and add a directory to be shared by clicking the "+" button. Set permissions for the share, whether read only, read/write and login credentials if desired. + +=====Step 3===== +You may need to restart File Sharing" before the changes are applied. Now check if the OSD now sees your shared directory. ===Troubleshooting=== ===Troubleshooting=== Line 39: Line 52: ===Guest Sharing=== ===Guest Sharing=== -If you click the "Show File System Properties" button, you see additional options to allow the following:+Sharepoints required for all OS versions. If you click the "Show File System Properties" button, you see additional options to allow the following: * Windows Guest access (so no need to type your username/password with the OSD) * Windows Guest access (so no need to type your username/password with the OSD) * Control on permissions: if you set permissions for "Other" to 'R', then you've read only access. * Control on permissions: if you set permissions for "Other" to 'R', then you've read only access. It's a slightly more complicated procedure (and easier to have insecure setup), but more convenient. I've to figure out exactly what is to be done before updating this guide. --[[User:Greyback|Greyback]] 15:07, 13 October 2007 (EDT) It's a slightly more complicated procedure (and easier to have insecure setup), but more convenient. I've to figure out exactly what is to be done before updating this guide. --[[User:Greyback|Greyback]] 15:07, 13 October 2007 (EDT)Introduction -
←Older revision Revision as of 22:16, 14 December 2007 (18 intermediate revisions not shown.)Line 2: Line 2: ==Introduction== ==Introduction== -Here is a short guide on how to share files on your PC with your OSD on your network. The below procedure works for Windows 2000 Professional & Server editions, Windows XP Professional (with Advanced Sharing, Simple File Sharing should be just that - to do) and probably Vista too.+Here is a short guide on how to share files on your PC with your OSD on your network. The below procedure works for: +*Windows 2000 Professional +*Windows 2000 Server edition +*Windows XP Professional +*Probably Windows Vista too - need to confirm and document this -Note that network shares from Windows 9x and ME are not supported by the OSD. +Network shares from Windows 9x and ME are not supported by the OSD. +'''Note: The following directions are customized for Windows XP Professional. Other versions of Windows will have similar, but slightly different, screens and menu options. We will add instructions for other versions of Windows as available. +''' -==How to Share a Folder on your Network==+== Windows XP Professional == +=== Create a new User Account on your PC === +While the Neuros OSD can access Guest accounts on Windows, we recommend creating a new user account specifically for folders accessible by the OSD. + +*Go to '''Start''', then '''Control Panel'''. Choose '''Administrative Tools'''. Choose '''Computer Management'''. In this dialog, navigate to '''System Tools''', then '''Local Users and Groups''', then '''Users'''. + +[[Image:Ntwk-WinXP-computer-mgmt-overview.gif|Users item in Computer Management]] + +*Go to the '''Action''' menu, and choose '''New User...''' +*Enter '''neuros''' as the User name. +*Enter '''Neuros OSD''' as the Full name. +*Enter '''osd''' as the Password. +*Enter '''osd''' again in Confirm password. +*Unselect User must change password at next logon. +*Select User cannot change password. +*Select Password never expires. +*Your dialog should look like the one below. Press the '''Create''' button to create the new user neuros. + +[[Image:Ntwk-WinXP-create-new-user.gif|Completed New User dialog]] + +=== Create a share on your PC that the Neuros OSD can access === +*Go to '''Start''', '''My Computer''', '''Local Disk (C:)'''. +*Choose the menu '''File''', '''New''', '''Folder'''. +*Type '''share''' and press Enter. You have created the folder called share. This will be the folder for your movies, music, and photos that can be read from and written to by your Neuros OSD. +'''''Important: please make sure the folder name has no spaces in it!''''' +*Right-click on the new '''share''' folder and choose '''Sharing and Security...'''. You will see the following dialog. + +[[Image:Ntwk-WinXP-share-properties.gif]] + +*Click '''Share this folder'''. +*Enter '''share''' as the Share name. +*Enter '''Neuros OSD shared directory''' as the comment. The dialog should look like the one above. + +*Click on the '''Permissions''' button. You will see the following dialog. +[[Image:Ntwk-WinXP-share-permissions.gif]] +*Ensure that the '''Group or user names''' list has the group '''Everyone''' listed. +*Below, check the '''Allow''' checkbox for '''Full Control''', '''Change''' and '''Read'''. The dialog should look like the one above. +*Click '''OK''' to exit from the Permissions for share dialog. +*Click '''OK''' again to exit from the share Properties dialog. +*Copy a video file or photo into the share folder to test access from the Neuros OSD. We have copied a photo named Neuros Photo.jpg to the folder, as you will see later. + +=== Access the Windows share from your Neuros OSD === +*On your Neuros OSD, go to '''Play|Browse''', then '''network'''. + +[[Image:Ntwk-WinXP-OSD-network.gif]] + +*Find your Windows PC and press Enter on your remote. It may be called Home or some other name that you defined when you first installed Windows. In our case, it is called DMGTEST04. + +[[Image:Ntwk-WinXP-username-pswd-empty.gif]] + +*Edit the User Name. Spell out '''neuros''' and choose Enter. + +[[Image:Ntwk-WinXP-username-neuros.gif]] + +*Edit the Password. Spell out '''osd''' and choose Enter. + +[[Image:Ntwk-WinXP-username-pswd-full.gif]] + +*Choose '''Ok'''. The Neuros OSD will connect to your share folder, and see your files. + +[[Image:Ntwk-WinXP-shared-files.gif]] + +You now have full read and write access to your Windows XP Pro's shared drive! + + +---- +---- +---- + + + + +===How to Share a Folder on your Network=== For a standard installation of Windows, all you need to do is tell Windows which folder(s) you want to share. For a standard installation of Windows, all you need to do is tell Windows which folder(s) you want to share. Line 49: Line 127: -==Troubleshooting==+===Troubleshooting=== Based on the feedback received on the forums, the above procedure can still sometimes fail. Try stepping through this troubleshooting guide: Based on the feedback received on the forums, the above procedure can still sometimes fail. Try stepping through this troubleshooting guide: # '''The OSD does not detect my PC on the network''' # '''The OSD does not detect my PC on the network'''Your OSD on your Network -
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Note: These instructions were written for Windows XP Professional. Other versions of Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux may have slightly (or very!) different instructions. Furthermore, this document assumes a relatively simple home setup.