Connecting to your audio equipment
Digital audio output
When connecting to AV receiver, amplifier, home theatre system or powered speaker system via the optical or coaxial audio output, the Helios X5000 perfectly supports 2 stereo digital channel and 5.1 digital surround, Dolby Digital, and DTS audio and it streams audio content as well.
Analogue audio output
Moreover, when connected to speakers, a home theatre system or directly to the TV, the Helios X5000 supports 2 channel stereo analog for audio and 5.1 channel digital surround for video.
Connecting to your video display equipment
SD/HD video connections
When the Helios X5000 is connected to an HDTV, it can support standard definition such as PAL or NTSC. If connected via DVI video output, HDMI video output or component, the Helios X5000 can support high definition such as 720p/1080i/1080p@50Hz.
Refresh video mode
After connecting the Helios X5000 to your HDTV, just press the <TV Mode> button on the remote control until you get a clear image on your TV screen. Once you see the player home screen clear, press the <Setup> button to enter the <system> setting. Next, navigate to <video setting> and choose your desirable video mode and video connection method from the drop-down menu and Click <Save>. Finally, click <Setup> again to complete your video setup.
Connecting to your local area network (LAN) or wireless network
Wired network connection
By connecting the Ethenet cable to the port labeled LAN RJ45 at the back of the Helios X5000, it will obtain an IP address automatically as long as your router is DHCP enabled. Alternately, you can configure this manually.
Wireless network connection
After switching the preferred connection to wireless mode in setup, the Helios X5000 can detect the access point automatically. The Helios X5000 supports both WEP and WPA encryption.
Streaming media content from a computer or NAS server
NAS Server
If your NAS server supports the UPnP protocol, the Helios X5000 is able to detect and automatically stream all of your media content to it without the need of additional software.
Computer streaming
Helio’s NeoLink server application enables you to organize your media files and stream the content into your computer.
NeoLink software is currently compatible with Microsoft Windows only. However, there are alternatives for Mac and Linux users such as EyeConnect (Mac) and Wizd (Linux).
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