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Introduction
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the ClearStream High Definition
Network Media Player.
This player is a state-of-the-art media player utilising the Sigma Designs EM8620L
multimedia processor for unparalleled media playback and picture quality
capabilities, with firmware developed by Sliceware.
The Ziova ClearStream networked digital media player gives users multiple
connectivity options in one unit: wireless networking, Ethernet wired networking,
optical disc playback (CS505 model only) and a USB 2.0 connection.
The ClearStream not only supports High Definition media content, but also has the
ability to up scale media content for playback on high definition TV’s and screens,
whilst also maintaining compatibility with standard definition TV’s.
Up scaling of protected DVD content is only available via the HDMI™ interface to
devices that are HDCP compliant. (DVD playback on CS505 model)
The ClearStream has unprecedented file format support including high definition
Windows Media® Video 9 and MPEG4 playback
The ClearStream's music playback capability handles all the formats enthusiasts
have longed for, including the high quality FLAC lossless format, OGG, AAC, MP3,
Windows Media Audio 9, CD Audio (CS505 model) and others.
Video playback is also astonishingly comprehensive. The ClearStream handles
playback of Windows Media Video 9, XviD, Nero Digital™, MPEG-4, QuickTime
MPEG-4, MPEG-2, MPEG-1, DVD (CS505 model only), and other formats.
The ClearStream is engineered from the ground up for high performance
networking, with 100Mbit Ethernet and 54Mbit/s 802.11G wireless networking
integrated.
The Internet is just a button away on the ClearStream with instant access to features
such as local weather and support for streaming Internet radio stations.
SMB network shares can also be accessed via the ClearStream, for even greater
network connectivity.
We are sure that you will enjoy your new player and that it will be an integral part of
your home entertainment system.