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DSM-520 Wireless HD Media Player

Description

D-Link's Wireless HD Media Player features ActiveTV Online, which gives you access to hundreds of free and premium online channels that you can stream to your home entertainment system.

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EXPERIENCE HD
Experience the stunning picture quality of High-Definition (HD) video and crystal clear sound clarity of digital audio with the D-Link® MediaLounge™ Wireless HD Media Player (DSM-520). With the DSM-520, you can sit in the comfort of your living room along with friends and family and enjoy media content available on a networked PC or Network Attached Storage (NAS)¹ on your big-screen TV and sound system. The DSM-520 enables streaming of videos, music, and photos over a wireless 802.11g or wired Ethernet connection (a wired network is recommended for optimal video streaming). In addition, the DSM-520 provides a USB 2.0 port in the front panel for instant access to media stored on removable USB flash drives.

CONNECTIONS FOR VIRTUALLY ALL APPLICATIONS
The DSM-520 is optimized for HD picture and digital audio quality with the built-in High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) port. Connect the DSM-520 to your HDTV using the HDMI connection and enjoy the clarity of digital audio and sharp picture quality with resolutions of up to 1080i (HDMI cable sold separately). Other video connectors include component video, S-video, and composite (RCA) output, ensuring compatibility with virtually all television sets. The DSM-520 also supports coax and optical digital audio output for delivering high fidelity digital surround sound. In addition, the DSM-520 supports popular media formats³, including HD video in either Windows Media® Video 9 or MPEG-4⁴ format. And with support for Windows® Media Player 11⁵, files protected by Windows Media Digital Rights Management (WMDRM) can be streamed from your PC to your entertainment center.

EASY SET UP
Setting up the DSM-520 is simple and, with support for Windows® Connect Now, configuring the wireless settings is easier than ever before. Simply run the Wireless Network Setup Wizard from a PC running Windows Vista® or Windows® XP Service Pack 2 and transfer the wireless settings to the DSM-520 using a USB flash drive².

The D-Link MediaLounge Wireless HD Media Player (DSM-520) blends incredible picture quality of HD and access to thousands of online videos at your fingertips to deliver the ultimate digital media experience to your HD home entertainment center.

FEATURES

Wireless 802.11g or Wired Ethernet Connectivity
Directly Access Media from a USB Flash Drive or USB Hard Drive²
Supports Most Popular File Formats³
HDMI, Component, S-Video, and Composite Video Outputs
Coax Digital, Optical Digital and Composite Analog Audio Outputs
One-touch Preset Keys for Instant Access to Your Favorite Music
One-touch Audio/Video Seek in 10% Increments
Displays Available Album Art
Intuitive Animated TV Interface
Setup Wizard for Easy Configuration
Built-in Screensaver

Digital Media Compatibility Chart³

Audio	Image	Video

MP3 (Up to 320Kbps) WAV & AIFF (PCM only) WMA Ogg Vorbis	JPEG (Grayscale, RGB, YCbCy only) JPEG2000 BMP (non-compressed) PNG TIFF (RGB only) GIF	WMV9 MPEG 1 MPEG 2 MPEG 4⁴ XviD AVI (MPEG-4 layer only) DVR-MS

MediaLounge Partners
Online Service Providers	Information	Promotion Details

> Learn More	Napster is the legal music service that gives you on-demand access to over 1 million tracks to enjoy, discover and share music.	7-Day Free Trial Learn More
	Requirements to work with DSM-520 Works with Microsoft XP Service Pack 2 installed. Requires Microsoft Windows Media Connect software (available via Windows Update) to stream and share your media files. Connect Windows Media Connect to DSM-520 as media server.
> Learn More	Simple, fast, and reliable, Rhapsody gives you unlimited access to the deepest catalog of legal online music in the world. Listen to over 800,000 songs, create custom playlists, enjoy the Internet's best radio, burn mixed CDs, and detailed music information. Award-winning Rhapsody is the easy-to-use all in one service that does it all.	30-Day Free Trial Access to Rhapsody with purchase of a D-Link MediaLounge Wireless Media Player Learn More
	Requirements to work with DSM-520 Enable UPnP from "User Settings…" under the "Options" menu. Leave Rhapsody running on the PC.
> Learn More	Tens of thousands of stations available. Tune into today's biggest hits or enjoy fringe genres. Sample and search for stations you like, or explore our recommendations.	5-Day Free Trial Learn More
	Requirements to work with DSM-520 No installation required. No PC required.
> Learn More	My Kid’s Tunes is a kids media company that provides children with fun, entertaining, and educational music, audio books, and stories. Our products, for a primary audience of newborns to 10 year olds, are sold online for download and immediate enjoyment.	Five free songs with purchase of a D-Link MediaLounge Wireless Media Player Learn More
	Requirements to work with DSM-520 No installation required.
> Learn More	TotalVid brings you the Internet's largest library of Action Sports, Anime, Sports Instructional, Travel, and Martial Arts & Music Instructional video downloads with more categories being added every month. Visit TotalVid.com and download full-length videos to your computer for a low subscription monthly fee. Visit TotalVid.com today to get quality content you crave, but cannot find anywhere else.
	Requirements to work with DSM-520 Please visit TotalVid.com for details.

1. Certain features of this device may be unavailable when accessing stored media content on network attached storage devices.
2. USB flash drives not included. D-Link is not responsible for damage to device, or loss and/or damage to files on the drive, due to improper installation or usage.
3. This device supports the codec file formats listed herein, however D-Link cannot guarantee full compatibility or proper playback with all such codec files due to modifications and/or other variations that may occur with the end-user’s encoded codec files. Certain file formats and/or features are not accessible from USB drives attached to the USB port.
4. Supports MPEG4 Advanced Simple Profile only (without quarter pixel or global motion compensation).
5. Windows® Media Player 11 and Windows® Connect Now requires Windows Vista® or Windows® XP SP2 and can be downloaded using Windows Update on your computer.

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Specifications

Specifications

Standards

•	802.11g
•	TCP/IP
•	UPnP AV 1.0
•	USB 2.0

Media Streaming Protocol

•

HTTP

Network

•	802.11g Wireless
•	Wired LAN: 10/100Mbps Ethernet
•	DHCP or Static IP Address

Wireless Security

•	WPA™ and WPA2™
•	Hardware-based WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)

Antenna

•	Type: 2.4 GHz Swivel-Type
•	Frequency: 2.4G to 2.5 GHz
•	Impedance: 50 Ohms
•	Gain: 2 dBi Supported

Supported Audio Formats*

•	MP3 (Up to 320kbps)
•	WMA
•	WAV & AIFF (PCM Only)
•	Ogg Vorbis

Supported Image Formats*

•	JPEG (Grayscale, RGB & YCbCy Only)
•	JPEG2000
•	TIFF (RGB Only)
•	PNG
•	GIF
•	BMP (Non-compressed)

Supported Video Formats*

•	WMV9
•	MPEG 1
•	MPEG 2
•	MPEG 4**
•	Xvid
•	AVI (MPEG-4 Layer Only)
•	DVR-MS

Audio Playlist Formats

•	M3U
•	PLS

Supported Subtitle Format

•

SRT

Outputs

•	HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
•	Component Video
•	Coax Digital Audio
•	Optical Digital Audio
•	Composite Audio
•	Composite Video
•	S-Video

Power

•	Power Source: 110-120V, 0.5A
•	Power Consumption: 10W

Humidity

•	10% to 95% (Non-Condensing)

Temperature

•	Operating: 32°F to 113°F (0ºC to 45ºC)
•	Storage: -13°F to 131°F (-25ºC to 55ºC)

Certifications

•	FCC
•	CSA
•	CE

Dimensions

•	Item (WxDxH) 11.25” x 16.75” x 1.5”
•	Packaging (WxDxH): 16.14” X 19.68” X 3.74”

Weight

•	Item: 5.5 lbs
•	Packaging: 7.5 lbs

Warranty

•	1 Year Limited***

System Requirements

•

PC with:

•	500MHz Processor
•	128MB Memory
•	50MB Hard Drive Space
•	CD-ROM Drive
•	Windows Vista® / Windows® XP SP2
•	TV with HDMI, Component Video, S-Video, or Composite Video Input
•	Stereo or A/V Receiver with HDMI, Coaxial Digital, Optical Digital, or Composite Audio Input
•	Broadband Connection for Accessing Online Content
•	Wired or Wireless Network (A Wired Network is Recommended for Optimal Video Streaming)

Package Contents

•

DSM-520 Wireless HD Media Player

•

Remote Control (2 AAA Batteries Included)

•

CAT5 Ethernet Cable

•

A/V Composite Cable

•

S-Video Cable

•

Detachable Antenna

•

Quick Installation Guide

•

CD-ROM**** with:

•	Software
•	Product Documentation

* This device supports the codec file formats listed herein, however D-Link cannot guarantee full compatibility or proper playback with all such codec files due to modifications and/or other variations that may occur with the end-user’s encoded codec files. Certain file formats and/or features are not accessible from USB drives attached to the USB port.
** Supports MPEG4 Advanced Simple Profile only (without quarter pixel or global motion compensation).
*** 1-Year Limited Warranty available only in the USA and Canada.
**** Latest Software and Documentation are available at D-Link Tech Support site.

Product specifications, size and shape are subject to change without notice, and actual product appearance may differ from that depicted herein.

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Awards

LAPTOP Magazine D-Link MediaLounge Player Wins 'Best Gear for the New Year' Award from LAPTOP Magazine D-Link DSM-520 Wireless HD Media Player

Testimonials

	Our house, you might say, is a D-Link house. The D-Link name can be found attached to all aspects of our home network. The DSM-520 is the crown jewell. I can watch my Videos as well as listen to music anywhere in the house. I have it set so it will play videos on all the TVs. As I love music, I listen to it a lot during the day. The D-Link® MediaLounge™ DSM-520 is set to play in everyroom as well as through wireless speakers and wireless headphones. The D-Link name is top of the line in my book. I have never had on problem with the equipment I own. The way that the folks at D-Link help with updates and upgrades is a very BIG PLUS in my book and should be one of the factors you should check out when buying products for your home Network. Thanks, Fred G.

	This thing rocks! I hooked it up... supplied it with the HDMI cable to my TV... and I decided to hard wire the unit to my D-Link router. I have watched several movies on it. Listened to music and I have been able to show off photos. I also was able to watch online media, like music videos and movies that I can download. The list goes on. I am very pleased with this product. Now my friends want one too!!!! John

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