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Product Status - Phased Out

DSM-520 - US Revision A

This product will be phased out on:
6/1/2010
This product's last date of support is on:
6/1/2011
Hardware revisions
Downloads can vary across product revisions.

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Firmware
Do NOT upgrade firmware on any D-Link product over a wireless connection. Failure of the device may result. Use only hard-wired network connections.
Version Description Date
Download 1.06.01 4/22/2008
Additional Downloads
Version Description Date
Download 2.57.3034

Revision Info:

  • Improved performance.
5/19/2008
Download 1.08

Revision Info:

  • Works properly with a PC that has more than 1 network interface.
  • Filenames with special characters are now handled properly.
  • Fixed memory leak that causes a crash when media server is left on overnight.
  • Allow co-existence with Intel Viiv Media Server on Intel Viiv PCs.
  • Bug fixed for long time background music & photo slide show.
9/11/2006
Download 1.09

Revision Info:

  • Add UPNP Control Point for playing local files to the DSM-520.
  • Add support for DVR-MS files.
  • Support for DSM-520 1.03 Firmware enhancements.
6/18/2007
Download 1.10

Revision Info:

  • Fixed auto update feature that caused repeated "Update available" errors in 1.09 Media Server.
  • Improved Vista support.
  • Removed "videoio" process.
  • Enabled support for DSM-750 (music and video files only).
  • Improved Windows Vista support.
  • Minor UI fixes.
3/27/2008
Download 1.07

Revision Info:

  • Performance when sharing files is improved.
  • Added Help tab providing links to a help section.
  • Added support for M4V & TS Video Types.
5/1/2006
Datasheets
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Manuals
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Quick Installation Guides
Version Description Date Type File Size
Download 1.10
Win2K, WinXP
10/24/2005 - -

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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
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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.


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Requirements to work with DSM-520
  • Enable UPnP from "User Settings…" under the "Options" menu.
  • Leave Rhapsody running on the PC.


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Requirements to work with DSM-520
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-TypeFrequency: 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*
  • WMV9MPEG 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