my DM500 set topbox
How to run, change, edit, use my DM500 running PLi® software
Webmasters
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Specific installation details for my set top box with the latest PLi® software
- Install the latest PLi® software image on your DM500
- Define your VideoSettings
- Define your TimeZone
- The satellite configuration of your dish
- Scanning for channels
- Multi Extra diseqc / satellite set up
- Setup your Network (LAN) Settings
New DM500 Pli MaxVar image, on the 280509 Jade3 release.
Understanding the different remote controls for the DM500 (3 of them)
Now I have installed the latest PLi® software, how to I use it? (there are changes from previous versions)
- Navigating the Menu's a must read breadcrumbs added
- How to use the Remote Control
- Switching channels and adjusting the volume (most common everyday use)
- Using the Electronic Program Guide or EPG
- Switching between modes of operation - TV mode, Radio mode and File mode
- How to use the channel lists?
- How do I add/edit/use a personal channel (bouquets) list?
Howto's based on the latest PLi® software
World wide web interface
- Howto use the World Wide Web interface (webif) built into my DM box
- Howto use your SMART phone or PDA with your DM box
Multimedia applications
- The new PLi® Movieplayer
- Howto stream my DM box to my PC / MAC or Liniux Box
- Howto stream movies on my PC to my DM box
- Howto watch IPTV streams on my DM box - TVants
- Howto re-stream my DM box over the Internet
Windows media center
- Howto see my recording in Windows Media Center - Vista version
- Howto burn my recordings to CD or DVD in Windows Media Center - Vista version
- Howto use any DM box in your Windows Media Center - Vista version
Applications and added tools
- The PLi® Plugins Menu
- Howto mount a HDD (hard disk) via my LAN to any DM box / my DM500 - 3 real examples
- Howto make my DM box into a media center for the home entertainment center?
- The Henksat Settings files - Automatic Satellite/Transponder setup and settings
Recording to my PC
- Recording tools - Recording to my windows PC from my DMxxx
Frequently asked questions about the DM500 [updated from our PLi® forum]
- Can I stream my DM500 to my computer? A: Yes you can, see these links Streaming and the world wide web interface
- Please feel free to add more FAQ's or ask Wanwizard or jonc to help you add them.
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DM500 Pli Wiki Tools
We have released a Desk Top application for the MAC and Windows so you can get more help, click here to learn moreThe new OpenPli .. repository for the DM500 has been released
Contains all the open source code where you can make your own software for the cable (C), satellite (S) and terrestrial (T) versionsPLi® Wiki HomePage : DM500 : DM500+ : DM56xx : DM500HD : DM600 : DM7000 : DM7020 : DM7025 : DM800 : DM8000 : Vu+ Duo : List of Categories
