Yes. Connect your DVD player to the Neuros OSD with the included RCA cable (red, white and yellow), insert your DVD in the DVD player, play it and hit record on the Neuros OSD remote control. The OSD will convert your DVD into a standard digital MP4 file that will be saved on a storage device of your choice.
The Neuros OSD connects to your TV or home theater system and allows you to archive all of your DVD and video content.
Plug the Neuros OSD into your TV, connect your DVD Player or VCR, and hit play. Your movie will be safely and legally transferred into a digital library! It works with home movies too. Just plug your video camera into the OSD, push play, and your memories are digitized.
With the Neuros OSD, you can store hundreds of hours of video in one location (like an external hard drive), get rid of those bulky cases, put an end to DVD damage, and instantly access any of your videos with the push of a button on a remote. You can even transfer your video content to a portable device (video iPod, PSP, mobile phone, etc.) to watch on the go, or email your home movies to friends and family.
Record Anything (DVDs, VHS tapes or TV shows) from standard video source with RCA or S-video output. Videos are saved in the open MP4 video format. You can even schedule timed recordings of your favorite shows and movies.
Store Anywhere. Use the Neuros OSD USB or Ethernet port to save files onto USB external hard drives, NAS (networked attached storage), or networked PCs.
Play Everywhere. Enjoy the recorded content on your TV or on-the-go on laptops and Portable Media Players like the iPod, PSP, Smartphones...
And much more! The Neuros OSD will also allow you to play MP4 videos downloaded from the internet, music, slide shows of photos and even has a Youtube browser. See our product spec sheet for more information on the device capabilities.
Absolutely, connect your VCR to the Neuros OSD with the included RCA cable (red, white and yellow), insert your VHS tape in the VCR, play the content and hit record on the Neuros OSD remote. The OSD will convert your VHS tapes into a standard digital MP4 file that will be saved on the storage device of your choice.
The Neuros OSD records in the standard and open MP4 format compatible with a wide range of devices. Videos recorded with the Neuros OSD can not only be played a TV set using the OSD as a player, but can also be viewed on PC/Laptops and popular PMPs like the iPod/Nano/iPhone, the PSP, smartphones etc...
For the highest setting, 1 hour of video is about 1GB. It means that even on the highest setting, you could have a video library with all your favorite content on a single hard drive.
No, the OSD has no internal storage, but you can plug in any USB external hard drive (with the FAT 32 format), use standard flash cards or networked storage devices (NAS, PC, etc...).
The OSD records in standard definition from any source that supports composite (RCA cables) or S-Video. If your content source supports those outputs, you can record.
We have tested up to 8GB in size for memory cards with the OSD with working results. Using the OSD's USB connection, you can hook up external hard drives and expand your space to almost unlimited levels. SDHC cards are compatible with the OSD when using an adapter.
The OSD accepts SD memory cards, MMC memory cards, MS (Pro and Pro Duo) memory cards, CF memory cards, and microdrives. This includes all mini/micro variants of the previously mentioned cards assuming you have the proper adapters. The OSD is compatible with the newer SDHC cards, if you use an adapter.
Yes, the OSD can be hooked up to a home or office network and interact with devices on that network. You can record to and playback content from NAS devices, or even a PC connected to your network.
The recording is near DVD quality on the highest setting. Note that the recording quality depends on the quality of the video source. Please stay tuned, as we will publish original and sample recordings for your comparing pleasure.
Yes. Users who record TV directly may need to adjust their settings. Please visit the Digital Conversion Compatibility page for detailed information on which devices will be affected and how to adjust your setup.
Turning your television into a general purpose web browser is not one of the goals of the OSD development team. Due to the lack of a mouse and keyboard, and the low resolution common to most televisions, TV's tend to make pretty bad web browsers.
For high-quality recordings, there is a 4GB limit to the file size, and for low-quality recordings, there is a 2GB limit. Typically, this translates to approximately four hours of recording. After reaching the limit, the Neuros OSD will finalize your file and start a new file. During that 15-20 second period of time, your Neuros OSD will not record.
Absolutely, once in the digital format, video can be edited and even changed to a different format like MPEG2 (this step requires a PC). Once in the MPEG2 format files can be burned on a DVD. Note that saving a file on a hard drive make it easier to manipulate and access the content than if it was stored on a DVD.
We deliberately chose standard cables that you can buy just about anywhere. Look for mini AV connectors, or just ask for mini-to-composite connectors at your local RadioShack. Replacement cables can also be purchased directly from the Neuros Technology Store.
You may have noticed that the OSD does not have an on/off switch. If it is plugged in, it is turned on, and vice versa. However, there really is no downside to leaving it on ALL the time. The OSD draws little to no power when it is not being used and the heat generated by the OSD is negligible. If you are truly concerned about leaving it on, you can simply unplug it, but this really isn't necessary.
At this time, there is no way to control the OSD without using the remote. Currently osdmain (the app that plays movies, music, shows the menu...) is one monolithic app that doesn't allow interaction from the outside. Once this barrier has been overcome people can start work on ways to interact with the OSD over the web. There have already been several successful attempts at running web servers on the OSD itself. Stay tuned for updates.
With the supplied cables, you use one for your source (DVD player, cable box, VCR, etc), then the other cable will go to one of your video inputs on the back of your TV. The cable from the source will go into the AV IN on the back of the OSD, and the cable to your TV will be coming from the AV OUT on the Neuros OSD.
This may be due to the cables being plugged in incorrectly. Please verify that the White/Yellow/Red cables are plugged into the appropriate color coded ports on the source and the TV. If you are using the S-Video input, please note that S-Video does not cover Audio. You will need to use the White and Red audio cables to ensure you are receiving audio from your source.
If the cables aren’t securely inserted, or crossed this may cause interference. One thing that usually works is swapping the cables around. A wireless card may also cause interference if it's near the OSD.
Yes. Users who record TV directly may need to adjust their settings. Please visit the Digital Conversion Compatibility page for detailed information on which devices will be affected and how to adjust your setup.
Turning your television into a general purpose web browser is not one of the goals of the OSD development team. Due to the lack of a mouse and keyboard, and the low resolution common to most televisions, TV's tend to make pretty bad web browsers.
The OSD remote is actually a universal remote, and those buttons can be programmed to control your TV. Here's a nice tutorial explaining how to do just that.
Once connected, you preview what you want to record through the TV. Then when you know what you want to record, you hit the record button and enjoy the show. Then after you're done, hit the stop button, your file will be saved to whatever storage device you use. You will be able record to either a memory card, USB device (PSP, iPod, external hard drive, etc.) or PC (network required).
For high-quality recordings, there is a 4GB limit to the file size, and for low-quality recordings, there is a 2GB limit. Typically, this translates to approximately four hours of recording. After reaching the limit, the Neuros OSD will finalize your file and start a new file. During that 15-20 second period of time, your Neuros OSD will not record.
There are many reasons why recorded video can be choppy. Here are a few solutions to this problem:
Upgrade your firmware. Each release has better playback ability than the previous. An upgrade may immediately fix the issues you are seeing.
Change the device for which you are recording. This is especially true if you are intending to play back video on portable devices such as a Palm Treo or other smartphone. Under "Video" > "Recording Settings" menu, you can change your intended playback device.
Defragment the memory card/device you are recording to. As you record video, chunks of video get stored in different locations on the storage device, resulting in "fragmentation". Fragmentation slows down the Neuros OSD, as it requires your device to have to find the chunks in different areas of the disk.
Yes. Connect your DVD player to the Neuros OSD with the included RCA cable (red, white and yellow), insert your DVD in the DVD player, play it and hit record on the Neuros OSD remote control. The OSD will convert your DVD into a standard digital MP4 file that will be saved on a storage device of your choice.
Yes. Connect your DVR/TiVo to the Neuros OSD with the included RCA cable (red, white and yellow), and play the content you wish to remove from your hard drive. Hit record on the Neuros OSD remote control, and the OSD will convert the file played from your DVR into a standard digital MP4 file that will be saved on a storage device of your choice.
Yes. All you need to do is connect your Neuros OSD to a video source (DVR, Cable or Satellite receiver box, VCR, etc...) using the RCA cables provided. Get your video source on the channel you want to record and hit record on the Neuros OSD remote control. You can even use the IR blaster included in the accessories to schedule recordings on different channels at different times. The IR blaster will emulate the IR signal used by your remote to set the tuner of your video source to the channel of your choice at the time of the recording.
The Neuros OSD records in the standard and open MP4 format compatible with a wide range of devices. Videos recorded with the Neuros OSD can not only be played a TV set using the OSD as a player, but can also be viewed on PC/Laptops and popular PMPs like the iPod/Nano/iPhone, the PSP, smartphones etc...
For the highest setting, 1 hour of video is about 1GB. It means that even on the highest setting, you could have a video library with all your favorite content on a single hard drive.
The OSD records in standard definition from any source that supports composite (RCA cables) or S-Video. If your content source supports those outputs, you can record.
You can record to micro drives, USB thumb drives, external hard drives, to the PSP, iPod video (among many USB storage/portable media devices) and PCs (network required).
The recording is near DVD quality on the highest setting. Note that the recording quality depends on the quality of the video source. Please stay tuned, as we will publish original and sample recordings for your comparing pleasure.
Once connected, you preview what you want to record through the TV. Then when you know what you want to record, you hit the record button and enjoy the show. Then after you're done, hit the stop button, your file will be saved to whatever storage device you use. You will be able record to either a memory card, USB device (PSP, iPod, external hard drive, etc.) or PC (network required).
For high-quality recordings, there is a 4GB limit to the file size, and for low-quality recordings, there is a 2GB limit. Typically, this translates to approximately four hours of recording. After reaching the limit, the Neuros OSD will finalize your file and start a new file. During that 15-20 second period of time, your Neuros OSD will not record.
There are many reasons why recorded video can be choppy. Here are a few solutions to this problem:
Upgrade your firmware. Each release has better playback ability than the previous. An upgrade may immediately fix the issues you are seeing.
Change the device for which you are recording. This is especially true if you are intending to play back video on portable devices such as a Palm Treo or other smartphone. Under "Video" > "Recording Settings" menu, you can change your intended playback device.
Defragment the memory card/device you are recording to. As you record video, chunks of video get stored in different locations on the storage device, resulting in "fragmentation". Fragmentation slows down the Neuros OSD, as it requires your device to have to find the chunks in different areas of the disk.
If the cables aren’t securely inserted, or crossed this may cause interference. One thing that usually works is swapping the cables around. A wireless card may also cause interference if it's near the OSD.
Absolutely, connect your VCR to the Neuros OSD with the included RCA cable (red, white and yellow), insert your VHS tape in the VCR, play the content and hit record on the Neuros OSD remote. The OSD will convert your VHS tapes into a standard digital MP4 file that will be saved on the storage device of your choice.
We recommend Free Video Dub. It is free and it allows you to cut sections and edit files without having to re-encode. This means that you can preserve the original quality of the file.
For Windows
If you want to record to/play from an external hard drive, you will need it to be formatted in FAT 32 file system. However, Windows imposes a limitation that prevents users from formatting a drive to a size greater than 32GB. As most drives these days are greater than 32GB, we recommend the following:
Format your drive using Windows and a free program called SwissKnife. A manual on how to use this program can be found here.
Some customers have experienced problems with SwissKnife. If you are one of them, please try using the HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool.
If this solution does not work as well, try using the RidgeCrop FAT 32 Formatter. You will have to download fat32format.exe. Please save this file to your C drive (C:\). From Windows, click Start. Click Run. Type cmd. From the comand prompt, type C: and press enter. Find the drive letter for your external drive in My Computer. For example, say it is drive X:. "Type Fat32Format X:" without the quotes. Your hard drive will be formatted. Make sure to use the drive letter of your external drive. Do not use C:! This will format your computer's HD!
For Windows
If you want to record to/play from an external hard drive, you will need it to be formatted in FAT 32 file system. However, Windows imposes a limitation that prevents users from formatting a drive to a size greater than 32GB. As most drives these days are greater than 32GB, we recommend the following:
Format your drive using Windows and a free program called SwissKnife. A manual on how to use this program can be found here.
Some customers have experienced problems with SwissKnife. If you are one of them, please try using the HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool.
Yes. Connect your DVR/TiVo to the Neuros OSD with the included RCA cable (red, white and yellow), and play the content you wish to remove from your hard drive. Hit record on the Neuros OSD remote control, and the OSD will convert the file played from your DVR into a standard digital MP4 file that will be saved on a storage device of your choice.
The Neuros OSD records in the standard and open MP4 format compatible with a wide range of devices. Videos recorded with the Neuros OSD can not only be played a TV set using the OSD as a player, but can also be viewed on PC/Laptops and popular PMPs like the iPod/Nano/iPhone, the PSP, smartphones etc...
For the highest setting, 1 hour of video is about 1GB. It means that even on the highest setting, you could have a video library with all your favorite content on a single hard drive.
No, the OSD has no internal storage, but you can plug in any USB external hard drive (with the FAT 32 format), use standard flash cards or networked storage devices (NAS, PC, etc...).
We have tested up to 8GB in size for memory cards with the OSD with working results. Using the OSD's USB connection, you can hook up external hard drives and expand your space to almost unlimited levels. SDHC cards are compatible with the OSD when using an adapter.
With the iPod, your mileage may vary. Apple has changed the way the iPod interacts with its USB port. As a result, there is a risk that your iPod will be formatted if you plug your iPod directly into the USB port. We recommend you record your video to a USB storage device, CF card or SD card, and then import your files into iTunes. Or, if your OSD is connected to your home computer via a network, you can do this automatically. See the Neuros Forums for more details.
The OSD accepts SD memory cards, MMC memory cards, MS (Pro and Pro Duo) memory cards, CF memory cards, and microdrives. This includes all mini/micro variants of the previously mentioned cards assuming you have the proper adapters. The OSD is compatible with the newer SDHC cards, if you use an adapter.
You can record to micro drives, USB thumb drives, external hard drives, to the PSP, iPod video (among many USB storage/portable media devices) and PCs (network required).
You will be able to play only DRM-free songs. This excludes most songs purchased through iTunes, but includes most songs purchased through DRM-free sites, such as Amazon Unbox.
Once connected, you preview what you want to record through the TV. Then when you know what you want to record, you hit the record button and enjoy the show. Then after you're done, hit the stop button, your file will be saved to whatever storage device you use. You will be able record to either a memory card, USB device (PSP, iPod, external hard drive, etc.) or PC (network required).
Absolutely, once in the digital format, video can be edited and even changed to a different format like MPEG2 (this step requires a PC). Once in the MPEG2 format files can be burned on a DVD. Note that saving a file on a hard drive make it easier to manipulate and access the content than if it was stored on a DVD.
Yes. Connect your DVD player to the Neuros OSD with the included RCA cable (red, white and yellow), insert your DVD in the DVD player, play it and hit record on the Neuros OSD remote control. The OSD will convert your DVD into a standard digital MP4 file that will be saved on a storage device of your choice.
Yes. Connect your DVR/TiVo to the Neuros OSD with the included RCA cable (red, white and yellow), and play the content you wish to remove from your hard drive. Hit record on the Neuros OSD remote control, and the OSD will convert the file played from your DVR into a standard digital MP4 file that will be saved on a storage device of your choice.
The Neuros OSD records in the standard and open MP4 format compatible with a wide range of devices. Videos recorded with the Neuros OSD can not only be played a TV set using the OSD as a player, but can also be viewed on PC/Laptops and popular PMPs like the iPod/Nano/iPhone, the PSP, smartphones etc...
With the iPod, your mileage may vary. Apple has changed the way the iPod interacts with its USB port. As a result, there is a risk that your iPod will be formatted if you plug your iPod directly into the USB port. We recommend you record your video to a USB storage device, CF card or SD card, and then import your files into iTunes. Or, if your OSD is connected to your home computer via a network, you can do this automatically. See the Neuros Forums for more details.
You can record to micro drives, USB thumb drives, external hard drives, to the PSP, iPod video (among many USB storage/portable media devices) and PCs (network required).
You will be able to play only DRM-free songs. This excludes most songs purchased through iTunes, but includes most songs purchased through DRM-free sites, such as Amazon Unbox.
Once connected, you preview what you want to record through the TV. Then when you know what you want to record, you hit the record button and enjoy the show. Then after you're done, hit the stop button, your file will be saved to whatever storage device you use. You will be able record to either a memory card, USB device (PSP, iPod, external hard drive, etc.) or PC (network required).
Yes. Connect your DVR/TiVo to the Neuros OSD with the included RCA cable (red, white and yellow), and play the content you wish to remove from your hard drive. Hit record on the Neuros OSD remote control, and the OSD will convert the file played from your DVR into a standard digital MP4 file that will be saved on a storage device of your choice.
Turning your television into a general purpose web browser is not one of the goals of the OSD development team. Due to the lack of a mouse and keyboard, and the low resolution common to most televisions, TV's tend to make pretty bad web browsers.
You may have noticed that the OSD does not have an on/off switch. If it is plugged in, it is turned on, and vice versa. However, there really is no downside to leaving it on ALL the time. The OSD draws little to no power when it is not being used and the heat generated by the OSD is negligible. If you are truly concerned about leaving it on, you can simply unplug it, but this really isn't necessary.
The OSD remote is actually a universal remote, and those buttons can be programmed to control your TV. Here's a nice tutorial explaining how to do just that.
This capability is not built into the OSD by default, but there is an easy 5-minute "hack" that will allow you to add this functionality. crweb has ported an ftp server that can be downloaded and run on the OSD. Follow the README for directions. You should then be able to use any ftp client to connect to your OSD and upload videos, pictures, music... whatever.
Note: work is actively being pursued to add windows file sharing capabilities to the OSD, so the above method will no longer be necessary.
At this time, there is no way to control the OSD without using the remote. Currently osdmain (the app that plays movies, music, shows the menu...) is one monolithic app that doesn't allow interaction from the outside. Once this barrier has been overcome people can start work on ways to interact with the OSD over the web. There have already been several successful attempts at running web servers on the OSD itself. Stay tuned for updates.
You will be able to play only DRM-free songs. This excludes most songs purchased through iTunes, but includes most songs purchased through DRM-free sites, such as Amazon Unbox.
Absolutely, once in the digital format, video can be edited and even changed to a different format like MPEG2 (this step requires a PC). Once in the MPEG2 format files can be burned on a DVD. Note that saving a file on a hard drive make it easier to manipulate and access the content than if it was stored on a DVD.
We recommend Free Video Dub. It is free and it allows you to cut sections and edit files without having to re-encode. This means that you can preserve the original quality of the file.
Yes, the OSD can be hooked up to a home or office network and interact with devices on that network. You can record to and playback content from NAS devices, or even a PC connected to your network.
You can record to micro drives, USB thumb drives, external hard drives, to the PSP, iPod video (among many USB storage/portable media devices) and PCs (network required).
When you plug the Neuros OSD's LAN port to a wireless bridge, you give it the ability to share files over your wireless network.
We recommend the Linksys WGA54G Wireless-G Game Adapter. First, follow the instructions on the included CD to set this device up with your PC or Mac for your home network. Then, plug your Neuros OSD into the device and you should be up and running in no time.
Because of interference with everyday household objects (microwaves, cordless phones, garage doors, etc.), recording and playing back over a wireless network may be choppy at times. If you wish to record over your home network, we recommend that you do so over a wired Ethernet connection and not a wireless one.
This capability is not built into the OSD by default, but there is an easy 5-minute "hack" that will allow you to add this functionality. crweb has ported an ftp server that can be downloaded and run on the OSD. Follow the README for directions. You should then be able to use any ftp client to connect to your OSD and upload videos, pictures, music... whatever.
Note: work is actively being pursued to add windows file sharing capabilities to the OSD, so the above method will no longer be necessary.
You may have noticed that the OSD does not have an on/off switch. If it is plugged in, it is turned on, and vice versa. However, there really is no downside to leaving it on ALL the time. The OSD draws little to no power when it is not being used and the heat generated by the OSD is negligible. If you are truly concerned about leaving it on, you can simply unplug it, but this really isn't necessary.
For Windows
If you want to record to/play from an external hard drive, you will need it to be formatted in FAT 32 file system. However, Windows imposes a limitation that prevents users from formatting a drive to a size greater than 32GB. As most drives these days are greater than 32GB, we recommend the following:
Format your drive using Windows and a free program called SwissKnife. A manual on how to use this program can be found here.
Some customers have experienced problems with SwissKnife. If you are one of them, please try using the HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool.
If you haven’t reformatted your card, that may be the issue. A simple format in the device that you are going to be using should work. Staying current on your firmware can also resolve this. If it doesn’t, please contact support.
This may be due to the cables being plugged in incorrectly. Please verify that the White/Yellow/Red cables are plugged into the appropriate color coded ports on the source and the TV. If you are using the S-Video input, please note that S-Video does not cover Audio. You will need to use the White and Red audio cables to ensure you are receiving audio from your source.
There are many reasons why recorded video can be choppy. Here are a few solutions to this problem:
Upgrade your firmware. Each release has better playback ability than the previous. An upgrade may immediately fix the issues you are seeing.
Change the device for which you are recording. This is especially true if you are intending to play back video on portable devices such as a Palm Treo or other smartphone. Under "Video" > "Recording Settings" menu, you can change your intended playback device.
Defragment the memory card/device you are recording to. As you record video, chunks of video get stored in different locations on the storage device, resulting in "fragmentation". Fragmentation slows down the Neuros OSD, as it requires your device to have to find the chunks in different areas of the disk.
If the cables aren’t securely inserted, or crossed this may cause interference. One thing that usually works is swapping the cables around. A wireless card may also cause interference if it's near the OSD.
Yes. Users who record TV directly may need to adjust their settings. Please visit the Digital Conversion Compatibility page for detailed information on which devices will be affected and how to adjust your setup.
We have tested up to 8GB in size for memory cards with the OSD with working results. Using the OSD's USB connection, you can hook up external hard drives and expand your space to almost unlimited levels.
As long as the camcorder has an output of either S-video or RCA (red, yellow, and white connections) then yes, the OSD can record from the camera's feed.
With the iPod, your mileage may vary. Apple has changed the way the iPod interacts with its USB port. As a result, there is a risk that your iPod will be formatted if you plug your iPod directly into the USB port. We recommend you record your video to a USB storage device, CF card or SD card, and then import your files into iTunes. Or, if your OSD is connected to your home computer via a network, you can do this automatically. See the Neuros Forums for more details.
The OSD accepts SD memory cards, MMC memory cards, MS (Pro and Pro Duo) memory cards, CF memory cards, and microdrives. This includes all mini/micro variants of the previously mentioned cards assuming you have the proper adapters. The OSD is now compatible with the new SDHC cards, if used with an adapter.
Recording and playback of video, audio and picture to and from a variety of sources, in addition to the commitment to our open source community through the release of software tools and code, the support of a wide variety of audio and video formats, and its ability to act as a home media center just to name a few.
Yes, the OSD can be hooked up to a home or office network and interact with devices on that network. You can record to and playback content from NAS devices, or even a PC connected to your network.
You can record to micro drives, USB thumb drives, external hard drives, to the PSP, iPod video (among many USB storage/portable media devices) and PCs (network required).
Turning your television into a general purpose web browser is not one of the goals of the OSD development team. Due to the lack of a mouse and keyboard, and the low resoultion common to most televisions, TV's tend to make pretty bad web browsers. However, there are a number of cash bounties out there for people to create specialized flickr, YouTube and Google Video browsers. Stay tuned for updates!
Yes you can. All you need to do is connect your Neuros OSD to a video source (DVR, Cable or Satellite receiver box, VCR, etc...) using the RCA cables provided. Get your video source on the channel you want to record (the Neuros OSD does not have a built-in tuner), and you are all set. You can even use the IR blaster included in the accessories to schedule recordings on different channels at different times. The IR blaster will emulate the IR signal used by your remote to set the tuner of your video source to the channel of your choice at the time of the recording.
It's suitable for both. The OSD user interface is intuitive so that mainstream consumers can make recordings, play back content, etc without even having to consult the user's manual. We even have menu-specific help screens and options menus available at any time just by touching a button on the remote control.
On the other hand, the OSD is GNU/Linux-based and built on free and open source software, so that our growing worldwide community of open source developers can get as involved as they want in creating new applications. Our community has been with us every step of the way, from designing the basic hardware to developing our operating system, and will continue to be essential as we make the OSD even greater. If you'd like to bring your hacking skills to the table (or just see what all the fuss is about), check us out at http://open.neurostechnology.com/.
And everybody benefits from open source because, once we make sure these new applications are suitable for mainstream users, we make them available to all OSD owners via free downloadable upgrades, which take only minutes to install.
We deliberately chose standard cables that you can buy just about anywhere. Here's one example but it's a generic part, look for mini AV connectors, or just ask for something to connect your camcorder to your TV with composite connectors. Replacement cables can also be purchased directly from Neuros here.
The OSD remote is actually a universal remote, and those buttons can be programmed to control your TV. Heres a nice tutorial explaining how to do just that.
You may have noticed that the OSD does not have an on/off switch. If it is plugged in, it is turned on, and vice versa. However, there really is no downside to leaving it on ALL the time. The OSD draws little to no power when it is not being used and the heat generated by the OSD is negligible. If you are truly concerned about leaving it on, you can simply unplug it, but this really isn't necessary.
This capability is not built into the OSD by default, but there is an easy 5-minute "hack" that will allow you to add this functionality. crweb has ported an ftp server that can be downloaded and run on the OSD. Follow the README for directions. You should then be able to use any ftp client to connect to your OSD and upload videos, pictures, music... whatever.
Note: work is actively being pursued to add windows file sharing capabilities to the OSD, so the above method will no longer be necessary.
At this time, there is no way to control the OSD without using the remote. Currently osdmain (the app that plays movies, music, shows the menu...) is one monolithic app that doesn't allow interaction from the outside. Once this barrier has been overcome people can start work on ways to interact with the OSD over the web. There have already been several successful attempts at running web servers on the OSD itself. Stay tuned for updates.
Neuros is working on officially supporting this functionality through USB. Some in the community are already using WiFi. In the meantime, as another alternative, the forums have information on using a common wireless bridge to do the job.
With the supplied cables, you use one for your source (DVD player, cable box, VCR, etc), then the other cable will go to one of your video inputs on the back of your TV. The cable from the source will go into the AV IN on the back of the OSD, and the cable to your TV will be coming from the AV OUT on the Neuros OSD.
Once connected, you preview what you want to record through the TV. Then when you know what you want to record, you hit the record button and enjoy the show. Then after you're done, hit the record button again, your file will be saved to whatever storage device you use. You will be able record to either a memory card, USB device (PSP, iPod, external hard drive, etc.) or PC (network required).
You're in luck! There is a forum designed especially for this purpose. Developers of the OSD and various members of the community check the forum multiple times a day, and theres a good chance they can answer your question. If you get your answer, we invite you to come back here and update this page with what you learned. Of course, you can always email (support@neurostechnology.com) or call (866-563-8767).
If you want to record to/play from an external hard drive, you will need it to be formatted in FAT 32 file system. A complete step by step guide on how to do so using Windows and a free program can be found here.
If you haven’t reformatted your card, that may be the issue. A simple format in the device that you are going to be using should work. Staying current on your firmware can also resolve this. If it doesn’t, please contact support.
There is no hard time limit in place for recording, however there is a 2GB file size limit per recording when recording on storage media with a FAT partition.
This may be due to the cables being plugged in incorrectly. Please verify that the White/Yellow/Red cables are plugged into the appropriate color coded ports on the source and the TV.
There may be a few solutions to this problem: 1.Upgrade your firmware 2.Defragment the memory card/device you are recording to 3.Choose a higher video recording resolution in the settings
If the cables aren’t securely inserted, or crossed this may cause interference. One thing that usually works is swapping the cables around. A wireless card may also cause interference if it's near the OSD.
The Neuros works with both CF I and CF II cards and all speeds of SD cards.
However, there is a known compatibility with the Kingmax SD cards which prevents them from operating properly with the recorder.
Like all Neuros products, the recorder is intended to be an evolving product, developed in as open an environment as possible. The firmware is upgradeable to allow for future functionality and will be supported on the Neuros Audio website.
There is no additional software necessary, but the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder comes with the Ulead Video ToolBox(TM) 2 Home Edition software bundle pack for the PC for additional file conversion and editing functionality.
Since the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder uses a standard MPEG-4 video file format, and standard CF/SD memory storage, it is compatible with most digital devices such as PCs, and laptops, and select PDAs, SmartPhones and other digital media players.
The Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder features an MP3/AAC music player with stereo MP3 decoding, stereo AAC decoding; 32-320 kbits per second CBR & VBR; 16-120 kbits per second CBR.
The Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder features a photo viewer with a JPEG decoder for resolutions up to 16M pixels; with thumbnail view, rotate, zoom and pan features.
The Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder features an MPEG-4 AVI movie player compatible with MPEG-4 SP with G.726 audio; MPEG-4 SP with MP3 stereo sound, near DVD quality; 30 fps at 352x240 resolution Microsoft ASF file format; 30 fps at 362x240 resolution AVI file format, encoded by DivX 4.0 & 5.0.
The Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder features real-time MPEG-4 movie recording with ISO standard MPEG-4 encoding with G.726 audio; 30 fps at 352x240 resolution Microsoft ASF file format.
The Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder has four resolution/compression options. Using a 512 MB CF or SD memory card, the approximate amount of content can be recorded per option:
* Super Fine - 45 minutes, 32 seconds
* Fine - 59 minutes, 36 seconds
* Normal - 118 minutes, 32 seconds
* Economy - 177 minutes, 48 seconds
The video quality is dependant upon the quality of the original content and signal, but the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder records at 30 frames per second at 352 x 240 resolution. The content can then be saved in one of four resolution/compression options.
The Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder uses standard CF and/or SD flash memory cards as a storage medium, but these are not included and must be purchased separately. A PC or Laptop is needed for additional file conversion and editing functions, but is not necessary for the creation and playback of MPEG-4 video files.
The Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder comes complete with:
* A/V Interface Cables
* PC 2.0 USB Cable
* 110-240V AC/DC Power Supply
* Remote Control
* User's Manual
* Driver and Software Bundle Pack
* Standard CF or SD memory storage cards are required, but not included.
The Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder
* Records in real-time from any analog video source, including cable and satellite TV, DVD players, camcorders, VCRs, and Tivo(TM)
* Variable resolution/compression settings
* Simple RCA cable Setup - works without a PC and operates just like a VCR
* Uses standard Compact Flash (CF) or Secure Digital (SD) memory cards
* USB 2.0 Connection allows fast file transfers to and from PC
* Handy remote control
* Upgradeable firmware allows for expanded functionality in the future
* Ships with Ulead Video ToolBox(TM) 2 Home Edition software.
With the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder you can:
* Record TV and movies to digital MPEG-4 files
* Archive home movies
* Watch movies or TV shows on your laptop or PDA
* Play MP3 audio files through your home stereo
* View photos on your television
-all without worrying about complicated set-up, additional equipment, or file format compatibility.
The Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder is easy to use, as it plugs into any existing home theatre component via simple RCA cables. It records from any analog video source, including cable or satellite TV, DVD players, camcorders, VCRs and PVRs such as Tivo?. Since the Neuros MPEG-4 recorder uses compact memory cards as the storage medium, the resulting video files can then be played back on your television or easily transferred to the digital devices you already have, such as laptops, PDAs and SmartPhones for playback.
The Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder is an innovative new device that represents the easiest and most affordable way to create and play back compact standard MPEG-4 video files.
The Dazzle Digital Video Creator is USB video capture device intended primarily for encoding camcorder video into a DVD compatible format. Serving as a bridge between video source and PC, it has no onboard memory.
The Plextor ConvertX is another USB video capture device that is used to encode video from TVs, DVD players, and VCRs into a DVD compatible format or a compressed format like DivX. Like the Dazzle Digital Video Creator, it has no onboard memory and must be used with a PC at all times.
You will need to download TCPMP - The Core Pocket Media Player, you can do so FREE by doing a search on Google. Some handhelds might need the TCPMP AAC audio plug-in codec, which too can be downloaded off of Google.
Check the settings on your DVD Player. If the player is set to progressive scan mode, try changing it to the standard setting. Progressive scan mode can cause problems with the pass-through.
Minimum System Requirements:
* PC with 1 available USB port
* Pentium 233 MHz
* 64 MB RAM
* 160MB available hard disk space
* Microsoft ® Windows 98SE, Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP
The rechargeable, non-replaceable batteries inside Neuros provide 10 hours of continuous playback. The batteries in the Neuros and Neuros HD benefit from the avoidance of full-discharge conditions, so feel free to keep the Neuros plugged in whenever convenient.
Charge the battery by connecting the wall power adapter to the charger port on the bottom of your Neuros, and begin charging battery. For best performance, charge battery for 8 hours at first use to give it a full charge. You can use the Neuros while it is charging.
Outside of the software already installed on your computer, all you need is the Neuros Synchronization Manager Software (included with your Neuros) to create playlists, and synchronize with your Neuros player. To identify HiSi samples, you need access to the Internet.
Neuros works with the following Windows Operating Systems: Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP. Neuros does not support use on Apple computers at this time.
The NiMH batteries in the Neuros and the Lithium Ion battery in the Neuros HD are expected to last at least 1 ½ - 2 years (depending on usage). Only our Neuros technical team can replace the battery for you and, as a result, it is not consumer-serviceable. Our battery replacement policy is as follows.
Within Warranty (90 days parts, 1 year labor)
-If within first 90 days of purchase - NO CHARGE
-Past 90 days, but within 1 year- $7
Outside of Warranty
Neuros 128- $8
Neuros HD- $12
To have your battery replaced, please contact customer support for instructions via email at
support@neurosaudio.com
or by phone at 866-5-NEUROS.
Unlike the 442 in its ability to not only play back a wide variety of media formats but also record digital audio and video, the Creative Labs Zen PMC is purely a portable AV player with video formats limited to WMV, ASF, and AVI. It has just 20GB of storage space, half the capacity of the 442’s 40GB hard drive.
The Archos AV420 features AV playback and recording like the 442, but has only half its drive capacity (20GB compared to 40GB), less battery life for video playback (3.5 hours compared to 5 hours), and a complex video conversion process.
The Neuros works with all speeds of SD and MMC cards. However, there is a known incompatibility with the Kingmax SD cards which prevents them from operating properly with the recorder.
Like all Neuros products, the 442 is intended to be an evolving product, developed in as open an environment as possible. The firmware is upgradeable to allow for future functionality and will be supported on Neuros website. Further, all Gamma purchasors of the 442 have a 6 month no-questions-asked return policy. This ensures you not only will be happy with the product but are guaranteed to be included in any changes as the product evolves, even if those changes are hardware changes or new models!
Since the Neuros 442 uses a standard MPEG-4 video and MP3 audio file formats along with standard SD/MMC memory storage, it is compatible with most digital devices such as PCs, and laptops, and select PDAs, SmartPhones and other digital media players.
The Neuros 442 features a photo viewer for displaying JPGs (6M pixels), BMPs (max. 1600 x 1200 pixels) and GIFs (max. 1023 x 1600 pixels). The device also features a slideshow mode during which music can also be played.
The Neuros 442 features real-time MPEG-4 movie recording with standard MPEG-4 SP encoding with G.726 or MP3; 30 fps at 704x240 resolution Microsoft ASF file format.
The video quality is dependant upon the quality of the original content and signal, but the Neuros 442 can display up to 320x240 at 30 frames per second on its built-in screen and up to 720x480 at 30 frames per second (4 MB bit rate) when outputting the video signal to a TV. In recorder mode, the unit can capture up to 704x240 (HVGA) video at 30 frames per second.
None. The Neuros 442 is a stand-alone device. Since the 442 can use standard SD or MMC flash memory cards as a storage medium, but are not included in the package, they must be purchased separately. A PC or Laptop is needed for additional file conversion and editing functions, but is not necessary for the creation and playback of MPEG-4 video files.
The Neuros 442 comes complete with:
* Stereo headphones
* Carrying case
* USB 2.0 Cable
* AC/DC Power Supply
* AV cables
* User's Manual / warranty card
* Installation CD
* Standard SD or MMC memory storage cards are not included
* Brilliant 3.6” TFT transreflective LCD displays crystal clear imagery
* Records in real-time from any analog video source, including cable and satellite TV, DVD players, camcorders, VCRs, and Tivo™
* 40GB hard drive stores 10,000 songs, 20,000 high resolution images or 150 hours of video
* Plays back DVD quality video on your TV or digital audio through your stereo
* Variable resolution/compression settings
* Simple RCA cable Setup - works without a PC and operates just like a VCR
* Uses standard Secure Digital (SD) or Multimedia Card (MMC) memory cards
* USB 2.0 Connection allows fast file transfers to and from PC
* Upgradeable firmware allows for expanded functionality in the future
Why should I use the Neuros 442?
* View / listen to downloaded media right on the device
* Record TV, movies, and music to digital MP3 and MPEG-4 files
* Archive home movies
* View stored movies, TV shows, or photos on your television
* Play MP3 audio files through your home stereo
* Watch movies or TV shows on your laptop or PDA
-all without worrying about complicated set-up, additional equipment, or file format compatibility.
The Neuros 442 is easy to use. As a portable media player, you can transfer digital media files from your computer via the high speed USB 2.0 port onto its 40 Gb hard drive and then enjoy your downloads on the 442’s brilliant built-in 3.6” LCD display and stereo headphones. For an even bigger multimedia experience, you can connect the 442 to any TV, stereo, or home theater system. When using the device as a video recorder, simply plug it into any existing home theatre component via simple RCA cables. It records from any analog video source, including cable or satellite TV, DVD players, camcorders, VCRs and PVRs such as Tivo. Since the Neuros 442 can use Secure Digital (SD) or Multimedia Card (MMC) memory cards instead of the hard drive, the resulting video files can then be played back on your television or easily transferred to the digital devices you already have, such as laptops, PDAs and SmartPhones for playback.
The Neuros 442 is a versatile, handheld multimedia device that can display downloaded video content on its built-in 3.6” LCD screen or output it to any TV. In addition, it can play back digital audio files through headphones or a connected stereo. Finally, the device can record high resolution video from any analog source, including cable / satellite TV tuners, DVD players, camcorders, and video game consoles.
