Totalmediatheatre5 Manual PDF

USER MANUAL
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction.......................................... 6
1.1 Installation........................................... 7
1.2 System Requirements ......................... 8
1.3 Key Features ....................................... 11
2. TotalMedia Theatre 5's User Interface ... 12

2.1 Media Manager .................................... 13
2.2 Control Panels ...................................... 14
2.3 Smart and Disc Menu ........................... 17
2.4 Right-Click Menu .................................. 18
2.4 Shortcuts ............................................. 20
3. Playing Media Files ............................... 22

3.1 Blu-Ray Discs ...................................... 23
3.2 3D Movies ........................................... 24
3.3 DVDs .................................................. 28
3.4 Video Files .......................................... 29
4. Using SimHD .......................................... 30
5. Configuring with the AV Center ............. 33

5.1 Audio Output Tab ................................. 34
5.2 Audio Effects Tab ................................. 38
5.3 Equalizer Tab ........................................ 40
5.4 Display Tab ......................................... 41
5.5 Video Effects Tab ................................. 42
6. Customizing Your Settings .................... 43

6.1 General Tab ......................................... 44
6.2 Playback Tab ....................................... 45
6.3 BD-Java Tab ........................................ 47
6.4 Region and Language Tab .................... 49
6.5 Parental Control Tab ............................. 51
6.6 File Association Tab .............................. 52
6.7 Power Manager Tab ............................... 53
6.8 Information Tab .................................... 55
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Reference ................................................. 56
Product Registration ....................................... 57
Customer Support ........................................... 58
Technical Support ............................................ 59
Licensing Agreement ....................................... 60
About ArcSoft .................................................. 64
Index ........................................................ 65
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Chapter 1: Introduction
1. Introduction
Installation
System Requirements
Key Features
ArcSoft TotalMedia Theatre 5 is your all-in-one player for

PCs. Whether playing Blu-ray and DVD discs, AVCHD, or high-
definition files on local machines or videos on a UPnP server
and online, the program has it covered. With an intuitive and
innovative user interface design, excellent playback quality
and performance, and industry-leading playback technology,
TotalMedia Theatre 5 brings the premium movie experience
to your PC.
Besides exciting new features, TotalMedia Theatre 5 comes

with upgraded SimHD, ArcSofts in-house movie upscaling
application, which integrates de-noise, dynamic-lighting and
frame rate conversion, making the upscaled video even more
vivid than before.
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1.1 Installation
1. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive.

2. The installer should start automatically.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
installation.
4. When prompted, enter the license key located on the
sleeve in which your software CD came in.
Take note as to where the program is installing and where it can

be found in the Start menu.
Note: If the installer does not start automatically, you will need
to run it manually:
1. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Click Start>Run.
3. In the Run dialog, type X:/setup.exe. (X is the drive
letter associated with your CD-ROM drive. This letter
will vary from system to system.)
4. Click OK.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
installation.
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1.2 System Requirements

The system requirements for ArcSofts TotalMedia Theatre
5 vary depending on your use. Before installation, please
make sure your system meets the minimal requirements as
displayed in the following tables. For a complete listing of our
recommended requirements, please visit our website.
For DVD playback
Minimum
Intel: Intel Pentium 2 2.4 GHz

CPU
AMD: Sempron 2600+ 1.6 GHz
System Memory Windows XP: 1G

(RAM) Windows Vista: 1G
Optical Driver DVD-ROM, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-RAM

NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GT, ATI Radeon HD
Graphics Card
3200, Intel G35
Hard Disc 300 MB
Screen
800 x 600
Resolution
For SimHD playback

Minimum
Intel:
Intel Core 2 Duo CPU E6400 @ 2.13GHz
CPU
AMD:
AMD Phenmom X4 96500 2.3GHz
System Memory Windows XP: 2 GB or more
(RAM) Windows Vista: 2 GB or more
Optical Driver DVD Driver

NVIDIA GeForce 8000 GT, ATI Radeon HD
Graphics Card
4000, Intel G45
Hard Disc 1 GB
Screen
1680 x 1080
Resolution
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For Blu-ray disc playback
Minimum
Intel:
CPU
AMD:
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+ @ 2.4GHz
System Memory Windows XP: 2 GB

(RAM) Windows Vista: 2 GB
Blu-ray Disc driver for Blu-ray Disc Playback

Optical Driver
HD DVD drivers for HD DVD Playback
NVIDIA: GeForce 8600 GT

AMD: ATI Radeon HD 3600 Series
Graphics Card Intel: Intel G45 Express Chipset
(If you install Intel's chipset, Windows Vista or
above operating system is needed.)
Hard Disc 600 MB
Screen
1280 x 1024
Resolution
For Blu-ray 3D playback

Minimum
Intel:
CPU
AMD:
AMD Phenmom X3 8400 2.1GHz
System Memory Windows XP: 2 GB or more

(RAM) Windows Vista: 2 GB or more
Optical Driver Blu-ray Disc driver for Blu-ray Disc Playback
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Hard Disc 2 GB or more

Screen
1680 x 1080
Resolution
Note:
If you use the Windows XP system, please make sure the
Service Pack 2 has been installed. If you use the Windows
Vista system, please make sure the Service Pack 1 has
been installed.
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1.3 Key Features
Plays Blu-ray 3D movies and watch 2D DVD

movies in 3D in real-time
Includes online video streaming directly from
popular streaming websites
Includes a powerful Media Manager to help you
organize, view, and search for videos easily and
quickly
Newly improved SimHD supports De-Noise,
Dynamic Lighting and increased frame-rate
conversion
Provides a Smart Menu so you can view detailed
information about the currently playing DVD or
video file without interrupting playback
Redesigned elegant Audio/Video Center and
intuitive user interface
Supports 3D photo format: JPS, MPO
Supports MPEG-4 ASP files
Supports external subtitle files: SRT, SMI, SSA,
IDX, and SUB
Supports video formats: AVS, WTV, MKV, (with
multiple audio tracks and subtitles)
Supports audio formats: ALAC, wmal, APE, FLAC,
LPAC, OFR
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Chapter 2: TotalMedia Theatre 5's User Interface
2. TotalMedia Theatre 5's User

Interface
TotalMedia Theatre 5's sleek new look features a modern,
black-based transparent UI design, intuitive control for easy
navigation, and Information Center (the i button) to keep you
informed with new patches, upgrades and promotions.
When launching TotalMedia Theatre 5, the source device and

last played media file are displayed. Click the desired media
file or the Media Manager button located at the top left side
of the screen to choose a different media file.
This section also explains about the top and bottom Control
Panels, the Smart Menu, right-click menu, and provides a table
for all of the shortcuts in TotalMedia Theatre 5.
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2.1 Media Manager
From the Media Manager, you can play movies, create playlists,
browse, download online videos, and even share your own
movies.
LIBRARY
Allows you to quickly play a movie from your local computer.
The application automatically loads thumbnails and information
about the movie onto your computer. You can preview a movie
by clicking a thumbnail without needing to find it first with
Windows Explorer.
SHARED
Play all the media files shared over a network. All available
UPnP server names are listed with Videos, Music and Photos
sub-folders below them. Click the sub-folder to view the media
thumbnails or preview them.
ONLINE
Play and download videos from the Internet.
PLAYLISTS
Create your own playlists or edit them. Click the + button on
the right side of the PLAYLISTS tab to create a new playlist.
Right-click the title of a playlist to edit it. Click the + button on
the right side of a playlist to add a new item into this playlist.
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2.2 Control Panels
There are two control panels in TotalMedia Theatre 5; use the

top panel for several common and advanced controls and the
bottom panel for basic playback control and menu options.
Top Control Panel

ArcSoft TotalMedia Theatre
Displays information about the software.
i (Information Center)
Highlights and blinks when a message from ArcSoft arrives. Click
this button to read any messages from ArcSoft.
? (Online Help)
Displays the online help file.
Media Manager/Now Playing

Click the Media Manager button to organize your media files.
The Playing Media button displays when a media file is playing.
Click to return to the main screen.
Open
Click the Open button to browse to the desired file.
SimHD (On/Off)
Click to turn on or off SimHD. Click the arrow to display the
SimHD Settings dialog box. For detailed information on this
feature, refer to Using SimHD.
2D/3D
Click this button to toggle between 2D and 3D mode. Click
the arrow to display the 3D Settings dialog box. For detailed
information on this feature, refer to 3D Movies.
AV Center
Click to display five tabs to customize audio and video setup. For
detailed information on this feature, refer to Configuring with the
AV Center.
Magic/List View
From the Media Manager, click either the Magic or List view to
display the media files as a thumbnail or list.
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Search
Search for files in Media Manager with a keyword. For YouTube
searches, the program searches online.
Bottom Control Panel

Information Screen
Displays information such as title, chapter, play mode
and media type.
Stop
Stops the current file or movie.
Backward
Reverses the current file or movie.
Playback Speeds
Displays a pop-up menu to select the play speed.
Forward
Forwards the current movie or file.
Play/Pause
Plays/pauses the multimedia file.
Previous
Goes back to the previous chapter or track.
Chapters
Allows you to select a specific chapter.
Next
Skips forward to the next chapter or track.
Share to Facebook
Shares the current video with a link on Facebook. This button is
only available while playing YouTube videos.
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Download
Downloads the current YouTube video. This button is only
available while playing YouTube videos.
Smart Menu
Displays the Smart Menu. Refer to the section on the Smart and
Disc Menu for more information.
Disc Menu
Displays the Disc Menu.
Sub Control Panel

Displays/hides the virtual remote control.
Eject Disc
Ejects a disc or closes the drive tray.
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2.3 Smart and Disc Menu
The Smart Menu displays detailed information about the

currently playing DVD or video file without interrupting playback.
To display the Smart Menu, click the icon located on the

bottom control panel.
Commands on the Smart Menu include:
Movie Info
Displays movie information of the current movie such as
movie name, genre and director. Click the View in TMDb
button (www.themoviedb.org) to search for movie information
manually.
Audio
Displays the available audio tracks for the current media.
Subtitle
Displays the available subtitles and subtitle files for the current
media. Select your desired subtitle to enable it.
Chapters
Displays thumbnails of the movie chapters. Select a thumbnail
to jump to a specific chapter.
Bookmark
Displays all saved bookmarks in the movie. Select a thumbnail
to jump to the selected bookmark. Click Add Bookmark to add
a bookmark at the current point.
The Disc Menu displays the options available for the specific
Blu-ray disc or DVD that is currently playing.
To display the Disc Menu, click the icon located on the

bottom control panel.
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2.4 Right-Click Menu
The right-click menu provides an easy way to launch many

useful functions and change various settings.
Note: Some functions or settings will only be displayed when

playing a certain unique media format, such as a DVD, Blu-ray
disc, etc.
Titles
Allows you to select a specific title.
Chapters
Allows you to select a specific chapter.
Audio
Displays the available audio options for the current media.
Subtitle
Displays the available subtitles and subtitle files for the current
media. Select the desired subtitle to enable it.
Note: When a subtitle file with same file name as a video is

located in the folder with a video file, ArcSoft TotalMedia
Theatre 5 loads it automatically. For example, movie.wmv loads
movie.srt automatically if it's in the same folder.
Secondary Video
Enables Picture-in-Picture (PiP). This function is only available
when playing discs with PiP function support.
Angle
Enables multiple views.
Closed Caption
Shows/hides the Closed Caption text.
Still Off (Continue)

If the presentation playback is on hold, click it to continue the
playback.
Repeat
Selects your favorite part of the media file or disc to repeat
playing. Submenu functions include:
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Off - No repeat.
Title Repeat - Repeats the title over and over.
Chapter Repeat - Repeats the current chapter of the

media file.
AB Repeat - When watching a movie, drag A to set the

movie start point and drag B to set the end point. Then
you can loop the section in between.
Aspect Ratio
Chooses the most suitable ratio between width and height for
the display screen.
Full Screen
Switches to full screen mode. Double-click the screen to restore
it to windowed mode.
Information
Shows/hides the OSD information when playing a DVD or Blu-
ray disc.
Always on Top
Always place the ArcSoft TotalMedia Theatre 5 playing window
in front of other windows.
Settings
Displays the Settings dialog box to allow you to customize
specific settings.
Capture Image
Captures a still image from the current video screen and saves
the captured image to the storage folder.
Note: If the movie content is protected, the Capture function is
disabled.
Extras
Information Center - Displays the ArcSoft
Information Center window for checking information on
updates, upgrades and promotions.
Other ArcSoft Products - Takes you to ArcSofts or a

partners website for more ArcSoft products.
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2.5 Shortcuts
The following commands and keyboard shortcuts can be used
within the application.
Keys Description and Action
In the menu, the Enter key acts either as the

Enter
Active button or as the Play button.
In full screen mode, it will resume playing in

Esc
normal window mode.
SPACE Pause/Play
O Stop
Ctrl + Enter Resume
F Play forward
R Play backward
Page Up Previous Chapter
Page Down Next Chapter
Ctrl + X Exit
Ctrl + O Open the Select Source menu
E Eject/Insert disc
Ctrl + "S" Displays the Settings dialog box
Q Mute On/Off
Shift + Up Increase volume
Shift + Down Decrease volume
H Hide/Show Main Control Panel
F Show/Hide the Sub Control Panel
G Show the menu's buttons
F1 Help
Ctrl + I Opens the ArcSoft Information Center window
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Keys Description and Action
Ctrl + A Opens the "Effect and Utilities" menu
Ctrl + N Minimizes window
K Adds a bookmark
P Captures a picture
Ctrl + R A-B repeat
T Opens the title list
Ctrl + "C Opens the chapter list

Show/Hide Popup Menu
Ctrl + U
(for Blu-ray Disc Playback)
Ctrl + E Show/Hide Effect Center
Ctrl + J Show/Hide Utilities window
G Change Angle
L Change (Primary) Audio Stream
S Changes Subtitles
Ctrl + T Jump to Title Menu
M Opens Right-Click menu
Ctrl + M Jumps to Root Menu
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Chapter 3: Playing Media Files
3. Playing Media Files
As a universal player, TotalMedia Theatre 5 not only plays

movies from your local machine, it also plays online videos
from an UPnP media server. YouTube videos can be played
directly inside TotalMedia Theatre's UI, with near high-
definition quality via SimHD.
Playback options include:
Blu-ray Discs
3D Movies
DVDs
Video Files
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3.1 Blu-Ray Discs
ArcSoft TotalMedia Theatre 5 has received Blu-ray 3D

(Profile 5.0) Certification from the Blu-ray Disc Association. It
supports BDAV, BDMV, BD-Java, AVCHD and AVCREC discs.
The following functions are available when playing Blu-ray

discs:
PiP (Picture-in-Picture)
Open PiP by selecting the Secondary Video option in the
right-click menu. This function is only available when playing
discs with PiP function support.
BD-Java
Executes the BD-Java application and provides related
settings. Please refer to Settings - BD-Java for detailed
information.
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3.2 3D Movies
ArcSoft TotalMedia Theatre 5 provides excellent 3D playback

performance with a variety of hardware environments.
To set up the application to watch 3D movies on your specific

system:
1. Click the 3D button, located on the top control panel.The

General Settings dialog box displays.
2. Check the Always play Blu-ray 3D movies in 3D

mode option. If this option is unchecked, the application
plays Blu-ray 3D movies in 2D mode.
3. Check the Always play movies and video files in 3D

mode option. If this option is unchecked, the application
playback will be in 2D mode and cannot be switched to
3D mode.
4. Check the Auto Detect Source File Layout checkbox

to automatically play movies in 3D mode. In case of
mis-detection, please manually set the source layout.
Options include:
2D
Select this option when your source file is a 2D
video/movie. ArcSoft TotalMedia Theatre 5
uses Sim3D to convert the file to 3D in real-time.
Left/Right
Select this option when your source file already
contains 3D images constructed by left and
right images.
Top/Down
contains 3D images constructed by top and bottom
images.
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Anaglyph
contains 3D images constructed by red and
cyan overlapped images.
Line Interleave
Select this option when your source file
already contains 3D images alternating between left-
eye and right-eye lines.
Checkerboard
contains 3D images alternating in adjacent pixel.
Depth Perception
Drag the Depth Perception slider to adjust the amount of
depth in the video image.
General Settings Tab - 3D Settings
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Viewing Environment
From the Viewing Equipment tab, select one of the following

options:
Select Your Display Configuration

Select your 3D playback equipment so ArcSoft TotalMedia
Theatre 5 can play the movie properly.
NVIDIA 3D Vision Ready Display

Select NVIDIA 3D Vision Ready display if your display is
either a HDMI 1.4 3D TV, 120Hz LCD display, 3D projector, or
100Hz and higher analog CRT.
AMD Blu-Ray Stereoscopic 3D Solution

Select this if your display is a HDMI 1.4 3D TV or 120Hz LCD
display.
Micro-polarized 3D LCD
Select this if your display is a Micro-polarized LCD TV that
supports Line Interleave 3D output.
3D Ready DLP HDTVs

Select this if your display is a 3D-ready DLP TV that supports
Checkerboard output.
Other Display
Select this if your display is not a 3D-ready display.
Swap Left/Right image when you experience eyestrain

in 3D mode
Some displays may have swapped images between the left
eye and right eye which can cause eyestrain when it reverses.
Check this option if you experience eyestrain.
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Viewing Environment Tab - 3D Settings
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3.3 DVDs
The application supports DVD-Video and DVD-VR.
The following functions are available when playing a DVD:
Capture Image
Press P or select Capture from the right-click menu to
capture from the current video screen. The captured image
is saved in the storage folder. See the General Tab on the
Settings dialog box to set the folder location for saved images
and bookmarks.
Note: The Capture function is only available for DVDs without

CSS protection.
Bookmark
Click this option in the Smart Menu to view all bookmark
thumbnails of the movie. Click the thumbnail to jump to the
selected bookmark.
SimHD
Use SimHD to upscale standard-definition DVDs to high-
definition. Please refer to Using SimHD for more information.
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3.4 Video Files
A variety of video formats are supported with ArcSoft

TotalMedia Theatre 5 and listed on the File Association
tab.
To select a specific video file format:
1. From the Settings dialog box, select the File

Association tab.
2. Select the desired video file format or check the All

checkbox.
3. Click Apply and then OK.
The following functions are available when playing video files:
Capture Image
Press P or select Capture from the right-click menu to
capture from the current video screen. The captured image
is saved in the storage folder. See the General Tab on the
Settings dialog box to set the folder location for saved images
and bookmarks.
Note: The Capture function is only available for video files

without CSS protection.
Bookmark
Click this option in the Smart Menu to view all bookmark
thumbnails of the movie. Click the thumbnail to jump to the
selected bookmark.
Subtitle
Load external subtitles through the right-click menu by clicking
Subtitles and the Add Subtitle submenu.
SimHD
Use SimHD to upscale standard-definition video files to high-
definition. Please refer to Using SimHD for more information.
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Chapter 4: Using SimHD
4. Using SimHD
SimHD is ArcSoft's upscaling technology, converting

standard-definition multimedia files and DVDs to high-
definition, offering you a sharper and more vivid picture in
real-time.
Notes: To use SimHD, please make sure your computer

system matches the requirements first.
To use SimHD:
1. Turn SimHD ON by clicking the SimHD button ,

located on the top control panel. This button toggles on/
off.
2. To customize SimHD settings, click the arrow icon on this

button to display the SimHD Settings dialog box.
Options on the SimHD Settings dialog box include:
Automatic
When this option is selected, the program automatically
chooses the appropriate parameters according to your
computer's system. Uncheck this option to customize your
settings.
Processed with
Choose CPU or GPU to support SimHD with upscaling.
Note: To enable GPU support, you need a compatible graphics

card and have the latest driver with NVIDIA CUDA or AMD
Stream installed. Visit www.arcsoft.com and go to the
SimHD related page to get more information about supported
graphics card.
Resolution
Choose a desired resolution from the drop-down list for your
original video.
Sharpness
Drag the slider to adjust the sharpness.
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Dynamic Lighting
Drag the slider to adjust the brightness.
De-Noise
Drag the slider to reduce noise from original video.
This function only works on Windows 7 and Windows Vista.
Smoothness
Drag the slider to adjust the smoothness. This function only
works on Windows 7 and Windows Vista.
Display Mode
Three display modes are provided:
Normal
Apply SimHD upscaling effect to the whole
playback screen.
Comparison
Divide the screen into left and right to
display the same scene on each for
comparison. The SimHD upscaling effect is only
applied to the right side of the video.
Splitting
Divide the screen into left and right. The
SimHD upscaling effect is only applied to the
right half of the screen.
Note: All settings are applied to the current

profile and applied to the video in real-time.
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SimHD Settings Dialog Box
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Chapter 5: Configuring with the AV Center
5. Configuring with the AV Center

Use the following five function tabs to configure the audio and
video output as well as apply virtual effects to your audio or
video playback.
Tabs include:
Audio Output
Audio Effects
Equalizer
Display
Video Effects
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5.1 Audio Output Tab
The Audio Output feature allows you to select your audio

output mode according to your PC configuration.
Options on the Audio Output tab include:
Sound Card
The application detects your default sound card setup. Choose
the sound card in the drop-down list if you have more than
one card.
Output Mode
From this drop-down list, you can choose one of the following
audio output modes available from your selected sound card:
Headphones
Choose this option if you're using headphones.
2 Channel Stereo
Choose this option if you have a typical
2-speaker/channel setup.
5.1 Channel
Choose this option if you have a 5.1-channel
setup.
7.1 Channel
Choose this option if you have a 7.1-channel
setup.
S/PDIF
S/PDIF is an advanced digital interface for
audio signal processing. Choose this
option if you want to enjoy
true 6-channel audio quality and have
an external Dolby Digital/DTS decoder
that complies with your S/PDIF sound card.
HDMI
Choose this option if you have an audio
connection with an HDMI (High-Definition
Multimedia Interface) connector.
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Mixing Mode
When HDMI or S/PDIF output is selected, Dynamic Range
Compression will be changed to Mixing Mode. From this drop-
down list, you can choose one of the following audio mixing
modes:
Original Primary Audio Only

Secondary audio is ignored and the source
format for primary audio is the same as
the output audio format.
Mix to PCM uncompressed Audio

Audio streams are encoded to PCM before
transferring to SPDIF/HDMI output. The
maximum number of channels is 7.1.
Mix to Dolby Digital format

Audio streams are encoded to Dolby Digital
before transferring to SPDIF/HDMI output. The
Mix to DTS format

Audio streams are encoded to DTS before
transferring to SPDIF/HDMI output. The
Auto mix based on source audio

Supports two modes in audio mixing. The
secondary audio is mixed in this case.
The primary audio formats are only
Dolby Digital and DTS.
Note: When the Mix to DTS format is

selected, it will mix Dolby Digital source audio
to PCM.
Dynamic Range Compression

Dynamic Range Compression is only used
for Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus
audio when using an analog
output mode. (Headphones, 2 Channel
Stereo, 5.1 Channels or 7.1 Channels)
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Quiet environment
When you are in a quiet place, select this
option to experience the full dynamic range of
Dolby digital sound.
Normal environment
When you are in a public place, select this
option to experience the compressed dynamic
range of Dolby digital sound.
Noisy environment
When you are in a noisy place, select this
option to experience boosted sound.
Note: To get more information about Dolby

technology, visit:
http://www.dolby.com/index.html.
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Audio Output Tab
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5.2 Audio Effects Tab
Audio effects are available when using analog output modes

(Headphones, 2 Channels, 5.1 Channels, and 7.1 Channels)
and unavailable for S/PDIF or HDMI output modes.
Options on the Audio Effects tab include:
Volume Boost
Drag the slider to increase the volume when the system
volume and program volume are already both set to
maximum.
Mode
Choose one audio effect mode from the drop-drown list. The
number of options available depends upon your audio output
mode. Please refer to AV Center - Audio Output for more
details about Audio Mode.
ArcSoft Virtual Headphones

Gives you the following two options (Only
available for Headphones and 2 Channel
Stereo):
Virtual Surround
This option combines multi-channel
surround audio into 2 channels, offering a
virtual surround sound experience
through your 2-channel
speakers (or headphones).
Speech Boost
This option increases the vocal volume, making
it easier to hear voice dialogues. The
Intensity slider adjusts the
intensity of the speech effect.
DTS Surround Sensation Headphone

This option is available for Headphones and 2-
Channel Stereo. For more detailed information
about the options, refer to www.dts.com.
Neo: 6 (not available for S/PDIF and HDMI)

Two modes you can use, Cinema Mode and
Music Mode. Please visit www.dts.com to find
more details about Neo: 6.
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Bass management (only available for 5.1

Channel or 7.1 Channel audio output mode)
Allows you to control the main speaker and
subwoofer.
Restore
Click Restore to reset these options to their default values.
Audio Effects Tab
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5.3 Equalizer Tab
A 10-band equalizer allows you to boost low, mid-range, and

high audio frequencies.
Click and drag each band to adjust the level. The level
settings are applied to the current profile immediately and
applied to audio in real-time. The equalizer is only available
for Headphones 2 Channel, 5.1 Channel and 7.1 Channel
output.
Options on the Equalizer tab include:
Mode
Sixteen pre-setting profiles are in the drop-down list, such as
Bass, Classical, Jazz, Pop.
Restore
Audio Effects Tab
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5.4 Display Tab
The settings on the Display tab allow you to adjust video

playback.
Options on the Display tab include:
Hardware Acceleration
This option should be checked for systems that meet system
requirements. If your computer does not have a high-
performance video card, uncheck Hardware Acceleration to
improve system performance.
Mode
Deinterlacing should be used if you are watching your movie
on an LCD screen or an HDTV. Interlacing should be used if
you are watching your movie on a CRT. From this drop-down
list, choose one of the following modes:
Auto Deinterlace
Automatically determines the correct
deinterlace setting.
Force Deinterlace
If your DVD disc isn't correctly coded for
playback, choose this option to correct it.
None
Do not use deinterlace. Please note that
choosing this option will slightly lower
video quality.
Display Tab
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5.5 Video Effects Tab

The Video Effects tab allows you to change the brightness,
contrast, hue, and saturation of your movie.
Options on the Video Effects tab include:
Mode
In the top drop-down list, six preset color options are
provided. Select the one you want to apply to your video. If
you dont like the presets, you can customize the color.
There are four sliders that let you control video brightness,
contrast, hue, and saturation.
Drag the sliders to get a color effect you like. The setting is
applied to the current profile immediately and applied to the
video in real-time.
Restore
Video Effects Tab
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Chapter 6: Customizing Your Settings
6. Customizing Your Settings
This section discusses the various setting controls used with

TotalMedia Theatre 5 and explains how you can customize
your software.
To display the Settings dialog box, click the Settings icon,

located in the Top Control Panel.
The Settings dialog box contains the following tabs:
General
Playback
BD-Java
Region and Language
Parental Control
File Association
Power Manager
Information
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6.1 General Tab
Use the General settings tab to select a language for the

user interface, display disc information, and choose a path to
store captured images and bookmarks.
The General tab includes:
UI Language
Choose the program language from the drop-down list.
Show disc information and last played

Check this option to display the thumbnail of the current disc
in the drive and last played movie on the Main window.
Captured Images and Bookmarks Storage

Browse to the desired folder to save captured images and
bookmarks.
Settings Dialog Box - General Tab
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6.2 Playback Tab
Use the Playback settings tab to set movie playback options.
The Playback tab includes:
Auto Play
Check this box to play movies as soon as a disc is inserted.
Auto Full Screen

Check this box to automatically switch to full screen mode
when you start playing movies.
Default Drive
If you have multiple disc drives, use the drop-down list to
select a default drive. The program will play movies from this
drive by default.
Auto-Resume
Select how you want the application to handle movie
playback. Options include:
Resume from the last position - playback will start
from where the movie was last stopped.
Play from the beginning
Prompt user to select - you will be asked whether to
resume playback from the last stopped point when a
movie disc is inserted into the drive.
Note: Some discs do not support Auto-Resume and others

include similar functionality built in to their disc navigation.
YouTube File Profile

Play YouTube videos with either a low, medium, or high
resolution.
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Settings Dialog Box - Playback Tab
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6.3 BD-Java Tab
Use the BD-Java settings tab to access the Internet, set

the font size, and choose the storage location for BD-Live
downloadable content.
The BD-Java tab includes:
Allow Access to Internet

Enables BD-Java features to access the Internet. If it is checked,
the following options are available:
Certification
After inserting a Blu-ray disc, the program
automatically detects whether the disc contains
Internet certification. If there is no certification
on the disc, you need to choose a certification strategy
from the following options:
Always approve Internet access

Allows the BD-Java program to access the Internet
when playing any disc.
Always refuse Internet access

Refuses the BD-Java program to access the Internet
when playing any disc.
Confirm for every disc

Every time you insert a disc, a dialog box displays
asking whether you want to allow the BD-
Java program in this disc to access the Internet.
Font Size in the undefined BD-Java application

Set the font size for the BD-Java application.
BD-Live Download Storage

Enter the storage location for BD-Live downloadable content.
You can also click the Change button to choose the storage
location.
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Settings Dialog Box - BD-Java Tab
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6.4 Region and Language Tab
Use the Region and Language settings tab to set language

options and change the region code on your disc.
The Region and Language tab includes:
DVD/BD Default Language Settings

Set your favorite language for ArcSoft TotalMedia Theatre 5.
Select the preferred language from the following drop-down
lists:
Default Audio Language
Default Subtitle Language
Default Menu Language
BD Region Code
Change the region code on your disc with this setting. The first
time you insert a disc into the drive, a dialog box displays if
the region code of the disc does not match the default system
setting.
For most discs, you are only allowed to change the region code
up to five times. After the maximum allowed limit has been
reached, the region code locks. At that point, you will only be
permitted to watch discs that support the selected region.

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Settings Dialog Box - Region and Language Tab
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6.5 Parental Control Tab
Use the Parental Control settings tab to restrict specific

movie levels and set a password.
The Parental Control tab includes:
Level Setting
Select a movie level which you want to restrict.
Level Setting Protection

Click the Set Password button to create a password. Click the
Clear Password button to delete the current password.
Settings Dialog Box - Parental Control Tab
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6.6 File Association Tab
Select the types of media files ArcSoft TotalMedia Theatre 5

should open automatically.
Settings Dialog Box - File Association Tab
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6.7 Power Manager Tab
Use the Power Manager settings tab to display the current

power supply.
The Power Manager tab includes:
Power Status
The Power Status displays the power supply (AC Line or Battery)
that your computer is currently using.
Power Strategy
Allows you to stop playback when the power falls below a certain
percentage (3%-30%).
Warn me if battery life is less than XX%

Select this box to enable the battery power alert. When your
battery power falls down to the specified percentage, a warning
message displays.
Power Manage Mode

Max Performance
Achieves the best performance and video quality during
playback. This option consumes the most battery
power.
Balance
Optimizes battery usage to leverage performance and
power efficiency. This option may or may not have a
significant effect on video quality.
Max Battery
Maximizes your battery life. This option may
compromise video quality.
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Settings Dialog Box - Power Manager Tab
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6.8 Information Tab
Use the Information settings tab to display detailed

information of your current media, including many video and
audio attributes such as media type and format, bitrate,
frame rate, resolution, aspect ratio, language, sampling
frequency, bits per sample, and more.
Settings Dialog Box - Information Tab
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Product Registration
Customer Support
Technical Support
Licensing Agreement
About ArcSoft
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Product Registration
To register TotalMedia Theatre 5:
1. Select the Information Center icon located in the

top control panel. The Information Center dialog box
displays.
2. Click the large Registration button in the lower left

panel.
3. Enter the required information.
4. Click Submit.
Another option to register TotalMedia Theatre 5:
1. Copy the Serial Number from the Splash/About screen.
2. Log into your ArcSoft account and select Software

Registration.
3. Enter the required information.
4. Click Submit.
To contact customer service with any registration questions,

click the I need help registering my ArcSoft software
option.
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Customer Support
Service and support are always our top priorities, and we live up
to this ideal by making answers readily accessible to you at all
times. Our website includes a product-specific knowledge base
that contains information on how-tos, troubleshooting tips, and
product info.
Visit http://www.arcsoft.com for product details and frequently

asked questions.
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Technical Support
ArcSoft provides six months of free telephone support to

registered users who purchased full or upgrade retail versions
of our software. To register today, visit http://www.arcsoft.com/
support/custservice.asp.
United States/Canada
Tel: +1-510-979-5599
Web: www.arcsoft.com/support
Hours: M-F, 9:00am 5:00pm Pacific Time
Europe
Te: +353 (0) 61-7020870
Email: eurosupport@arcsoft.com
Hours: M-Th, 8:30am 5:30pm GMT,
F 8:30am 4:30pm GMT
(adjusted for daylight savings time when applicable)
Languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Dutch,
Portuguese
China
Web: www.arcsoft.com.cn/support
Email: support@arcsoft.com.cn
Japan
Tel: 5070-060655 (within Japan)
Web: www.arcsoft.jp/support
Email: support@arcsoft.jp
Hours: M-F, 10:00am 12:00pm, 1:00pm-6:00pm (Japan time
zone)
Language: Japanese
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Web: www.arcsoft.com.tw/support
Email: support@arcsoft.com.cn
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Licensing Agreement
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About ArcSoft
ArcSoft, Inc. is an industry leading software developer of
multimedia technologies and applications across desktop
and embedded platforms. Working closely with major OEM
manufacturers, ArcSoft offers a full line of imaging and video
solutions that enhance the features, performance, and user
experience of mobile phones, digital cameras, optical drives,
personal computers, and consumer electronics devices.
Established in 1994, ArcSoft is headquartered in Fremont,

California, with regional commercial and development facilities
in Europe and Asia. For further details, please visit us at our
corporate web site: www.arcsoft.com.
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Index
Symbols C
3D movies24 capturing images192944
watching24 chapters151718
checkerboard25
A Closed Caption18
A-B repeat21 contrast42
adjusting control panels14
brightness42 customer support58
contrast42 customizing software43
hue42 D
saturation42
video playback41 de-noise31
AMD26 Disc Menu17
anaglyph25 display modes31
ArcSoft64 DVDs
aspect ratio55 bookmarks28
audio effects38 capturing images28
audio output SimHD28
mixing modes35 system requirements8
output modes34 using28
setting34 dynamic lighting30
AV Center
audio effects38 E
audio output34
display41 equalizer
equalizer40 adjusting40
video effects42 F
B features11
BD-Java2347 file formats
Blu-ray23 setting52
BD-Java23 frame rate55
PiP23 full screen2045
system requirements9 H
Blu-ray 3D
system requirements9 hue42
bookmarks2829
adding17
brightness42
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I R
Information region code
Center1214192057 changing49
installation7 registering software57
Internet resolution30
settings47 right-click menu18
audio18
L settings19
languages subtitles18
choosing4449 S
Library13
licensing agreement60 saturation42
line interleave25 Secondary Video1823
settings
M customizing43
media files sharpness30
3D movies24 shortcuts20
Blu-ray discs23 SimHD2829
DVDs28 system requirements8
information on55 using30
videos29 Smart Menu1728
Media Manager13 smoothness31
menus1719 storage location
movies setting47
playback options45 subtitles29
system requirements8
N
T
NVIDIA26
technical support59
P Titles18
parental control V
setting51
PiP23 video files
playback controls14 adjusting playback41
playlists bookmarks29
creating13 capturing images29
power status53 formats29
product registration57 SimHD29
subtitles29
W
Windows Vista8
Windows XP8
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Copyright 2011 ArcSoft, Inc. All rights reserved. ArcSoft,

2. TotalMedia Theatre 5's User Interface ... 12

3. Playing Media Files ............................... 22

4. Using SimHD .......................................... 30

5. Configuring with the AV Center ............. 33

6. Customizing Your Settings .................... 43

ArcSoft TotalMedia Theatre 5 is your all-in-one player for

Besides exciting new features, TotalMedia Theatre 5 comes

1. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive.

Take note as to where the program is installing and where it can

1.2 System Requirements

For DVD playback

Intel: Intel Pentium 2 2.4 GHz

System Memory Windows XP: 1G

Optical Driver DVD-ROM, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-RAM

For SimHD playback

Optical Driver DVD Driver

For Blu-ray disc playback

System Memory Windows XP: 2 GB

Blu-ray Disc driver for Blu-ray Disc Playback

NVIDIA: GeForce 8600 GT

For Blu-ray 3D playback

System Memory Windows XP: 2 GB or more

Optical Driver Blu-ray Disc driver for Blu-ray Disc Playback

Hard Disc 2 GB or more

1.3 Key Features

Plays Blu-ray 3D movies and watch 2D DVD

2. TotalMedia Theatre 5's User

When launching TotalMedia Theatre 5, the source device and

2.1 Media Manager

2.2 Control Panels

There are two control panels in TotalMedia Theatre 5; use the

Top Control Panel

Media Manager/Now Playing

Bottom Control Panel

Sub Control Panel

2.3 Smart and Disc Menu

The Smart Menu displays detailed information about the

To display the Smart Menu, click the icon located on the

Commands on the Smart Menu include:

To display the Disc Menu, click the icon located on the

2.4 Right-Click Menu

The right-click menu provides an easy way to launch many

Note: Some functions or settings will only be displayed when

Note: When a subtitle file with same file name as a video is

Still Off (Continue)

Title Repeat - Repeats the title over and over.

Chapter Repeat - Repeats the current chapter of the

AB Repeat - When watching a movie, drag A to set the

Other ArcSoft Products - Takes you to ArcSofts or a

Keys Description and Action

In the menu, the Enter key acts either as the

In full screen mode, it will resume playing in

Ctrl + Enter Resume

Page Up Previous Chapter

Page Down Next Chapter

Ctrl + O Open the Select Source menu

Ctrl + "S" Displays the Settings dialog box