NMP1000_01

Hands On: QNAP NMP-1000 Network Multimedia Player

By on November 30, 2009 in Digital Media Receiver Reviews, Digital Media Receivers, Network Attached Storage, News, Reviews

What’s in the package?

nmp100034 thumb Hands On: QNAP NMP 1000 Network Multimedia Player

Installation

Hardware-wise, there is a very little to setting up this Multimedia Player.  Find a location,

nmp100035 thumb Hands On: QNAP NMP 1000 Network Multimedia Player

find a power outlet and an Ethernet port.

If so desired, QNAP does provide wifi support for some USB wireless adapters.  It is not a huge list of supported devices,  but for those would need wifi, the list:

ts21938 thumb1 Hands On: QNAP NMP 1000 Network Multimedia Player

It is now time to plug in and turn on.  The light show begins and after a 30 second or so delay, you will get the following message.

nmp100036 thumb Hands On: QNAP NMP 1000 Network Multimedia Player

Actually, that is not quite all there is to it.  We have connected the input side, and now need to connect the output side.  As can be seen in the following picture,

hardware01 thumb Hands On: QNAP NMP 1000 Network Multimedia Player

one has a myriad of video and audio output options to consider.  In my setup, I hooked up the included HDMI cable from the NMP-1000 to my LCD TV and used an existing digital output cable from there to my AV receiver for the sound.

You may notice the orange sticker on the box.  This is part of the packaging instructions indicating how to get to the HD compartment.  I probably should have removed it for the photographs (hindsight), but I think you can still see how nicely the NMP-1000 blends in with the look of the LCD TV.  My wife would stick it inside the cabinet below, but it does fit in quite nicely where I placed it also.

Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Enjoyed this post? Share it.

If you enjoyed reading this post, then why not share it with your friends and followers?

About Jim Clark

Hello. I’m from the heartland of the U.S. Lots of corn and beans, although Iowa is a lot more than just farmland. It also has a few computer enthusiasts (no, not me!). I’ve been around PCs since I got my 1st PC XT aloooong time ago. WGS is one of the first sites I found centered around WHS. And the best. Every once in awhile, I do get away from the KB and enjoy time with and my wife and our 4 kids. And I do have a day job.
View all posts by Jim Clark →

Sign Up for WGS Daily News

If you don't want to miss out on the latest news from We Got Served, why not subscribe to our daily digest? You'll get the day's headlines and a short summary of each news item delivered straight to your inbox each morning.

, , , , , ,

  • don

    For $100. you can get the PCH C-200 which is a way better machine, plus you can add blue ray to it

  • jin

    Interestng subject. I have been wondering if I should consider adding a multimedia player like this, or just hook-up an PC next to my home AV receiver. As you mentioned, most of the disapointments came from functionality and file compatabilities, where no single hardware manufacture will be empowered to save the whole world. On hte other hand, as the ‘Media center’ is getting much better in Windows 7 than in Vista, No one would doubt that eventually whis home entertainment market will be Microsoft’s, just like the OS for pcs.

  • http://dbone1026.blogspot.com DamianP

    Honestly it looks like QNAP is trying to charge a premium price for outdated hardware (they are just now bringing the Sigma 8635 to the market when this chip has been out for over a year and manufacturers are starting to move on to the newer Sigma chip). I agree with don, I would rather recommend someone buy a C-200 for $100 less and at least get the latest sigma chip plus chance to expand with a BR Rom drive (I won a C-200 and although buggy at first the latest beta firmwares have resolved many issued I had). Honestly, for the price QNAP is trying to charge I would instead recommend the Dell Zino HD and get a full fledged HTPC for the same price.