Multimedia Hard Disk Player & Recorder User Manual PC/MAC
Table of Contents 2 1. Brief introduction • Feature and performance • Basic performance • Specification 3 3 3 3 2. Product details • Packing list • Front view • Back view • Remote controller 5 5 6 7 7 3.
1. Brief introduction • Feature/performance The So Speaky PVR is a new kind of family recording product. Via our So Speaky PVR, individuals can record favorite program randomly and store it in the device, avoiding the inconvenience brought by change tape frequently. The So Speaky PVR can provide long recording and good watching. Meanwhile, it can also store and play many kinds of video files. The So Speaky PVR, which facilitated with many port and HDMI, can show you picture and video with high definition.
Input audio: stereo(L/R) video: composite(AV) Card CF, SD, MMC, XD, MS, SDHC, MS PRO, MS DUO, MS, PRO DUO Audio Format: MP3, WMA, WAV, ACC, OGG(no DRM)AC3 Speed: MP3 32kbps - 320kbps WMA: 32kbps - 192kbps Video Video decode: MPEG 1/2/4, Xvid Format: IFO, VOB, DAT, AVI, MPG, MPEG, TS Subtitle SSA, SMI, SRT, SUB Picture JPG/JPEG( 720p/1080i) Picture play mode Slide show Device USB device Video recording Surport 5 recording mode, max : 20,000 mins Video record rate and format HQ/SP/LP/EP/SLP
2. Product details • Packing list Check the accessories after receive the So Speaky PVR. If there are some missing, please contact immediately with your supplier to insure your consumer’s right. So Speaky PVR Audio/ Video cable (Red, Yellow, White) Remote control A/C adapter YPbPr cable Quick Start Guide ( Red, Blue, Green ) USB cable CD-ROM Batteries Note: Up to the model and specification of the So Speaky PVR, some of the below accessories may not appeared in your packing, please take note.
• Front view REC LED MENU STOP DIRECTION KEY CARD READER ENTER POWER Button definition: Button REC MENU OK button definition instruction REC button Press shortly to enter record mode.
• Back view AUDIO INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT OPTICAL AUDIO OUTPUT POWER INPUT VIDEO INPUT LAN HDMI output USB HOST USB COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT Port definition: Port Port definition Instruction USB USB port via this USB port for PC communication USB connection Outside USB port Can read outside USB storage via USB port Video output Video output port Can output audio and video when connected to video device Video input Video input port Can input audio when connected to video device Hig
Key Function Power Turn on and off in the stand by mode Video Switch output mode Mute Turn on or shut audio output REC Start recording in REC mode and repeat pressing to select recording time Browser Enter the browser menu Timer Enter the Time menu to edit, add, delete recording schedule copy Enter the copy mode Guide Return to first menu vol﹢ Press to increase the volume vol﹣ Press to decrease the volume Returm Return to the previous menu Setup Enter the menu Navigation key for up
Next Press to go to next file Fast forward Press to fast forward from current play and again to select the speed Fast rewind Press to fast rewind from current play and again to select the speed Subtitle Switch the subtitle if the file supported Display Press to display time, title, information of chapter when play video and photo. Audio Switch audio track Zoom Time shift Press to zoom when playing back photos or Video programs. Photo zoom levels:2X,4X,8X,16X; Video zoom levels:2X,3X,4X,8X.
• Connect and disconnect the So Speaky PVR The first time it is used as a peripheral storage device, a driver must be installed if the computer’s storage system is an older one. For the first use, turn the So Speaky PVR on, and connect it to the computer via the USB cable. The installation process will begin on the computer. Then, in a Windows® Explorer, the Black&Orange “DE” Dane-Elec logo will be displayed, followed by letter in parentheses that corresponds to your So Speaky PVR’s address.
Step-by-Step: Turn on your computer and launch Windows Connect the So Speaky PVR Let Windows® search for and automatically install the driver. Open “My Computer” to view your external hard drive. If the system does not recognize the player before the cable has been connected, connect the device before launching your operating system. Extraction Procedure : For the security of your player and to ensure that no data is lost, please always follow the procedure below to disconnect your device.
• Connection of TV audio output The So Speaky PVR is designed with multi-output, including composite(AV),component(YPbPr) and HDMI. Individuals can select different interface according various need. The product can detect video output automatically, making the operation friendly and convenient. Please refer to the following instruction for connection to avoid any problem.
HDMI is a output with best audio and video effect which outputs digital video and audio composited at the same time. Connect HDMI cable to output of So Speaky PVR and display device with HDMI input. Select HDMI mode in TV until it displays the interface of initiation. • Connection of recording Important notice: The So Speaky PVR supports TV recording from set-top box or satellite TV receiver. Only the individuals with set-top box or satellite TV receiver are able to record.
• Connection and setup of network The So Speaky PVR can play the files stored in the PC directly through network. Please connect the RJ45 cable according to the following illustration. The network connects well when the LED of network status and W/R blinks. Pr AV OUT Pb Y AV IN Rating12V 300mA USB HOST LAN DC IN 12V OPTICAL USB HDMI Connect one end of the RJ45 cable to the So Speaky PVR like the PC does and connect the video output.
2. Select “sharing” in the property option and select “share this folder on the network” and click “Apply” for confirming to exist. 3. Open” Control panel- Management tool-Computer management-Local users and groups” and click “Users” option. Right click Guest and select “Properties”. 15 www.danedigital.
4. Select ‘users can not change your password’ and ‘password never expires’. keep the other checkboxes unchecked. 5. Open” Control panel- Network connection”, and select “Local Area connection” and right click to select “Properties”. 16 www.danedigital.
6. In the Pop-up window, select ‘Internet protocol (TCP/IP)’ 7. Set up the relevant IP address, subnet mask and gateway, can also choose to automatically design. 8. Completion of Windows XP network sharing. 9. Finally, please close the Windows Network Connection Firewall • Operation of file sharing under Windows Vista 1. Please make sure that the Vista operation system is installed as Administrator supper user. 2. From the desktop select ”start- setup-control panel-select user account” 17 www.
3. Open User account and select” open a new account” and name it “Guest” 4. Select the folder need to share and right click the mouse, then select the “sharing” option. 18 www.danedigital.
5. Open the shared folder and add guest account to the list 6. Give the right to all the users after adding the Guest into the list. 19 www.danedigital.
7. Select “sharing”, and then the folder is shared. 8. Finish sharing 20 www.danedigital.
• Usage of starting Record & play Usage of one key recording function After correct connection of the AV-in signal, power on the set-top box (or satellite television receiver), TV and our recorder, switch the signal of TV to AV-in signal, following menu appears: If individuals only want to watch TV, do not power on the recorder and keep the input signal of TV with the set-top box signal Select “Video-in” menu to enter the TV screen, you can select the TV channel through set-top box (or satellite televisio
Select “Edit” from menu and select “Add a New Schedule”, then press “OK” button to enter. In “Recording schedule set up” menu, find the rest available recording time according to different recording quality level. Press the navigation buttons to set up the recording time, length, quality level, place to save the recorded files and repeat recording time. After set up finished, press “OK” button to confirm, you can select “confirm” or “cancel” to finish the recording schedule set up.
All the recorded files are recorded in a file folder named “My recordings”. Enter the “Browser” in the main menu and select the “HDD”, you will find this folder and recorded videos were saved in this folder named according to system time. It is available to preview the recorded files and press “ENTER” button to play. • Playback function With this HDD Recorder & player, individual can browse movie, photo and music files stored in HDD, USB, card and net work.
• Connect to the PC: This So Speaky PVR HDD Recorder & Player is also a personal multimedia files storage device and can be used by connecting to the PC. 1) Connect to the power supply While using the So Speaky PVR HDD recorder & player with PC, power supply is also needed. 2) Connect to PC with USB cable Connect the So Speaky PVR HDD Recorder & player to PC with USB cable then you can copy and transfer data. Follow the instruction of the above picture and connect the device to PC.
4. Operation of product usage Power on the So Speaky PVR HDD Recorder & Player, the system shows guide menu after a few seconds. There will be five function options, or individuals can enter this guide menu by press “Guide” button on the remote control. Note: While connect the power supply for the first time, the device will power on automatically and appear the below menu: Please read the following instructions carefully to understand the function of each option. Browser: Browse and play the media files.
• Browser Select “Browser” in the guide menu or press “Browser” button on the remote control, then individuals can browse movie, photo and music files stored in HDD, card, network and USB by pressing the “Up” and “Down” navigation buttons to choose the source devices and press “OK” button to confirm and play the files in the selected device.
Return Select to return the first menu Please refer to following procedure to rename file: 1.Select Rename 2.The edit window appears after press ”Enter” key Rename Delete • 3. Use the navigation arrows to select letters and numbers. CAPS to toggle between uppercase and lowercase letters. Press <- to delete, -> to insert a space, press ENTER to confirm. 4. Once you finish the new name input, select OK to confirm.
• Timer Rec Timer Rec allows individuals to create, edit and delete recording schedules and view all schedule status and history. Select Timer Record from the Guide menu, there are four options: Edit, Delete, Status and History. Please press and button select. Creating a New Schedule 1. Select “Edit”. 2. Press and to select “Add a New Schedule” and press “enter”. The schedule setting screen appears. 3. There are six options on the screen, please do the settings accordingly.
• File Copy The File Copy allows individuals to copy files between USB, CARD, HDD, NET. Select “File Copy” from the Guide menu or select “COPY” on the remote control .It is very easy to copy files between various devices. Can only write on FAT or FAT 32 partition and Network (shared folder). This function doesn’t support NTFS partition. • Copying operation: Step 1: Select Source Device Press and to select the device which need to copy at first after entering the File copy interface,.
• Setup menu The default language setting on your So Speaky PVR is English. To change the language please follow the instructions below: - Turn on your So Speaky PVR - Go to Setup Menu - Select the desired language - Confirm by pressing “Enter” - The language is amended 30 www.danedigital.
Select” Setup” option or directly press “Setup” button on the remote controller to enter the setup menu. It is possible to configure Photo, Audio, Video, Rec, Network and System. Select any option by pressing and on the remote controller, and press ENTER to confirm or press “Return” to exit. Press “Setup” button again on remote control to exit from setup menu. • Changing Photos Settings Slide Show Set time interval of slide show.
• Changing HDMI settings Connect the HDMI cable before usage, adjust TV mode to HDMI, then video appears on TV screen. Please refer to “changing audio settings” and “changing video settings” if you want to change HDMI settings. Changing Record Settings Quality Permanent time shift REC Device • Recording quality setting: HQ, SP, LP, EP, SLP. The highest quality is HQ, which requires the most storage capacity also.
• HD Format Note: format will delete all data, please make a copy at first Select by navigation, please press “enter” to next step or “ cancel” to exit when highlight confirms. Operate procedures. First, FAT32 and NTFS partition: please dispatch FAT32 and NTFS capacity according to instruction information, press “ok” to next. Second, press “OK” to confirm format Third, congratulation screen will be out after the format finished 5.
6. Others: The accessories of products may be different for this series products are various according different series and models. Please refer to packing list or contact your agent for information. Pleas understand no advance notice for further product improvement, outlook design and specification update. The illustration may be a little different from the real product. • How to know the firmware’s version of the So Speaky PVR? On the menu select "Video in" in press ENTER, press "Stop" and the "Pause".
