AC Ryan Playon!DVR User Guide
Table of Contents
1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Preface ........................................................................................................................ 2
1.2 Packaging List ............................................................................................................. 3
1.3 Cautions ...................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Connection .................................................................................................................. 6
1.5 Power On / Off .......................................................................................................... 14
1.6 Menu Language ........................................................................................................ 14
1.7 HDD Format .............................................................................................................. 15
2. About the Player ................................................................................................................ 17
2.1 Remote Control ......................................................................................................... 17
2.2 Front Panel ............................................................................................................... 20
2.3 Rear Panel ................................................................................................................ 20
2.4 Side Panel ................................................................................................................. 21
3. Setup Menu ........................................................................................................................ 21
3.1 Changing TV Settings ............................................................................................... 22
3.2 Changing Audio Settings........................................................................................... 23
3.3 Changing Video Settings .......................................................................................... 24
3.4 Changing Record Settings ........................................................................................ 25
3.5 Changing Network Settings ...................................................................................... 26
3.6 Changing System Settings........................................................................................ 31
3.7 Miscellaneous ........................................................................................................... 33
4. Main Functions .................................................................................................................. 35
4.1 Digital TV ................................................................................................................... 35
4.2 AV- IN ........................................................................................................................ 39
4.3 Schedule Recording .................................................................................................. 39
4.4 Browser ..................................................................................................................... 42
4.5 Media Library ............................................................................................................ 52
4.6 Movie Jukebox .......................................................................................................... 60
4.7 Torrents ..................................................................................................................... 60
4.8 Internet Feeds ........................................................................................................... 67
4.9 Internet Radio ........................................................................................................... 68
4.10 File Copy ................................................................................................................. 69
4.11 Remote Control ....................................................................................................... 70
4.12 SAMBA Server and Client ....................................................................................... 73
4.13 FTP Server .............................................................................................................. 74
5. Upgrading the Firmware ................................................................................................... 76
6. Appendixes......................................................................................................................... 77
6.1 Specifications ............................................................................................................ 77
6.2 Frequently Asked Questions ..................................................................................... 78
6.3 Copyrights and Trademarks ...................................................................................... 82
6.4 Warranty .................................................................................................................... 82
6.5 GPL Statement .......................................................................................................... 83
1. Introduction
1.1 Preface
Thank you very much for purchasing the Playon!DVRHD. We hope you will enjoy using it as a
great home entertainment partner. This product has the following functionality.
A/V Output
• HDMI V1.3 for high-definition video and digital audio
• Composite & component video and stereo audio for analog audio-visual connection
• S/PDIF coaxial & optical interface for high-fidelity digital audio
• Adjustable video output resolution (NTSC, PAL, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p)
Multimedia Playback
• Supports major audio, video and image file formats (1080p HD video decoding)
• Movie format: AVI/MKV/TS/TP/TRP/M2TS/MPG/MP4/M4V/MOV/VOB/ISO/IFO/DAT/
WMV/ASF/RM/RMVB/FLV
• Music format: MP3/OGG/WMA/WAV/AAC/FLAC
• Photo format: HD JPEG/BMP/GIF/TIF/PNG
• Photo slide show with background music
DVB-T Digital TV Tuner
• Supports Digital Video Broadcasting Terrestrial (DVB-T) TV reception
• Supports dual-tuner, allowing to watch different program while recording another
• Supports Electronic Program Guide (EPG), Teletext and subtitle
• Supports loop-out DVB-T signal received from aerial.
Video Recording
• Supports one button recording and scheduled recording, can easily record programs from
DVB-T, DVD player, DV, etc., and saves as MPEG-2 (.mpg, or .ts) format;
• Supports time-shifting function
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Network Feature
• A/V streaming/transmission via Ethernet (10M/100M) & Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, optional)
• File sharing via Samba server
• A/V streaming via UPnP Media Server
• BitTorrent download (controlled and managed via web server)
• Internet Radio (SHOUTcast)
File Copy
• Supports copying & moving files among Card, USB, HDD, and Network
eSATA / USB 2.0 Support
• eSATA host port (for eSATA storage devices)
• USB 2.0 device port (for PC connection)
• USB 2.0 host port x 2 (for USB storage devices)
Note: All the information contained in this manual was correct at the time of publication.
However, as our engineers are always updating and improving the product, your device’s
software may have a slightly different appearance or modified functionality than presented in
this manual.
1.2 Packaging List
Part Quantity
AC Ryan Playon!DVRHD 1
A/V cable 2
Y/Pb/Pr cable 1
USB cable 1
Remote Control 1
Remote Control Battery 2
AC/DC adaptor 1
AC/DC adaptor Power Cord 1
Digital Antenna 1
User Manual (printed) 1
AC Ryan HDMI cable 1
Playon! Wireless-N USB adaptor 1 (optional)
Note:
The actual contents in the package may be different from the packaging list in this manual.
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1.3 Cautions
The Playon!DVRHD design and manufacture has your safety in mind. To safely and effectively
use this product, please read the following before usage.
1.3.1 Usage Cautions
User should not modify this product. If commercial hard disk is being used, the environmental
temperature should be within +5℃ ~ +35℃.
1.3.2 Power
The product’s power voltage: DC 12V.
When using this product, please connect the supplied AC adapter to the product’s power jack.
When placing the power adapter cable, please make sure it is not damaged or subjected to
pressure. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, unplug the power adapter first before cleaning
it. Never connect the power adapter to the product in a humid or dusty area. Do not replace the
power adapter’s cable or connector by yourself.
1.3.3 Radio Interference
- If not properly shielded, almost all electronic devices will get radio interference. Under some
conditions, your player might be subjected to radio interference.
- The design of this player has followed the FCC/CE standard, and has adhered to the
following rules:
(1) This product may not cause harmful interference;
(2) This product could accept some interference received including interferences that may
cause undesired operation.
1.3.4 Repair
If the product is defective, you should take it to an authorized repair center and let the
specialists do the repair. Never repair the product by yourself or you might risk damaging it or
endangering yourself and losing your data.
1.3.5 Disposing of the Product
When you dispose the product, be sure to dispose it appropriately. Some countries may
regulate disposal of electrical device, please consult with your local authority.
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1.3.6 Hard Disk Cautions
This product uses an internal hard disk for data storage and in normal cases, format or repair
is not required. You should carefully read the < Frequently Asked Questions > chapter, and
check our website for latest information before formatting the hard disk.
- Physical impact may create bad sectors in the hard disk, you can use CHKDSK to diagnose
and fix the problem.
- All data stored in the hard disk may be lost due to physical impact, electrical shock, power
lost, formatting etc. We advise that you backup your data periodically.
- It is advisable to run disk defragment after a long period of usage.
- Regularly backup your data in the hard disk so that it can be recovered in the event of data
corruption or loss. Our company holds no responsibility for loss of data stored in the hard disk.
1.3.7 Others
When using this product, please do not let it come into contact with water or other liquid. If
water is accidentally spilled on the product, please use a dry cloth to absorb the spillage.
Electronic products are vulnerable during operation, please avoid shaking or hitting it, and do
not press the buttons too hard.
Do not let the product come into contact with water or other liquid.
Do not disassemble the product, repair or modify the design of the product, any damage
done will not be warranted under our service/repair policy.
Do not press the buttons of the product too hard.
Avoid hitting the product with hard objects, avoid shaking it, and stay away from magnetic
objects and interference.
The product may malfunction under electrostatic discharge and strong electromagnetic
interference. If it does, please unplug the power cable and the product will return to
normal operation the next time it is powered on.
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1.4 Connection
1.4.1 Connecting the Power Adaptor
(1) Follow the picture and connect the AC adaptor to the product DC IN jack;
(2) Follow the picture and plug in the AC adaptor to the power outlet.
1.4.2 Connecting to a PC
(1) Make sure the product is powered on;
(2) Plug in one end of the USB cable to the product USB device port;
(3) Plug in the other end of the USB cable to your PC.
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In this way, you can manage the content of the internal hard disk on your local PC.
1.4.3 Connecting to an eSATA (External Serial ATA) storage device
(1) Make sure the product is powered on;
(2) Plug in one end of the eSATA cable to the product’s eSATA port;
(3) Plug in the other end of the eSATA cable to the eSATA port of your storage device.
In this way, you can browse the contents of the external storage device.
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1.4.4 Connecting a USB storage device
(1) Make sure the product is powered on;
(2) Plug in your USB storage device to the USB host ports of the product.
In this way, you can browse the contents of the USB storage device.
1.4.5 Connecting a Memory Card
(1) Follow the picture to insert the memory card to the card slot properly;
(2) Insert the card by following the arrow pointer in the picture.
In this way, you can browse the contents of the memory card.
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1.4.6 Connecting to a TV
1.4.6.1 A/V IN
(1) Follow the picture and plug in the 3 color connector to the product’s A/V IN jack;
(2) Follow the picture and plug in the 3 color connector to the A/V OUT jack of the source.
In this way, you can record TV programs from the source TV/Set-Top Box.
1.4.6.2 A/V OUT
(1) Follow the picture and plug in the 3 color connector to the product’s A/V OUT jack;
(2) Follow the picture and plug in the 3 color connector to the TV’s A/V IN jack.
In this way, you can enjoy videos, music and photos on your TV.
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1.4.6.3 Y/Pb/Pr Component OUT
(1) Follow the picture and plug in the 3 color connector to the product’s Y/Pb/Pr jack;
(2) Follow the picture and plug in the 3 color connector to the TV’s Y/Pb/Pr jack.
Audio Connection while using Y/Pb/Pr Video out:
First method: use the audio output from the A/V OUT jack;
Second method: use the audio output from the S/PDIF Coaxial or Optical jack.
In this way, you can enjoy videos, music and photos on your TV in higher quality.
1.4.6.4 HDMI OUT
(1) Follow the picture and plug one end of your HDMI cable to the product’s HDMI jack;
(2) Follow the picture and plug the other end of your HDMI cable to the TV’s HDMI jack.
Note: An AC Ryan HDMI cable is provided in the packaging.
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In this way, you can have the highest quality video and audio via a single cable.
1.4.6.5 ANT. / RF IN
Follow the picture and plug a TV Aerial to the ANT. / RF IN socket;
1.4.6.6 ANT. / RF OUT
(1) Make sure the product is connected to the power supply;
(2) Make sure a TV Aerial is connected to the ANT. / RF IN socket;
(3) Follow the picture and plug a coaxial TV cable to the ANT. / RF OUT socket and plug the
other end of this cable to a TV or receiver.
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The product can loop out the DVB-T signal to other TV receiver device. In this way, you can
watch the TV programs with another TV receiver while recording.
1.4.7 Connecting to an Digital Amplifier
(1) Follow the picture and plug in the RCA connector of your coaxial cable to the player’s
S/PDIF Coaxial jack. Or if you use optical fiber, please plug in the Toslink connector on your
optical fiber to the player’s S/PDIF Optical jack;
(2) Follow the picture and plug in the other end of your coaxial cable or optical fiber to the
digital audio device (digital amplifier or decoder).
Note: The optical fiber and coaxial cables are not supplied.
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In this way, you can enjoy powerful Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio. (Please refer to ‘3.2
Changing Audio Settings’ for configuration)
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Connecting to a LAN (Local Area Network)
To connect to a LAN (Local Area Network) you require a cat5, cat5e or cat6 network cable (not
supplied).
(1) Connect one end of the network cable to the product’s RJ45 LAN socket;
(2) Connect the other end of the network cable to a RJ45 LAN port on your router, switch, or
hub devices.
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1.4.
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Connecting to a WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network)
(1) Make sure the product is powered on;
(2) Plug in the Playon! Wireless-N USB adaptor (ACR-WN10001) to the USB host port of the
product.
Note: The Playon! Wireless-N USB adaptor is an optional accessory sold separately. (Please
refer to ‘3.5 Changing Network Settings’ for more details about wireless setup)
1.5 Power On / Off
Power On
After connecting the DC IN jack and press the power button on the front panel, the product will
soon enter the home screen, and the power indicator LED will turn blue.
Power Off
Press the power button on the front panel, the player will soon enter standby mode, and the
power indicator LED will turn red. Then unplug the power cord to cut off the power supply.
1.6 Menu Language
The system language of this product can be set to English or other languages. Change the
language you preferred in the setup menu, the selected language will take effect immediately.
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1.7 HDD Format
For users who wish to install a new SATA/SATA II HDD, please refer to the following
procedures to format before usage.
- Step 1: Select OK on the Warning page, press ENTER to confirm.
Note: This page can be also accessed via Setup->System->HDD Format menu.
- Step 2: Press the up / down button to adjust the capacity of time shift buffer.
Press the left / right button to select Next, and the enter button to confirm.
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- Step 3: Select Format, press ENTER, and then hard disk format will start.
The formatting procedure will be completed within a few minutes. After completion the hard
disk can now be used with the product.
Note: HDD format will erase all data stored on the hard disk drive. Please take note and
backup your data before proceeding!
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Navigational buttons
2. About the Player
2.1 Remote Control
All procedures in this manual can be carried out using the remote control buttons.
See the following for details on each button and its function:
1. STANDBY 2. TV SYSTEM
3. BROWSER 4. Numeric buttons
5. REPEAT 6. FR
7. FF 8. PLAY / PAUSE
9. HOME 10.
11. MENU 12. TIME SHIFT
13. SLOW 14. ZOOM
15. AUDIO 16. RED
17. EPG(GREEN) 18. MUTE
19. REC 20. COPY
21. MUSIC 22. INFO
23. VOL-/VOL+ 24. PREV
25. STOP 26. NEXT
27. RETURN 28. ENTER
29. SETUP 30. A-B
31. GOTO 32. SUBTITLE
33. ANGLE 34. BLUE
35.
TEXT(YELLOW)
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No. Button Function
STANDBY
1
TV SYSTEM
2
BROWSER
3
Numeric buttons
4
REPEAT
5
FR
6
FF
7
PLAY/PAUSE
8
HOME
9
Press to enter standby mode or wake up.
Press to switch between NTSC, PAL, 480P, 576P, 720P, 1080I,
and 1080P.
Press to enter the browser menu.
Press to enter numeric input when changing settings.
Press to set repeat option: One, All, (and Shuffle).
Press to fast rewind the current playback. Press repeatedly to
select speeds.
Press to fast forward the current playback. Press repeatedly to
select speeds.
Press to begin/pause the playback.
Press to enter the home screen.
Navigational
10
buttons
MENU
11
TIME SHIFT
12
SLOW Press to play back in slow motion. Press the PLAY button to
13
ZOOM
14
AUDIO
15
Press the arrow buttons to select menu options, and the ENTER
button to confirm.
Press to activate menus:
--Press to rename and delete files in the browser menu.
--Press to add shortcuts for network access in My_Shortcuts in
NETWORK/NFS of the browser menu.
Press to add/delete internet radio stations to favorite list.
Press to activate the time shift function. Time shift function
allows you to pause live TV and resume the program from the
point you left it. While paused, the program is recorded to the
internal HDD as long as the space is available.
Time shift mode remains active until you press the stop button.
resume regular playback.
Press to zoom the image (photo or video).
Press to select another audio track (if available).
RED
16
EPG(GREEN)
17
Press to select the files in Browser/File Copy menu.
Press to add/delete scheduled recording in EPG menu.
Press to enter the Electronic Program Guide which displays an
on-screen list of programs for the coming week when watching
Digital Terrestrial TV.
Press to add the selected files to the playlist under browser
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19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
MUTE
REC
COPY
MUSIC
INFO
VOL-/VOL+
PREV
STOP
NEXT
RETURN
ENTER
SETUP
menu.
Press to mute audio output, and press again to resume.
Press to begin recording.
Press repeatedly to set one touch recording (OTR) length (30
MIN. / 60 MIN. / 90 MIN. / 120 MIN. / 180 MIN. / 240 MIN. / Off).
Press to enter the File Copy menu.
Press to start playing music in the music playlist.
Press to hide or display the information bar during playback.
Press to decrease/increase the volume.
Press to view the previous file / page up.
Press to stop playback.
Press to view the next file / page down.
Press to return to the previous screen while navigating menus.
Press to select options in menus.
Press to enter the setup menu.
A-B
30
GOTO
31
SUBTITLE
32
ANGLE
33
BLUE
34
TEXT(YELLOW)
35
Press to set the beginning and end points of a section to repeat.
Press to jump to a specific point on a title. Specify the point
using Title, Chapter and Time.
Press to set subtitle options.
Press to change the view angle during DVD (with multi-angle)
playback.
Press to activate sort function in channel set in TV setup menu.
Press to open Teletext OSD if it is available in the broadcasted
stream of Digital Terrestrial TV.
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2.2 Front Panel
1. Up button 2. VFD Screen
3. Down button
5. Right button
7. Return button
9. Power button & indicator
4. Left button
6. Enter button
8. Menu button
10. Infrared receiver window
2.3 Rear Panel
1. RJ45 LAN socket 2. S/PDIF OPTICAL jack
3. S/PDIF COAXIAL jack 4. HDMI jack
5. Y/Pb/Pr OUT jack 6. A/V OUT jack
7. A/V DC IN jack 8. DC IN jack
9. ANT. / RF OUT socket 10. ANT. / RF IN socket
11. eSATA port
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2.4 Side Panel
1. Memory Card slot 2. USB host port (A-Type) x 2
3. USB device port (B-Type)
3. Setup Menu
The Setup menu allows you to personalize and configure the preferences for your player.
To select a Setup option:
- Select the Setup icon on the home screen, or press the SETUP button on the remote
control.
- Use the LEFT/RIGHT navigational buttons to select an option, and then press ENTER.
There are seven Setup options, including TV, Audio, Video, REC, Network, System, and
Misc. Use the UP/DOWN navigational buttons to select a menu. Press ENTER to confirm.
Press RETURN to cancel and display the previous menu screen.
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3.1 Changing TV Settings
Press the left / right button on the remote control to select the TV tab from the menu bar.
TV Region
- Select to set the region for Digital Terrestrial TV, choose Others if your region is not listed.
Channel Scan
- Select to scan for available Digital Terrestrial TV channels
AUTO SCAN
- In AUTO SCAN mode, the system will automatically scan for available DVB-T TV
channels.
MANUAL SCAN
- In MANUAL SCAN mode, you can select the CH name, Bandwidth, and Input Frequency.
Use the navigational and numerical buttons on the remote control to select or input. Press
the enter button to confirm.
Channel Set
- Select to edit channel information.
In this menu, you can edit the Name, and sequence for the DVB-T TV channels. Use the
navigational buttons to select and modify the settings, and press the enter button to confirm.
You can also press the BLUE button to select Sort.
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3.2 Changing Audio Settings
Use this menu to configure audio settings.
Night Mode
- Choose between Off / On / Comfort. If the option is turned on, the volume will be
automatically decreased at high levels to make listening more comfortable at night.
HDMI Output
- Choose between RAW / LPCM DUAL CH / LPCM MULTI CH. In raw mode, Dolby Digital,
DTS, or MPEG audio can be pass-through to the HDMI TV or Digital amplifier.
SPDIF Output
- Choose between RAW / LPCM DUAL CH. In raw mode, Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG
audio can be pass-through to the Digital amplifier.
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3.3 Changing Video Settings
Use this menu to configure video settings.
Aspect Ratio
- Pan Scan 4:3: Display a wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the redundant
portions. Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
- Letter Box 4:3: Display a wide picture with two black borders at the top and bottom
portions of a 4:3 screen. Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
16:9/16:10: Select when a widescreen 16:9/16:10 display is connected.
Brightness
- Adjust the level of brightness.
Contrast
- Adjust the level of contrast.
Hue
- Adjust the level of hue.
Saturation
- Adjust the level of saturation.
Video System
- Select to adjust video output resolution: NTSC / PAL / 480P / 576P / 720P 50HZ / 720P
60HZ / 1080I 50HZ / 1080I 60HZ / 1080P 50HZ / 1080P 60HZ.
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1080P 24HZ
- Choose this option to enable or disable 1080P 24HZ support. A TV set with 1080P 24HZ
(24P) mode is needed.
Screen Size
- Adjust the size of the image when playing movie. Press Left/Right button to
decrease/increase the width of the image, press Up/Down to increase/decrease the height
of the image.
3.4 Changing Record Settings
Quality
- Select to set the default recording quality setting.
Press the up / down button to select the recording quality you preferred. The higher the
recording quality, the more storage space it will consume. This recording quality setting is only
applicable to AV-IN recording.
Permanent Timeshift
- Select to set Timeshift mode.
Press the up / down button to select On/Off. Press the enter button to confirm. If On, the time
shift will start automatically while in Video-In mode.
REC Device
- Select to choose the device for your recording.
Press the up / down button to select HDD, eSATA HDD, USB or card, Press the enter button
to confirm.
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