Dane-elec SO ROAD Movie USER MANUAL

Media Player Hard Disk Ultra Mobile

PC

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USER MANUAL

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Table of Contents

1) Important information 3

2) Safety & Precautions

- Do’s and Don’ts 4

- Limitations and Usage Precautions 4

3) Features 7

4) Specifications 8

5) Front and Rear Panel 9

6) Remote Control 10

7) Using the device 11

8) Installation and Connection 15

- Connection with ordinary (Composite) Tv ouput 15

- Connection to Component output 15

- Connection to Coaxial output 16

- Connection to Optical output 16

- Connection to Computer 16

9) So Road Movie Setup Menu 17

- Audio/Video Setup 17

- Setup/Various 18

- Firmware Setup 19

- Driver installation for Windows ME/XP/2000 20

- Video Files Playback 21

- Audio Files Playback 22

- Photo Files Playback 23

- Mixed Files Playback (MISC)
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- Playlist 25

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1. Important Information

Congratulations for having bought this product. We are sure that you will be entirely satisfied
with this multi-media player. Please take some time to read thoroughly this manual of Instruction
so that you can use the unit to its best possibilities. Keep carefully this instruction manual and
refer to it any time when you will need it.

In case of a faulty operation, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. Opening
the unit have you exposed to electrocution hazards. Please refer to a qualified
person.

Do not use this unit near any heating source, especially hot air vents, stove or
any other appliance producing heat. Do not Expose this unit to temperatures
lower than 5°C or higher than 35°C.

Do not use this unit near a humid area as a bath, sink, swimming pool or a
flowerpot.

Do not handle the supply cable if you have wet hands. Do not use a damaged
power cable.

Do not place your unit in front of a light projector or near a heating source.

Do not use any substance containing alcohol, gasoline, detergent or any other
flammable products to clean the surface of the unit.

Do not drop the unit or let it be subjected to impacts that could seriously
damage your unit or the hard drive.

Do not let any liquid or foreign substance be inserted inside the unit that could
result in a short circuit with fire or electrocution hazards.

Do not cut, deteriorate, or place any heavy object on the power cable that
could result in a short circuit with fire or electrocution hazards.

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2.Safety & Precautions

Do’s and Don’ts

Do’s

Unplug the player during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than the other. The wide blade is provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, or at the point
where they exit from the player.

When connecting or disconnecting AV cables or USB, disconnect the power first.

Do read all safety information and follow all instructions in this user manual.

When cleaning the So Road Movie product, disconnect the power and then wipe the unit with a
soft piece of dry cloth. Do not use any chemicals or sprays for cleaning.

Visit danedigital.com for additional product information & for troubleshooting.

Don’ts

Don’t expose your So Road Movie unit to heat sources or high temperatures.

Don’t expose your So Road Movie unit to water, oil, dust or magnetic materials.

Don’t block the vents. Free airflow should be maintained around the unit.

Don’t attempt disassembling or remodeling the unit.

Don’t drop the So Road Movie unit. This might cause irreversible damage to the unit and the Hard
Drive.

Do not touch the power plug with wet hands or use defective power cables & electric outlets.
Doing so might result in electric shock or fire. Only use attachments accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.) in the So Road Movie Remote
Control. Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.

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2.Safety & Precautions

Limitations and Usage Precautions

Please read the following Limitations and Usage Precautions before using your So Road
Movie player.

While So Road Movie players support dozens of file formats and codec, they are not intended to
work with every codec-variation. So Road Movie players provide limited support to standardized
versions of codec as stated in the Technical Specifications of this manual.

Turn off your So Road Movie player when connecting or disconnecting USB devices. Failure to do
so may result in malfunction and/or loss of data on your USB device.

Step-by-Step:

- Turn on your computer and launch Windows

- Connect the So Road Movie

- 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. Otherwise, an error message will appear on the
screen.

- Turn off all applications

- Click on the Task Bar icon for external storage devices

- Select your external hard disk and confirm that you would like it to be stopped

- Disconnect the USB cable that connects the So Road Movie to the computer.

Note: Before disconnecting any cables from your So Road Movie, turn it off.

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2.Safety & Precautions

We strongly recommend backing-up your data or media files stored on the So Road •
Movie. Power surge, HDD-failure, accidental deletions are common causes of data loss. Place your
So Road Movie player away from magnetic sources.

So Road Movie supports 2.5" Hard Disk Drives only.•

When connected to the computer through the USB cable the So Road Movie player works like an •
external USB storage device (During this operation, there is no video/audio playback).

To resume playback mode, disconnect the USB cable connected to your PC and turn on the So Road •
Movie player.

The supplied cables and accessories are recommended for customized best performance of the •
So Road Movie Media Player. Using any other (after-market) cables or accessories may not provide best
performance

In order to unplug your So Road Movie Media Player, press the STOP button and turning off the •
power before removing cables.

Do NOT open the unit and service or modify the basic assembly. Do NOT modify the firmware of •
the So Road Movie unit. Improper or unauthorized repair will VOID your warranty coverage.

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3. Feature

Enjoy your Movie and Video Files on TV !

Supports a variety of digital video files like DivX® 3/4/5, Xvid, MPEG1, MPEG2,
MPEG4, DVD(IFO, VOB), VCD(DAT). Ideally suited for backing up all your DVD
movies on a hard-Disk for easy access.

Digital Music Box

A perfect companion for the music junkies. Play variety of audio files like MP3,
OGG, WMA etc. Advanced in-built Jukebox supports customized playlists and
music shuffle/repeat functions.

Multilanguage Subtitles

Supports multi-language .SMI, .SRT, .SUB subtitle files (for use with DivX®, XviD,
AVI video and movie files)

Digital Photo Album

Now enjoy your vacation photos with the family. Store and Playback all your
digital photos. Enjoy customized Slideshows with background Music.

Portable HDD Storage

Quite simply, an ideal mass-storage device for all your backup and digital storage
needs.

Easy Firmware Upgrading

A Simple and Efficient firmware upgrade process.
(Download: www.danedigital.com).
Firmware Upgrades provide continuous support to new codec and formats.

Car Media Center (Optional)

So Road Movie can also be used in a car with its optional car pack.
The Car Pack bundle contains Car Power Adapter, Ext IR
Extender, Compact Remote Control and Audio Cable

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4. Specifications

Supported File
Formats

Supported
Languages

Input & Output

Video

Audio AC3, MP2, MP3, DTS pass through, Ogg, WMA, MPGA, MPA

Photo JPEG

SMI, SRT, SUB, Multi-Subtitle

USB 2.0

A/V port

HDTV : Component Video

Audio : Coaxial, Optical

IR-Ext

MPEG1/2, Div3.11, Div4.0, Div5.0, Divx, Xvid, DVD(IFO, VOB),
VCD(DAT), M2V, ISO

User Interface

Operating
System

HDD Type 2.5” SATA Hard Disk

Partition Type FAT32, NTFS

Power External 5V/2A DC adapter

Dimensions 78mm(W) X 136mm(H) X 20mm(L)

Retail Kit
Includes

Full Featured IR-Remote control
Button : Power, OK, Stop, Setup, Up/down/left/right Navigation

Windows ME, 2000, XP, Vista or later

So Road Movie Media Player, Remote Control, A/V Cable, Component
Cable, USB Cable (for PC), 5V Adaptor, Manual, Driver CD, Batteries

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