Dane-elec SO SPEAKY PVR User Manual

Multimedia Hard Disk Player & Recorder

PC/MAC

User Manual

Table of Contents

1. BRIEF INTRODUCTION 3

Feature and performance 3•
Basic performance 3•
Specification 3•

2. PRODUCT DETAILS 5

Packing list • 5
Front view 6•
Back view 7•
Remote controller 7•

3. BASIC OPERATION 9

Initiation Setup 9•
Power connection 9•
Connect and disconnect the So Speaky PVR 10•
Connection of TV audio output 12•
Composite output mode 12•
Component YPbPr output connection 12•
HDMI output mode 12•
Connection of recording 13•
Connection and setup of network 14•
Operation of sharing file under Windows XP 14•
Procedure of file sharingunder Windows XP 14•
Operation of sharing file under Windows Vista 17•
Procedure of file sharing under Windows Vista 17•
Usage of starting od record and play 21•
Playback function 22•
Connect to PC 24•

4. OPERATION OF PRODUCT USAGE 25

Browser 26•
File range function 26•
File edit 26•
Network 27•
Video in 27•
Time shift 27•
Time rec 28•
File Copy 29•
Copy operation 29•
Setting Menu 30•
Changing photos settings 30•
Changing HDMI settings 30•
Changing Network settings 31•
Changing System settings 31•
HD Format 33•

5. MAINTENANCE NOTICE 33

6. OTHERS 34

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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. It is really your
desirable entertainment products.

Basic performance•

Image resolution-MPEG2,supports (720 X 480@30fps or 720 X 576@25fps)•
support 5 standard
Recording-support one –key backup, Time rec and Time shift recording •
Video-MPEG1/2/4,Xvid,IFO,VOB,DAT,AVI,MPG,TS.•
Audio- MP3,WMA,WAV,ACC,OGG(no DRM),AC3•
Image-JPG/JPEG(720p/1080i)•
Card 5 in 1 card(SD/MMC/XD/MS/MS RRO)•
USB HUB-USB storage•
Internet-RJ45 port,10/100M,can connect to local internet and play video files•
USB2.0-high speed USB2.0, backup when connect to PC•
HDMI-HDMI high definition port•

Specification•

USB connection Support multiple USB storage

USB port USB 2.0 high speed port

Network connection RJ45 10/100M connect

Simulated video output Composite video AV/color difference YPbPr/HDMI(1080i)

Image definition max: 1080i (interlaced)

Audio output Stereo/digital HDMI/optical

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Input

Card CF, SD, MMC, XD, MS, SDHC, MS PRO, MS DUO, MS, PRO DUO

Audio

audio: stereo(L/R)
video: composite(AV)

Format: MP3, WMA, WAV, ACC, OGG(no DRM)AC3
Speed: MP3 32kbps - 320kbps
WMA: 32kbps - 192kbps

Video

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 Format: MPEG2

Audio record rate and format HQ/SP/LP/EP/SLP Format: MP2, 2

Record image Max:720 X 480@30fps or 720 X 576@25fps

Spec for video output

Video decode: MPEG 1/2/4, Xvid
Format: IFO, VOB, DAT, AVI, MPG, MPEG, TS

Composite output : AV: 1Vpp@75 Ohm
Heft output: Y:1Vpp@75 Ohm
Pb:0.7Vpp@75 Ohm
Pr:0.7Vpp@75 Ohm

DA Converter 24-bit/192kHZ
AD Converter 24-bit/96kHZ
Signal-Noise (1kHZ) ≥ 90dB

Spec for Audio

Power adapter

Dimension 217.5×48×163.5mm

Weight 1455g or 3.208lbs

Note : Up to the improvement, the appearance and specification will be changed accordingly
without notice.

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Dynamic Range ≥90dB(1kHZ)
Separation Channel ≥95dB
Total Harmonic
Distortion (1kHZ) ≤1%

AC input: 100V~220V, 50/60HZ
DC output: 12V, 3A

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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

YPbPr cable

( Red, Blue, Green )

Quick Start Guide CD-ROM

A/C adapter USB cable

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. Or can consult your supplier.

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Front view•

Button definition:

Button button definition instruction

REC REC button Press shortly to enter record mode. choose the Rec time

MENU Menu button Press shortly to return the first menu

REC MENU STOP DIRECTION KEY

POWERENTERCARD READERLED

Stop button Press shortly to stop current operation

Left button Press shortly to move cursor left

Right button Press shortly to move cursor right

Up button Press shortly to move cursor up

Down button Press shortly to move cursor down

OK OK button Press shortly to confirm the current operation

Power button Press shortly to switch on/off the power

LED definition:

LED LED definition Instruction

Rec Rec LED Turns red when record video

Copy Copy LED Turns on when copy

Status TV output LED

Read-write Read-write LED

For any kind of composite video, color difference, HDMI,
the LED is on

LED lights when connect to USB, twinkles when data
transmit.

Network Status Internet connection LED

Power Power LED Green light when switch on, red light when stand-by.

Network read­write

Network read-write LED Twinkling of light when internet transmits.

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LED lights when connect to network. be off when
disconnect.

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Back view•

AUDIO INPUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT

AUDIO OUTPUT

POWER INPUT

VIDEO INPUT

COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT

HDMI output USB

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

Video input Video input port Can input audio when connected to video device

HDMI High definition port Can output digital signal via HDMI port

Optical Fine output port Can output 5.1 audio via optical port

Network network port Can connect to network via LAN port

DC Power port Can input power

Can output audio and video when connected to video
device

USB HOSTOPTICAL LAN

5 in 1 card 5 in 1 card port Can read data from SD,MMC,MS,XD

Remote control:

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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, down, left and right

Press to confirm

Press to input digital

GOTO Press to play the video at the chapter after setting schedule

SLOW

Edit Press the key at selected file to rename or delete the file in the option window

Play

Press to have slow motion: (3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16X)
Press PLAY to resume regular play mode.

Press to play file.
Or play recording file under time shift mode.

Stop Press to stop play/recording

Pause/Step Press to pause play/recording, and again for step playing

Previous Press to return to previous file

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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

Press to zoom when playing back photos or Video programs.

Zoom

Time shift

Repeat Press to set repeat option: chapter, Title or off

Photo zoom levels:2X,4X,8X,16X;
Video zoom levels:2X,3X,4X,8X.

Press to activate time shift in recording mode.
Operation as follow:
Press ”Time shift” and wait until the screen display, Press “pause/step” to pause
program, press “Play” to resume playback, and press “Stop” to stop time shift
function.

Select

Confirm Press to add or delete option in playlist

3) BASIC OPERATION

Initiation setup •

Please set the current time of the product according to the prompt or go to the setup menu directly and
select “Time setup” when the first time use.
Usage preparing

Power connection •

Take out power adapter and power core from the package and connect it as follow illustration:

Press to select the file or folder and then press “confirm” to add or delete file or
folder in the playlist

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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.

A green arrow-shaped icon shaped will appear in the task bar. The media player can now be used as an

external peripheral storage device

Comment: Your So Speaky PVR’s hard disk was pre-formatted in FAT32, so it can be used right away.
Reservation percentage total disk for :

1) Recording : 50%

2) FAT 32 : 50%

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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. 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 Speaky PVR to the computer.

Note: Before disconnecting any cables from your So Speaky PVR, turn it off.

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