Strong Rock-Box User Manual
HD MEDIA PLAYER
USER MANUAL
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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk
of fire and electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back) of the unit. Refer servicing
only to qualified service personnel.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operation and servicing
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and that no objects filled
with liquids shall be placed on the apparatus.
In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of
your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. However,
safety is your responsibility too. This page lists important information that will help to
assure your enjoyment and proper use of the video product and accessory equipment.
Please read them carefully before operating and using your video product.
1. Read and Follow Instructions – All the safety and operation instructions should
be read before the video product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operation instructions should be retained for
future reference.
3. Heed all Warnings – Comply with all warnings on the video product and in the
operating instructions.
4. Polarization – This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating-current
line plug. To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an
extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted
without blade exposure. If you need an extension cord, use a polarized cord.
5. Power Sources – This video product should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the marking label.
6. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can result
in a risk of fire or electric shock. Overloaded AC outlets, extension cords, frayed
power cords, damaged or cracked wire insulation, and broken plugs are
dangerous and may result in a shock or fire hazard. Periodically examine the
cord, and if its appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation, have it
replaces by your service technician.
7. Power Cord Protection – Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the video product.
8. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the case are provided for ventilation to ensure
reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating. These
openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked
by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or heat register. This video
product should not be placed in areas such as a book case or rack, unless proper
ventilation is provided or the video product manufacturer’s instructions have been
followed.
9. Attachments – Do not use attachments unless recommended by the video product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards
10. Water and Moisture – do not use this video product near water, for example near
a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool. Caution: Maintain electrical safety. Power line operated
equipment or accessories connected to this unit should bear safety certification
mark on the accessory itself and should not be modified so as to defeat the safety
features. This will help to avoid any potential hazard from electrical shock or fire.
If in doubt, contact a qualified service personnel.
11. Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines, other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall
into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching or approaching such power
lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal. Installing an outdoor
antenna can be hazardous and should be left to a professional antenna installer.
12. Use (Cleaning) – Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
13. Objects that may touch dangerous voltage points or “short-out” parts could r esult
in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product.
14. Lightning- For added protection for this video product during a lightning storm,
or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from
the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the video product due to lightning and power line surges.
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15. Servicing – Do not attempt to service this video product yourself, as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
16. Conditions Requiring Service – Unplug this video product from the wall outlet
and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the video product.
c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the video does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by operating instructions. Improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its
normal operation.
e. If the video product has been dropped or cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this
indicates a need for service.
17. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, have the service
technician verify that the replacements he uses have the same safety
characteristics as the original parts. Use of replacements specified by the video
product manufacturer can prevent fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
18. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product,
ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the
manufacturer to determine that the video product is in safe operating condition.
19. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling
only as recommended by the manufacturer.
20. Heat – The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
*Note: The Rock-Box is best utilized in conjunction with a wireless
mouse and keyboard (not included) as well as HDMI cabling (not
included) for display output.
For more information, visit the Strong homepage at www.strong.com.au or our website dedicated to
this product www.rock-box.com.au.
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Table of Contents
The Remote Control ......................................................................................................................... 6
The Back Panel .................................................................................................................................. 7
Setting Up .......................................................................................................................................... 7
Home Screen & Basic Functionality................................................................................................ 8
How To Play Movies & TV Shows .................................................................................................. 9
Internet (Wi-Fi & Ethernet) ............................................................................................................ 9
Settings ............................................................................................................................................. 10
Language ................................................................................................................................... 10
Video Resolution ...................................................................................................................... 10
Time, Date and Format ............................................................................................................. 11
Add/Remove Online Accounts ................................................................................................. 12
Check Storage Space ................................................................................................................ 13
Taking Screenshots ................................................................................................................... 14
Installing/Uninstalling Apps ..................................................................................................... 15
Back Up Your Device ............................................................................................................... 16
Resetting Your Device to Factory Default ................................................................................ 16
Customizing You Device ................................................................................................................. 17
Changing Your Background Image .......................................................................................... 17
Adding Widgets to Your Home Screen .................................................................................... 18
Adding App Shortcuts to Your Home Screen ........................................................................... 19
Change Text Size ...................................................................................................................... 19
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................. 20
Blank Screen on Startup ........................................................................................................... 20
Apps That Constantly Crash/Stop Working ............................................................................. 20
No Audio................................................................................................................................... 20
Using eHomeMediaCenter ............................................................................................................. 20
Appendix .......................................................................................................................................... 23
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The Remote Control
Photograph
Key
Function
Power
Turns on or off the device
RED Browser
Opens the Browser app
GREEN Media
Opens the Video app
YELLOW Settings
Opens the Settings app
BLUE Apps
Opens the Apps list
Home
Goes back to the Home Screen
Back
Returns to the previous page
Recent Apps
Opens a list of running apps
Arrows
Navigates around the interface
OK
Confirms selection
Options
Bring up a context-sensitive menu
Mouse
Enables mouse-like operation
Rewind
Rewinds current playback
Play/Pause
Starts or pauses current playback
Stop
Stop current playback
Fast Forward
Fast forwards current playback
Volume Down
Turns down audio (separate to TV)
Mute
Mutes audio (separate to TV)
Volume Up
Turns up audio (separate to TV)
Numpad
Used for numeric input
Numpad Mode
Swaps numpad from numbers to letters
Delete
Deletes the most recent character
*Note: The fast-forward and rewind buttons will only work with the stock Video app, and
compatibility with other 3rd party apps is not guaranteed.
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The Back Panel
Setting Up
1. Plug the power cable into the back of the device, and the other end into the wall
socket.
2. Plug the AV or HMDI (not included) cable into your TV, and the other end into the
relevant socket on the back of the device.
3. Connect an RJ45 Ethernet cable from the device to your modem/router for easy
access to your Internet connection. Otherwise the device contains Wi-Fi access to
your router out-of-the-box.
4. Turn the power on at the socket and a blue light will appear on the top of the device
indicating it’s been powered on.
5. Turn on your TV and change the source to either AV or HDMI (depending on the
type of video cable you used).
6. The device will take some time to set itself up for the first time, please wait until the
device boots into the Home screen as shown on page 8 of this user manual.
7. To put your device on standby, press the power button on your remote, or the power
button at the bottom of the screen, then press OK.
*Note that changing the Source input on your TV then back again with the device
in standby will turn the device back on.
8. Connect to the Internet (via Wi-Fi or Ethernet) through the Settings app. Refer to
page 9 for more information on setting up Internet access.
9. Sign in to your existing Gmail account, or add a new one. This is required if you
would like to download apps and update existing ones. Refer to page 12 for more.
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