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PLAYON!DVR

HD

PV75100 / PV75120

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Contents

Introduction ............................................................................ 3

Usage Precautions ....................................................................................................... 3

Specifications ................................................................................................................ 4

Functionality .................................................................................................................. 5

MultiMedia Player Function ......................................................................................... 6

Package Contents ........................................................................................................ 7

Product Description ...................................................................................................... 8

1. How to Install a Hard Disk? ..................................................................... 10

2. Connecting Audio & Video Cable to TV ............................................... 11

2.1 Connect Video Cable ........................................................................................... 11

2.2 Connect Audio Cable ........................................................................................... 12

3. Using the remote control ......................................................................... 13

4. Initial Setup .................................................................................................. 15

5. Setup Menu .................................................................................................. 17

6. TV / AV-IN & RECORD SCHEDULE ........................................................ 25

6.1 Direct Record/ Time-Shift / EPG / Time-Scheduling / AV-IN Record. .......... 25

7. MULTIMEDIA ............................................................................................... 32

8. FILE MANAGER .......................................................................................... 36

9. Files Management as an USB storage device .................................... 39

9.1 Supported Platforms ............................................................................................ 39

10. Setup a sharing folder in Windows .............................. 40

10.1 Windows 2000 .................................................................................................... 41

10.2 Windows XP ....................................................................................................... 43

10.3 Windows Vista .................................................................................................... 46

11. File Streaming from the network connected PCs ....................... 49

11.1 Stream by Wired LAN or Wireless Connection .............................................. 49

11.2 Wireless Connection.......................................................................................... 55

12. Remote Web-Access & Torrent Download .................. 58

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12.1.1. System Info. ................................................................................................... 59

12.1.2. File Broswer ................................................................................................... 60

12.1.3. Record Schedule ........................................................................................... 61

12.1.4. Record History ............................................................................................... 65

12.1.5. Torrent Download .......................................................................................... 66

13. FTP Server ....................................................................... 67

13.1.1. Accessing Playon!DVR

HD

(FTP Server) with a web-browser. ................. 68

13.1.2. Accessing Playon!DVRHD (FTP Server) with a FTP Client Program. .. 69

14. Firmware Upgrade .......................................................... 70

15. Appendixes ..................................................................... 71

15.1 Frequently Asked Questions .................................................................. 71

15.2 Copyrights and Trademarks ................................................................... 73

15.3 Warranty .................................................................................................. 73

15.4 GPL Statement ....................................................................................... 73

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Introduction

Usage Precautions

Please read the following carefully for the proper use of this product.

Copyright

A.C.Ryan is not responsible for any recorded programs, files created or distributed for the purpose of illegal

commercial or transactional activities. The party or parties who record or distribute the contents shall bear all the

responsibilities (Civil or Criminal) directly or indirectly.

Supported codec

The Playon!DVR

HD

may not play some media files. Please check the codec types. Also it may not play or run

properly depending on the file characteristics or parameters used in encoding.

USB Device

Connect & turn on the power adapter as well when you connect the Playon!DVR

HD

to a PC.

Playon!DVR

HD

may not be connected if the USB cable is more than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

We recommend you to use the supplied USB cable.

If the USB cable is too long, the transfer speed and connection may not be good.

If you connect this device to a USB1.1 Host Adapter, the transfer speed is limited to USB1.1 (Max. 12Mbps), we

recommend you to connect to USB2.0 for full speed of max. 480Mbps.

USB Host

The USB Host ports may not be compatible with all USB storage devices. Please check the compatibility before

you purchase or use the USB storage device.

HDD Type

Only 3.5” SATA type HDD can be used.

Interference

The Playon!DVR

HD

may cause radio interference, we recommend not to use any services related to human

safety when this product is in use.

Data Backup

We strongly recommend that you back up your data to another storage media. We are not responsible

for any data lost or corruption in the internal HDD.

Drop & Shock

Do not drop the Playon!DVR

HD

. It may cause severe damage to the product and/or the internal HDD.

Foreign Materials

Do not insert conductive materials (coin, etc) or other objects that may cause defects to the Playon!DVR

HD

.

Disassemble / Remodel

Do not try to disassemble or remodel the Playon!DVR

HD

. It may cause malfunction & void the product warranty.

Stacking

Do not place any heavy objects on the Playon!DVR

HD

.

Exposure to water,

moisture, etc

Do not expose the Playon!DVR

HD

to oil, water, dust, moisture or rain and wind.

If the Playon!DVR

HD

is wet, unplug the power cable from the unit immediately. Do not operate until the product

is dry.

Heat

Keep the Playon!DVR

HD

away from heated areas. Operate the product in well-ventilated places.

Magnetic Materials

Keep all magnetic materials away from the Playon!DVR

HD

. Magnetic materials such as speakers or magnets

may erase or cause damage to the data stored in the internal HDD.

* A.C.Ryan does not assume any responsibility for any damaged HDD.

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Specifications

Product Name

AC Ryan Playon!DVR

HD

ACR-PV75100 / ACR-PV75120

Main CPU

Realtek RTD1283DD 400Mhz processor

Power

12V 3A

Weight

Approx. 840g (without HDD inside)

Dimension

185(L) x 158(W) x 57(H) mm

Front VFD Display

Colorful VFD Display

Supported OS

Windows 98SE or higher, Mac OS 9.0 or higher, Linux 2.4 or higher

USB Slave

Slave Port x 1, USB2.0 (USB1.1 compatible)

USB Host

Host Port x 2, USB2.0 (USB1.1 compatible)

Supports USB devices like external USB storage devices, ODD, Flash Drive, Card Reader

e-SATA

e-SATA port x 1

Wired LAN

10/100Mbps LAN (RJ-45) x 1

Wireless Dongle (optional)

AC Ryan Playon! Wireless N USB adapter

HDD Type

3.5” SATA HDD

HDD File System

NTFS (Read & Write for file Copying, Recording, Time-Shift, EPG function)

TV Type

PAL / NTSC

Video Format

MKV, MPG, ASF, AVI, WMV, VOB, TP, TS, TRP, DAT, ISO, IFO, M2T, M2TS, MOV, FLV

(RM, RMVB up to 720p)

H.264, MPEG1/2/4, DivX, XviD, WMV9(MP@HL), VC-1(AP@L3)

Audio Format

MP3, OGG, WMA, AAC, AC3, WAV, Dolby, FLAC, DTS

Photo Format

JPG / JPEG(HD), BMP, PNG, GIF, TIF

Subtitles

SRT, SMI, SSA, ASS, IDX/SUB, SUB

Video Output

Composite

Component Y, Pb, Pr (480p, 720p, 1080i)

HDMI1.3 (480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p)

Audio Output

Analogue: Stereo L & R

S/PDIF Digital Output: Coaxial / Optical

AV-IN / Tuner

PV75100: Composite AV-In / Single Hybrid Tuner

PV75120: Composite AV-In / Dual DVB-T Tuner

Memory

Flash – 512MB, DDRII – 256MB

Cooling Fan

25 x 25 Brushless Micro Fan

Language

English, Spanish, French, Germany, Italian, Dutch, Russian (Other languages will be added).

Working Temperature

0˚C ~ 60˚C

Working Humidity

10% ~ 50%

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Functionality

* In order to use the recording functions (Direct Record, Time-Shift, Time-Scheduling Record, EPG

Record), Remote Web-Access and Torrent Download, you should do the HDD Formatting via

Playon!DVR

HD

(Not through a PC).

Playon!DVR

HD

has a built-in Single Hybrid/Dual DVB-T tuner and fully records Analogue (PAL) & Digital

(DVB-T) TV channels as well as supporting media playing functions.

(The above mentioned may differ from your model)

Direct Record

The Playon!DVR

HD

has direct recording function.

If you want to record the channel you are watching now, just press

[RECORD] button on the front panel or on the remote control and it will

record the current channel.

Time-Scheduling Record

You can schedule record your programs by using the Time-Scheduling

Record on the unit directly or through web-access to the unit remotely.

EPG The Playon!DVR

HD

supports ‘EPG Recording’.

Time-Shift

‘Time-Shift’ function allows you to pause & record live TV programs to a

storage medium & resume playback at a more convenient time. Example,

being interrupted while watching live TV programs (such as picking up

calls, answering the door, etc), all you need to do is to press the

[TIMESHIFT] button on the remote to record the program for a period of

time and then later press [PLAY] button again to resume from where you

left off.

Torrent Download

Playon!DVR

HD

supports Remote Torrent Download through the Remote

Web-Access Control.

AV-IN

You can digitize analogue contents such as video tapes into the internal

HDD via AV-In or record the digital signal from Cable Set-Top-Box,

Satellite Set-Top-Box, etc which has AV-Out.

Playon!DVR

HD

supports Composite AV-In.

* The Playon!DVR

HD

will detect a new HDD you installed and will prompt if you would like to format it.

* We highly recommend that you format the internal HDD through the Playon!DVR

HD

system for full intended

functionalities.

* Make sure that your TV is switched to the correct [AV INPUT] mode.

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MultiMedia Player Function

The Playon!DVR

HD

is a stand-alone, multimedia HDD (Hard Disk Drive) player that plays digital videos,

music, photos and DVD files on your TV and home entertainment system. You can enjoy the digital

contents at home without having to burn discs or having to play it back on a DVD or CD player.

MultiMedia Player

The Playon!DVR

HD

can playback videos, music, photos from the internal

HDD, an external USB storage device or via shared network locations.

High-Definition

The Playon!DVR

HD

supports HD videos (up to 1920x1080p) and photos by

using HDMI connection.

HDMI up to 1080p

By using a single HDMI cable connection, you can enjoy the high quality of

both digital video and audio.

LAN

Provides 10/100Mbps network connection for media streaming from a PC

and file transfer from/to a PC and Remote Web-Access, FTP Server, Client,

etc.

Wireless

With the optional 802.11n wireless USB dongle, you can enjoy content

streaming wirelessly.

(Some high bitrate contents may not play smoothly with wireless streaming).

e-SATA Connects e-SATA devices.

USB2.0

With the two USB2.0 Host connections, you can attach additional external

USB storage devices to further extend your storage capacities.

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Package Contents

The Playon!DVR

HD

package includes the below items and may be different from the actual contents.

Part Quantity

AC Ryan Playon!DVR

HD

1

Remote control 1

Remote control Batteries 2

Composite A/V cable 2

Component YPbPr cable 1

AC Ryan HDMI cable 1

DVB-T Antenna 1

AC/DC adapter 1

AC/DC adapter power cord 1

USB cable 1

Mounting screws (Pack) 1

User manual (Printed) 1

Quick installation guide (Printed) 1

AC Ryan Playon! Wireless N USB adapter 1 (optional)

Note:

The actual contents in the package may be different from the packing contents in this manual.

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Product Description

The Playon!DVR

HD

has some basic button controls on the front panel as well as on the remote controller.

Front View

POWER Power ON / OFF button.

IR Receives the remote controller signal.

VFD Display Colorful display for status of the unit.

OK [ENTER]

Navigation

OK (Enter) or Select button.

Volume Up / Down knob.

Left / Right Navigation knob.

PLAY Play the files (contents) button.

REC Direct Record Button.

STOP Stop playback button.

< Front View >

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*Your product may be different from the above image

Back View

Power Jack Connects the power adapter.

LAN Wired LAN connection to a PC for file streaming/transfer.

AV-OUT Connects

Playon!DVR

HD

to TV (Composite / Component).

AV-IN Connects an external AV device for recording.

Coaxial Coaxial cable for 5.1CH Digital audio output.

Optical Optical cable for 5.1CH Digital audio output.

USB Host Connects to an external WiFi USB dongle or storage device.

e-SATA Connects e-SATA device.

USB Slave Connects

Playon!DVR

HD

to a PC by USB cable.

Cooling Fan Exhausts heat from internal.

HDMI Connects HDMI Cable to TV.

Antenna In (Optional) Connects the coaxial cable from your wall antenna socket.

Antenna Out (Optional) Connects the coaxial cable from the Playon!DVR

HD

to TV.

< Back View >

► Depending on your model, there may be more than one built-in tuner.

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1. How to Install a Hard Disk?

 Use a 3.5” SATA Hard Disk for installation.

*Your product may be different from the above image

Unscrew the top 2 thumbscrews and open

the cover by pulling in an upwards direction.

Attach the power and SATA connector

to HDD, secure with the screws provided.

Close the cover & complete assembly by

securing the 2 thumbscrews.

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2. Connecting Audio & Video Cable to TV

2.1 Connecting Video Cable

The Playon!DVR

HD

supports three types of video output; “Composite, Component and HDMI” and you

can connect using one of these connections.

*Your product may be different from the above image

√

√√

√ If you cannot see any display after connecting a video cable, please check the following;

On TV: switch to the same video input mode as the video connection to your Playon!DVR

HD

.

For more details, please refer to your TV user manual.

HDMI: HDMI Cable.

HDMI Connects HDMI Input Jack of TV

Yellow

(CVBS)

Yellow

(CVBS)

Connects to Composite Input

(CVBS) Jack of TV

Composite: Yellow RCA cable.

Red

(Pr)

Blue

(Pb)

Green

(Y )

Red

(Pr)

Green

(Y )

Connects to Pr Input Jack of TV

Connects to Pb Input Jack of TV

Connects to Y Input Jack of TV

Component: Y, Pb, Pr component cable.

Blue

(Pb)

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2.2 Connecting Audio Cable

The Playon!DVR

HD

supports three types of audio output; “Stereo, Coaxial and Optical”.

Use an audio connection that your TV or external set supports. Most TV usually supports stereo audio

connection, which is supplied in your package.

*Your product may be different from the above image

COAXIAL

Connects to coaxial input jack of

Amplifier or Receiver.

Coaxial: Coaxial cable for Digital 5.1Ch





Don’t connect optical and coaxial cable together at the same time.

OPTICAL

Connects to Optical input Jack of Amplifier or

Receiver.

Optical: Optical Cable for Digital 5.1Ch

Connects to L Jack of TV.

Red

(STEREO-R)

(STEREO-L)

White

Red

(STEREO-R)

(STEREO-L)

White

Connects to R Jack of TV.

Stereo: Red & White RCA Cable.

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3. Using the remote control

Functions of the remote control buttons.

EPG Displays EPG program info

INFO Displays the information of the content

ARC Aspect Ratio Control

EJECT Reserved for adding function later

POWER Power On / Off the unit

SETUP Set up the various configurations of the unit

MUTE Turns off the audio

Numeric Key Insert a number

INS REPLY Backwards per 10 seconds frame

CM SKIP Forwards per 30 seconds frame

FR Fast Rewinding (2x, 4x, 6x, 8x, 16, 32x)

SLOW Playback in slow motion

FF Fast Forwarding (2x, 4x, 6x, 8x, 16, 32x)

PREV. Previous chapter or file

Rec Schedule Set up the Scheduled Recording time

NEXT Next chapter or file

UP / DOWN Up & Down navigation button

LEFT / REW Left navigation button / Rewind

RIGHT / FF Right navigation button / Fast Foward

OK / Enter OK [ENTER] button.

RETURN Return to the previous screen / folder

Time Shift Time-Shift recording of the live channel

HOME Go to the Home Menu page

Vol + Volume up

REC. Direct Record button / Select a file Copy or Move

Vol - Volume down

PAUSE Pause the playback

PLAY Play a content

STOP Stop playback

Repeat (1/ALL) Repeat one file or all files

Repeat (A<->B) Repeat the selected section

GOTO Jump to a specific time frame of a content

TV / AV-IN

Watch & Record TV channels

Select input source (Composite / ATV / DTV)

MENU Displays the DVD Menu if available

TITLE Displays the Title Menu of a DVD if available

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ANGLE

Display the Teletext of DVB-T channels / Add the

files to PlayList

MULTIMEDIA Access the contents of HDD, USB, Network

AUDIO Select an audio track

SUBTITLE Select a subtitle

ZOOM Zoom video / image playback

F. MANAGER

Copy / Move / Delete contents between HDD, USB,

Network

TV SYSTEM Switches TV-OUT modes

MEDIA TYPE Automatic file filtering by Movie, Audio, Photo

DELETE Rename / Delete a file

ADD-ON Reserved for adding function later

[Tip]: If you lost the display or having any problems to see the display on TV & do

not know what to do, then press [ HOME] or [ RETURN] button on the

remote.

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4. Initial Setup

When you first power on your Playon!DVR

HD

on your display, you will see the Initial Setup page.

[Menu Language]: Select a language. [TV Region]: Select a country.

[Channel Scan]: Scans the TV channels.

[Time]: Set up the current time manually or automatically

through DTV signal.

[Time]: After setting up the time, press [Confirm].

[Wired Lan Setup]: Obtain an IP address automatically

by DHCP(Auto) or manually keying in a fixed IP address.

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[DHCP IP (Auto)]: Obtain an IP address automatically.

[DHCP IP (Auto)]: After selecting [OK], select [Confirm]

to save Network Settings.

[DHCP IP (Auto)]: The Playon!DVR

HD

is testing your

network connection and will obtain an IP address

automatically from your AP router.

[FIX IP (Manual)]: You can manually key in your own

static IP address / Subnet Mask / Default Gateway / DNS

server IP address.

[Home Menu Page]: After completing setup, you will

see the Home Menu page.

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5. Setup Menu

Before you use the Playon!DVR

HD

, please go to [SETUP] menu to configure to your requirement.

At the Home Menu page, select [SETUP] menu. [TV] => TV Region: Select a country.

[TV] => Channel Scan => AUTO SCAN: Scans the TV

channels automatically. It will start scanning analogue TV

signals first, followed by digital TV signals.

(If you are using DVB-T only model, then it scans for digital

TV signals only).

[TV] => Channel Scan => AUTO SCAN: During auto

scanning, press the [OK] button on the remote to cancel

the channel scanning.

[TV] => Channel Scan => MANUAL SCAN: You can

input your channel manually and press the [OK] button

on the remote.

[TV] => Channel Set: You can select to fine tune analogue

or digital TV signal.

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[Audio] => Night Mode:

Compatible digital audio

soundtracks will be dynamically compressed. Turn on for

good dialogues even at low volume.

Comfort : The bass

level

is

limi

ted to a comfort level

.

[Audio] => Digital Output:

Select HDMI or SPDIF (Coaxial

or Optical).

[Video] => Aspect Ratio: Select a screen resolution.

[Video] => Brightness: Adjust the brightness level.

[Video] => Contrast: Adjust the contrast level. [Video] => TV System: Select one of the modes to best

suit your TV.

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[Video] => 1080P 24Hz: Turn on to allow playing videos

at 24Hz. This function is dependent on your video & TV

support.

[REC] => Quality: Select a recording quality. The higher

the quality, the more HDD space it consumes.

[REC] => Permanent Time-shift: If you select [ON] then

the time-shift function is running automatically when you

turn on the Playon!DVR

HD

.

Press the [Pause] button and then press [PLAY] button on

the remote to watch from the last paused time frame.

** If you select [OFF], you will need to press the

[TIMESHIFT] button to pause & play the live program.

[REC] => REC Device: Select the default storage you

want to record to. You can choose to record to an

internal HDD or to an external USB storage device.

[Network] => Wired Lan Setup => DHCP IP (Auto):

Using a wired network connection, the Playon!DVR

HD

will

obtain an IP address automatically from your DHCP-

enabled AP router.

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