Akasa Scala User manual

Scala
HD Media Player
USER MANUAL

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Table of Contents
1 Before you start ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Safety notices...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
1.2 Warranty ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
1.3 Specification............................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
1.4 Package contents......................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
2 HDD Installation..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
3 Setting the Scala HD Media Player...................................................................................................................................................................................................10
3.1 Front / Back Panel layout ......................................................................................................................................................................................................10
3.2 Remote control layout ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................11
3.3 Connecting Scala HD Media Player to your TV...................................................................................................................................................................12
3.4 Initiating the Scala HD Media Player (optional)...................................................................................................................................................................12
4 System Menu.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
4.1 Setup......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
4.1.1 Audio setup................................................................................................................................................................................................................14
4.1.2 Video setup ................................................................................................................................................................................................................15
4.1.3 Network setup............................................................................................................................................................................................................16
4.1.4 System setup..............................................................................................................................................................................................................17
4.1.5 MISC setup................................................................................................................................................................................................................18
4.2 Browser..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................19
4.2.1 Play Movies...............................................................................................................................................................................................................20
4.2.2 Play Music.................................................................................................................................................................................................................22
4.2.3 Show Photo................................................................................................................................................................................................................23
4.2.4 Adding contents to PLAYLIST .................................................................................................................................................................................24
4.2.5 Adding contents to PLAYLIST .................................................................................................................................................................................25

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4.3 File Copy ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................26
5 Transcoding Software........................................................................................................................................................................................................................27
5.1 Install and run under Transcode Server.................................................................................................................................................................................27
5.2 Adding Share Folders on PC.................................................................................................................................................................................................28
5.3 Connecting to File Sharing folders and BT download management.....................................................................................................................................29
5.3.1 Set up the Scala HD Media Player ............................................................................................................................................................................30
5.3.2 Connect to File Sharing Folder..................................................................................................................................................................................30
5.3.3 Connect to BT Download Management....................................................................................................................................................................31
5.3.4 Account Management................................................................................................................................................................................................35

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1 Before you start
1.1 Safety notices
1. Caution during HDD installation: Always unplug the power cable before inserting Hard Drive. Electrostatic
discharge (ESD) can damage system components. If an ESD-controlled workstation is not available, wear an
antistatic wrist strap or touch an earthed surface before handling the HDD or SSD.
2. A power supply with a different voltage will damage the product and void its warranty.
3. Keep this equipment away from humidity or any type of moisture.
4. DO NOT drop /shake the device or put any weight on top of it.
1.2 Warranty
Warranties extend only to defects that occur during normal use and do not extend to damage to products that
results from incompatibility, abuse, misuse, negligence, unauthorized repair, modification, incorrect
installation, incorrect voltage supply, air/water pollution, any accident or natural disasters. The warranty
extends only on Akasa enclosure and does not cover a defective HDD, TV, router etc. as a result of a defective
media player or the power adapter. Keep your original sales receipt in a safe place. Nothing herein should be
construed as constituting an additional warranty.

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1.3 Specification
■ Connections
Video Output
Composite Out
HDMI 1.3 Out
Audio Output
Audio Out L/R
SPDIF(Optical)
File transfer port
2 x USB 2.0 Host port
Date transfer with PC
USB 2.0 mini port
Ethernet
10/100Mbps RJ-45
■ Optional wireless dongle
Wireless USB Dongle WI-FI 802.11g
AK-NTWF01
Note: Please note that only certain USB dongle will work with this device.

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■ Media format support
Video Decoding
(Movie)
DivX 3/4/5/6,Xvid
AVI / MKV
H.264, AVC TS / AVI / MKV / MOV / M2TS
MPEG-1
MPG / MPEG / DAT
MPEG-2
MPG / MPEG / VOB / ISO / IFO / TS / TP / M2TS
MPEG-4 MP4 / AVI / MOV
WMV9
WMV
FLV
FLV (Support up to 352x288)
Real Video 8/9/10
RM/RMVB (Support up to 720p)
Audio Decoding
(Movie)
Dolby DigitalAC3/Plus/TrueHD 5.1ch, DTS/HD MasterAudio 7.1ch
MPEG-I Layer 1/2/3,MPEG-II Layer 1/2, MPEG4 HE AACv2, Real Audio, AAC, LPCM
HDMI RAW/SPDIF RAW
Audio Decoding
(Music) WMA, MP3, Real Audio (RA), WAV, OGG, AAC, FLAC, ASF, M3U, MKA, MP4
Picture Format JPG, JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF, TIFF
Subtitle SRT, SUB, SMI, IDX/SUB, SSA, ASS
Note: The specification and design is subject to change without any notice.

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1.4 Package contents
Scala HD Media player
DC Adaptor (12V 2A)
Remote control
2 x AAAbatteries
HDMI cable
Composite AV cable
USB cable for connection with PC
Quick guide
HDD screws
CD with Bit Torrent P2Psoftware and installation manual

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2 HDD Installation
NOTE: The SCALA Media Player can play media files from external storage via USB or Network without an internal drive.
Installing the internal drive enables you to store files locally for easy access, backup or simply to free up space on your PC.
Step 1 Open the box by undoing the two securing screws and sliding the system out of the aluminium housing
Step 2 Place the HDD on the tray aligning the SATAconnectors and gently insert the HDD until fully connected

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Step 3 Secure the HDD with two screws provided
Step 4 Slide the system back into the enclosure and secure with the screws on both corner.

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3 Setting the Scala HD Media Player
3.1 Front / Back Panel layout
IrDA Receiver
USB 1
USB Device Indicator
HDD Indicator
LAN/Data access Indicator
Power/Standby Indicator
Composite
Output Optical Output HDMI Connector Data Transfer
with PC
LAN Connector
Power Switch
USB 2 Host Port
DC Connector

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3.2 Remote control layout
Please make sure that you’ve installed the AAA battery into the remote control.
1. POWER 16. EJECT 31. CM SKIP
2. Display 17. TITLE 32. SELECT
3. Audio 18. HOME 33. COPY
4 Number Buttons 19. TV SYSTEM
5. GOTO 20. SUBTITLE
6. Setup 21.MENU
7. Enter/ZOOM 22. VOL + / -
8. Browser 23. MUTE
9. STOP 24.REPLAY
10. PLAY 25. Navigation
11. PREV 26. RETURN
12. SLOW 27. PAUSE
13. Option 28. NEXT
14. REPEAT 29. FR/FF
15. ANGLE 30. CONFIRM
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3.3 Connecting Scala HD Media Player to your TV
Connect either HDMI or Composite cable from the Scala HD Media Player to your TV.
When connecting the HDMI cable to the TV, the device will detect the highest resolution suited for your TV.
When connecting the Composite cable (CVBS) to TV, please make sure your TV is either PAL or NTSC system.
3.4 Initiating the Scala HD Media Player (optional)
If you have installed factory new HDD inside and you are using the Scala HD Media Player for the first time, you
will be asked to format the hard drive and you should follow the onscreen wizard otherwise go to next step.

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4 System Menu
Switch on the system power and select appropriate HDMI or composite connection on TV menu. You should be able to see the main
system menu screen with three options:
File Copy – select to move files between internal / external storage and network
Browser – select to search and play music, photo or video files
Setup – select for system configuration
4.1 Setup
Through main screen menu, you will be able to enter into the Setup page which contains five options: Audio, Video, Network,
System and MISC. You can press ENTER (Key 7) to access each setting.

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4.1.1 Audio setup
This setting is focusing on the outputs ofAudio. There are 5 digital outputs, HDMI LPCM (2CH), HDMI LPCM Multi CH ,
HDMI RAW, SPDIF LPCM and SPDIF RAW.
HDMI LPCM (2CH): When player audio output connects to TV via HDMI, the player will decode audio as STEREO.
HDMI LPCM Multi CH: When player audio output connects to TV via HDMI, the player will decode audio as STEREO.
HDMI RAW: When player audio output connects to amplifier via HDMI, the player will send the RAW data to amplifier.
Amplifier will decode RAW data into multiple audio channels such as 5.1 or 7.1.
SPDIF LPCM (2CH): When player audio output connects to amplifier via SPDIF, the player will decode audio as STEREO
through amplifier.
SPDIF RAW: When player audio output connects to amplifier via SPDIF, the player will send the RAW data to amplifier.
Amplifier will decode RAW data into multiple audio channels such as 5.1 or 7.1.
TIPS:
If you only have HDMI TV, please choose HDMI LPCM(Stereo)
If you have HDMI TV with HDMI amplifier, please choose HDMI RAW or HDMI LPCM(Stereo)
If you have HDMI TV with SPDIF amplifier, please choose SPDIF RAW or SPDIF LPCM(Stereo)

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4.1.2 Video setup
Aspect Ratio: Please choose one that is suitable for your TV system. Pan Scan 4:3, Letter Box 4:3, 16:09 and 16:10.
Pan Scan 4:3 : Keep the height of wide screen, and cut off the right/left screen to fit the 4:3 TV system.
Letter Box 4:3 : Keep wide screen, and black border will be covered on the top and bottom of screen to fit the 4:3 TV.
16:9 : Choose 16:9 to fit 16:9 TV system.
16:10 : Choose 16:10 to fit 16:10 TV system.
TV System: Choose the right resolution of output to TV.
TV System and Resolution
Standard Resolution(SD)
High Definition Resolution(HD)
NTSC NTSC, 480p 720p@60Hz, 1080i@60Hz, 1080p@60Hz
PAL
PAL, 576p
720p@50Hz, 1080i@50Hz, 1080p@50Hz
TIPS:
Only HDMI supports High Definition Resolution
Connect player to TV via HDMI, TV will notify player that what resolution it supported. If TV doesn’t support one of
resolution, it will be un-selectable
In case if you choose a wrong resolution and your TV screen go black, you always can connect CVBS to get your right
resolution to TV

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4.1.3 Network setup
Wired LAN Setup: Select to set the network settings between DHCP (AUTO) and DHCP (Manual). If you have a network
device such as Router, it should assign IPby itself and you will be able to see it on the screen. Please select DHCP (Auto).
Otherwise, please make sure your IP address, subnet mask and default gateway, then enter them manually.
Wireless Setup (Optional): Select to set the wireless network setting. When plug-in a USB WI-FI dongle, the player will
detect the dongle automatically.
Note 1: Only certain USB dongle will work with this device therefore we recommend the Akasa AK- NTWF01
Note 2: The player with WIFI dongle will only be able to recognize the WEP with Open system, and only the Key 1 will be
recognized. Also, only WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal and WPA-AUTO Personal are recognizable for the player.

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4.1.4 System setup
Menu Language: Select language. There are English, Traditional Chinese, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Russian
and Simplified Chinese available.
Text Encoding: This setting is to display subtitle, file name and folder name in your language. Please select Unicode
(UTF8), Simplified Chinese or Traditional Chinese. If select wrong setting, it might cause the unknown characters.
Login Control: Select ON to enable File Sharing and BT web management access control.
BT and SAMBA: To enable File Sharing and BT services.
System Update: Select this setting to update the newest firmware. Please follow the steps below.
1. Prepare a USB flash drive or USB external hard disk and connect it to PC, then copy the firmware file to the root folder
2. Plug in USB flash drive or USB external hard disk into the USB 1 or USB 2 host port of player
3. Select System Upgrade, press OK to proceed
4. Please wait for about 5 minutes. During the upgrade procedure, the system may reboot repeatedly please DO NOT turn
off the power or unplug the USB drive with new firmware.
5. . When finish, player will reboot automatically and return to the main menu.
HDD Format: When you install a brand new 2.5” SATA HDD, you will possibly require HDD format. Press OK, the system
will format the HDD.

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Restore to Default: Once you press this function, all setting will be back to default.
4.1.5 MISC setup
Resume Play: Select to turn ON/OFF to resume from video once you STOP the movie.
Slide Show Timing: This function is to set the timing of picture showing on TV. There are options of OFF/2 Sec/5 Sec/10
Sec/30 Sec/1 Min/2 Min.
Transition Effect: Select effect for slide show.
Ken Burns: Default active play mode.
Background Music: Play background music during slide show.
Screen Saver: Screen saver will activate if there is no any action of browsing for 5 minutes.
Movie Preview: Select On/Off for movie preview.
Seamless Playback: Select On/Off to make the movie file (.ts) play smoothly.

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4.2 Browser
You may use this player to play Music, Photo and Movie by plug-in USB Flash Drive, USB External Hard Disk and etc. When
enter into the Browser icon you will be able to browse all media files where you stored in 2.5” Hard Disk, USB Flash Drive or
USB External Hard Disk.
When plug-in USB device into player, wait about a few seconds, the USB LED indicator will be lighted.And then you can
browse the media files. Once you remove the USB device from player, the USB LED indicator will be off.
By pressing Navigation Right/Left (Key 25) buttons on remote control to select whether you would like to browse Music
only, Photo Only, Movie only or BrowseAll. You may press RETURN (Key 26) anytime when you want to return to last
page.
By pressing Navigation Up/Down (Key 25) buttons on remote control to select whether you would like to browse USB,
HDD, NET, UPNP or Playlist. You may press RETURN (Key 26) at anytime when you want to return to previous page.

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4.2.1 Play Movies
Select Movie orAll tabs to browse movie files. In the browser, use Up/Down (Key 25) to select a file or a folder, and then
press Enter (Key 7) to play the file or open the folder. You may press RETURN (Key 26) back to previous page. In the
browser, moving the scroll bar to movie file, you will see the preview on the right side window.
Press PLAY (Key 10) on remote control to play the movie.
Press STOP (Key 9) on remote control to stop the movie.
Press PAUSE (Key 27) on remote control to pause.
Press FF/FR (Key 29) on remote control to Fast Forward or Backward.
Press NEXT (Key 28) / PREV (key 11) on remote control to go next or previous chapter if applicable.
Press SUBTITLE (Key 20) on remote control to enable or switch subtitles. This player supports srt, sub, smi, idx+sub,
ssa, ass. Please rename the subtitle file name to be same as movie file name. Multi-Subtitle can be the same file name;
the play will show the option for you to choose.
1. Text Encoding: This setting is to display subtitle, file name and folder name in your language. Please select Unicode
(UTF8), Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Western, Turkish, Central European, Greek, Cyrillic, Hebrew, SE
Europe. If wrong setting is selected, unrecognizable characters may be seen.
2. Time Sync: Adjust the time of subtitle.