DANE-ELEC SO G-STREAM - User manual

Multimedia Reader
for External Hard Disk
HDMI & WIFI 802.11g
User Manual
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CATALOGUE
BRIEF INTRODUCTION 3
PRODUCT DETAILS 4
BASIC OPERATION 6
OPERATION OF FILE SHARING UNDER WINDOWS XP 9
OPERATION OF FILE SHARING UNDER WINDOWS VISTA 12
OPERATION OF PRODUCT USAGE 18
SETUP MENU 20
MAINTENANCE NOTICE 22

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BRIEF INTRODUCTION
Feature
The So G-Stream is a new kind of multimedia player product. The So G-Stream can provide
good watching. Meanwhile, it can also play many kinds of video les. The So G-Stream, which
facilitated with many port and HDMI, can show you picture and video with high denition. It
is really your desirable entertainment products.
Specication
USB host Support multiple USB storage
USB port USB 2.0 high speed port
Network connection RJ45 10/100M connect
video output Composite video /component video/HDMI
Audio output Stereo/digital HDMI/Optical
Audio
Format: MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, OGG (no DRM), AC3, MP4
Speed: MP3 32kbps / 320kbps
WMA 32kbps / 192kbps
Video Video decode : MPEG 1/2/4, DivX, Xvid
Format : VOB, DAT, AVI, MPG, MPEG-2 TS, IFO, HD DivX, MKV
Subtitle SSA, SMI, SRT, SUB, SMI, SAMI Multi-Languages, IDX
Picture JPG/BMP, JPEG (720p/1080i)
Picture play mode Slide show
Power adapter AC input : 100V~220V, 50/60HZ
DC output : 5V, 2A
Dimension 190×190×27mm
Weight About 628.g
Note : Up to the improvement, the appearance and specication will be changed
accordingly without notice.

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PRODUCT DETAILS
Packing list
Check the accessories after receive the So G-Stream. If there are some missing, please contact
immediately with your supplier to insure your consumer’s right.
No. Name Quantity
1 Media player 1 pcs
2 Power Adapter 1 pcs
3 Remote Controller 1 pcs
4 AV cable 1pcs
5 User Manual 1 pcs
6 Batteries 2 pcs
7 Antenna 1 pcs
8 CD ROM So Util 1 pcs
Note: Up to the model and specification of the products, some of the below accessories may not
appeared in your packing, please take note. Or can consult your supplier.
Front view
1) Button definition:
Definition Instruction
1 IR Remote control receiver
Left view
Definition Instruction
1 USB HOST Outside USB port
2 3 in 1 card port Can read data from SD, MMC, MS
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Back view
Port Port definition
1 DC IN Power port
2 HDMI High definition port
3 4 5 AV Composite video and audio output port
6 Optical Audio output port
7 LAN Network port
8 USB HOST Outside USB port
9 WIFI Antenna port
Remote control
BUTTON FUNCTION
POWER Turn on and off in the stand by mode
MUTE Turn on or shut audio output
TV SYSTEM Press to switch between NTSC(480p), PAL (576p), 480P, 576P, 720P 50HZ, 720P
60HZ, 1080I 50HZ and 1080I 60HZ
0-9 Press to input digital
GOTO Press to play the video at the chapter after setting schedule
OPTION Press to select option bar. To rename or cancel the file
FR Press to fast rewind from current play and again to select the speed
FF Press to fast forward from current play and again to select the speed
RETURN Return to the previous menu
SETUP Enter the menu
Press shortly to move cursor left
Press shortly to move cursor right
Press shortly to move cursor up
Press shortly to move cursor down
ENTER Press to confirm
PREW Press to return to previous file
NEXT Press to go to next file
VOL- Press to decrease the volume
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VOL+ Press to increase the volume
PLAY 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
REPEAT Press to set repeat option: chapter, Title or off
COPY Enter the copy mode
SELECT No role for the time being
CONFIRM No role for the time being
DISPLAY Press to display time, title, information of chapter when play video and photo
SUBTITLE Switch the subtitle if the file supported
SLOW Press to have slow motion: 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16X
Press PLAY to resume regular play mode.
AUDIO Switch audio track
ZOOM Press to zoom when playing back photos or Video programs
Photo zoom levels:2X,4X,8X,16X
Video zoom levels:2X,3X,4X,8X
ALL Presses this key, show all files
MUSIC Presses this key, show all audio files
PHOTO Presses this key, show all picture files
MOVIES Presses this key, show all video files
BASIC OPERATION
1) Power connection
Take out power adapter from the package and connect it.
2) Connection of TV audio output
The So G-Stream is designed with multi-output, including composite (AV), component (YPbPr) and HDMI.
Individuals can select different interface according various need. The So G-Stream can detect video output
automatically, making the operation friendly and convenient. Please refer to the following instruction for
connection to avoid any problem.

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Composite output connection
Composite output mode: Plug the yellow connector into the AV output of So G-Stream and AV input of
TV, and plug the red and white connector into the audio input of TV or HIFI. Turn on the TV and select AV
mode. Turn on the So G-Stream and TV displays the interface of initiation.
NB: By default the So G-Stream is parameter in PAL 576p (standard definition). To have a image in
High Definition you have to use the HDMI cable and follow the instructions below.
Optical output connection (optical cable not included):
Optical output: connect the So G-Stream Optical connector with the other one from video or audio device
by Optical cable. Then enter the So G-Stream’s audio interface, select the Digital Output option «SPDIF
LPCM» or «SPDIF RAW». It is available to enjoy 5.1 high quality sounds through a multi channel decoder/
amplifier with optical input. HDMI output connection HDMI output connection
HDMI output connection (HDMI cable not included):
CVBS
AUDIO-L
AUDIO-R
Y e llow
White
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HDMI output mode: HDMI is an output with best audio and video effect which outputs digital video and
audio composited at the same time. Connect HDMI cable to output of So G-Stream and display device with
HDMI input. Select HDMI mode in TV until it displays the interface of initiation.
Step 1: TV configuration:
- Turn on you TV
- On your TV setup select HDMI input (for that read you TV User Manual)
- Validate
Step 2: So G-Stream configuration:
- Turn on the So G-Stream
- Select “setup” button on the remote control
- On the screen select “Video “ with the arrow button ( , )
- Use arrow down button ( ) to select TV System option
- Select ENTER on the remote control
- Use arrow down to select the resolution you want
PAL : 720p – 50 Hz or PAL : 1080i – 50 Hz
- Select “ENTER” button then “Setup” to activate the modification
NB:
1) To turn on the So G-Stream:
- Select power button on the remote control ( )
- The “power led” turn from red to orange (or red to blue depending of the version)
- The front “power led” turn on orange or in blue (depending on version)
Red or blue = Standby
Red or Orange = In function
2) To turn off the So G-Stream:
- Click on “power” button ( )
- Wait 15 seconds
- The So G-Stream is in stand by when the power led go from orange (or blue) to red and front power led
go from orange (or blue) to black.

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3) Connection and setup of network
The So G-Stream can play the files stored in the PC directly through network. Please connect the
RJ45 cable according to the following illustration. The network connects well when the LED of
network status and W/R blinks.
Connect one end of the RJ45 cable to the So G-Stream like the PC does and connect the video
output. Press “setup” key or select “setup” menu in the initiation interface. Select “Network”
option in the setup window and press “ENTER” to confirm. It is available for both automatic
and manual IP setup. Press “setup” key again to exist after setup. Before access the PC through
network by the So G-Stream, the media files must be shared in the network.
OPERATION OF FILE SHARING UNDER WINDOWS XP
Two conditions are necessary for a successful play of network connection:
1. Folder sharing and safety setup.
2. Set the same gateway and subnet mark address.
Procedure of file sharing under Windows XP:
1. Select the folder need to be shared, right click mouse and select the option” Sharing and
safety”, lift click the mouse.

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2. Select “sharing” in the property option and select “share this folder on the network” and click “Apply”
for confirming to exist.
3. Open “Control panel- Management tool-Computer management-Local users and groups” and click
“Users” option. Right click Guest and select “Properties”.

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4. Select ‘users can not change your password’ and ‘password never expires’. Keep the other checkboxes
unchecked.
5. Open “Control panel- Network connection”, and select “Local Area connection” and right click to select
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6. In the Pop-up window, select ‘Internet protocol (TCP/IP)’
7. Set up the relevant IP address, subnet mask and gateway can also choose to automatically design.
8. Completion of Windows XP network sharing.
9. Finally, please close the Windows Network Connection Firewall.
OPERATION OF FILE SHARING UNDER WINDOWS VISTA
1. Please make sure that the Vista operating system is installed as Administrator supper user.
2. From the desktop select ”start- setup-control panel-select user account”.
3. Open User account and select ” open a new account” and name it “Guest” .
4. Select the folder need to share and right click the mouse, then select the “sharing” option.
5. Open the shared folder and add guest account to the list.
6. Give the right to all the users after adding the Guest into the list.
7. Select “sharing”, and then the folder is shared.
8. Finish sharing.
9. Operate the device as the same as operate in XP system.
Playback function
With this player, individual can browse movie, photo and music files stored in HDD, USB and net work.
Please select the media and press “ENTER” button to enter. It is available to preview the selected
media and press “ENTER” button to play.

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How to share a folder under Windows Vista SP1 ?
Step 1 :
- Click on Start
- Select computer
- Right click on mouse
- Select « Manage services »

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- In « manage services » double click on « Server »
- In « start type » select with scroll down arrow « Automatic selection »
- Click on apply
- Then click on “start” button

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After this manipulation, Server service start and take in consideration the folder files sharing.
Step 2 :
To share a folder
- Click right mouse button on « Start »
- Select “Explorer” with left mousse button

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- Select the folder you want to share
- Click on the right mouse button a windows appear
- Select with the left mouse button “share”

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- Click on scroll down arrow
- Select « everybody » in the list
- Click on « add »
- Then click on share
- Click on finish
You can access now to all the folder and files you have select before and used them by streaming for
you computer to your So G Stream connected to you TV LCD Screen (cf. Quick Start Guide).

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OPERATION OF PRODUCT USAGE
Browse and play the media files.
Power on the HDD Player, the system shows guide menu after a few seconds. There will be four function
options.
Note: While connect the power supply for the first time, the device will power on automatically and
appear the menu:
With these function, individuals can browse movie, photo and music files stored in USB DEVICE, CARD
READER and NETWORK by pressing the “ ” and “
” navigation buttons to choose the source devices
and press “ENTER” button to confirm.
File Range function
To make file browsing and playing easier, there is a function to range all files into different folders named
“All”, “Music”, “Photo” and “Movie”, individuals can switch to any folder by pressing the “
” and “
” navigation button.
File Edit menu
Select the file or folder by pressing the navigation buttons and press OPTION button on the remote control,
individual can rename and delete files, press “ENTER” button to confirm.
Return Select to return the first menu
Rename Please refer to following procedure to rename file
1.select Rename .
2.The edit window appears after press ENTER key.
3. Use the navigation arrows to select letters and numbers. CAPS to toggle between up-
percase and lowercase letters. Press <- to delete, -> to insert a space, ENTER to confirm.
4. Once you finish the new name input, select ENTER to confirm. If you want to cancel
the naming during the process, press ENTER to return.
Delete Please refer to follow procedure to delete title
1. Press and
to select the Delete tab.
2. Press ENTER to confirm and delete the file.
3. Confirmation message will appear. Press or
and select ENTER.
4. Press ENTER to confirm the delete. Select return to cancel delete.

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NB: If you want to create a slide show with music:
- Select “ALL” red button on the remote control to have access to all data. If you want only music select
music, photo select photo, video select video, the icone change on the top left screen corner each time
you use a button.
- Select the source from where you want to read the photos and music
- Select the first photo
- Enter
- Please don’t forget to put in the same folder photos and music in MP3 format.
Network
My shortcut
Select a PC in the menu or add one available IP address, individuals can access the media files in
network through My_Shortcuts.
File Copy
The File Copy allows individuals to copy files between HDD, USB, NET. Select COPY on the remote control.
It is very easy to copy files between various devices.
Press COPY button on the remote control, then individuals can copy files from LOCAL HDD, USB DEVICE,
NETWORK from a media to another.
NB: HDD and Flash Memory Card must be formatted in FAT 32 if you need to write on these devices.
Copying operation
Step 1: Select Source Device
Press and
to select the device which need to copy at first after entering the File copy interface.
Then press
to select Destination Device, press to return.
Step 2: Select Destination Device
Press and
to select the device of the Destination after go to Destination sector. Then press to
next step, and press
to return.
Step 3: Select copy files or folders
At Source sector, press and
to select and press PLAY to select file or folders which need to copy.
“√”.appears at right side of selected file or folder. Then press
to next step, and press to return.
Step 4: Select the folders of Destination
Press and
to select a target folder at the destination sector. Then press to next step, and press
to return.
Step 5: Copy Status
At top menu, select ENTER to copy, select No to cancel.
After copy finishing, the system will display “File Copy is completed!”, or will display “File Copy failed!”
.Select “ENTER” to browse the copied files, or select “No” to return to Video.

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SETUP MENU
Directly press “Setup” button on the remote controller to enter the setup menu. It is possible to confi-
gure Photo, Audio, Video, Network and System.
Select any option by pressing and
on the remote controller, and press ENTER to confirm or press
RETURN to exit. Press SETUP button again on remote control to exit from setup menu.
Changing Photos Settings
Slide Show Set time interval of slide show.
Transition Effect There are many types of playback options
Background Music the music must be in the same folder, choose background music position
by the navigation
Changing Audio Settings
Night Mode
There are “On” “off” and “Comfort modes.
In comfort mode, it restrict the volume automatically so that it would not
affect the people rest or working.
Digital output There are HDMI LPCM,HDMI RAW,SPDIF LPCM and SPDIF RAW
Changing Video Settings
Screen Ratio
Pan Scan 4:3, Display a wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the
redundant portions when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
Letter Box 4:3, Display a wide picture with two black borders on top and
bottom of 4:3 screen when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
16:9: Compress the image to convert the whole image when a 16:9 TV is
connected.
Brightness Select to set brightness levels.
Contrast Select to set contrast levels.
TV System Select to adjust TV system. As NTSC, PAL, 480P, 576P, 720P 50HZ, 720P
60HZ, 1080I 50HZ, 1080I 60HZ.
Changing HDMI settings
Connect the HDMI cable before usage, adjust TV mode to HDMI, then video appears on TV screen. Please
refer to “changing audio settings” and “changing video settings” if you want to change HDMI settings.