DANE-ELEC SO SPEAKY - User manual

Multimedia hard disk drives
User Manual
PC/MAC
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SOMMAIRE
1. Warnings 4
2. Usage Precautions 4
3. Device Performance 5
4. Accessories 7
5. Using the device 9
6. System configuration 18
7. Appendix 19

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Thank you for choosing the So Speaky multimedia player. For better use of this
product, please carefully read this user’s manual.
AnationalpatenthasbeenfiledfortheSoSpeaky.Any imitationwill be considered as
pirating, and the person responsible will have to assume the legal consequences.
The So Speaky complies with the security standards pertaining to low tension
electronic devices, to the Standard Part 15 Class B FCC American certification, and
the certificate of the European Union CE to Standard EN55022 Class B, EN61000-6-3,
EN61000-6-1.
The labels with the serial # on the product and its package are important for the
guarantees covering malfunctions and have to be presented for any repairs. The
company will not perform any repairs if these labels are damaged or illegible. As
for after-sales service, the guarantee covers a standard exchange for up to seven
days and repairs for 2 years.
Not all types of surroundings are suitable for this device. After-sales service
is applicable only if the quality has been respected and under the terms of the
guarantee. The company is not responsible for loss of data caused by the product.
For technical reasons, the company reserves the right to modify the product’s
characteristics and presentation without prior notice to the users.

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1. WARNINGS
1. In order to shorten the search for files, we suggest that you create 3 directories (for example:
«music», «photos», and «videos») on the hard disk or on a large capacity memory card and that
you place the corresponding files in each directory.
2. Not all media file formats can be read. Select the correct file format.
3. The card reader cannot be connected to a PC.
4. Please note: Do not format the So Speaky hard disk! This could cause a loss of data that is vital
for proper operation of the disk’s multimedia function. We do not guarantee the device if it has
been formatted. To delete data from the So Speaky’s , simply delete the unwanted file via your
PC (right-click then delete).
2. USAGE PRECAUTIONS
1. Do not use the So Speaky in high temperatures or high humidity.
2. Certain magnetic fields can affect data transfer.
3. Do not shake or hit the device while in use.
4. Use the provided AC power adaptor. Any other adaptor could cause the device to malfunction
or damage the device.
5. Turn off the So Speaky when it is in contact with other devices.
6. A high temperature is caused by the So Speaky’s hard disk ,due to its high integration. This will
not affect the device itself and is no cause for concern.

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3. DEVICE PERFORMANCE
3.1 Characteristics :
1. The So Speaky is compatible with large capacity disks for storing large quantities
of videos, music and photos.
2. The So Speaky supports most current memory cards.
3. The So Speaky can connect to a Home Theatre for use at home. The So Speaky
can be used as an external peripheral storage device.
4. The So Speaky is equipped with multiple ports for connection to a television, a
VGA monitor or an amplifier.
5. The So Speaky supports DVD navigation functions (it can read IFO format files)
6. The So Speaky supports wide screen display on a compatible television, as well
as the multi-angle and multi-language functions.
7. The So Speaky can display song lyrics and at the same time, play audio files in
MP3 and WMA format (it supports LRC format files).
8. The So Speaky accepts many different equalization modes while reading.
9. The So Speaky features an aluminium case

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3.2 Technical Specifications :
Hard disk capacity: Up to 1 TB
Maximum number of partitions on the hard disk: 4 primary partitions
Hard disk filing system: FAT32
Media files supported:
1. Subtitle: SRT, SSA, SMI
2. Audio: MP3, WMA, AAC, DT
3. Video : MPEG1/2/MPEG4.XVID.DIVX.VCD.DVD(*.mpg;*.mpeg;*.dat;*.avi;*.vob;*.ifo)
4. Picture: JPEG, MJPEG
Memory cards supported: CF.SD.MS. MMC.XD in FAT32 or FAT16. (Important notice : The
locations for reading memory cards on the device only work for data input; the device
cannot act as a card reader for a computer. If the device is connected to a PC as a USB
hard disk, the card readers are not operational.) SDHC cards are not supported.
Output mode: Composite video + D&G, VGA audio channels, Progressive scan video
component.
USB port: High Speed USB 2.0
Audio Output: Analogue stereo
Video output: CVBS.VGA .YPbPr
Picture resolution: 720*480(NTSC, YPbPr)/720*576(PAL, YPbPr)/640*480(VGA)
Electric adaptor: AC100~240V 50/60Hz
Power consumption: 30W (Max)

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4. ACCESSORIES
#: Name Quantity
1 So Speaky 1
2 AC Power Adaptator 1
3 Remote Control 1
4 AV Cable 1
5 Progressive scan video component cable 1
6 USB Cable 1
7 Quick Startup Guide 1
8 So Util CD 1
9 Batteries 2
Remote control’s functions :
BUTTON Function
POWER Turns the device On / Off
MUTE Activates / Mutes the sound
SETUP Accesses the System Configuration Menu
ZOOM Image Zoom
MODE In a slideshow, it changes the transition mode between images. While
playing music, it changes the pre-equalized modes.
ANGLE Changes image orientation. View a scene from different angles, if the
DVD playing offers that option.
SUB-T
Selection key for files in MPEG4 format. Activates and deactivates
the files being read. Use the Up and Down keys to select a subtitle
language available on the DVD.
VIDEO Switches to Video Output mode
DISPLAY Displays the media file information. In DVD mode, press this button to
display the duration, the title or the chapter being read.
AUDIO Switches to Audio Mode

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MENU
Press once to return to the main menu from the Picture, Video, or
Music section. Press twice to return to the Peripheral storage device
menu (if there is more than one)
Up
Down
Left
Right
ENTER Enter / OK
Stop
Pause / Play
Back
Next
Skip backward
Skip forward
VOL + Increases the volume
VOL - Decreases the volume
REPEAT Changes the Repeat mode
INTERVAL TIME Changes transition time between images during a slideshow
SLIDE SHOW Displays the images in Continuous Mode
OTB One Touch Backup – Saves the memory card data directly to the hard
disk.Only press this button once.
Music Plays music
DVD play To enter DVD navigation mode
P/N Selects the kind of television PAL/ NISC/MUIT-SYSTEM TV
SR Plays DVD in forward slow-motion mode
SF Plays DVD in backward slow-motion mode
Preview
On/off Selects or deselects the Preview in file mode
Note: Before unplugging the cable, turn off your So Speaky and wait 15 seconds to
allow your multimedia hard disk to save its settings.

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5. USING THE DEVICE
The default language setting on your So Speaky is English. To change the language
please follow the instructions below:
- Turn on your So Speaky
- Press the Setup button on the remote
- Using the “Up, Down, Left, Right” buttons on your remote select “Set
Preference” then “Enter”
- Select key “OSD language”
- Select the desired language
- Confirm by pressing “Enter”
- Press “Setup” to save the change
- The language is amended

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5.1 Connecting the device
Connect the device as shown in the illustrations, turn it on and follow the
instructions below :
Comment : Your So Speaky’s default settings were configured in factory to work
with the AudioVideo connection (AV or CVBS). If you want to change the display
mode make sure you have first changed your television settings to the desired
mode and then change your So Speaky’s display mode by clicking the Video button
on your remote:
Once for the YPbPr mode
Once for the VGA mode
Once for the AV mode (return to AV mode)
To use the AV (CVBS) mode: Press the selection key on your television and set it
to AV INPUT MODE. If the image does not appear, press the VIDEO button on the So
Speaky remote. After a few seconds, press it again until it is set to CVBS mode. The
menu will appear on the television screen.

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MODE DE SORTIE AV
1. To use the YPbPr output mode: Choose YPbPr as the output mode for the television. Press the
VIDEO key on the So Speaky remote to select YPbPr OUT mode. The menu will appear on the
television screen. Also connect the AV cable for sound (white and red) since the YPbPr cable only
transmits the image.
YPbPr OUTPUT MODE (Progressive scan video component)

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MODE DE SORTIE VGA
3. To connect to a television and use the VGA output: Select VGA mode, then press the VIDEO key
on the remote to switch to VGA mode.
The menu will appear on the television screen. Also connect the AV cable for sound (white and
red) since the YPbPr cable only transmits the image.
4. To connect to a VGA monitor and use the VGA output: Press the VIDEO key on the remote to
switch to VGA mode. The menu will appear on the television screen.
5.2 Use of the Memory Card
If you insert your memory card (Ex: SD, CF…) before turning on your So Speaky , the files saved
on your So Speaky’s hard disk as well as those on your memory card will be displayed on the
screen.
Press to select the peripheral storage device. By pressing ENTER, you will enter into the
main peripheral storage device menu.
If you insert your memory card while the So Speaky is turned on, only the data stored on your
card will be displayed on your screen.
Note : Before inserting a memory card, make sure you stop the playing mode !
Comment: You will not be able to go back. To display the hard disk and the memory card again,
you will need to reboot your So Speaky.

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5.3 Photo Display
Select the PHOTO icon in the main menu, and press the ENTER key while in photo navigation
mode. By pressing the direction keys, you select a picture; by pressing ENTER, the photo is
displayed.
5.4 Playing Music
Select the MUSIC icon in the main menu and press the ENTER key to access the music library.
Press the direction keys to select the music, then press ENTER to switch to equalizing mode and
begin playing.
The media player can display song lyrics and transmit an audio signal at the same time for MP3
and WMA format music files. The texts in LRC format will automatically be displayed if the LRC file
and the music file have the same name and are in the same directory.
To fast forward music press then once before skipping to another song by
pressing
5.5 Playing Videos
Select the MOVIE icon in the main menu then press enter into video navigation mode.
Press the direction keys to select videos and ENTER to begin playing.
Operational mode for MPEG4 subtitle files:
Place the video and the subtitle file in the same directory in the file library. First select
the subtitle file by pressing SUB-T and then select the video file. Press ENTER to begin
playing.

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Playing a DVD :
Before playing a DVD on your So Speaky, please complete the following procedure:
a. Connect the So Speaky to the computer via the USB cable. By doing this, you will be able to
see the hard disk’s content displayed on the computer.
b. Create a directory on the player’s hard disk. For example: On the E: drive, create the e:\Shrek
directory. Then copy all the “Shrek®” files to the e:\Shrek directory from the DVD or the PC’s hard
disk.
c. Two directories will automatically be created:
Audio_TS (for the DVD’s sound)
Video_TS (for the image)
d. Turn off your So Speaky
e. Disconnect the USB cable. Connect the AV or the YPbPr cable to the television.
f. Access the FILE menu. Select the “Shrek” directory and press DVD PLAY on your remote to begin
playing the movie with all the options you would normally with a DVD, such as skipping chapters,
displaying subtitles, changing subtitle languages, etc.
Note: The entire DVD contents must be copied into the “Shrek” directory, including empty sub-
directories. Otherwise, it will be impossible to play the movie.
NB: Shrek®is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. Becarefull, please note
that it is illegal to copy copyright material to drive with no agreements.

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5.6 File Management
Select the FILE icon in the main menu then press ENTER to access the file library.Select the file
with the direction keys and press ENTER to play the selected file.
Sélectionnez le fichier à l’aide des touches de direction, et appuyez sur ENTER pour lire le fichier
sélectionné.
Copying Files: Press the RIGHT direction key and a dialog box will be displayed.
Select the COPY command and press ENTER; a copying message will be displayed on the right-
hand screen.
Press the RIGHT direction key, and the selected line will be transferred to the right-hand screen.
Select a directory to save to and press ENTER.
Press the LEFT direction key to return to the left-hand screen, and the selected line will transfer
to the selected file in the left-hand screen. Press ENTER to begin copying.
Furthermore, the OTB option allows the memory card files to be saved.
It copies data from the memory card that has been inserted into the media player. Simply press
the OTB key on the remote or press and hold ENTER on the control panel for a few seconds.
Deleting Files : Select the unwanted files and press the RIGHT direction key, then press ENTER
to display the Command dialog box. Press DELETE to delete the file.

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5.7 Buttons on the Front of the So Speaky
To return to the main menu, press the STOP/RETURN key, and wait for a few seconds.
The POWER key turns your So Speaky on or off.
The LEFT and RIGHT keys are used for selecting the type of file you would like to see (Photos,
Videos, Music, and Files).
The UP and DOWN keys are used for scrolling through your music files to select an option such
as selecting a title.
The ENTER/OTB key has two functions: by pressing it once, you make your selection (for example,
to begin a movie), by pressing and holding for a few seconds, you will begin copying your saved
files from your memory card onto the So Speaky’s hard disk so they can be read faster.
Pressing the STOP/RETURN key will stop the file being played; pressing and holding it for a few
seconds will return you to the main menu.

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5.8 Using as a Peripheral Storage Device
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 on, and connect it to the computer via the USB cable. The
installation process will begin on the computer.
Then, in a Windows Explorer window, the Black&Orange “DE” Dane-Elec logo will be displayed,
followed by letter in parentheses that corresponds to your So Speaky’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’s hard disk was pre-formatted in FAT32, so it can be used right
away.
Step-by-Step:
- Turn on your computer and launch Windows
- Connect the So Speaky
- Let Windows search for and automatically install the driver.
- Open “My Computer” to view your external hard drive.

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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 to the computer.
Note: Before disconnecting any cables from your So Speaky, turn it off.
6. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
Press SETUP to access the system configuration menu.
System configuration options:
1. Music setup -> Configure the functions or settings for playing music files.
AUTO PLAY: If you select ON, the player will launch and play music automatically.
2. Movie setup -> Configure the functions or settings for playing video files.
3. Slideshow setup -> Configure the functions or settings for playing slideshow files.
4. Preferences setup -> Configure the functions or settings for the So Speaky.
TV type :
MULTI-SYSTEM : If you activate this option, the output system will tune itself to the source
program.
NTSC : Taiwan, USA, Japan etc.
PAL : Europe, Asian Continent, etc.
Video output : Switch to Video Output mode.
OSD language : Change the on-screen display language.

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7. Appendix :
Function Description :
Production Function 3.5” USB hard disk with media player functions
Output Interface AV output interface, video output interface with progressive scan
component; VGA output interface, input interface
Media Format
Sound : MP1.MP2.MP3.AC3
Video : MPEG1.2.MPEG4.Divx.Xvid.VCD.DVD(*.MPG;*.MPEG*.DAT;*.
AVI :*.VOB;*.MP4)
Picture : JPEG, MJPEG
Audio Output Analogue stereo
Audio Output
1. Video component output (CVBS), NTSC/PAL TV System
2. VGA Output
3. Progressive scan video component output
Bus Bridge USB 2.0 Interface
Supported Memory cards CF, MS, SD, MMC.XD
Physical Appearance
Dimensions (H x L x W) 205 mm x 112 mm x 40 mm
Material Product Aluminium
Certification de Spécification du Produit :
CE √
FCC √
N791 √