Dvico TViX Xroid A1 User manual

User Manual
TViX Xroid A1
** Some specifications could change with new firmware versions. Please refer to the FAQ on our
homepage for further information

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Safety Notice
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Unplug the power cable when you are not using the product for a long time.
Do not try to disassemble or remodel
the TVIX unit. Doing so may cause
malfunction or fire.
Keep your TVIX away from heated areas,
such as direct sunlight exposure, heaters
and etc. Place it in a well ventilated location.
Ensure that a free airflow is maintained
around the appliance.
Place all magnetized devices, such as
speakers, away from the TVIX .It may erase or
cause damage to the data stored in the hard
disk.
Do not place the TVIX in places that are
exposed to oil, water, dust, humidity, rain
or wind.
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands or
use defective power cables & electric outlets. It
may cause electric shocks or fire.
Do not drop the TVIX from heights. Doing
so may cause critical damage to the hard
drive.

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Usage Precautions
Thank you for choosing this TVIX product.
Please read the following usage precautions before using your TVIX.
Connect the A/V cable
Make sure the power is off when you connect the A/V cable between the TVIX and TV.
Cleaning the TVIX
When cleaning the TVIX unit, disconnect the power cord, and then wipe the TVIX case with a soft piece of
dry cloth.
Connecting USB cable
When connected to a computer through an USB cable, TVIX acts as an external USB storage device. For
normal TVIX play mode, disconnect the USB cable connected to the computer, and turn on the TVIX.
Detaching the Hard Disk
When you want to detach the HDD, let it cool down first before you start handling it.
Supplied cables
Supplied cables and accessories are recommended for customized best performance of the TVIX.
Using other cables or accessories may not provide the best performance.
Unplugging the device from PC USB port
If you want to unplug the device, press the Stop button in 'Unplug or Eject Hardware'.
FAT32 Partition
If you choose FAT32 file format on Windows 2000/XP, the drive’s maximum size will be limited to 32GB.
If you want to have a FAT32 single drive letter of 32GB or more, you have to format it on Windows 98SE/ME.
Wireless Network
To use a wireless network connection, please refer to the TVIX homepage for a list of compatible wireless
devices.
Certification sticker
The certification sticker mark is on the bottom of the device.
No warranty or responsibility for broken hard disks. We recommend periodic backups to prevent data loss.
** Some functions will require you first to update it to the latest firmware.

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Table of Contents
Safety Notice ........................................................................................................................................ 2
Usage Precautions ................................................................................................................................ 3
1 Introduction ............................................................................... 5
1.1 Multimedia Player Function .................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Audio Player Function ............................................................................................................ 6
1.3 External Storage Function ...................................................................................................... 6
1.4 Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 7
2 Name of Each Part ...................................................................... 8
2.1 Unit Control button ................................................................................................................. 8
2.2 Cable Connection .................................................................................................................. 8
2.3 Package Contents ................................................................................................................. 9
2.4 HDD Installation/Exchange .................................................................................................. 10
3 Installation and Connection ........................................................ 12
3.1 Connecting the Video ........................................................................................................... 12
3.2 Connecting the Audio ........................................................................................................... 13
3.3 Connecting the USB / e-SATA HOST/ SD memory slot ......................................................... 14
3.4 Using the remote control ...................................................................................................... 15
3.5 Initial Setting ........................................................................................................................ 16
4 TVIX Settings Menu ................................................................... 17
4.1 Language and Locale Setting............................................................................................... 17
4.2 SYSTEM and Privacy Setting ............................................................................................... 18
4.3 Video and Audio Setting ....................................................................................................... 20
4.4 NETWORK Setting .............................................................................................................. 22
4.5 MISC Setting ....................................................................................................................... 24
4.6 Application Setting ............................................................................................................... 25
4.7 About TViX .......................................................................................................................... 25
5 Using the TViX .......................................................................... 26
5.1 Using TViX player ................................................................................................................ 26
5.2 Extra Features ..................................................................................................................... 31
6 Using Network .......................................................................... 38
6.1 Using UPnP ......................................................................................................................... 38
6.2 Using NetShare ................................................................................................................... 46
6.3 Using SAMBA Client and SAMBA Server ............................................................................. 50
7 Firmware Upgrade ..................................................................... 57
8 Using USB Connection with a PC ................................................ 58
8.1 Making a Partition and Formatting the HDDs ........................................................................ 58
8.2 Unplug or Eject Hardware .................................................................................................... 61
9 Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 62
10 Appendix - Technical Terms ........................................................ 63

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1 Introduction
1.1 Multimedia Player Function
The TVIX is a standalone, multimedia hard disk player that plays
digital videos, digital music, digital still images and DVD files on TV
screens and home entertainment systems. You can enjoy digital
contents in your living room without having to burn discs or to play it
back on a DVD or CD player anymore.
TVIX adapts Android as an OS, since it has huge benefits over other OS. As it provides
full-functional Web-Browser, you can browse Internet on your TV screen.
TVIX can play high-definition videos (up to 1920x1080P) and still images. Pre-recorded
HDTV programs from a digital TV set-top box or personal digital video contents recorded
by a camcorder can be played back with the TVIX on a high-definition screen. The TVIX
features an HDMI connector, which will match the high resolution of HD-level video
contents.
TVIX supports the latest multimedia formats such as MKV, MPEG-4 AVC(H.264), VC-
1( MP@HL, AP@L3), WMV9 & WMV HD as well as MPEG4 3.11,4.0 , 5.0. and H.264,
which is a brand-new and superb compression technology. It can now play more stunning
HD movies with lower storage requirements.
You can browse applications at App-Market and install your favorites on Xroid A1, so you
create your own App-Playing Space with Xroid A1. Just like using smart phones, you can
customize wall-paper and arrange the application icons.
TVIX natively supports multi-tasking with applications, so you can browse internet while
playing music, etc. It will give you a huge freedom running multiple tasks at the same time.
The TVIX can be networked with a PC system using either a wired network or its optional
wireless network adapter. You can navigate to a PC file through TVIX’s wired/wireless
network and play the file from its original location without having to copy it into the TVIX
first. Also, TVIX’s FTP server and Samba server allow you to transfer files from your PC . It
also allows you to connect to network easily with uPnP support, and it does not require an
IP address. You can immediately playback uPnP connected files.
TViX supports USB 3.0 which gives you faster access than USB 2.0. It also supports e-
SATA host to connect external SATA HDD directly.
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1.2 Audio Player Function
TVIX can play a variety of audio files such as FLAC, MP3, Ipod, AAC, Ogg Vorbis and WMA (Windows
Media Audio) through TV speakers and many other audio systems. You can listen to your favorite music files
without hesitation, by organizing a custom winamp playlist. Now you can enjoy music all day long without
having to keep changing CDs.
TVIX supports playlist function that is based on *.pls or *.m3u.
You can watch picture slideshows with the option of background music (supports Simultaneous playback
of Audio and picture images).
1.3 External Storage Function
TVIX can be used as an external storage device by connecting it to a PC, and you can then save videos
audios image files, data, program backups and etc.
Supports USB 3.0 which gives you faster access than USB 2.0. It also supports e-SATA host to connect
external SATA HDD directly.
If you connect to a USB 1.1 port, the TVIX will work at USB 1.1 speed, so we strongly recommend that
you use USB 2.0 or USB3.0.
It supports Plug & Play, Windows will automatically recognize TVIX the instant it is connected to the
system
You can download the latest NetShare Software from our website to configure an NFS network server on
your PC. If you select the NFS mode, you can play high bit-rate transport stream or DVD image files without
any stutters.

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1.4 Specifications
MODEL TViX Xroid A1
Main Chipset Sigma Design SMP8657 + Android 2.2(Froyo)
VFD Display 7 Alpha-Numeric Character, 5 Digit Numeric Display
Video
Format: .MKV, .mpg, .avi, .wmv, .divx, .vob, .tp, .ts, .trp, .dat, .iso, .ifo, .m2t, .m2ts, .mov, .flv
Codec: MPEG 1/2/4, AVI, XVID,WMV9(MP@HL),H.264( [email protected]),VC-1( AP@L3), RealVideo
8/9/10
Resolutions up to 1920*1080P
Audio
FLAC, DTS-Wav, MP3, WMA, WMA Pro, AAC, Ogg, Dolby Digital, WAV
DTS Pass Through and Down Mixing
Photo JPG, JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF
Connectivity
USB 2.0 Host 4 Ports ( USB1/USB2 : 5V , 500 mA max), USB 3.0 Target 1 Port
Wired LAN, Wireless LAN(option)
Network : Samba client, NFS, Netshare, Samba server
e-SATA HOST, SD Memory Slot
Video out HDMI 1.3, Component, Composite
Audio out Digital : Coaxial, Optical , Analog: Stereo
Hard Disk NTFS, FAT32 (3.5” S-ATA HDD, supports S- ATA 1,2)
Subtitle smi, smil, sub/idx, srt, .ssa, .ass
Cooling FAN 40mm Brushless FAN, Temperature Sensing, Variable Speed
Memory 512M byte
Power DC 12V adaptor
Language English, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, French, Germany, Italian, Korean,
Nederlands, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Rumanian, Czech, Arabic, Vietnamese,
Bulgarian, Hebrew, Swedish, Greek, Turkish, Polish, Portuguese, Croatian, Thai
Size 215 x 160 x 55 (mm)

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2 Name of Each Part
2.1 Unit Control button
TVIX can be controlled by the buttons on the product as well as by the remote control.
The current state of the product can be checked on the VFD on the front.
The image of the VFD below could be different from the actual one.
2.2 Cable Connection
You can connect the TVIX to an analog TV display or audio amplifier using the A/V cable.
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2.3 Package Contents
Thank you for choosing this TVIX product.
The TVIX package contains the following items.
* TVIX automatically formats when you install an unformatted new hard disk. Do not shut down the power
when formatting the hard disk.
** Connect the included power cable on the back of the TVIX. Then plug the other end of the power adapter
into an available wall socket. Make sure that your TV is switched to the AV input to which the TVIX is
connected (on the back of the TV).
TVIX unit Remote Controller USB PC Cable HDMI Cable
Quick Guide Manual CD Power Adaptor
<< Before Connecting the Cable >>
Please refer to TV manual for the connection of A/V cable.
Make sure the power is off when you are connecting the A/V cable between the TVIX and the
TV.
Connect the red and white RCA cable for stereo audio.

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2.4 HDD Installation/Exchange
** Installing or exchanging your HDD is very easy. Please install the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) following the
instruction is shown below. If you have a pre-installed HDD, you may skip this chapter.
Pull the product Disk Cover located on the side, and separate it from the body. HDD installation is
possible to do without using the screws.
Before doing HDD installation to product, release the safety-lock button upward.
When 3.5” SATA HDD is installed on, make sure HDD’s circuit part downward and put the HDD into the
HDD holder. Before the HDD is fitted on the HDD holder, put the pin into a tapped hole of the HDD.

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After installation of the HDD, press the safety-lock button back in its place. For the safety of using HDD, it
is recommended tightening a screw between the HDD and the HDD holder.
Load the HDD holder into product.
When replacing the HDD from the HDD holder, please do in reverse order.

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3 Installation and Connection
3.1 Connecting the Video
The TVIX supports HDMI, Component and Composite video output for connection to a TV, and each output
needs to be selected in the settings menu depending on what cable is being used.
Connection to Composite Connection to HDMI Output
Connect the TVIX output to your TV using the
Composite (yellow) video cable.
Select the appropriate video input mode on your TV
until you get the main page of the TVIX
For the Audio, please connect the stereo cable
(red/White cable).
Connect the TVIX output to your TV using an HDMI
cable.
TVIX plays back high definition videos (up to
1920x1080P) by using HDMI cables.
HDMI cable can transmit uncompressed audio and
video signals together at the same time. No
additional cables are needed.
Connection to Component Output :
Connect the product and your TV using the component cables.
Turn on the product and the TV. Select an appropriate video output mode on your TV until you get the main
page of the product. Additional cables required for the audio.
NOTE:
After you connect the video cable to your TV, you must press the TV Out button on your remote
repeatedly control until you see the main page of the TVIX on the screen.

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3.2 Connecting the Audio
Connection to 2 CH Normal T
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Connection to 5.1CH Amplifier (Digital)
Connect the two audio cables, the white one on the
left side and the red one on the right side, to the
appropriate terminals of your TV or Hi - Fi system for
sound output.
If you have a multi-channel decoder/amplifier with a
coaxial/optical input, you can enjoy 5.1 CH high-
quality sound through the coaxial or optical cables.
The illustration above shows how to connect the
optical cable with an optical jack.
(These cables are not included in the package and
must be purchased separately.)
NOTE
If there is still no sound after connecting the coaxial/Optical cable, you have to change the audio
Settings of TVIX to Digital on the Settings menu.

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3.3 Connecting the USB / e-SATA HOST/ SD memory slot
The TVIX also provides 4 USB-host ports with USB 2.0(e-SATA) compliant host/ function processor.
You can connect any external storage device (e.g. memory stick) or any external hard disk to play files
stored in these external devices. You can even connect your Digital Camera directly to play digital images
and pictures without any other devices.

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3.4 Using the remote control
This indicates Remote control Buttons.
POWER
Toggle Unit Power on / off
MUTE
Stop Audio Output from the Player
MOVIE
Go to Movie mode
MUSIC
Go to Music mode
PHOTO
Go to Photo mode
SETTING
Enter Setting Menu, Apply/Confirm Settings
Numeric Key Insert number
MENU Go To MENU (sub-menu)
HOME Go to Home
BACK
Go to back
FORWARD
Switch browser mode
OK
Selection/play/pause
ARROW
Cursor Navigation Arrow/Rewind / FF playback
RETURN
Stop Playback/Return to Previous Screen / Folder
VOL
Volume (Increase / Decrease)
PAGE Page Up/Down on file list
INFO Display Media File Information
SUBTITLE Subtitle ON / OFF, Change subtitle Settings
BOOKMARK Save/open Bookmark list
GOTO Time-Stamp based Search
TV OUT Toggle Video Output Modes
TITLE Goto DVD title menu
AUDIO Select multi audio
ADD/DELETE Delete file or folder
SOFT KEY Used to soft-key

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3.5 Initial Setting
Connect the TVIX to your TV using A/V cables, and turn on the TVIX. You will see the following screens
when you turn the unit on for the first time or when you select “Factory data reset”.
When you see the initial page on your TV screen shown in the picture below, press the “OK” button on
the remote control. And then configure the OSD position.
Select the language and Locale.
Now you can see the TVIX main page.

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4 TVIX Settings Menu
4.1 Language and Locale Setting
This section is about Language and Locale settings. Press SETTING button on the remote control and select
Language and Locale settings.
Select your language and Locale.

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4.2 SYSTEM and Privacy Setting
This section is about SYSTEM and Privacy(File list type or manage application) settings. Press SETTING
button on the remote control and select SYSTEM and Privacy settings.
* File List Type : Select File list type.
List mode
Preview mode
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* Date & Time : Adjust the clock by using the arrow and numeric keys.
Auto (Via Network) is also available.
Change year/ month/ day format and choose between 12/24 hours.
* Select Time Zone : choose your time zone to set the Date/Time.
* Check internal HDD : TViX provides HDD check utility. If you have any problem with file playback, we
recommend running this utility before proceeding.
* Automatic F/W Update : Now you can upgrade a new firmware(application) if your TVIX is connected to
the internet.
* Factory data reset : In order to revert to the Default setting, select this option. You will need to configure
the video and sound settings again.

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4.3 Video and Audio Setting
This section is about A/V (Video and Audio) settings. Press SETTING button on the remote control and
select the Video or Audio.
* Audio Output : Select the HDMI or the S/PDIF that you want to hear the audio.
Select Digital audio when you connect the audio with an coaxial/optical cable for digital audio connection to
the Decoder/Amplifier.
* TV Standard : The default video setting of the TViX is COMPOSITE (NTSC or PAL). This is the most
general setting and works with almost all TVs.
* TV Resolution : Select this when you want to connect the video through a component or a HDMI cable.
With HDMI setting, you can select an output resolution between 480/576P, 720p 50hz/60hz, 1080i
50hz/60hz and 1080P 50hz/60hz.
* Set OSD Position : Adjust the UI display position, so that you can see the main UI display at the right
place on your TV.
Arrow buttons and OK button are available.
1. Adjust Left - Top blue line.
2. Adjust Right - Bottom blue line.
* Aspect Ratio : 4:3 Letter Box / 4:3 Pan & Scan for ordinary TVs; 16:9 for Wide TVs, such as HDTV or
Plasma TV.
If the ratio of the TV is 4:3, select the 4:3 letter box or 4:3 Pan & Scan. If the ratio is 16:9, select 16:9.
* The 4:3 Letter box can show the original ratio of the multimedia file in 16:9.