Uraku S-120 User manual

S-120 FULL HD NETWORK
MEDIA PLAYER
USER GUIDE
Version: 2012.04

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Table of Contents
1
Install HDD (Optional)
3
2
Connection
3
3
Power On/ Off
5
4
Remote Control
6
5
Setup
9
6
Home Menu
13
7
Bit Torrent
26
8
Streaming via Network
29
9
Streaming via UPnP/DLNA-server
30
10
Updating firmware
32
11
Copy rights and trademarks
32
12
GPL Statement
32
13
Warranty
32

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In this guide, we will cover some of the basics from setting up to simple usage of the S-120 Full HD
Network Media Player.
1. INSTALL HDD (Optional)
1. INSTALL HDD (OPTIONAL)
Although optional, the URAKU S-120 Full HD Network Media Player allows more features to be
accessed with installation of an internal HDD (Hard Disk Drive). The S-120 takes any standard 3.5”
HDD up to 2TB of capacity.
a) To access the drive bay, simply remove the hot swap HDD drive tray on the side of the S-120.
b) Mount your HDD with provided screws to the drive tray and simply slide it back in to the bay.
2. CONNECTION
2. CONNECTION
2.1 CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY
Connect the AC adaptor to the player’s DC-IN jack.

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2.2 CONNECT TO YOUR TV AND AV RECEIVER
There are many ways connect your S-120 to your home entertainment system. Depends on your
setup, we recommend following connection methods.
For connecting directly to TV:
• Composite Video with RCA Audio
• Components Video with RCA Audio
• HDMI
For connecting to AV receiver:
• Composite Video with RCA Audio
• Components Video with RCA Audio or/ S/PDIF Toslink / Coaxial Digital Audio
• HDMI
Video Output
Audio Output
Composite out: up to 480i
RCA: Stereo
Components out: up to 1080p
S/PDIF Toslink / Coaxial Digital Audio: Dolby
Digital, DTS 5.1
HDMI: up to 1080p
HDMI: Dolby Digital, DTS 5.1/ 7.1/ HD Audio
2.3 CONNECTING TO HOME NETWORK
You can connect S-120 to your home network via wired or wireless connection.
For wired connection to your home network:
a) Connect Ethernet cable to the device’s RJ45 port.
b) Turn on Device, and your home page should indicate a network cable is connected.
c) Go to “Setup” -> “Network” -> “Wired LAN Setup” select “Auto DHCP” and “Auto DNS” to let your
router automatically assigned IP address to the device. For setup manually select “Manual DHCP”
and “Manual DNS” for customized settings.

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For wireless connecting to your home network:
a) Connect URAKU USB Wireless N-Adapter (or a compatible WIFI adapter) to one of the USB port.
b) Once connected, a short prompt will indicate the device is now connected with a USB WIFI adapter.
c) Go to “Setup” -> “Network” -> “Wireless Setup” After a brief scanning process, you should be
prompted with a list of wireless network in your area. Select the one you’d like to join.
d) If the wireless network is protected, you will then prompt to enter the security phrase.
2.4 CONNECTING TO A PC (REQUIRES HDD)
With a HDD installed, you can connect your S-120 to a computer and use it like any external USB
storage.
a) Make sure the player is powered on.
b) Plug in the USB 3.0 data cable to the rear data port on your S-120.
c) Connect the player to your desktop or Laptop computer’s USB port. For best performance, it is
recommended to use a USB 3.0 capable USB port on your computer.
d) Once connected, your operating system will automatically recognize your S-120 as an
external storage device. You can now manage the drive like any other external storage device.
2.5 CONNECTING A USB DEVICE
a) Make sure the player is powered on.
b) Plug in the USB pen drive, USB external HDD, USB Optical Drive etc. to any of the USB port
on the device.
c) Browse the contents of the device via file manager
2.6 CONNECTING A MEMORY CARD
a) Make sure the player is powered on.
b) Insert memory card into the built in memory card reader.
c) Browse the contents of the device via file manager.
3. POWER ON/OFF
3. POWER ON/ OFF

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3.1 POWER ON
You can turn on the unit by switching the toggle switch to the ‘ON’ position represented by the symbol
“I”. After greeted by the initial boot screen, you should be promoted to the home screen after a brief
moment.
3.2 POWER OFF AND STANDBY
To completely turn off the power to the unit, switch the rear toggle switch to the “O” Position. Or you
can put the unit on standby by either pressing the RED POWER button on the remote or press the
power button on the front of the panel. Upon standby, the power indication will turn RED.
4. REMOTE CONTROL

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No.
Name
Function
1
Eject
Press to STOP connected Storage Device, then safely remove it.
Press and hold for 2 seconds to eject disc if an optical drive is plugged in
(i.e. USB CD/DVD- ROM).
2
Mute
Press to mute audio output.
3
EPG
Only available for DTV Model
Press to view the Electronic Program Guide
Press again to back to DTV
4
REC
Only available for DTV Model
Press to RECORD TV program
5
Zoom
Press to ZOOM in/out when playing back photos or Videos.
Photo zoom levels: 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X
Video zoom levels: 2X, 3X, 4X, 8X.
6
TV System
Press to switch between supported output resolution from 480p-1080p.
7
Numeric
Press to enter channel numbers or numeric input when changing settings
8
Bookmarks
Add Mark to the files which have already viewed.
9
Previous
Press to go the PREVIOUS file or chapter.
Press for PREVIOUS page during file browsing.
10
FR
Press to FAST REWIND.
Press repeatedly to go 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x rewind speeds.
11
Setup
Press to access SETUP at any time. Press return to exit.
12
FF
Press to FAST FORWARD.
Press repeatedly to go 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x rewind speeds.
13
Guide
Press to view the Guide menu. See “The Guide Menu” on page 6 for
more details.
14
Option
Press to bring up the OPTION bar.
15
Left (Arrow)
Right (Arrow)
Press the arrow buttons to navigate the menus
Press the arrow buttons to navigate the menus

Up (Arrow)
Down (Arrow)
Press the arrow buttons to navigate the menus
Press the arrow buttons to navigate the menus
16
Slow Motion
Press to playback in slow motion, continue pressing will change to different
speeds (3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16x).
Press to Play to go back to normal speed playback.
17
Subtitle
Press to activate available subtitles files and subtitle options.
Subtitle supported: SRT,SMI,SUB,SSA.
18
Play/Pause
Press to PLAY and again to PAUSE.
19
Repeat
Press REPEAT to change repeat setting to Repeat Title, Repeat ALL or Off
20
Green
Press to access file options to copy, move, rename or delete.
Press to access other options when prompted on the screen.
21
Red
Press to pop up the file List Menu
Press to access other options when prompt on the screen.
22
Power
Press to turn the device to STANDBY or POWER ON the device from
STANDBY.
23
Timeshift
Only available for DTV model
Press to start DTV time shift function
24
A-B
Repeat from Point A to point B
25
Music
Quick button for Music file
26
Audio
Press to select available audio track.
27
Goto
Press to GOTO to a specific point on the disc or title. Specify the point
using Title, Chapter and Time.
28
Vol+
Press to increase the VOLUME.
29
Next
Press to go the NEXT file or chapter.
Press for NEXT page during browsing.
30
Vol -
Press to decrease the VOLUME.

31
Return
Press to RETURN to the previous screen when navigating the menus.
32
OK
Press to confirm or play the selected file.
33
Display /Info
Press to view the information of current playing track or file.
34
Stop
Press to STOP playback.
35
Yellow
Press during browsing to enter COVER ART MODE. (available only
when folder.jpg file is available in the video folder)
Press when prompt to access other options.
36
Blue
Press during browsing to enter POSTER VIEW MODE (available only
when poster.jpg file is available in the video folder)
Press when prompted to access other options.
MOTE CONTROL
5. SETUP
P
5.1 SYSTEM
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Menu Language
Change display Languages. Support: English, Spanish, French, Dutch, Italian,
German, Russian, Thai, Hebrew, Arabic, Japanese, Simplified and Traditional
Chinese.
Text Encoding
Using navigation buttons to choice text encoding.
Time
Time setting to adjust value of year, month, day, hour, minute, second ...
R/RW Auto-Play
If you system has plugged in DVD-R/RW loader, enable this option will auto play B
when an audio/ video disc is inserted.
Screen Saver:
This setup is to enable or disable the screen saver function. You can choose when
the screen saver will start upon idle and the display weather it’s default, your own
customized photo album or Flickr.
DLNA DMR
This setup is to enable or disable the DLNA DMR function.
DLNA Device
Name
Once you enable DLNA DMR function, enter a name here for the network to
recognize it as a Digital Media Receiver
Mini
KBD Language
To select a default language for the on screen Mini Keyboard.
Scan storage
This item is to automatically scan and index the media files on the installed HDD
or USB devices connected to the S120.
Resume Play
Play allows the S120 to remember where you left off, so next
time you play the same file, it will prompt you if you want to continue from the last
time.
Format
This will format the installed HDD. IMPORTANT: DOING SO WILL REMOVE
EVERY THING ON THE DRIVE.
BD Navigation
This function is to support Blu-Ray Navigation features when play from a file.
Factory Default
Restores back to factory default settings.

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5.2 AUDIO
Night Mode
This option allows the S120 to cap it’s maxim sound output during a late
night.
HDMI Output
This is the HDMI audio output option.
LPCM –Linear pulse code modulation two channel. This option will down mixes
all RAW audio stream.
RAW –pass-through the RAW digital audio data.
SPDIF Output
This is the S/PDIF audio output option
LPCM –Linear pulse code modulation two channel. This option will down mixes
all RAW audio stream.
RAW –pass-through the RAW digital audio data.
Surround Sound
This option specifies audio output.
Key Tone
This option turn on/ off keypad prompt sound.
5.3 VIDEO
Aspect Ratio
This setting lets you choose the screen output ratio, including.
Pan & Scan 4:3 - 16:9 picture in 4:3 screen mode will fit to 4:3
Letter Box 4:3 - 16:9 picture in 4:3 screen mode will shrink but keep aspect ratio
with black bars on top and bottom.
16:9 &16:10 –native 16:9 or 16:10 ratio
TV System
This item can choose TV system, options include.
• NTSC
• PAL
• 720x480P
• 720x576P
• 1280x720P 50Hz
• 1280x720P 60Hz
• 1920x1080i 50Hz
• 1920x1080i 60Hz
• 1920x1080P 50Hz
• 1920x1080P 60Hz
NOTE: some of the options may not be displayed if the output device does not
support it.
Video Zoom
This enables video zoom function.

1080P 24HZ
This option is for video playback at 24Hz. Enable only if your TV supports it.
Deep Color
HDMI COLOR bit setting, enable richer color.
5.4 NETWORK
Wired Lan Setup
For Ethernet connection only.
DHCP IP (Auto) –This setting allows the router to assign network setting
automatically to the S120.
FIX IP (Manual) –This setting allows manual configuration of IP, DNS,
Gateway, Subnet addresses.
Wireless Setup
For WIFI connection only.
Wireless network should be automatically scanned; you can select the desired
network to connect to. If any wireless security present, you will be prompted
with an on screen keyboard to enter the necessary authentication information.
Press RED on remote to enter Advanced configuration.
Press GOTO to perform a rescan.
PPPoE Setup
Choose this option if you are connecting the S120 directly to the DSL
modem. Enter login information upon prompt.
FTP Server
This option allows a FTP server running on your S120. NOTE: Internal
Drive is required for this.
Transmission
PT Service
This option enables a PT client. You will need to use a browser to access and
manage this utility.
BT Process
This option enables a BT client. You will need to use a browser to access and
manage this utility.
Samba
This option enables samba protocol. With Samba on, you can access the
internally installed HDD over the network from any one of your networked PC/
Notebook.
BT &
Samba safety
This option will require log in to access the S120 via remotely.
Default User Name :admin Default Password:123
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5.5 MISC
Version Info
Show the current Firmware Version info
Network Info
Show the current Network Information
USB upgrade
This option lets you update S120 firmware via USB flash drive
5.6 ADVANCED
Subtitle Encoding
Detection
This option enables subtitle detection
DTS-HD Output
This option let you select DTS-HD output in either 5.1 or 7.1 Channel
Default Audio
Languages
This option enables audio language output.
Default Subtitle
Languages
This option enables subtitle language.
Startup Auto-Play
This option enables player startup auto play function.
Change
Background
This option enables user to change the S120 background picture.
Default , Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter & USB(mybg.png)
For personal background picture, please change your picture file name to “mybg”
and save under .png file format and save the file in the USB root directory and
select to USB(mybg.png) to change.
File/Folder Lock
This option enables to lock or unlock the file/folder.
6. HOME MENUM
EMENU
Home Menu is the main screen which you will see upon starting up the S120.
(Shown in Figure)

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At Home Menu, you will have access to File Manager, Video, Music, Photo, Internet, Bookmark
and Setup. To navigate, use the remote’s main directional buttons ‘UP’ and ‘DOWN’ to select
each and press ‘OK’ button to enter.
6.1 HOME MENU ITEMS
File Manager: This is where you can browse ALL available files, by directories and file type
from various sources such as internal HDD, USB Storage devices, Flash Media, Network
Devices and etc.
Movies: You will be able to browse all VIDEO files here sorted by alphabetical order. This
function requires SCAN STORAGE (see setup) function to index all available files before it can
be displayed correctly.
Music: You will be able to browse all AUDIO files here sorted by alphabetical order. This
function requires SCAN STORAGE (see setup) function to index all available files before it can
be displayed correctly.
Photo: You will be able to browse all PHOTO files here sorted by alphabetical order. This
function requires SCAN STORAGE (see setup) function to index all available files before it can
be displayed correctly.
Internet: Internet is where you can find applications that will expand the core playback ability
of the S120. The factory firmware ships with various add-ons such as Youtube,YoutubeXL, Picasa,
Flickr, Shoutcast Internet Radio, BuddyLink (GoogleTalk), Yahoo Finance, Weather, Video RSS Feed,
POD Cast and more! If the Menu Language change to “简体中文”, you can find more online video
streaming platform.
Real Pilot: This option is the built in internet browser. You can access the World Wide Web simply with
your remote or connected USB Wire or Wireless Keyboard and Mouse. Press the “option”to show the
web browser page.
Bookmark: You will be able to view the USB/HDD Movie browser history. This function requires you to
press “Bookmarks”button before stop playing the movie.
Setup: Here you can manage your device’s setting and general setups.

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6.1.1 HOME MENU STATUS
Status indicator: these icons are used to indicate the status of represented service such as network,
HDMI, WIFI connections, and etc.
Network: shows if a network cable is connected to the box.
Wireless: shows if a wireless adapter is connected to the network.
HDD: show if an internal HDD is being detected by the S120 and shows the device capacity.
HDMI: shows if the S120 is connected via HDMI output
USB: shows if an USB Storage device is connected.
SD: shows if a memory card is detected.
Speaker: shows if the S120 is in mute mode.
6.2 NAVIGATE FILES
When browsing files under File Manager, Movies, Music, and Photos Menu. You can use the
following remote commands to navigate.

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Button
Function
UP / DOWN
Select filter options: All, Music, Photos, and Movies.
LEFT / RIGHT
Move cursor LEFT / RIGHT to select devices, folders, or files.
PREV / NEXT
Go to previous / next page.
ENTER
Enter or confirm the selected item.
CONFIRM
Add the selected files to the playlist.
RETURN
Return to the previous menu.
OPTION
In the ‘OPTION’ menu, you can change viewing mode to:
- Thumbnail
- List
- Preview
- All Media
- Movies
- Photos
- Music
GREEN
Press ‘Green’ button will pop up File Editing window, there are items to do file
handling operation, including
- Copy
- Delete
- Move

- Rename
- Send to Buddy
- Multiple Select
RED
Press ‘Red’ button to pop up the file list Menu
YELLOW
Press “Yellow”button to enter to Movie Juke Box Mode.
( To enter this mode, the movie file must store inside a folder with 2 pictures and
the picture files must rename to cover.jpg & poster.jpg).
6.3 VIEWING AND MANAGE FILES
The URAKU S120 now incorporates a few viewing options to allow improved viewing experience when
going through a large collection of files. You can change your viewing options at any time simply by
pressing the ‘OPTION’ button on your remote to bring up the navigation menu. Here you will have a
few viewing options at your convenience.
• All Media: This mode will display all recongized files
• Movies: This mode will only display recongized video files
• Photo: this mode will only display recognized image files
• Music: this mode will only display recognized audio files
Thumbnails View: this mode will let you view up to 8 folder or files (2 x 4) with a thumbnail view.
For photos, a preview of the photo will automatically populate as the displayed icon. For folder
containing image files will also populate as the folder icon. This is also a great way to display
an album cover, a movie poster and etc.
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List View: this mode will let you view a single pane up to 8 files in vertical mode. This mode will
display full file name and extension, an ideal view mode for long file names.
Preview: this mode is great for movies and music, a two span viewing mode with left pane
displaying a large folder icon if a folder is selected, displaying detailed file information. In this
mode, preview mode will automatically play a media file if one is highlighted.

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6.3.1 OPEN FILES
During browsing mode, you can select any displayed files to start execute the playback.
The following buttons can be used to navigate the menu.
PLAY MOVIE FILES
Button
Function
PLAY/ PAUSE
Play or Pause playback
SLOW
Play video in slow motion, press repeatedly to select speed
VOL +/ VOL –
Adjust volume
PREV/ NEXT
Play previous or next video
FR/FF
Fast Rewind/ Fast Forward, press repeatedly to select speed
REPEAT
Select repeat mode, ONE, ALL, or SHUFLE
ZOOM
Zoom in/ out the image

DISPLAY
Display file information
GOTO
Display playback search function
A-B
Set beginning and end point of a section
RETURN
Return back to previous mode
AUDIO
Select audio track during playback
SUBTITLE
Set subtitle options
STOP
Stop playback
OPTIONS
Bring up the option menu
GUIDE
Instant access to Guide menu.
PLAY MUSIC FILES
Button
Function
PLAY/ PAUSE
Play or Pause playback
VOL +/ VOL -
Adjust volume
PREV/ NEXT
Play previous or next track
FR/FF
Fast Rewind/ Fast Forward, press repeatedly to select speed
REPEAT
Select repeat mode, ONE, ALL, or SHUFLE
Options
Bring up the option menu
NOTE: music player service can run in the background. You can continue to browse file while
music continue to run in the background. To go back to the player, go to ‘Music’ on the home
page, then press option menu and select ‘Now Playing’.
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