it is possible. i've tried plugging in my usb dvd drive to my media player and manage to play dvd video disc. i think dvd data disc should work too.

Thanks for the reply. Maybe I'll lug the whole setup to Lowyat and test it on the spot before buying. Better confirm it there and then so no hassle later.

AC Ryan cannot work with BD-ROM but DVD-ROM is ok.

Hi box builder....

my boot loader for ac ryan playon mini hd is corrupted...could you assist to help me reflash it?

coz i didnt update the firmware for a while (1.5 years at least) then i updated directly to the latest...i suspect this corrupted the boot loader (read fr online forums)....

thanks

Hei bros, I m just bought a ac Ryan hd2 with wireless doogle. The player is working find but when I plugged in the doogle, it is able to detect my wireless network, however upon connection it always shows TEST FAILED. I m using streamyx 4mb and the router model is innacomm v3400 provided by the tm contractor. Anyone can help me about this?

I just bought ac Ryan playon HD mini.
So far so good.
But I'm not sure anyone still using this or buying a better media player
Hope I won't regret

download the right firmware to flash it. instructions and tips are found in the pdf file.
http://acryan.com/sg/acr/support

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Added on October 25, 2012, 10:14 amgo to setup and see if you have set it right. chances are you haven't turn on the samba.

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Added on October 25, 2012, 10:16 amyou mean the mini2? it's a good machine, reliable, more user friendly and produces better video/audio compared to cheaper ones.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Oct 25 2012, 10:17 AM

[quote=AVFAN,Oct 25 2012, 10:13 AM]
download the right firmware to flash it. instructions and tips are found in the pdf file.
http://acryan.com/sg/acr/support

i have alredi flashed it...but when it boots it hangs....

so i think i need to reflash the bootloader...could anyone help me with this?

thanks

i dunno what a bootloader is... tot flashing is all that is required?

could be this issue ur facing:
if you are changing from old to new gui, it takes a few minutes (depending on no. and size of files on yr hdd) when the new gui comes on for the first time.
this is because the default setting is "autoscan on", so it takes a while to scan the hdd before it gets to normal working condition.
wait till can navigate, you can then go to setup and set autoscan to off if you so wish.
i think autoscan off is better if you are plugging and unplugging hdds often.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Oct 25 2012, 05:56 PM

apparently due to updating firmware without going thru each firmware one by one (i.e. for eg firmware v1 to v2 to v3....i went from v1 to v3)

it hanged / corrupted the bootloader (the loading software that boots up the ac ryan)

currently when i switch it on ...it will reach the opening screen (not the menu screen...the screen with the AC RYAN brand / logo) and hang there....

so need to reflash the bootloader....this is what i understand from other forums........

tried to install the 1st gui, then move up slowly?

each firmware has a pdf file that defines the lowest last version required for that version to work.

i have flashed my 2 units more than a dozen times each , so far, ok.

for old models, best to stick to 3966, later versions give strange problems.

newer ones incl pohd2 and mini2, 7317 will be fine. 7317 is a good firmware.

but i alredi flash with the latest ..can i go backwards?

yes, u can. then work upwards again one by one. i have done it several times. time consuming though.
only thing is i do not know if this will solve the "bootloader" problem u suspect.

But seem no new update for mini HD2
Any link for latest firmware?
How to do movie cover? Any tips on using this player?
In terms of improvement

ok i will try and let's see if it works

if not ...zzzzzzz

thanks alot

Does anyone face this problem - my Ac Ryan freezes when it reaches certain sub-folders. Is there a limit to the number of sub folders ?

Am using the latest firmware - still buggy though. I thought the version that used the globe UI was much better. This latest version tends to be rather iffy -response at times is poor. I have disable to the auto-scanning - tends to cause the system to lock up.

Any ideas ?

Thanks

i suspect the chip is unable to handle it if you hv lotsa stuff, big files, etc.
i gave up on the autoscan, just switch it off, it'll be alright.

the issue i believe is that all manufacturers hv a hard time keeping up with new tech, new formats, big files, etc.
all of them overpromise, under-deliver, can't deliver, then forced to give up over time when tech keeps evolving so fast.

i come to accept the fact i can't hold on to old stuff but keep wanting new stuff to work too.
so, either be happy with limited old fashioned ways or keep spending on new gadgets to keep up with the latest.

my 2 fairly old acryrans and 1 china archgon - they all do a good job as long as i do not push them over the limit that i know.
given the money spent, i dun complain, quite happy overall.
to be on top of tech, guess i need to spend 1k every year to buy the latest one in the market - and i duno what that is now!

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Nov 11 2012, 06:37 PM

I'm having freeze problem too
Everytime browse for movie. The player will hang. I'm using the latest firmware 7317
Anyone here know how to solve it?
I did turn off the auto scan. But it doesn't help

Hi guys, what is the best wifi dongle for the hd mini 2? Should i get the one made by ac ryan itself, or other brands?

lowyat no stock right now... :sad: