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  • Page 2: Preface And Copyright

    PREFACE AND COPYRIGHT Cowfish Technologies Pty Ltd reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Manual Revision V1.1 Cowfish Technologies and the Cowfish logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cowfish Technologies Pty Ltd in Australia.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents PREFACE AND COPYRIGHT PACKAGE CONTENTS INTRODUCTION PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USE INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION FIRST START CONNECT TO YOUR GOOGLE ACCOUNT PRE-INSTALLED APPLICATIONS INSTALLING ADDITIONAL APPLICATIONS ADVANCED OPTIONS FACTORY RESET DEVICE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PRODUCT WARRANTY Page 3...

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    PACKAGE CONTENTS Remote VanPlayer Console HDMI cable 12V Power cable Page 4...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The Cowfish VanPlayer turns your caravan TV into a full blown Media Player. Powered by Android TV, the VanPlayer gives your TV the smarts to connect to the internet and stream your favourite content from Netflix, YouTube and other online streaming providers. Connect the VanPlayer to your WiFi network and stream all your favourite content whilst on the road.
  • Page 6 HARDWARE OVERVIEW Page 6...
  • Page 7 VanPlayer comes standard with the volume set to medium. Use the VanPlayer remote to set the volume of the VanPlayer to your desired level. If you unable to hear any sound, please check the volume setting of the VanPlayer AND the volume setting of your TV, as these are separate.

  • Page 8: Precautions Before Use

    INSTALLATION 1. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI output interface of the VanPlayer, and the other end to the HDMI input interface of the HD TV. 2. Turn on the TV and select HDMI as “source”.

  • Page 9: Configuration

    CONFIGURATION The first time you start the VanPlayer you will be greeted with a setup screen. Follow the steps to set the device language, calibrate the screen size and connect the VanPlayer to your WiFi network. STEP 1 Select your preferred language and select ‘NEXT’.
  • Page 10 STEP 2 Use the arrow keys on your VanPlayer remote to calibrate the screen dimensions to suit your television screen. This is only required if the VanPlayer does not automatically detect your television screen size and resolution. STEP 3 Connect to your WiFi network. The VanPlayer will automatically search for all nearby WiFi networks and present a list of available networks.
  • Page 11 You will be prompted to enter your WiFi password. Enter the password using the on-screen keyboard, click on the enter key and then select ‘Connect Now’. Page 11...
  • Page 12 After you have succesfully connected to your WiFi network select ‘Next’. STEP 4 Confirm the launcher by selecting ‘Next’. Page 12...
  • Page 13 You have now completed the setup wizard for your VanPlayer. Page 13...
  • Page 14 After completing the initial setup, you will be presented with the VanPlayer launch screen. This is your normal start screen and will appear each time you start the VanPlayer. Should you wish to change the screen alignment at a later stage, or connect to a different WiFi network, simply launch the setup wizard again by selecting the ‘SetupWizard’...

  • Page 15: First Start

    Apps, go to the device Settings, go the Files stored on the device, launch the web browser or launch any shortcut of your favourite app. The first time your VanPlayer starts up it will install and verify the pre-loaded applications. It takes up to 2 minutes for the VanPlayer to complete this on first boot.
  • Page 16 Selecting the ‘My App’ section on the home screen will give you a list of all the installed applications on your VanPlayer. Your VanPlayer comes with 24 pre-installed apps, consisting of online streaming services, media players, file browsers and screen casting apps. Apps and games that you install through the Google Play Store will automatically appear in this list.
  • Page 17 You are able to customise the launch screen of your VanPlayer and add shortcuts to your favourite apps. Select the ‘Add shortcut’ icon and you will be presented with a list of all installed apps on your VanPlayer. Navigate through your apps with the D pad and select any app you wish to add to your shortcut list with the ‘OK’...
  • Page 18 When you are finished selecting your apps, press the ‘Return’ button and your apps will be loaded to the shortcut bar on the Launch screen. Page 18...
  • Page 19 When a connection has been established, the corresponding icon will turn green. The first time you insert a USB drive or a SD card, the VanPlayer will create the following file structure on your storage device: The last icon on the status bar is used to free up system memory on your VanPlayer.

  • Page 20: Connect To Your Google Account

    CONNECT TO YOUR GOOGLE ACCOUNT In order to use the Google Play store, Google Photos and other applications from the Google ecosystem, you will have to connect the VanPlayer to your Google account. When selecting a Google application, you will be presented with a Google login screen.

  • Page 21: Pre-Installed Applications

    Through Netflix and other streaming services, you are able to download movies and TV shows onto your device. You can download your favourite content whilst you are home and the VanPlayer is connected to your home WiFi network. This content will then available to you whilst travelling and you can watch your favourite shows on your trip, even when you do not have an internet connection.
  • Page 22 VLC media player is the recommended media player for movies and TV shows that you wish to play from a USB drive connected to your VanPlayer. VLC also works great in playing movies and videos over your caravans WiFi network, like a VanConnect system.
  • Page 23 For watching content over your WiFi network using the VanConnect system: 1. Ensure that your VanPlayer is connected to your VanConnect WiFi network. 2. Open the VLC app and navigate to “browse”. 3. Select “VANCONNECT” under “Local Network”. Page 23...
  • Page 24 4. Select “VanConnect” and you will then find the mapped drives for your USB device and your SD card. • USB drives are mapped as “sda1” • SD cards are mapped as “mmcblk0p1” VLC will only show “sda1” and/or “mmcblk0p1” if a device (USB drive / SD card) has been connected to the VanConnect.
  • Page 25 AirScreen, DLNA and WiFiDisplay. These apps are wireless streaming receivers for AirPlay, Cast, and DLNA. Through these apps you can allow your VanPlayer to receive screen mirroring, photos, music, videos and other media from phones, tablets, laptops and more via WiFi.

  • Page 26: Installing Additional Applications

    High end graphical games will not run full speed on the VanPlayer, but your VanPlayer can be turned into a lightweight Gaming System playing 2D games and retro games. Please refer to the VanPlayer specifications at the end of this manual to determine what games you can play from the Google Play Store.
  • Page 27 Find a previously downloaded app or game on the Google Play Store 1. On your VanPlayer, open the Play Store Google Play. 2. At the top, choose My Apps. 3. Under “Apps installed,” choose an app and then Open. Update your apps Apps can be updated via the Google Play Store and the APKpure store.
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  • Page 29: Advanced Options

    HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is a feature of HDMI designed to control HDMI connected devices by using only one remote controller. This means that you can control your VanPlayer through your TV remote. You often won’t see the “HDMI-CEC” option on your TV, but instead you will see a branded “name”.

  • Page 30: Factory Reset Device

    FACTORY RESET DEVICE It is recommended to complete a factory reset if there are device configuration issues that you are unable to resolve. To complete a factory rest, complete the following steps: 1. Select the ‘Settings’ menu on the launch screen 2.

  • Page 31: Frequently Asked Questions

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Do I need a TV antenna or satellite connection to use the VanPlayer? No, The VanPlayer does not use cable or satellite connection to play multimedia content. All your need is an internet connection for online streaming services, or a media device like a USB stick with your movies, tv shows and music loaded onto it.
  • Page 32 Can I access all my social networking apps, like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and more? Yes. As the VanPlayer comes with the Google Play store, you can install your favourite social networking apps. The VanPlayer also comes with Google Chrome for web browsing.
  • Page 33 Google Photos app appear as screensavers on your VanPlayer. Refer to the Google Play and Google Photo manuals to complete this. Can I plug in the VanPlayer into my computer? No, only plug in your VanPlayer into a TV with the enclosed HDMI cable. Page 33...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Under no circumstance should you try to repair the VanPlayer yourself, as this will void the warranty. Do not open the unit as there is a risk of electric shock. If an error occurs, please review the above points prior to contacting the warranty department.

  • Page 35: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Hardware Specifications Chipset: RK3318 Quad-core 64-bit Cortex-A53 GPU: Penta-core Mali-450 up to 750Mhz+ Flash: EMMC 32GB SDRAM: 4GB DDR3 Power Specifications Power supply: DC 5V/2A Power indicator: (LED) Power on blue; standby red Main Features Operating system Android 11.0 HDR: HDR10 and HLG mode USB host:...

  • Page 36: Product Warranty

    PRODUCT WARRANTY At Cowfish Technologies Pty Ltd (Cowfish) we want our customers to be completely satisfied with their purchase. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
  • Page 37 Damaged goods If any goods arrive damaged, please contact Cowfish as soon as possible so a Return Authority Number can be arranged for the goods to be inspected. Goods must be returned within a reasonable time. The acceptance of the goods delivered shall be deemed for all purposes to have taken place 30 days* from the date of delivery.
  • Page 38 Replacement item warranty Should a replacement item be supplied by Cowfish ‘under warranty’ due to damage or product failure of original item purchased, Cowfish will warrant the replacement item for the remaining warranty period only of the original item warranty. Warranty Claims If a fault covered by warranty occurs, the customer must first contact the Cowfish Customer Service or Warranty Department.
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