Mede8er med450x2 user rev1.04 21Nov2011

1 High Definition Multimedia PlayerMED450X2 TMUser ManualBased on firmware November 2011 page 1page 2page 3page 4page 5page 6page 7page 8page 9page10page11page12page13page14page15pag e16page17page18page19page20page21page22p age23page24page25page26page27page28page2 9page30page31page32page33page34page35pag e36page37page38 IndexIntroduction General OverviewInstalling a Hard DriveConnectionsConnections continuedTV Output SettingsFormatting the Hard DriveRemote FunctionalitySamba Network SetupHome Network Samba ServerWired Network Connection and SetupWireless Network Setup / firmware Update / Web BrowserHome Page Home Page StripMedia LibraryMedia Library ContinuedMedia Library Metadata DisplayAdding Custom Backdrops / SkinsXML Search (Jukebox)

2 XML Search continuedMedia Library Music PlayerCover Art Preview in Media LibraryPlay Folder / Play from Cover Art / Watched IndicatorMedia ScannerFolder Lock/ System LockFavourites Manager Adding genre artwork to Favourites / Lock / Unlock FavouritesInfo Search / GOTO / Alpha JumpScreen Calibration / Video Zoom Subtitles / Customs FontsFile Manager File Manager ContinuedPicture View Media LibraryPlasma Mode / Autoplay / Internet Streams / Web BrowserNFS Setup Transmission BT DownloaderSetupPage1 INDEXT hank you for purchasing the Mede8er Multimedia products carry a 24 month from date of purchase warranty.

3 In the event of warranty service please provide proof of purchase. Return your product to the store that it was purchased from or return it directly to Sanji Electronics (Pty) Ltd 106, 16th Rd Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa. Warranty does not cover damage bya) Lightning or over voltageb) Water damage or liquid spillc) Misuse or abused) User tamperinge) Using non Mede8er approved FirmwareSanji Electronics is not responsible for any loss of data irrespective of the Safety Instructions Read these instructions for all components before using this product. Do not use this apparatus near water or moisture.

4 Do not use this product near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or anywhere else that water or moisture are present. Clean only with a soft dry cloth and as directed by the manufacturer. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer instructions. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, put the product in a position and location that will not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, do not place the product on a bed, sofa, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings.

5 Do not put it in a built-in system, such as a bookcase or a cabinet that may keep air from flowing through its ventilation openings. Do not install near any heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus that produce heat. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Only use attachments or accessories specified by the manufacturer. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time to prevent damage to this product. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnelThe med450x2 is the latest generation multimedia player specially developed by Sanji for today s demanding media enthusiast.

6 The Mede8er has some very unique features so we suggest you read this guide and visit the Mede8er forum for additional help and information. The firmware is always work in progress so we suggest you regularly check the Mede8er forum for updated firmware releases and updated User check the Mede8er forum for the latest user guide. Page2Y PbPrOUTGENERAL OVERVIEWPage3 Composite Video OutHDMI ConnectorRJ45 - Lan connectorOptical Audio OutTV OutOn/OffStatus LedDC - 12 Volt 2 Amp inputAnalogue Audio OutUSB Slave Port2 x USB Host Ports Component Video OutputSD Card SlotLock SlotPCIe WiFi Antenna HoleExternal IR JackINSTALLING A HARD DRIVEa)b)c)Make sure that the DC power cable is unplugged.

7 Place the rear panel screws as indicated in figure 1. Lift the cover from the rear side and remove it. Plug the SATA Data and Power cables into a compatible " HDD as shown in figure b. Turn the Hard Drive upside down and carefully fit it into the Hard Drive bay. Make sure the cables are not exposed or sticking out of the casing. Place the heat conductive pad on the top side of the Hard Drive. Two sizes are supplied so use the thicker one for 9mm hard drives and the thinner one for 13mm hard drives. Replace the cover and tighten the 3 x rear screws. Mede8er on a flat surface and unscrew the 3x d)Unscrew 3 screw and lift cover offPage4Y PbPrOUTY " Hard Drive Bay " SATA Hard DriveHeat Conductive padPbOUTPage5 CONNECTIONSA nalogue Audio and Composite Video connection to Video offers the most basic picture quality connection and should only be used if your TV does not have a HDMI input.

8 Use RCA analogue audio outputs in the absence of HDMI or Digital Audio inputs on your TV or Home Theatre system. RCA analogue outputs will downmix and audio output signal to 2 ch stereo. AUDIO INLRVIDEO INComponent Video Connection to Amp or TVComponent Video offers the next best picture quality to HDMI so if your system does not have a HDMI input we suggest you use the Component Video Connection. YPbPrY PbPrOUTY PbPrOUTPage6 Power up and StandbyPlug the AC/DC adapter into the mains outlet and plug the DC Jack into the DC IN at the rear of the med450x2 . DO NOT USE ANY AC/DC ADAPTER AND ONLY USE THE ONE SUPPLIED otherwise you may cause damage to the unit.

9 Press the On/Off button on the Mede8er s front panel and front facia LED will turn on Blue. You can put your Mede8er into standby by pressing the On/Off button on the remote. When in standby the front facia LED will turn Red. HDMIC onnect LAN cable to router or switchHDMI - RJ45 Network - Toslink Connection to a TV or AmplifierFor digital audio connection to your Home Theatre System use the HDMI connector. If your amplifier does not have HDMI connector than you can use the TOSLINK Optical Digital output. The MED450X supports both Passthrough and Downmix for both Dolby Digital and DTS signals.

10 SPDIF OpticalOptional (3rd Party)External IR Receiver External IR Receiver Wiring GNDV OUT VCCTV OUTPUT SETTINGSC onnect the Mede8er to your TV by one of the connection options as shown on page 5 & 6 and change the input option on your TV to match the option you selected. If you do not get to see the Mede8er GUI on your TV you will need to toggle the Mede8er TV output until you get a SYS Toggle ProcedureThe Mede8er has three video output options ie Composite Video (yellow RCA connectors, Component Video (Red - Green- Blue connectors) and HDMI. Each output option also offers different screen resolution settings and these will need to be adjusted to match the type of TV used.)