LJ X8 User manual

Full HD 4K Digital Media Player
User Manual
Models: X8

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1 Introduction
1.1 Specifications
1.1.1 Video and Audio Output
HDMI for 1080p and 4K UHD video output and digital audio
Composite video and stereo audio for analog A/V connection
Adjustable video output resolution (NTSC, PAL, 720p, 1080p, 2160p)
Adjustable audio output format (Analog stereo, PCM, Bitstream)
1.1.2 Multimedia Playback
Video codecs: H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC, MPEG1/2/4, VC-1
oX8Maximum Video Resolution: 4096x2304 30fps, up to 200mbps
oX8Maximum Video Resolution: 1920x1080 60fps, up to 100mbps
Video file types: MKV, AVI, MOV, MP4, MPG, VOB, M2TS, TS
Subtitle formats: External - SRT, SSA,SU ; Internal – SRT, PGS, IDX+SUB
Audio formats: MP3, OGG, WAV, FLAC, APE
Photo formats: JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG, TIF
1.1.3 Storage Support
USB 2.0 HOST ports (2) for connecting USB flash and hard drives using FAT/FAT32, exFAT,
NTFS file system up to 8TB
Memory card reader supports micro SD memory cards using FAT/FAT32, exFAT, NTFS file
system up to 1TB
1.1.4 Miscellaneous
Power: 5-5.2V/2A DC 1.35mmx3.5mm connector
Remote Control IR Frequency: 38kHz
Dimensions: 3” x 2.5” x 0.6” (75 x 64 x 15mm)
Weight: 2.2 Ounce (62 gram), player only
Packing List: Speck G3/4K media player, AC power adapter, remote control, analog AV
cable, user’s manual

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1.2 Precautions
In order to safely and effectively use this player, please read the following before usage.
1.2.1 Usage Cautions
Users should not modify this player. If a commercial hard disk drive is being used, the
environmental temperature should be between 40 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
The player’s power supply nominal voltage is DC 5V/2A. When connecting the power adapter
cable, make sure it is not damaged or subject to pressure. Never connect the adapter to the
player in a humid or dusty area. Do not replace the adapter’s wire or connector.
1.2.2 FCC Statement
1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
2. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.

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2 Player and Remote Overview
2.1 Connections and Ports
Name Description
1 IR Input jack for optional external infrared remote control sensor.
Compatible with 38kHz external IR sensors.
2 IR Window Infrared remote control sensor window.
3 USB 1 USB 2.0 host jack for connecting USB storage drives.
4 SD Memory card reader for micro SD/SDHC memory cards.
5 AV Composite video and analog Left/Right audio output to a TV
or home theater with analog A/V input.
6 USB 2 USB 2.0 host jacks for connecting USB storage drives.
7 RECOVERY Pin-hole button for recovery mode.
8 HDMI Provides digital audio/video to a TV or home theater with
HDMI input.
9 DC 5V DC power input, 5V/2A nominal. Only use the AC adapter
provided with the player.
NOTE: The IR input jack is used in conjunction with an optional external infrared remote control
sensor (not included). This allows the player to be hidden behind other equipment, with the
external remote control sensor installed in clear view to receive signals from the remote control.
Usage of the external remote control sensor is optional as the player has a built-in remote
control sensor.

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2.2 Re ote Control
All player functions can be controlled by using the remote control. See the following for details
on the function of each button.
1. POWER 2. HOME
3. MOVIE 4. MUSIC
5. PHOTO 6. FILE
7. GOTO 8. REPEAT
9. 16:9/4:3 10. ZOOM
11. MENU 12. RETURN
13. DIRECTIONAL KEYS 14. OK/ENTER
15. SU TITLE 16. AUDIO
17. REWIND 18. PLAY/PAUSE
19. FAST FORWARD 20. PREVIOUS
21. STOP 22. NEXT
23. SETUP 24. AV
25. HDMI 26. MUTE
27. VOLUME- 28. VOLUME+
Button Description
POWER
Power on/off the player
HOME Return to the main menu
VIDEO
Show only video files when browsing for files
PHOTO Show only photo files when browsing for files
MUSIC Show only music files when browsing for files
FILE Show all files when browsing for files
GOTO Jump to a specific time in a video during playback
REPEAT Set repeat option for the current playback
16:9/4:3 Set aspect ratio when viewing videos
ZOOM Zoom in when viewing photos
MENU Access the menu for the current function. Menu is context
sensitive and will be different depending on function.

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RETURN Press to return to the previous screen when navigation menus.
Press to exit the current folder when browsing files.
DIRECTIONAL
KEYS
Navigate onscreen menu items to highlight items
OK/ENTER Select or confirm the highlighted item
SUBTITLE Toggle the subtitle on or off when playing videos
AUDIO Change audio track when playing videos
REWIND and
FAST FORWARD
Press to skip backward or forward the current playback.
PLAY/PAUSE Begin or pause playback
STOP Stop playback
PREVIOUS and
NEXT
Press to go to previous/next file during playback.
SETUP Enter the settings menu to change player settings
AV Switch to AV output mode, default is NTSC
HDMI Switch to HDMI output mode, the player will automatically detect
and use the highest supported resolution for the connected TV.
MUTE Mute audio output; press again to unmute.
VOL+/VOL- Change the output volume. (Hint: Set volume to max and use the
TV or AV receiver to control playback volume).
3 Connections and Initial Setup
3.1 Basic Connections
3.1.1 Connecting power
Only use the AC adapter that is supplied with the player. Connect the barrel connector of the AC
adapter to the player’s DC IN jack. The player will power on automatically whenever power is
connected. To turn the player off, use the POWER button on the remote control.
3.1.2 Connecting a USB Storage Device
Storage devices such as USB hard drives or flash drives can be connected to the player for
playback of media files. Plug in the USB device to one of the USB ports on the player. After
about 5-10 seconds, the USB drive will be detected and accessible by the player.
3.2 Audio and Video Connections
The player can be connected to a TV or home theater system using HDMI or composite AV
cable. For best results, use the HDMI connection if available, and use the AV connection only if
HDMI is not available.
3.2.1 HDMI Connection
For connection with a TV or home theater system that supports 4K video, use a HDMI 2.0 cable.
1) Plug one end of a HDMI cable (not included) to the player’s HDMI output jack and the
other end of the HDMI cable to a HDMI input jack on the TV or home theater receiver.

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2) Configure the player’s video output according to ‘6.1.2 Display Resolution’ of this
manual.
3) Configure the player’s audio output according to ‘6.1.6 Audio Output’ of this manual.
4) Consult the TV or home theater receiver’s manual for configuring its HDMI inputs.
3.2.2 Composite Video and Analog Audio Connection
When using a TV or home theater system that only has composite video input, the player’s
composite video and analog L/R audio output can be used.
1) Plug the 3.5mm connector of the red/white/yellow AV cable to the player’s AV output jack
and the other end of the red/white/yellow AV cable to an available AV input on the TV.
2) Configure the player’s video output according to ‘6.1.2 Display Resolution’ of this
manual.
3) Consult the TV or home theater receiver’s manual for configuring its AV inputs.
3.3 Main Menu
After turning on the player it will display the main menu.
Menu Item Description
Videos Browse and play video files only
Photos Browse and view photos only
Music Browse and play music files only
Files Browse and play all supported media types
Settings Access the setup menu to change player settings

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4 Browsing Media Files
After selecting the Videos, Photos, Music, or File icon from the main menu, the file browser
interface is displayed for finding media files on USB drives and memory cards.
After selecting a storage device, media files will be displayed in the same folder structure as
they are stored. Use the directional LEFT/RIGHT and UP/DOWN buttons on the remote control
to select folders or files and press OK/ENTER to enter a folder. Use the PREV/NEXT buttons to
scroll through files/folders one page at a time. To exit from a folder, press the RETURN button.
To play a media file, highlight it and press the OK/ENTER button.

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While highlighting a file or folder, pressing the MENU button will bring up to file operation menu,
providing the ability to copy, move, rename, or delete files and folders.
Menu Item Description
Copy Select a folder or file for copying. Navigate to the target folder and
select Paste to complete the copy operation.
Paste Paste the selected folder/file in the current folder. Must first select a
folder/file for copy or move.
Move Select a folder or file for moving. Navigate to the target folder and
select Paste to complete the move operation.
Rename Rename a folder or file
Delete Delete a folder or file