Mede8er MED500X User manual

High Definition Multimedia Player
MED500X
Quick Start Guide
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INDEX
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Index
Introduction
General Overview
Installing a Hard Drive
Connections
Connections continued
Formatting the Hard Drive - USB Connection
Remote Functionality
Home Network Samba Server
Wired Network Connection and Setup
Wireless Network Setup / Firmware Update
Media Library
Media Library continued
Quick Playlist - m3u Playlist
Cover Art Preview
File / Folder Jump to
Time Bar Jump
Time Bar FF/RW - Goto Screen
Screen Calibration
File Manager
Internet Radio
NFS (Network File System)
Specifications

Thank you for purchasing the Mede8er Multimedia Player.
Warranty
Mede8er products carry a 24 month from date of purchase warranty. 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 by
a) Lightning or over voltage
b) Water damage or liquid spill
c) Misuse or abuse
d) User tampering
Sanji Electronics is not responsible for any loss of data irrespective of the cause.
Important Safety Instructions
· Read these instructions for all components before using this product.
· Do not use this apparatus near water or moisture. 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. 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 personnel
The MED500X is the latest generation multimedia player specially developed by Sanji for today’s demanding
media enthusiast. The Mede8er has been designed for good solid media playback from a hard drive, USB
device, SD Card, Internet or Local Network source. The User Interface is neat and intuitive without being
complicated. Sanji has more than achieved their design goals by offering a media player that supports most
of the popular media formats at a very affordable price.
Due to the ever changing nature of Multimedia Players features and functions, Sanji has decided to only
include a Quick Start Guide with the product. An up-to-date User Manual will be available for download from
www.mede8er.com
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Up Down Left Right Enter Return Stop On/OffTV Out
GENERAL OVERVIEW
Component Video
Out
DC - 12Volt 3 Amp input
HDMI Connector
RJ45 - Lan connector
Coax Digital Audio Out
Optical Audio Out
Cooling Fan
Composite Video Out
Analogue Audio Out
LR
SD Card
USB Host
USB Slave
Status Led
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INSTALLING A HARD DRIVE
Lift cover from
this side
a) b)
c)
Make sure that the DC cable is unplugged.
cover screws x and y. Lift the hard drive cover and remove it, place it on a flat surface with the mounting
tabs facing upright. Fit a compatible SATA hard drive into place with the label facing upwards and the
connectors facing the side with the air vents. Secure the hard drive with the four screws provided.
Connect the hard drive power connector and the red SATA data connector from the player to the hard drive
diagram c. Re fit the hard drive cover into the Mede8er body and tighten the two securing screws x and y.
To reduce hard drive vibration noise you can use the supplied Neoprene pads. Just peel of the adhesive
side and stick onto the base as indicated in diagram d.
Turn the Mede8er upside down and unscrew the hard drive
SATA
x
y
d)

CONNECTIONS
Analogue Audio and Composite Video connection to TV.
Composite Video offers the most basic picture quality connection and should only be used if your TV does
not have a HDMI or Component input. 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 output a downmix from mutli-
channel to stereo.
AUDIO IN
L R
VIDEO IN
HDMI Coax Digital
Connect LAN cable to router or switch
Optical Digital
HDMI - RJ45 Network - Coax Digital - Toslink Connection to a TV or Amplifier
For digital audio connection to your Home Theatre System you can either use the TOSLINK Optical or the
Coax Digital output. The MED500X supports both Passthrough and Downmix for both Dolby Digital and
DTS signals. If you want your Home TheatreAmplifier to decode the surround sound stream you should
use either Digital Audio output and set the Audio Output to SPDIF RAW in the Setup menu.
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Component Video Connection to Amp or TV
Component 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.
Pr Pb Y
Power up and Standby
Plug the AC/DC adapter into the mains outlet and plug the DC Jack into the DC IN at the rear of the
MED500X. DO NOT USEANY AC/DC ADAPTER AND ONLY USE THE ONE SUPPLIED otherwise you
may cause damage to the unit. Press the On/ Off button on the Mede8ers 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.
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FORMATTING THE HARD DRIVE
The MED500X has a built in Hard Drive format feature that formats the hard drive with a main NTFS
partition and other small internal partitions for propriety use.
The Hard Drive should be formatted in the Mede8er MED500X to ensure full functionality.Apre formatted
Hard Drive can be used but you may not be able to use all the internal features of the MED500X.
To Format the internal Hard Drive select SETUP menu and then HDD Format.
WARNING: FORMATTING THE HARD DRIVE WILL ERASE ALL DATA
Formatting ...
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USB CONNECTION TO PC
You can transfer files to and from the Mede8er via fast USB2.0 transfer. Use the included USB cable to
connect the Mede8er MED500X to your PC. As soon as the cable from the Mede8er is connected to your
PC the front LED on the Mede8er will switch off. To make the USB connection press the on/off button on
the Mede8er and the LED will pulse blue then red then blue and switch off. The Mede8er will now connect.
The computer will automatically install the correct drivers and then you will be able to navigate the Mede8er
like any normal external USB drive.
EXTERNAL USB DEVICE DRIVER NOT REQUIRED

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Audio Selection
Subtitle
Picture Zoom
Angle DVD
Repeat A - B
Setup Menu
Navigation Down - Volume Down in Video File (not DVD)
Navigation Right - FF in Video File (not DVD)
Navigation Enter - Pause / Play in Video File (not DVD)
Return
Navigation Up - Volume Up in Video File (not DVD)
Next
Previous
Play Stop
Volume Up/Down
Goto
Numbers
Shortcuts - Media Library - File Copy - Music Playlist
Info Screen
Audio Mute
LED
On / Off
TV System
Repeat Shuffle
Rewind
Fast Forward
Home Page
DVD Menu
Slow / Zoom
Pause
Skip Forward/Back
Select
Confirm
Volume Down
Volume Up
Fast Forward
Fast Forward
Pause / Play
Navigation Buttons Additional Functionality
To assist ease of use operation - The Mede8er remote has been designed to be ergonomic and simple to
use. Now while watching your Videos you can intuitively navigate and change certain function without the
need to look down at the remote control.
During Video Playback (excluding DVD files) you can use the navigation buttons for operational functions like
Fast Forward, Rewind, Pause, Stop, Volume Up and Volume Down.
*Navigation Left
* Rewind in Video File (not DVD)
REMOTE FUNCTIONALITY

HOME NETWORK SAMBA SERVER
The Mede8er has NAS (Network Attached Storage) functionality built in. And although it is limited in transfer
speed compared to standalone NAS servers it performs very well if speed is not your major requirement.
You can also use the MED500X as a Media Server and stream content to other Mede8er’s on your home
network.
The Samba function is enabled or disabled in the System menu under Network. Should the Samba stop
working for any reason we suggest you re-boot the Mede8er ie Disconnect the DC Jack at the rear and re
connect and press the on/off button on the front panel.
MED500X with internal Hard Drive
acting as Media Server
Router
Mede8er without Hard Drive
Room1 Mede8er without Hard Drive
Room 2
Cat5
Cat5
Cat5
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WIRED NETWORK CONNECTION AND SETUP
The Mede8er MED500X can be connected to your local network by means of a RJ45 CAT5 cable. The
Mede8er is supplied standard with a UPnP facility and a Samba Client that allows connection to your local
area network via a router or switch. You can share media files from your PC and stream media content to
the Mede8er and you can use the Mede8er as a Media Server to stream media content to other Mede8er’s
on your network.
Press the “setup” button on the Mede8er Remote or select “setup” tab on the home page. Select “Network”
option in the setup window and press “OK” to confirm. Network configuration allows for either automatic or
manual IP setup.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the network setup.
If you connect to a wired Ethernet network using DHCP, Mede8er automatically detects your network.
Alternately you may have to enter your IP address, subnet mask, router, and DNS addresses manually.
DHCP IP (AUTO)
Choose this option if you want your router to assign a dynamic IP address to Mede8er. This option is easy
to use and recommended for normal users.
FIX IP (MANUAL)
This option allows you to assign a static IP address to Mede8er. This option requires modifying network
settings of the Mede8er and is recommended for advanced users. To set a Static IP for your Mede8er, enter
the information IPAddress, Subnet Mast and Gateway and DNS Server Address as relevant to your router
as in the screen below.
The IP address, Gateway information shown below is for reference purposes only. Do NOT copy these
DHCP IPAuto
Fixed IP Manual
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Due to continual progress the Firmware will be updated from time to time. Pls check the website
www.mede8er.com for the latest updates. You can update your Mede8er to the latest firmware by following
these simple instructions.
Download the latest Firmware from the Mede8er website. Unzip the file and you will find two files ie
install.img and logo_pal_bmp. Copy both these files to the root directory of a Flash Drive. Plug the flash
drive into the Mede8er. Go to the Setup menu and then System and select System Update. Now select
System Reinstall. The Mede8er will now proceed to upgrade the firmware. The front facia LED will flash
Red and Blue during the update procedure.
DO NOT REMOVE POWER DURING THE UPDATE PROCESS.
Emergency Recovery Procedure
Download the latest Firmware from the Mede8er website. Unzip the file and you will find two files ie
install.img and logo_pal_bmp. Copy both these files to the root directory of a Flash Drive. Plug the flash
drive into the Mede8er. Power the Mede8er down. Power up again and hold the on/off button for 10
seconds and the unit will automatically re install the Firmware.
DO NOT REMOVE POWER DURING THE EMERGENCY RECOVERY PROCEDURE.
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FIRMWARE UPDATE
WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP
The Mede8er MED500X is only compatible with the Mede8er Wireless Dongle 802.11n (Other brands will
not work) Refer to User Instructions supplied with the Mede8er dongle for wireless connection setup.
Power Up and hold on/off
button for 10 seconds

MEDIA LIBRARY
Select Media Library from the home page and a new screen will load then select the source option you
require. You can choose between USB device, Local HDD, SD Card, Network, UPnP, NFS and Playlist.
Once you have selected your source input you can browse to the folder or file you want to view by using the
navigation buttons on the remote control. The top tabs filters the files byAll, Music, Photo and Movies.All files
and folders are displayed on the left hand side and a preview window is located on the right of the screen.
When you play music files a music window will appear at the bottom left of the screen.
Navigation Down
Navigation Right
Navigation Enter
Return
Navigation Up
Navigation Left
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Media Library Continued
The Media Library also offers a simple file Rename and Delete facility. Select a file that you want to rename
or delete and press the MENU button on the remote control. A dialogue window will open with options to
Return, Rename or Delete.
Menu Button
Return
Rename
Delete
System Setup
The Mede8er had a comprehensive setup area where functions and features can be optimized to suit your
individual needs. The System Setup is arranged under the following tabs :Audio, Video, Network, System
and Miscellaneous.
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QUICK PLAYLIST FUNCTION
You can make a quick Playlist on the fly while you are in Media Library view. Focus on the file want to add
to the Playlist and press the Select button on the remote. A red tick will appear next to the file selected. To
remove a selected file just focus on the file and press the Select button again. Repeat the above to add
more files. Once you have completed ticking the required files press the Confirm button to add the files to
the Playlist. In the Playlist view you can use the same procedure to remove any files from the Playlist.
You cannot make a quick Playlist from an external drive or network source.
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Select
Confirm
MAKING MULTIPLE M3U PLAYLIST’S
The Mede8er fully supports m3u playlist files that can be easily generated when the unit is connected to
your PC via USB or Samba Network. You can use any 3rd party programs to make your custom playlist’s
and we recomend Playlist Creator 3 as it is free and works well. In the case of Playlist Creator 3 you must
make the following changed under settings - change “Saving Playlist Entries” to Relative. The Playlist file
ie xxx.m3u must be saved to any folder on the Mede8er local Hard Drive. NB The xxx.m3u will not work if
you save it to the root directory.

COVER ART PREVIEW
Mede8er has the built in facility to preview cover art and about.jpg inside a folder. All you need to do in
order to use this very useful feature is to arrange your collection with each video, in its own folder. Place a
JPEG picture together with each movie in the folder and you will be ready to go. You can easily download
DVD cover art for your picture or you can use a program like Movie GUI Builder to make your about.jpg
picture that will contain additional content information such as Synopsis, Cover, Rating, Year, Actors etc etc
Navigate to a folder. The JPEG picture inside will be displayed in the preview window.
To view the preview in full screen press the SLOW button.
To minimize back to the preview window press the SLOW button again. Page15

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FILE OR FOLDER JUMP TO FACILITY
Mede8er has the built in jump facility that allows you to jump to a certain file or folder number on the Media
Library screen. This facility is very useful for users that store many files or folders in a directory as it allows
you to jump to any file or folder number quickly.
Enter the file or folder number you want to jump to. The number you enter will
be displayed on the top left of the screen.
20/500
Enter File or
Folder Number
31
After a brief pause the Mede8er will jump to the file or folder
number you entered.
Display numbers entered

Enter Time
in Minutes
TIME BAR JUMP
The Mede8er has the built in Time Bar Jump facility that allows you to quickly jump to a certain time in the
video file you are viewing.
Display numbers entered
Press any numeric button on the Mede8er remote and the Time Bar will appear.
the Time Bar graphically displays the current time play time in minutes and the
total length of the video in minutes.
Press any number on the remote control and the Time Bar will appear. Enter the
desired time you want to jump to on the remote controls numeric keypad and
the Mede8er will display the time you entered on the top left of the screen and
then automatically jump to this time in the video.
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TIME BAR FF/RW
The Mede8er Time Bar is displayed during normal Fast Forward or Fast Rewind. Press Right or Left
Navigation buttons on the remote for video files (DVD files use the FF/RW buttons) The Time Bar will
appear and show you the current time in the video and the total length of the video in minutes. The Time
Bar will dynamically update the current position in minutes as you Fast Forward or Fast Rewind. To stop
Fast Forward or Fast Rewind press the enter button (Play button for DVD files).
Press any numeric button on the Mede8er remote and the Time Bar will appear.
the Time Bar graphically displays the current time play time in minutes and the
total length of the video in minutes.
FF or RW
DVD File
Video File
VIDEO GOTO
Press the GOTO on the remote and the GOTO screen will open on the top centre of the screen. Press The
GOTO screen allows you to change Time, Title, and Chapter. Press the Up or Down Navigation button to
change the value or enter numeric values and press Enter once you have made your selection. To remove
the screen press GOTIO again or press the Return button.
Enter Time
in Minutes
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SCREEN CALIBRATION
For more accurate Zoom functionality we suggest you calibrate your TV screen. Go tO System Setup then
Video and select Screen Size.
Using the left, right, up and down navigation buttons you can adjust the red rectangle to fit the outer frame
of your TV screen. You can then do a fine adjustment to move the red rectangle so that is just not visable.
W
H
X:100% Y:100%
Press Enter to save
ZOOM W -The Zoom W allows you to zoom to width. This zoom function is designed
for full screen viewing of older 4:3 aspect videos on a 16:9 TV.
ZOOM H - The Zoom H allows you to zoom to height. This zoom function is designed
for full screen viewing of ultra wide screen aspect videos on a 16:9 TV.
ZOOM XY - The Zoom XY allows you to stretch the picture
horizontally and vertically independent of each other. This zoom
function is designed to correct videos encoded with the wrong
aspect ratio. You can also use the Zoom XY to zoom to any
zoom preference you may have. Once you have selected your
X and Y percentage press the ENTER button on the remote to
store the settings. To re-adjust the Zoom XY you need to exit
and then select Zoom XY again.
WH X:100% Y:100%1X
ENTER
ZOOM
The Mede8er is equipped advanced zoom functionality and once your screen is calibrated you can zoom
intuitively to either WIDTH or HEIGHT or XY of the video.
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