Mede8er MED500X2 User manual

High Definition Multimedia Player
MED500X2
User Manual
Based on Firmware V2.0.0
21 November 2011
TM

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Index
Introduction
General Overview
Installing a Hard Drive
Connections
Connections continued
TV Output Settings
Formatting the Hard Drive
Remote Functionality
Wired Network Connection and Setup
Samba Network Setup
Home Network Samba Server
Wireless Network Setup / Firmware Update / Web Browser
Home Page
Media Library
Media Library Continued
Media Library Metadata Display
Adding Custom Backdrops / Skins
XML Search (Jukebox)
XML Search continued
Media Library Music Player
Cover Art Preview in Media Library
Play Folder / Play from Cover Art / Watched Indicator
Media Scanner
Folder Lock/ System Lock
Favourites Manager
Adding genre artwork to Favourites / Lock/Unlock Favourites
Play Info Search / GOTO /Apha Jump
Screen Calibration / Video Zoom
Subtitles / Custom Fonts
File Manger
File Manager Continued
Picture View Media Library
Plasma Mode / Autoplay / Internet Streams / Web Browser
NFS Setup
Transmission BT Downloader
Setup Menu

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 68 Kyalami Boulevard, Kyalami Business Park, Kyalami, 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
e) Using non Mede8er approved Firmware
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 MED500X2 is the latest generation multimedia player specially developed by Sanji for today’s
demanding media enthusiast. 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 Manuals.
Please check the Mede8er forum for the latest user guide. www.mede8erforum.com
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Up Down Left Right Enter Return Stop On/OffTV Out
GENERAL OVERVIEW
Component Video
Out
DC - 12Volt 2 Amp input 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
USB Host Port HDMI connector PCIe WiFi Antenna
*
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INSTALLING A HARD DRIVE
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.
Check that the Hard Drive has the correct jumper setting. 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 optional 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
d)
Lift cover from
this side
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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
Co-Ax Digital output. The MED500X2 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 Passthrough 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.
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
MED500X2. DO NOT USEANYAC/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.
Pr Pb Y
Multi Voltage AC/DC Power Adapter
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TV OUTPUT SETTINGS
Connect the Mede8er to your TV by one of the connection options as shown on page 6 & 7 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 picture.
TV SYS Toggle Procedure
The 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.
To change the Video Output on the
Mede8er just press the TV SYS
button on the remote and it will
change the Video Output to the
next available output option. If after
pressing the TV SYS button you still
do not get a picture then after a
short pause press the TV SYS
again until you see the Mede8er GUI on
your TV. Keep repeating this procedure until you
see a picture on your TV.
AUDIO SETTINGS
Surround Sound
Select “Don’t Care” if you are using 2 CH stereo. If you are using SPDIF or Co-Axial Digital then
select “AC3". If you are using HDMI Audio to Aamplifier then select “True HD”
HDMI Downmix (2 channel)
Use this setting if you are connecting the Mede8er directly to the HDMI input on your TV. The
sound will be downmixed to 2 channel stereo.
HDMI Passthrough
Use this setting if you are connecting to the HDMI input of a Home TheatreAmplifier. The audio will be
passed through as Bitstream or LPCM and the amplifier will do the multichannel decoding.
HDMI LPCM MULTI CH
Use this setting for content that has a 6 channel AAC soundtrack.
SPDIF Downmix (2 channel)
Use this setting to connect to a Amplifier via Toslink optical cable or Co-Axial Digital RCA cable.
The sound will be downmixed to 2 channel stereo.
SPDIF Passthrough
Use this setting to connect to amplifier via Toslink optical cable or Co-Axial Digital RCAcable.
The sound will be passed through as Bitstream or LPCM and the amplifier will do the
multichannel decoding.
Once you see the Mede8er GUI on your TV then you must enter the Video Setup
mode and adjust the Video settings to match the screen size resolution of your
TV.
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FORMATTING THE HARD DRIVE
The MED500X2 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 MED500X2 to ensure full functionality. A pre formatted
Hard Drive can be used but you may not be able to use all the internal features of the MED500X2.
To Format the internal Hard Drive select SETUP menu and then HDD Format. The Hard Drive format
function can be protected by the built in “Pin Code Lock” function. To enable Hard Drive Format protection
just enable “Pin Protection” option in the Setup menu.
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 or USB3.0 transfer. Use the included Blue
USB cable to connect the Mede8er MED500X2 to your PC. After you have connected the USB cable press
the on/off button on the MED500X2 front panel and the LED will go “off’. The Mede8er drive Dialogue
Screen will open on your PC. The Computer will automatically install the correct drivers and then you will
be able to navigate the Mede8er like any normal external USB drive. Note: Some Computers may take up
to a few minutes to install the correct USB drivers. If you cannot connect to the Mede8er than try another
USB Port on your computer.
EXTERNAL USB DEVICE DRIVER NOT REQUIRED
IMPORTANT: USE THE SUPPLIED BLUE USB3.0 CABLE
FOR USB CONNECTION TO YOUR PC

REMOTE FUNCTIONALITY
Audio Selection /
Audio Currently Playing Subtitle
Setup
Return
Goto
Numbers
Info Screen / Movie Sheet (about.jpg) Zoom
Audio Mute
On / Off
TV System
Fast Forward / Rewind
Home Page
DVD Angle
Zoom
Play / Pause
Skip Forward/Back
Media Library Shortcut - Devices Page
Slow Volume Down
Volume Up
Fast Forward
Fast Rewind
Pause / Play
*Navigation Left
Search Bar - Video File
Repeat Shuffle
Stop
Next / Previous
Volume Up/Down
Navigation Right - Search Bar - Video File
Navigation Up - Volume Up in Video File (not DVD)
Navigation Down - Volume Down in Video File (not DVD)
Navigation Enter - Pause / Play in Video File (not DVD)
View - Change the layout view in Media Library
Setup Functions / Browser Functions / Edit Functions
Menu
Edit
A-B
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Favourites Shortcut button
Web Browser
Toggle Scroll Bars
& Hyperlink select
Web Browser
Toggle Address Bar
Start dBase Scan
USB Keyboard Function Keys (based on MEDX2KEY)
ESC: RETURN SPACE: PLAY
ENTER: SELECT(ENTER)
'0': 0 '1': 1 '2': 2 '3': 3 '4': 4 '5': 5 '6': 6 '7': 7 '8': 8 '9': 9
'-': VOL_DOWN '+': VOL_UP
'P' + 'SHIFT' : POWER OFF
'R(r)': REPEAT 'T(t)': SUBTITLE
'I(i)': INFO 'A(a)': AUDIO
'G(g)': GOTO 'H(h)': HOME
'Z(z)': ZOOM '/(?)': Info / About
‘’Ctrl’ : ZOOM YouTube, Internet Browser
',(<)': FRWD '.(>)': FFWD
'F(f)': Favourite 'E(e)': EDIT
'M(m)': MENU 'S(s)': Setup
'V(v)': View 'L(l)': AB
'\(|)': SLOW '’ (”)': STOP
'/(?)': Info / About '[({)': Back Skip
'](})': Forward Skip 'W(w)': Launch Web Browser
'B(b)': Browser - Devices
'Alt': Mute 'FI': Red button
'F2': Green button 'F3': Yellow button
'F4': Blue button 'F5': TV Sys
'F6': Previous Chapter 'F7': Next Chapter
Edit Text - Internet Browser
Enter
Play/
Pause
Back
Light
Return
TM
Info/
About
’Ctrl’ - ZOOM
YouTube,
Internet Browser

WIRED NETWORK CONNECTION AND SETUP
The Mede8er MED500X2 can be connected to your local network by means of a RJ45 CAT5 cable. The
Mede8er is supplied standard with a UPnP facility, Samba Client and NFS 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.
DHCP IPAuto
Fixed IP Manual
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SAMBA (Network Setup)
If your PC or NAS has shares setup to specific users then you will need to setup a
shortcut on the X2 to each machine and specify the IP, Username and Password
Setting up Samba shortcuts on the Mede8er
Select ‘Network’ and then select the ‘My_Shortcuts’ icon. Now press the ‘Menu’ button
and select ‘Add New Shortcut’ option. Fill in the fields User Name, Password, IP
Address (Host Machine), and select ‘OK’
NOTE: In order to browse your secure shares you will have to enter
‘My_Shorcuts’ and then select the Shortcut/’s that you have setup.
PUBLIC SHARES
For Public Shares (shares that do not have a Username and Password) just use the name ‘Guest’ for
username and password.

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 MED500X2 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.
You can browse your Mede8er in Windows - My Computer then My Network Places then View Workgroup
Computers.
If you are using more than one Mede8er on your Network then you should change the Hostname in the
Setup Menu. Each X2 should have its own unique Hostname. You must reboot the X2 after changing the
Hostname.
MED500X2 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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Emergency Method (Resets Configuration to
Default)
Disconnect the power jack at the rear of the Mede8er then plug it back in - Now
press the on/off button and hold it pressed for 15 seconds and then release.
After approximately 15 seconds the LED on the Mede8er with flash blue and you will get a progress bar on
your TV display (some TV's will not display this) wait until the Mede8er re boots itself +- 60 sec. Your Mede8er
is now updated.
FIRMWARE UPDATE
WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP (basic)
The Mede8er MED500X2 is only compatible with the Mede8er Wireless Dongle MED10WFB USB WiFI
Dongle / MED20PCIe PCIe WiFi Kit. (Other brands will not work)
Refer to User Instructions supplied with the Mede8er dongle for detailed wireless connection setup.
Power Up and hold on/off button
for 15 seconds
Only use model MED10WFB WiFi Dongle as it is supplied together with the USB extension cable base.
WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION
Plug the MED10WFB into the USB extension base that
was supplied with your Mede8er. Plug the USB cable
into one of the USB host ports on the side of the
Mede8er. Extend the cable and try to place the base in
a position that is away from any metal object that could
effect the RF signal strength. The best placement for
the dongle will depend on your particular environment. In order to get the best placement you may need to
extend the length with an additional USB extension cable.
Note: The draft N standard prohibits using High Throughput with WEP or WPA2-PSK TKIP as the unicast
cipher, and your data rate will drop to 54 Mbps (802.11g) which is normal. Please try other encryption methods
(WPA-PSK), or choose to configure an unsecured profile.
The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical
placement of the Router and the WiFi Dongle.
For best results, place your Router:
* Near the center of the area in which your Mede8er will operate,
* In an elevated location such as a high shelf,
* Away from potential sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and cordless phones,
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Download the latest Mede8er Firmware from www.mede8erforum.com. UnZIP or UnRAR or join with HJ Split
and will find one file named install.img. Copy this file to the root directory of a Flash Drive. Plug the flash drive
into the Mede8er.
DO NOT REMOVE POWER DURING THE EMERGENCY RECOVERY PROCEDURE.
Setup Menu Update with Auto Configuration Restore
Open the Setup Menu and select the “Misc” tab. Now select USB upgrade option. After +- 5 sec the screen
will display the current Firmware Version and the New Firmware Version. You will have the option to select
“OK” or “Cancel”. Select “OK” and the Mede8er will reboot within +- 1 second and start the update process will
start in +- 10 seconds. During the update process the front facia Blue LED will flash and you will see the
version of the Firmware and the install progress bar on your TV screen.After the update is complete the
Mede8er will reboot with the new firmware installed.
If the Mede8er does not reboot within 5 seconds
(after pressing the "Enter" button) then press the
"Home" button to initiate

HOME PAGE
The Mede8er Home is the central point where you can launch all the user applications. Press the Right/Left
Navigation buttons on the remote to navigate the Home Page and press “Enter” to launch the selected
page.
FAVOURITES
Create, manage, apply Genre cover art to local and network folder
shortcuts.
MEDIA LIBRARY
In Media Library you can browse all your media content on your Hard
Drive, SD Card, USB Devices and Network and launch the built in File
Manager to manage and transfer your content.
MOVIE DATABASE SEARCH (HDD & USB only)
The Movies Database Search page will display all information about
Video Files and allow you other functionality such as search, most
viewed and recently added.
MUSIC DATABASE SEARCH (HDD & USB only)
The Music Database Search page will display all information about
your Music Files and allow you other functionality such as Search and
filtering options such as sort by -- Albums, Artists, Genres, Year and
access to Playlists.
PICTURES DATABASE SEARCH (HDD & USB only)
The Pictures Database Search will display all information about your
Pictures and Images and allow you other functionality such as Search
and filtering by recently added and recently viewed.
INTERNET MEDIA
The Internet Media page contains all the Internet Media such as Web
Browser, Social Media, YouTUBE, Flicker etc
SETUP
The Setup page is the area where you personalize the setup option for
your needs
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HOME PAGE STRIP
The Home Page can be accessed at any time by pressing the “Home Page” button on the remote.
The Home Page Strip will appear at the bottom of the page and allow you to make your selection using the
Left / Right Navigation buttons on the remote.
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MEDIA LIBRARY
The Mede8er Media Library has five built in standard views ie Movie View, Music View, Picture View, List
View, List View and Preview View. The Media Library has been designed so that the view can be easily
changed on the fly. In the Media Library you have the option of changing the Views Manually or you can
enable the ‘Auto View’ option in the Setup Menu. If the ‘Auto View’ option is enabled the X2 will
automatically save the View of the folder when you change the View manually. The next time you enter the
same folder it will automatically change to the saved View. Auto View mode requires that the X2 has ‘write’
permissions as it needs to save a xml file to each folder.Auto View is disabled in Jukebox mode.
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Movie View
Music View
Picture View
List View
Preview View
1. Media Icons 2. File Name 3. Focus Bar 4. Scroll Bar 5. Folder Path 6. Metadata Rating 7.
Metadata Genre 8. Metadata Movie Length 9. Watched Indicator 10. Index 11. View Icons
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MEDIA LIBRARY CONTINUED
To change the View of the Media Library press the “View” button on the remote and the Media Library strip
will light up. Press the ‘View’ button again and the focus will change to the next icon. Repeat pressing the
‘View’ button until the icon you require is selected and then wait and the X2 will automatically change the
Media Library view to one one you have selected. You can also use the Left /Right Navigation buttons on
your remote to change the icon focus and one you have selected the icon you require just wait and the X2
will automatically change the Media Library view.
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MEDIA LIBRARY METADATA DISPLAY
The Media Library will display basic Movie Metadata in all ‘Views’. This unique Mede8er functionality will
greatly enhance your Media Library browsing experience and make it real easy for the whole family to
enjoy. In order to take advantage of the advanced functionality you will need to scan your movie collection
with Y2M (YAMJ to Mede8er) or Thumbgen in order to create the required xml files.
Movie Rating - stars out of 5, Movie rating - x out of 10 , Movie Genre, Movie Run time
Visit the Mede8er Forum for downloads and instructions on using Y2M. www.mede8erforum.com
You can view the Movie Sheet that contains the full movie details at any time by pressing the “Info” About
button on the remote control.
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ADDING CUSTOM BACKDROPS AND SKINS
You can easily customise your X2 by adding your own backdrop image. Prepare the jpg image to size
1280 x 720 pixels with max size 500KB. In the X2 Media Library navigate to the image you require and
press the ‘Menu’ button. Select the option ‘Set to Background’ and the x2 will load your new backdrop into
flash memory and use it as its default. You can always revert to the Mede8er original default by selecting
the option ‘Restore Default Background’
The skin option is community driven and we are expecting some unique designs to become available and
these will be available for download from the Mede8er forum and website. To load a skin -- just download it
and unzip /unrar it to a folder. In X2 navigate to this folder and press the ‘Menu’ button and select ‘Add to
Skin Option’ The new Skin will be loaded into flash memory and used as the new default. You can revert
back to the original default skin at any time by selecting the option ‘Restore Default Skin’
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Once you have decided on the Background or Skin we recommend that the X2 be be
Re-booted for reliable system operation.