TBS technologies Matrix 2 TBS2980 User manual

Quick Start Guide For Matrix 2 ARM mini PC –V1.0
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Quick Start Guide
Model No. TBS2980
Matrix 2 is an Android mini PC powered by the latest eight computing cores processor(AllWinner A80
octa-core processor). With Matrix 2 connected to your TV, you can play Android games, exploring
internet, watch youtube, Netflix and many other movies. Matrix 2 supports up to 4K ultra HD movies
playing. Kodi(XBMC)/OpenElec can also be installed to Matrix 2, so you can enjoy the great features of
Kodi(XBMC) as home media center. Browse www.tbsdtv.com for more information.
Specifications
System-on-a-Chip (SoC)
Allwinner A80
CPU
Octa-core big.LITTLE Cortex-A15/7
GPU
64-core PowerVR G6230
RAM
2GB DDR3
USB Ports
1x USB 3.0
2x USB 2.0
Audio & Video
CVBS port
HDMI port
Optical (S/PDIF)
Storage
8GB eMMC
1x micro SD card slot
Network
10/100/1000 wired Ethernet
WIFI IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n dual-band
Bluetooth 4.0
Video Format
Decoder: mkv, wmv, mpg, mpeg, dat, avi, mov, iso, mp4, rm
Encoder: H.265 HEVC MP@L5.0 up to 4Kx2K@30fps
Audio Format
MP1, MP2, MP3, WMA, WAV, OGG, OGA, APE, FLAC, AAC, M4A, 3GPP
Operating System
Android 4.4
Power Input
DC 5V, 3A
Dimension
Product: 4*4*1 Inch
What’s in the box
1x Matrix 2
1x Power Adapter
1x Remote Control
1x User Guide

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Interface overview
1. IR sensor: for receiving signal from remote
control. Remote control should aim at IR sensor
to send control signal.
2. LAN: for wired network connection.
3. HDMI: HDMI output for Video and Audio.
4. S/PDIF: Digital audio output.
5. DC 5V: Power input.
6. USB 3.0 port: for USB 3.0 devices connection.
7. Reset: Click reset button while plug in the power
adapter will restore the system to factory settings.
8. USB 2.0 ports: for USB 2.0 devices connection.
9. A/V: Audio/Video output.(A/V cable not included in the box).
10. MicroSD/TF slot: for Micro SD or TF card insertion. Insert the Micro SD or TF card according to
the direction shown on the case.
Other things you need to get started
Display Devices: Monitor or TV with HDMI port
HDMI Cable
A/V Cable: If you prefer A/V connection to your display devices, otherwise HDMI output is
recommended
Keyboard & Mouse: Optional, you can just use the remote control
Network
Connect and boot
1. Connect Matrix 2 to your display device.
2. Connect network cable to the LAN port if you prefer wired network. If you want to use
wireless network, you don’t need to connect the network cable.
3. Connect keyboard & mouse to the USB ports. If you use remote control, you don’t have to
connect keyboard or mouse.
4. Connect power adapter and Matrix 2 will boot.
5. Take out the insulation sheet before using the remote control.
Android system
Matrix is preinstalled with Android OS, several APPs are preinstalled, you can download and install
more APPs from Google Playstore, then it’s time to enjoy:
Films & videos
Games
Social network
and a lot more interesting things that you can do within an Android system.

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Set up Network:
1) For wired connection, click “settings”—“Ethernet”, you can select “DHCP mode”to get IP address
automatically or set up IP address manually.
2) For wireless connection, click “settings”—“Wifi”, select your wireless network and connect.
* visit www.tbsdtv.com for more information about other supported operating systems.
Remote control guide
Button
Function
1
power
short press to standby
long press to power off
NOTE: this key cannot be used to turn on the device
2
volume-
decreases the volume
3
volume +
increases the volume
4
∧up
go up
5
< left
go left
6
OK
confirm or enter
7
> right
go right
8
∨down
go down
9
back
return to the previous window
10
menu
open options on the window
11
home
return to home window
Trouble Shooting
1) If the box hangs, you can power off and on to restart the box.
2) If the box can’t boot, reset the box to restore the system to factory setting. Note: use with
cautious, “reset”will erase all your current settings and APPs. To reset: Use a pin to push the reset
button while plug in the power adapter, the restoring process will start and show on the screen,
release the reset button and wait until restoring process completes.
3) The remote control doesn’t work.
Before using the remote control, you need to open the battery cover and take out the insulation
sheet. Remote control should aim at IR sensor to send control signal and the distance should not
be over 8 meters.
4) Contact [e-mail] for further technical questions.