Mediabox Media - Media player MEGASAT - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Media Player
Brand	Megasat
Model	Mediabox Media
Dimensions (approx.)	150 x 100 x 30 mm
Weight (approx.)	200 g
Power Supply	USB 5V DC (via included adapter or USB port)
Video Output	HDMI
Audio Output	HDMI, 3.5 mm headphone jack
Supported Video Formats	AVI, MP4, MKV, MOV, WMV, FLV
Supported Audio Formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, FLAC
Supported Image Formats	JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF
Storage	USB host, microSD card slot
Main Functions	Playback of media files, image viewer, music player, video player
Cleaning and Maintenance	Wipe with a soft dry cloth. Do not use liquids or solvents.
Safety Precautions	Keep away from moisture and heat sources. Do not disassemble.
Spare Parts and Repairability	No user-serviceable parts. Contact retailer for repairs.
General Information	Supports firmware updates via USB. One year warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions - Mediabox Media MEGASAT

How do I connect the Mediabox Media to my TV?

Use the included HDMI cable to connect the media player to your TV's HDMI port. Ensure both devices are powered off during connection. Then power on the media player and select the correct HDMI input on your TV.

What file formats does the Mediabox Media support?

It supports popular video formats like AVI, MP4, MKV, audio formats like MP3, WAV, FLAC, and image formats like JPEG, PNG. For a full list, refer to the user manual.

Can I play media directly from a USB drive?

Yes, simply insert a USB flash drive or external hard drive into the USB port on the media player. Use the on-screen interface to browse and play your files.

Does the Mediabox Media support subtitles?

Yes, it supports SRT and SUB subtitle files. Place the subtitle file in the same folder as the video file and ensure they have the same name.

How do I reset the Mediabox Media to factory settings?

Go to Settings > System > Factory Reset. Confirm the action. This will erase all personal data and restore default settings.

Why is there no sound when playing a video?

Check that the volume on both the media player and TV is not muted. Also verify the HDMI cable is firmly connected. Try a different audio track if available.

Can I use a wireless keyboard or mouse with this device?

Yes, you can connect a compatible USB wireless keyboard or mouse to the USB port for easier navigation.

How do I update the firmware on the Mediabox Media?

Download the latest firmware from the Megasat support website. Copy the update file to a USB stick, insert it into the media player, and follow the on-screen update instructions.

What should I do if the device freezes?

Try pressing the reset button (if available) using a paperclip, or unplug the power adapter for 30 seconds and reconnect. If the issue persists, contact support.

Is the Mediabox Media compatible with external hard drives?

Yes, it supports external USB hard drives formatted in FAT32 or NTFS. Drives requiring more power may need a powered USB hub.

USER MANUAL Mediabox Media MEGASAT

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Bedienung Bedienung

5. Unicable Konfiguration

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4.5 apk Installation.

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USER MANUAL

Table of Contents Views

Views 03

Remote Control 04-05

Connections 06

User Operations....07

1. HOME menu 07

2. Application 07

3. Music 08

4.Picture 09

1. Movie 09

2. File Brower 10

3. Web Browser 10

4. Setting 11

5. DVB-S Operations....12

Eshare 17

Specification 23

Safty Instructions

This SIB has been designed and manufactured to satisfy the international safety standards. Please read the following safety precautions carefully before operating this receiver.

Main Supply:

Before operating, please check the units operating voltage is 175\~250V AC 50/60Hz.

Overload:

Do not overload a wall outlet, extension cord or adapter, neither use damaged power cord or touch it with wet Zand as this may result in electric shock.

Liquid:

The receiver shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water, and that no objects filled with liquids, such as base, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Ventilation:

Keep the slots on top of the receiver uncover to allow sufficient airflow to the unit. Do not put the receiver on soft furnishings or carpets. Do not expose the receiver to direct light or do not place it near a heater or in humid conditions. Do not stack other electronic equipments on top of the receiver.

Cleaning:

Plug out the receiver from the wall outlet before cleaning. Clean the receiver by a soft cloth or mild solution of washing-up liquid (no solvents).

Connection:

Disconnect: the receiver from the mains when you connect it to satellite I NB or disconnect it from I NB. Failure would possibly cause damage to the I NB.

Location:

Put the receiver indoor in order to avoid lightening, raining or sunlight.

Uncover:

Do not remove the cover, to reduce the risk of electric shock. Contact qualified and licensed service personnel to repair the receiver, or contact your dealer.

1. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR: Used to receive the signal from the remote controller.
2. STAND BY: Switch between standby and operation mode.
3. Mini USB Jack with OTG (On-The-Go): allows this box act as a peripheral USB device of a computer.
   4-6 USB Jack: Connects to external USB devices such as USB flash drive,
   mobile HDD digital audio/video players, mobile phone, mouse, keyboard, etc.
4. DC IN 12V: Connects to external 12V power supply adapter.
5. COAXIAL: Connects to a coaxial socket on your surround sound system.
6. LAN RJ45: 10/100M Ethernet interface for local network connection.
7. HDMI: Connects to HDTV for HD video input.
8. LNB OUT: This socket will by bass the RF signal to another STB.
9. LNB I N: Used to connect the LNB to receive the signal.
10. AV: Outputs composite video signal (CVBS) and analog audio L/R signal, only available when set Setting->Display->Output mode to 480i or 576i.
11. CARD READER: SD/MMC/MS 3 in 1 card slot.

Remote Control Remote Control

1. MUTE Tell the sound off, press again to restore the sound.

2. INFO Display Information of the channel being viewed and EPG detail info in EPG.

3. next playback

4. P▲ the current playback.

5. F▶backward a playback

6. FILE Shortcut to the file browser. Only available in home page

7. Move cursors in on-screen menu, or use to change channels in DIV mode. *Also referred to Up/Down/Right/Left throughout the manual.

8. DEL Delete one digit or character during typing, just like the Backspace of PC

keyboard. *Also referred to Up/Down/Right/Left throughout the manual.

1. SETTING Enter the menu in which user can configure the system settings. *Only available in home page.

2. APPS Shortcut to the Applications installed inside the box.

*Only available in home page.

1. 📄s page up page down in channel list or some other menu.

2. 0-9 Enter value in on-screen menu or channel list or some other menu.

3. GOTO Enter the specified webpage directly after finished the typing by soft keyboard.

4. TV/Radio Switch between TV and radio channels.

5. STANDBY ⏻ Switch between standby and operation mode.

6. EPG Display Information of the channel being viewed and what's on next.

7. Go no previous playback.

8. ■op the current playback

9. Forward during a playback

10. MENU Display on-screen menu depends on the application, or switch the focus item in the Search Engine tool bar.

11. OK Activates the highlighted menu item, or displays channel list in OTV mode.

12. BACKReturns to previous menu screen.

13. DTV Shortcut to the digital television broadcasting

*Only available in home page.

1. REC Record the program instantaneously (OPTIONAL)

2. VOL+/- Increase/decrease Volume

3. HOME Enter the home page.

4. WEB Shortcut to the search engine page. *Only available in home page.

5. COLOR KEYS (RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE) Operate different functions in DTV mode.

SUB (RED) Switch subtitle and select the subtitle language.

TTX (GREEN) Display the Teletext

AUDIO (BLUE) Switch audio languages in multilanguage case.

1. Move cursors in on-screen menu or in web surfing.

2. KEYBOARD for typing in on-screen menu or web-surfing.

3. BACK Returns to previous menu screen.

4. HOME Enter the home page.

5. MENU Display on screen menu depends on the applications, or switch the focus.

6. WEB Shortcut to the search engine page. *Only available in home page.

7. Press the mouse logo button. Press the direction buttons or "ENTER" at back side of RCU, and a mouse icon will show up on screen. Then users can move the mouse icon by the direction buttons and "ENTER". To shut up the mouse function, please press again the mouse logo button.

Connections User Operation

Installing the Batteries

Remove the battery cover from the Remote Control and put 2xAAA size batteries inside the compartment. The diagram inside the Battery Compartment shows the correct way to install the batteries.

Using the Remote Control

To use the Remote Control, point it towards the front of the IP Box. The Remote Control has a range of up to 7 metres from the IP Box at an angle of up to 60 degrees.

The Remote Control will not operate if its path is blocked.

Sunlight or very bright light will decrease the sensitivity of the Remote Control.

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    A["Satellite dish"] --> B["TV"]
    B --> C["LN3 IN"]
    B --> D["HDMI"]
    C --> E["Optional"]
    D --> E
    E --> F["Coaxial cable"]
    F --> G["Coaxial"]
    G --> H["Power supply"]
    H --> I["Amplifier Digital"]
    J["AV Cable CVBS, Audio I/R"] --> K["3n1 SD / MS / MMC"]
    L["AN Cable"] --> M["Power Supply"]

1. HOME Menu

This menu displays all the common items inside the box: Application, Music, Picture, Movie, FileBrowser, Web Browser, Setting.

Note The user can select applications by cursor buttons and open it by OK button,

the user also can pressed below hotkeys in home page:
* Enter Web Browser by pressing WEB hotkey,
* Enter Applications interface by pressing APP hotkey,
* Enter the system Setting menu by pressing SETTING hotkey,
* Enter Movie player by pressing VIDEO hotkey,
* Enter Music player by pressing MUSIC hotkey
* Enter Picture browser by pressing PICTURE hotkey,
* Enter File Browser by pressing FILE hotkey,

2. Application

Press APP hotkey or select App item in home page to enter the APP menu.

The user will see all the applications in stalled inside the box like below:

2.1 System built-in Applications

These applications including, but not limited to the following:

MusicPlayer: for music playback

PicturePlayer : for picture browser

MoviePlayer: for movie playback

FileBrowser : for file browser

Settings: System settings

Calendar: Google calendar

Clock: Google clock

Downloads : Google download management.

Email: Email client

Search : Google quick search engine

Upgrade : System upgrade

PPPoL(Optional): point-to-point protocol over ethernet,broad band dialer

User Operation User Operation

2.2 Install Applications

(1) Install the apk file in external mass storage device by File Browser (2) Download and install various applications in Android market or local app market.

2.3 Uninstall Applications

Enter Settings application, select Apps -> All, then select the application which you want to uninstall then press Uninstall button.

3. Music

Highlight the Music item in home page or press MUSIC hotkey to enter music player, choose the storage device and path which has music files, then start to playback the file.

Press MENU hotkey you will see a tool bar at the bottom of the screen, it allows the users to do the operations as listed below:

▶ Start or pause the playback
■top the playbck
←st backwards
▶ Fast forwards
←to the previous audio track
▶to the next audio track
Single/folder/random repeat playback

Note: All above operations also can be done by pressing the relevant hotkeys on the remote controller, user can also exit the current menu by pressing BACK button.

4. Picture

Highlight the Picture item in home page or press PICTURE hotkey to enter picture browser, choose the storage device and path which has picture files, then start to slide show the picture.

Press MENU hockey you will see a tool bar at the bottom of the screen, it allows the users to do the operations as listed below:

▶start or pause the current picture
■stop the playback
▶Auto the previous picture
←to the next picture
Repeat the playback
change the slide show interval
sequence / random playback
Normal, 90/180/270 degree rotation
Zoom in/out the picture

5. Movies

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Note: All above operations also can be done by pressing the relevant hotkeys on the remote controller, user can also exit the current menu by pressing BACK button.

Highlight the Movie item in home page or press VIDEO hotkey to enter movie player, choose the storage device and path which has movie files, then start to playback the movie.

Press MENU hotkey you will see a tool bar at the bottom of the screen, it allows the users to do the operations as listed below:

Back to the folder mode.
←boto the previous video file,
← Fast backwards,
▶Play/pause the current playback,
▶last forwards,
▶Auto the next video file,
• More options: Resume, Repeat, Audio Track, Subtitle, Display Mode, File information.

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User Operation User Operation

6. File Browser

Highlight the FileBrower item in home page or press FILE hotkey to enter file browser, browser thefiles in the certain storage device and path. User can browse the picture and playback the music/movie, or edit the certain file.

show home page

Select/open mode

edit mode: Cut/Copy/Paste/Delete

ort mode: Name/Date/Size

Back to parent directory

View by thumbnail

② Help

7. Web Browser

There are 3 ways to web browser:

* Highlight the Web item in home page then press OK button

* Highlight the App item in home page then press OK button, then choose Websites->Browser in App menu

* Press WEB hotkey in home page to enter system built-in web browser directly. It will show the soft keyboard

if user pressed OK button in the web browser address column, then user can typing websites to start surfing, the user can also press MENU button to switch focus to the Drop-down bar to select an existed keywords at any time during the typing.

Note: For easier use, you can connect

a Wireless Keboard/Mouse or a Wireless Touch Keyboard on the USB Ports.

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If the user pressed MENU hotkey when there is no soft keyboard and not in adress typing mode, he will see a tool bar at the bottom of the screen, it allows the users to do the operations as listed below

Refresh: refresh the current web page

Forward: goto the next web page

New tab: create a new web page

New incognito tab: to open a new incognito page

Share Page: share this page by Bluetooth

Find on page: find what you want in this page

Page info: some information about the current page

Settings: some settings about the web browser, such as set the homepage etc.

8. Settings

8.1 Wireless & networks: check mark Wi-Fi option, then choose available Network in Wi-Fi settings, then input the correct password.

8.2 Ethernet: check mark Ethernet option, choose the network type (DHCP and Static IP) in Ethernet settings, user need manual input the IP address/Net mask/DNS address/ Default gateway if it's Static IP, then save it.

8.3 Sound: adjust the volume

8.4 Display: 8.4.1 Support HDMI: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p Support CVBS: 480i, 576i

Note: user can fast switch between HDMI and CVBS output without system reboot

8.4.2 adjust the screen position manually to make sure the box can well display in various TV sets.

8.5 Apps: uninstall the application, check the program running status, debug the USB device

8.6 Accounts & Sync: sync the Google account

8.7 Backup & Reset: backup the data and do factory restore(please note that all the applications you installed will be erased also, so you need reinstall it later)

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8.8 Storage: check the space information of SD Card and Flash
8.9 Language & Input: setup the system language and keyboard input
8.10 Accessibility: system accessibility setting
8.11 Date & Time: set the date/time/time zone/time format, etc
8.12 About Mediabox: the version of the current system

9. DVB-S Operations

9.1 DVB Install

If it's the first time you got this IP box, or you ever did a factory reset in Settings, follow the instructions on the OSD screen.

9.2 DVB Player

After the DVB Player is installed, there are 3 ways to DVB viewing mode:

(1) Press DTV hotkey in home page
(2) Highlight the DVB item in home page then press OK button.
(3) Highlight the App item in home page then press OK button, then choose DVBPlayer in Applications menu. If it's the first time you enter DTV mode, you will be asked to start an auto scan for all channels. It will start to play the first channel in the list after scan finished.

9.3 Tool Bar

Press the OK button in DVB viewing mode, you will see a pop-up tool bar at the bottom of the screen, it include: Channel List, EPG, Settings, Program Manager, Timeshifting, EP Manager, Pvt Manager, HIDE, allow the users to do the operations as listed below:

9.3.1 Channel List:

press MENU button in viewing mode or highlight the Channel List icon in the tool bar then press OK button to enter channel list menu, user can change the service or service type in it.

9.3.2 EPG:

press EPG button in viewing mode or highlight EPG icon in the tool bar to enter EPG menu (set Settings -> Update system time as Auto if the time is incorrect) From this menu, you can check program information, access at most one-week program schedule which details the times and programs for the next several days.

9.3.3 Setting:

User can modify settings for:

Subtitle: set subtitle on/off.

Picture Size: set aspect ratio 4:3,16:9,auto.

Audio Track: set sound mode to Left, Right, Stereo.

Frequency / bandwidth / area selection: in manual mode, then press the OK button to start the scan immediately.

Factory data reset: erase all the settings and channel database.

Set Password: allows user to modify the password, the default password is 1234.

Update system time: set to Auto or off.

Select storage device: choose the storage device for PVR/Time

Timeshifting setting: allows user to choose the TimeShift duration to 10, 30,60 minutes according to the available free space in USB device or I IDD disk.

Parental rating age: set rating age to all, 4 \~ 18.

Antenna Power: it allows the user to active the antenna power supply for external active antenna.

Channel Search Channel Search

1. Channel Search

To access the menu. The Menu provides some options to adjust the Channel Search settin select an option and press OK to enter the setting, press BACK to exit the menu.

2. Satellite

(a) Add satellites:

1. First enter the Dish Setup Menu.

1. Secondly press Blue to add a new satellite, in which you must input an unique longitude, and edit the satellite's name with soft-keyboard

(b) Configure the settings of satellites:

1. Satellite list, Press Up/Down to select a required satellite, whose onfiguration would be shown at right side
2. LNB Type: Press Left/Right/OK to show the edit of Lnb Types which is shown as frequencies of the local oscillator. You also can Edit frequency by User Mode
3. LNB Power: Press OK to set the Lnb power
4. 22K: Press OK to set the 22K on/off which is set with Auto when LNB Type is dual local oscillator
5. ToneBurst: Enable or Disable the ToneBurst switcher

6. DisEac Mode : Press OK to select DisEqc1.0 or DisEqc1.1
   (1) DisEqc 1.0: Select the correct port up to 4 for the LNB
   (2) DisEqc 1.1: Select the correct port up to 16 for the LNB

7. Motor: Press OK to select DisEqc1.2 or DisEqc1.3, then press Next to show the menu to set position in Transponder List;

(1) DisEqc 1.2: Move the motor to a right position so as to lock the signal (2) DisEqc 1.3: Move the motor according to the local and satellite positions
(3) Set Position

a. Move Continue: Press Left/Right to start to move West/East. It will keep movin until you stop it manually

b. Move Step (1): Press Left/Right to move just a step

c. Store Position: Store the current position of motor

d. Goto Position: Press Left/Right to goto the stored position

e. Goto X: Goto the calculated position from the local and satellite positions.

(c) Edit Satellites: Press Yellow to edit the focused satellite
(d) Delete Satellites: Press Info to delete the focused satellite

(e) Single Satellite Scan:

1. Press Blue to Pop the menu of scan mode settings
2. Scan Mode: Press OK to select Default, wich scan the preset transponders. Blind Scan that firstly scan the band to get the transponders wich can be locked, after gathering all Transponders, then scan the transpoinders one by one to get the programs. Network wich scan by Nit table
3. Crypted: Press OK to select all channels or FTA channels
4. Switch to the highlight (OK) and press OK to start scanning with the above settings

(f) Multi-Satellites Scan:

Press OK to select satellites with mark, then press Blue to pop the menu of scanning setting. After configuring like single satellite scan, switch to the highlight (OK) and press OK to start muliti-satellites scan.

Channel Search Eshare

3. Transponder

Press Green to switch the list to show transponders of the focused satellite, also you can back to satellite's list via press Green.

(a) Add transponder: Press Red to add a new transponder. It can't save an existing transponder in the same satellite.
(b) Edit transponder: Press Yellow to edit the focused transponder.
(c) Delete transponder: Press INFO to delete the focused transponder.
(d) Single transponder scan: Press OK to select the focused transponder with mark, then press Blue to pop the menu of scan mode settings.
(e) Multi-Transponder Scan: Be similar to the single transponder scan.

4. DB Management

User may load database which include satellite, transponder and channel list from USB or SD Card to the receiver and vice versa

5. Unicable Config

Unicable enables the delivers of broadcast programming to multiple users via a single coaxial cable. It should work with Unicable LNB or SaTCR equipment.

Set the Unicable Switch ON, and select a Unicable User Define (Namely a channel) which isn't occupied by other users.

Dish setup with Unicable: When Unicable is activated, the DiSEqC 1.0, DiSEqC 1.1, DiSEqC 1.2, DiSEqC 1.3 are disabled. Set Pos A/B for satellites if the equipment can support.

Eshare Application Introduction

EShare application is for Mini entertainment PC manual's interaction through Android device (mobile/Tablet) for video, photos, music and files exchanging.

Mobile or Tablet OS requirement: with Android 2.1 system or above.

Mini PC requirement: EShare server application has to be installed on both Smartphone/tablet and Android TV Box.

User Guide

1. The Application Software will be under as following environment:

1.1 The Android of mobile/tablet and Mini entertainment PC need to be connected to the same WIFI router.
1.2 Mini PC Application of EShareServer is running.

1. Mini entertainment PC Application Enabled: Enable EshareServer Software 2.1 Click EShareServer application

The following information will be shown:

Note the Server name and IP address for device identity.

Eshare Eshare

3. Select device with IP address to click to enable

4. The mobile screen will be shown as below (listed are some of the applications).

4.1 Music file transmission.

4.1.1. Select the music track to play.

TV will display the music file after clicking. The upper control bar allows the volume control; the lower bar allows the music progress control. The lower control bar enables pause, fast forward, fast rewind, repeated rewind.

4.1.2 TV Interface (picture shown for reference only).

Mini PC can also select music and play, volume control and progress

4.2 Photo Transmission.

4.2.1. Select the photo; it will be transmitted to Mini entertainment PC automatically.

EshareEshare

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The control panel is on the lower part of screen. Page left and right, up and down, enlarge or reduce functions will be executed by touching options on the screen.

4.2.2 The TV screen will show the interface as below (picture for reference only).

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4.3 Video Transmission

4.3.1 Select video, the control panel is in the lower part of screen.

4.3.2 The video will be transmitted directly to the TV (No image will be displayed on the tablet/Smartphone).

4.4 Documents transmission.

4.4.1 Enter EShare Application, Click Document file.

Eshare

Specifications

4.4.2 Microsoft files can be transmitted to mini pc and played Note: The office document applications must be installed on the mini pc, for example: wps office or document to go or documents viewer.

4.5 apk Installation.

4.5.1 Download apk; click an "apk" file to install it into mini pc.

Key Features CPU ARM, CORTEX A9, 800MHz
	Operation System Andro d 4.0.4
	System Memory DDR3 4Gbits
	Hash Capacity 4Glytics inside, extondable by external USB, HDD
Input/Output HDMI 1.3 x1, up to 1980p
	CVBS,Audio L/R x1 only available in 490i or 575i
	Cboxial Audio x1
	USB Host x3
	Mini USB OIG x1
	Card Reader SD/MS/VMC 3 in 1
Connectivities Integrated WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
	10/100M Ethernet interface	RM5
	RF In F connector
	RF Out F connector
Built-In Decoders Video		MKV (H-264 HP), AVI, RM/KMVB, HIV, MPEG 1/2/4, IDAI, MPEG, MPE, MPG, MP4, M2V, M4V, TS, VOB, MOV, 3GP, 3GPP, P-C, M1S, M71S, M31S, M41S, M51S
	Audio	MP3, WMA, APE, AAC, OGG, AC3, WAV, OGA, FLAC, AI AC, WIA, RM.
	Image	JPEG, BMP, GIF, PNG
Software	Pledged Applications	Google Browser, Support Hash Player, Photo Browser, Video Player, Audio Player.

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Status: v1.0 April 2013