MEDIA PLAYER 100 - Media player GENIUS - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Digital media player
Brand	Genius
Model	Media Player 100
Dimensions (approx.)	12 x 8 x 3 cm
Weight (approx.)	200 g
Power supply	AC adapter 5V, 2A (included)
Connectors	USB 2.0 Host, 3-in-1 SD/MMC/SM card reader, YPbPr/CVBS video output, stereo RCA audio output
Supported audio formats	MP3, WMA
Supported video formats	MPEG, AVI
Supported photo formats	JPEG
Supported text formats	TXT (ANSI)
Key functions	Video, music, photo, text playback, file browser, slideshow, system settings
Remote control	Yes (AAA batteries not included)
Display	TV outputs 4:3 / 16:9, standard resolution
Care and cleaning	Soft dry cloth, avoid moisture
Safety	Use only the provided adapter, do not expose to water
Spare parts and repairability	Adapter and remote available as options

Frequently Asked Questions - MEDIA PLAYER 100 GENIUS

How to connect the Media Player 100 to my TV?

Connect the provided AV cable: connect the RCA plugs (yellow for video, red and white for audio) to the corresponding inputs on your TV. You can also use the component output YPbPr for better quality.

What types of storage can I use?

The device has a USB port for storage devices (USB drives, external hard drives) and a 3-in-1 card reader compatible with SD, MMC and SM.

How to play a video file?

Select the 'Movie' icon from the main menu, navigate to your video file and press 'OK'. Use the remote control to control playback (pause, fast forward, etc.).

How to display photos in slideshow?

Go to the 'Photo' menu, select your photo file and press 'Play' to start the slideshow. You can adjust the duration and slideshow mode in the settings.

Can I read subtitles?

Yes, the Media Player 100 supports subtitle files in SRT, SUB, SSA/ASS and SMI formats. Make sure they are encoded in ANSI. Open the file with Notepad, save it by selecting 'ANSI' in the encoding.

How to update the firmware?

Download the latest firmware from the Genius website. Copy the extracted file to a USB drive or memory card, insert it into the device, go to 'File', select the firmware and confirm the update. Do not power off during the process.

Why is my TV showing no image?

Check the video and audio cable connections. Make sure the TV is set to the correct input (AV or component). Try changing the video output mode in the settings (VGA/YPbPr/AV).

How to set the interface language?

In the main menu, go to 'Settings', select 'Language' and choose between 'Chinese' or 'English'. Other languages are not available.

The remote control does not work, what to do?

Check that the batteries are inserted correctly (respect polarity) and that they are charged. Point the remote towards the infrared receiver on the front of the device. If the problem persists, replace the batteries.

What file formats are compatible?

The device plays MP3/WMA audio, MPEG/AVI video, JPEG photos and TXT text (ANSI encoding). Other formats are not guaranteed.

USER MANUAL MEDIA PLAYER 100 GENIUS

Chapter 1: Introduction

Media Player 100 is a Digital Media Player that includes a connector for an USB storage device and Card Reader. The Media Player 100 connects to your home entertainment center allowing you to play music, show photos and videos from the storage or card reader on your stereo system or TV.

Package Contents

Media Player 100 Device	5V power adapter	AV / Audio cable
Two AAA Batteries	Remote control	Multi-language user’s manual

1.2 System Requirements

• Display unit CRT / LCD with YPbPr or CVBS connector.
• No OS (operating system) or software driver installation is needed.

Chapter 2: Getting Started

2.1 Panel connectors

Check the following images for the location of the connectors on the MP-100.

Rear panel connectors

Right side storage device connectors

	CONNECTOR	TYPE	DESCRIPTION
1	DC In	5mm, INT+, EXT-	AC adapter, power in (5V, 2 A) 。
2	Pr	Red RCA Jack	Video output
3	Pb	Blue RCA Jack	Video output
4	Y / Video Out	Green RCA Jack	Video output / CVBS Video output
5	L / Audio Out	Red RCA	Audio out connect to speaker or TV AV in
6	R / Audio Out	White RCA	Audio out connect to speaker or TV AV in
7	USB Host	USB 2.0 host	Connect to USB HDD
8	Card Reader	3 in 1 Card Reader	Support SD/MMC/SM memory card.

2.2 Device Connections

We suggest you connect your devices first before you connect the AC adapter to an outlet.

Chapter 3: Remote Control

To use Media Player 100, aim the front of the Remote Control at the Remote Control Receiver and press the control buttons as you would on any remote control.

3.1 Installing Batteries

Open the back cover of the remote control and insert two AAA batteries according to the polarity (alkaline batteries recommended).

3.2 Remote control functions

1. Power: Power on/Off control.
2. Mute: Volume mute or resume.
3. Picture: Go to Picture function.
4. Music: Go to Music function.
5. Movie: Go to Movie function
6. 16:9/4:3: Switch to different display ratio.
7. Turn: In Photo mode, photo rotated in clockwise direction.
8. Zoom In: Zoom in: 2 × 10 / 4 × 8
9. Play/Pause: Play / Pause the screen.
10. Stop: Stop the screen.
11. : Rewind / Forward.
12. : Previous / Next.
13. Vol +/-: Volume up / Volume down.
    14.Up/Down/Right/Lift:Arrow key
14. OK: Select and Confirm button.
    16.Exit: Exit or back to previous page.
15. BGM: Play/ Stop music on photo mode.
    18.OSD: Control on screen display.
    19 MENU: Enter Setup page.
16. Video Standard: Switch to VGA / YPbPr / AV output.

Chapter 4: Begin

4.1 How to use MENU

1. Turn on the Power, and the device will display this screen.

2. Click on " SETTINGS"

3.Use the remote to select the functions and click "OK" button to confirm the setting.

Press the Menu button on the remote control to return to the previous menu setting page or OK to exit from menu setting.

4.2 System Setting

LANGUAGE: OSD menu language selection: Chinese or English.

Slideshow Duration: Set Image slideshow speed.

Slideshow Mode: Set Image slideshow type.

Music Repeat Mode: Set Music playback time.

Movie Repeat Mode: Set Video playback times.

Display Mode: Switch between 4:3 or 16:9 display mode.

TV system: Set TV out standard.

Default: Reset the system to default setting.

4.3 Input Device Select

1. Turn on the Media Player 100.

1. Plug-in your USB storage device or insert your memory card, and the screen will show the item.

2. Select it and click "OK" button.

4.4 Running the Movie Player

1. Click on the "Movie" icon.

2. Find your Movie file and click "OK" button.

4.5 Running the Music Player

1. Click on the "Music" icon.

4.6 Running the Photo Browser

1. Click on the "Photo" icon.

1. Use the remote to control the video.

1. Find your Music file and click "OK" button.
   3.Use the remote to control the music playback.

1. Find your Photo file and click "OK" button.

1. Click "Play" to start slide show.

4.7 Running the Text Reader

1. Click on the "TEXT" icon.

1. Find your file and click "OK" button.
2. The text will now be displayed.

4.8 Running the File Browser

1. Click on the "File" icon.

1. Find your file and click "OK" button.

Chapter 5: Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How to update the device firmware?

A1.

1. Download the latest firmware file from our website.
2. Unzip the firmware and copy to a USB Thumb Drive or Memory Card and plug it into the Media Player 100 device. Select the "USB" or "SD/MMC/MS" icon and then press "OK" on the Main Menu.
3. Select "File" and press "OK" to enter file browser.
4. Use Up/Down/Left/Right keys to select the firmware file, and then press “OK” to update the firmware. A dialog box will appear. Use Left/Right keys to select “V”, and then press “OK” to upgrade firmware.
5. Don't do anything when upgrading the firmware. Once it is finished, it will reboot automatically.

Q2: How do I create subtitle files in SRT, SUB, SSA/ASS, and SMI format with ANSI encoding?
A2: Since the Media Player 100 only supports subtitle files in ANSI encoding format, follow these steps:

Open the subtitle file with Notepad (a program in your Windows Operating System), click on the Files Menu and select the "Save As" option. Change the Encode option to ANSI encoding and click-on Save to proceed.