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  • Page 1 MD-272/MD-273 TV Media Player Full Manual...
  • Page 2 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Sitecom MD-272/MD-273 TV Media Player. The MD-272/273 TV Media Player supports playback of the most common file formats of digital video, audio and photo media. Attach the media player via standard AV or HDMI cables to a standard or high-definition TV.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3.2 Power ......................6 3.3 Radio Interference ..................6 3.4 Repair ....................... 6 3.5 Disposing of the Player ................6 3.6 Hard Disk Cautions (MD-272 only) ............6 3.7 Other ......................7 Product Layout ................. 8 4.1.1 Front Panel MD-272................8 4.1.2 Front Panel MD-273................

  • Page 4: Key Features

    Key Features The key features of MD-272/273 TV Media Player include: • HDMI interface for digital audio and high-definition video. • Composite interface (RCA, yellow/white/red) for analogue AV connection. • Video output resolution includes 480i (using the composite interface), or 480p, 576p, 720i, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p (available when using the HDMI interface).

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Open the package carefully, and make sure that none of the items listed below are missing. Do not discard the packing materials, in case of return; the unit must be shipped back in its original package. The contents of the package of the MD-272/273 TV Media Player are: • TV Media Player •...

  • Page 6: Cautions

    When you dispose of the player, be sure to dispose it appropriately. Some countries may regulate disposal of electrical device, please consult with your local authority. 3.6 Hard Disk Cautions (MD-272 only) The player uses an internal hard disk for data storage, in normal case, format or repair is not required.

  • Page 7: Other

    3.7 Other When using this player, please do not let the player come into contact with water or other liquid, if water is accidentally spilled on the player, please use a dry cloth to absorb the spillage. Electronic products are vulnerable, when using please avoid shaking or hitting the player, and do not press the buttons too hard.

  • Page 8: Product Layout

    USB Ports external storage to the MD-272. InfraRed Port Point the Remote Control at the InfraRed Receiver. The LED lights green when the Hard disk inside the MD-272 is Hard disk LED active. Power LED The LED lights blue when the MD-272 is switched on.

  • Page 9: Front Panel Md-273

    4.1.2 Front Panel MD-273 USB LED Power LED USB Ports InfraRed Receiver Item Description USB Ports Use these to connect the Media Player to your external storage. InfraRed Point the Remote Control at the InfraRed Receiver. Receiver USB LED The LED lights green when external storage is connected. Power LED The LED lights blue when the MD-273 is switched on.

  • Page 10: Back Panel Md-272

    4.2.1 Back Panel MD-272 Power Port USB Port S/PDIF Port Component Ports HDMI Port Ethernet Port Composite Ports Item Description Power Connector Connect the 12V DC Adapter to this port. USB Port Use this to connect USB external storage S/PDIF Ports Use these to connect a coaxial or optical cable.

  • Page 11: Back Panel Md-273

    4.2.2 Back Panel MD-273 Composite Ports Ethernet Port Power Port S/PDIF Port HDMI Port Item Description Power Connector Connect the 12V DC Adapter to this port. Ethernet Port Use this to connect to your home network. S/PDIF Port Use these to connect a optical audio cable. Composite Ports Use these to connect a composite audio/video cable.

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    4.3 Remote Control Button Function or Description Turn the TV Media Player on or off. Turn the TV on or off. Go to the Homepage. Shortcut to the Videos. Shortcut to the Music. Shortcut to the Photos. Shortcut to the Online section. View the guide.
  • Page 13 View options for playback of the file type used. Use the navigation buttons and OK button to select an option. Menu Arrows Use these to select the file or menu option you want displayed. Choose the option/action/file that’s currently highlighted. Stop the playback.
  • Page 14 4.3.1 Automatically configure the remote for television. The remote can automatically scan for the correct settings of most popular television brands. For this feature a list of 10 top manufacturers is composed which all correspond to a digit key. To automatically configure the remote for a specific brand of television please follow the next steps.
  • Page 15 4.3.2 Manually configure the remote for television. To manually configure the remote please consult the universal code list for all optional codes that may apply to your device. This list can be found in Appendix 7.4 in this manual. Continue with the following steps to configure the remote manually. 1.
  • Page 16 4.3.3 Reset the Remote to factory defaults. To reset the device please follow the next steps. 1. Press ‘Power media player’ and the ‘OK button’ simultaneously until the LED blinks twice. Power Mediapl 2. Press the following digits: 9, 8, 0. If the Factory reset is successful the LED will blink 4 times.
  • Page 17 4.3.4 Troubleshooting Volume lock/Unlock. If the television does not respond to the TV volume keys it may be required to lock the Volume keys as described in the steps below. 1. Press the ‘OK button’ and ‘Volume +’ simultaneously to lock until the LED blinks twice, Volume is now locked.

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    Transfer your favourite content, like your music, videos and photos, from your computer to the MD-272 via the USB connector. You can connect the MD-272 like any other USB storage. You don’t need to put the files in any order, the Portable TV Media Player will sort them out in the right categories for Music, Videos and Photos.
  • Page 19 HDMI provides the best video quality resolution up to 1080p, plus audio support. • Component Video (MD-272 only) Plug the component cable into the corresponding ports on the back panel of the TV Media Player. Plug the opposite ends to the corresponding ports on your television or audio video system.
  • Page 20 Audio Connections The TV Media Player supports digital audio over HDMI or S/PDIF. Alternatively a RCA analogue connection for the stereo audio signal can be used. • Analogue Audio (RCA) Plug the supplied RCA cable into the A/V port and the red and white connectors into the colour-coded Audio connectors of your stereo receiver.
  • Page 21 5.2.3 Connect power to the TV Media Player Connect the supplied 12V DC adapter to a free wall socket. Connect the other end to the designated port on the back of the TV Media Player. 5.2.4 Connect USB to the TV Media Player The TV Media Player automatically searches the disk for supported media content.

  • Page 22: Menu Language

    6 Navigating the menu Once the TV Media Player is connected and the (USB) hard disk contains digital media files it automatically begins searching for supported media. The TV Media Player can be used while it is still scanning for content. Turn on the TV and direct it to the input used for the TV Media Player to view the main menu interface.
  • Page 23 Use this setting to select the video display resolution when using the HDMI interface. The default setting is Auto. Note: Full HD quality can be received when the mode is set to 1080p. Please note that your TV needs to be capable of showing this resolution. 720p and up cannot be selected if the TV is connected via the composite connection.

  • Page 24: Home Menu

    6.3 Home Menu Every time you start the system, you will see the Home Menu. At the Home Menu, use the arrow keys ‘Left’ and ‘Right’ buttons to select each item, to enter the item please press 'OK' button. Each item is described as below. 6.3.1 Setup To set the system functions such as System, Audio, video, etc.
  • Page 25 In the Photo menu you can browse through your photos and view them. 6.3.4 Movies In the Movies menu you can browse through the videos and watch them. These are all items in the Home Menu. In the next chapters these items will be described in more detail.

  • Page 26: Settings Menu

    6.4 Settings Menu It is recommended to use the Setup menu before first using the system. In the Home Menu, use the ‘Left’ and ‘Right’ buttons to select ‘Settings’ and press the ‘OK’ button to enter the menu. 6.4.1 System Settings ->...
  • Page 27 Press the ‘OK’ button to enter the multi-language list and use the arrow key ‘Up’ and ‘Down’ buttons to select the language. Press the ‘OK’ button to confirm. 6.4.1.2 Text Encoding Settings -> System -> Text Encoding...
  • Page 28 You can choose the different encoding types; Unicode (UTF8), Simplified Chinese (GBK), Traditional Chinese (BIG5), Turkish, etc. Press the ‘Up’ and ‘Down’ buttons to select the item and press the ‘OK’ button to confirm. 6.4.1.3 DLNA DMR Settings -> System -> DLNA DMR Turn on or off the DLNA DMR function.

  • Page 29: Audio

    The device supports a video resume play function. Use this item to enable or disable the resume play function. 6.4.1.8 Format (MD-272 only) Use this setting to format the internal storage of the TV Media Player. Warning: You will lose all content on the storage! 6.4.1.9 Factory Default...
  • Page 30 6.4.2.1 Night Mode Settings -> Audio -> Night Mode This setting is to switch the “Night Mode”. With this setting you can limit the maximum volume output. 6.4.2.2 HDMI Output Settings -> Audio -> HDMI Output...
  • Page 31 This setting is to switch the audio output over the HDMI connection. You can choose between: LCPM – Linear pulse code modulation two channel LCPM Multi-Channel - Linear pulse code modulation Multi-Channel 5.1, 7.1 RAW – Audio Raw data. Use the ‘Up’ and ‘Down’ buttons to select an item and press the ‘OK’ button to confirm.

  • Page 32: Video

    Use the ‘Up’ and ‘Down’ buttons to select an item and press the ‘OK’ button to confirm. 6.4.3 Video Settings -> Video 6.4.3.1 Aspect Ratio Settings -> Video -> Aspect Ratio Use this setting to choose screen ratio. You can choose between: Pan &...
  • Page 33 6.4.3.2 TV System Settings -> Video -> TV System Use this setting to choose the resolution and TV system. You can choose between: NTSC - National Television System Committee PAL - Phase Alternating Line 480P 576P 720P 50Hz 720P 60Hz 1080i 50Hz 1080i 60Hz 1080P 50Hz –...
  • Page 34 Use this function to set the video zoom in/out function. 6.4.3.4 Digital Noise Reduction Settings -> Video -> Digital Noise Reduction Use this function to enable or disable the digital noise reduction. 6.4.3.5 1080P 24HZ Settings -> Video -> 1080P 24HZ...

  • Page 35: Network

    If the TV supports 1080P 24HZ, you can turn on this option. 6.4.4 Network Settings -> Network 6.4.4.1 Wired LAN Setup Settings -> Network -> Wired LAN Setup Set “DHCP IP” or “Fixed IP” for the Ethernet LAN IP configuration of this player. 6.4.4.2 Network Attached Storage Settings ->...
  • Page 36 A power disruption during the update process can corrupt the system firmware. To update the firmware: 1. Go to www.sitecom.com and download the latest firmware update. 2. Unzip the firmware package. 3. Copy firmware file to the root of the TV Media Player via the USB connection.

  • Page 37: Music Menu

    6.5 Music Menu In the Music menu you can browse through your music files and play them. 6.5.1 Playing Audio Music -> press ‘OK’ or ‘Play’ button If you want to play the selected music file, press the ‘OK’ button or the ‘Play’ button to start playback.

  • Page 38: Browsing Files

    You can press the ‘Option’ button to select the ‘Repeat Mode’ during playback: Repeat Off Repeat One Repeat All Shuffle Loop 6.5.2 Browsing Files Music -> press ‘Option’ button...
  • Page 39 Pressing the ‘Option’ button in the Music browser will pop up the Option window which can switch the browsing file mode. You have the following options: Thumbnail List Preview Use the arrow ‘Up’ and ‘Down’ buttons to select and press the ‘OK’ button to confirm. 6.5.2.2 Thumbnails Music ->...
  • Page 40 Music -> Press ‘Option’ button -> List The Music file browser display files as a ‘List’. 6.5.2.4 Preview Music -> Press ‘Option’ button -> Preview Use this option to preview the file information. When you focus on a file, it will show the information in the preview window on the left.
  • Page 41 Music -> Press ‘Option’ button -> Sorted by -> Alphabet The files are sorted by Alphabet 6.5.2.9 Sort by Genre Music -> Press ‘Option’ button -> Sorted by -> Genre The files are classified by Genre.

  • Page 42: Photos Menu

    6.6 Photos Menu In the Photos menu you can browse through your photos and view them. 6.6.1 Display & Slide Show Photos -> press ‘OK’ or ‘Play’ button If you want to display the selected image file or use the slide show in full screen, press the ‘OK’...

  • Page 43: Browsing Files

    During playback, you can press the ‘Option’ button to change the slide show settings. You can use the following settings: Repeat off – To Stop Slide Show. Repeat all – To show all files in the play list. Shuffle Loop - Randomly select file in the play list during Slide Show 6.6.2 Browsing Files Photos ->...
  • Page 44 Change Layout Add to slideshow Use the arrow ‘Up’ and ‘Down’ buttons to select and press ‘OK’ button to confirm. 6.6.2.1 Slideshow settings Photos -> Press ‘Option button -> Slideshow settings Here you can set the slide transition time from 2 to 30 seconds. You can also set the slide transitions.
  • Page 45 File Thumbnail – All the photos have their thumbnail made from themselves. 6.6.2.6 List Photos -> Press ‘Option’ button -> Change layout -> List Photos file browser display files by ‘List’. 6.6.2.7 Preview Photos -> Press ‘Option’ button -> Change layout -> Preview Use this option to preview the file information.

  • Page 46: Movies

    6.7 Movies In the Movies menu you can browse through your videos and watch them. 6.7.1 Video Player Movies -> press ‘OK’ or ‘Play’ button If you want to play the selected video file in full screen, press ‘OK’ button or ‘Play’ button to start the operation.
  • Page 47 During playback, you can also press the ‘Option’ button to change playback settings. 6.7.1.1 DVD Menu Movies -> Playback -> press ‘Option’ button -> DVD Menu When playing a DVD, this will return you to the DVD main menu. 6.7.1.2 Subtitle Movies ->...
  • Page 48 To set the national language subtitles, you have the following options: Show subtitle Position of subtitles: 0 ~ 640 Font size : 3 ~ 40 Synchronous tuning National language Subtitle colour Use the arrow keys ‘Left’ and ‘Right’ to select the item, ‘Up’ and ‘Down’ to adjust the value.
  • Page 49 Use the ‘Up’ and ‘Down’ buttons to select the audio mode and ‘OK’ button to confirm. Press ‘Return’ to resume playback. 6.7.1.4 Go to Movies -> Playback -> press ‘Option’ button -> Go to With this function you can time shift to the location you want. There are three types of jump mode: Time : Hour : Min : Sec Title...

  • Page 50: Browsing Files

    Brightness – Change the brightness level Contrast – Change the contrast level Saturation – Change the saturation Hue – Change the hue Use the arrow keys ‘Up’ and ‘Down’ to select an item and ‘Left’ and ‘Right to adjust the value. Press ‘OK’ to resume playback. 6.7.2 Browsing Files 6.7.2.1 Thumbnails Movies ->...
  • Page 51 6.7.2.2 List Movies -> Press ‘Option’ button -> Change layout -> List Movies file browser display files by ‘List’. 6.7.2.3 Preview Movies -> Press ‘Option’ button -> Change layout -> Preview Use this option to preview the file information. When you focus on a file, it will show the information in the preview window on the left.

  • Page 52: Network Playback

    6.7.2.5 Sort by Genre Movies -> Press ‘Option’ button -> Sorted by -> Genre The files are classified by Genre. 6.7.2.6 Sort by Favorites Movies -> Press ‘Option’ button -> Sorted by -> Favorites The files are sorted by Favorites. 6.7.3 Network playback Movies ->...
  • Page 53 1. Click ‘Start’. 2. Click ‘Programs’. 3. Click ‘Windows Media Player ‘. 4. Click ‘Tools’, then click ‘Options’. The following screen will be displayed: 5. Go to the ‘Library’ tab in the left upper corner of the options window. 6. Now click ‘Configure sharing…’ 7.

  • Page 54: Online

    6.8 Online Select the Online option in the main menu to view the various internet functions of the TV Media Player 6.8.1 YouTube XL Enter YouTube-XL and you can see the video list in the right panel. Now you can just press the direction key to highlight a video to play, but we suggest to setup language and your location first.
  • Page 55 Click a video to play. You can use the playback controls on the remote control to control the playback. If a USB mouse is plugged in, move the cursor on the video and the on-screen menu will pop up for you to control it. Available options: Search bar: select it to input a keyword to search the video.
  • Page 56 You can plug in your USB mouse and USB keyboard for control and input. To input a text or URL, you need to select the text field, use the remote control to press “OK” to open the virtual keyboard, and then input the text on the USB keyboard. 6.8.3 vTuner Select the category to browse and play.
  • Page 57 Genre Browse the genre to find your audio channels. Podcasts By Browse podcast by location. Location Podcasts By Genre Browse podcast by genre. New Stations Browse the new stations. Most Popular Browse the most popular stations. Stations 6.8.4 Flickr Select “Search Photos” to enter a keyword to search. Select “Previous page” and “Next page”...
  • Page 58 Input your Stock symbol to display data and chart. Reference link: http://finance.yahoo.com/ Choose “Add Stock to Favorite list” and input the stock symbol and country code like 2485.tw to display. The Stock information will be updated in 30 seconds. To delete one, choose it and press the info key to delete it.

  • Page 59: Appendix

    Appendix 7.1 Copyrights and Trademarks 7.1.1 Copyrights All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, or transmitted in any form or by any means, whether electronically or mechanically, without the express written permission from the copyright holder. Copyrighted materials, such as software, music files, or movies, are protected by local law, and may not be illegally copied or used without permission from the copyright owner.
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  • Page 61 Black Strip 0035 Blaupunkt 0195 2106 0191 0036 Blue Diamond 2106 Blue Sky 0037 1037 1324 0714 0668 0715 0625 1652 055 6 1243 Boca 1652 Boman 1324 0037 0556 Brandt 0625 0109 0287 0335 0343 0560 Brandt Electronique 0287 0335 Brinkmann 0037 0556 0668 Brionvega...
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  • Page 63 Exquisit 0037 0556 Fagor 0037 0556 Family Life 0037 0556 Ferguson 0625 0335 1037 0287 0109 0560 0343 0037 055 6 0035 0653 0443 2007 1865 2106 Fidelity 0512 0037 0556 Finlandia 0208 0287 0343 Finlux 0037 0556 0714 1585 1667 0715 1556 Firstline 0037 0556 0668 0714 0349 0208 1037 Fisher...
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  • Page 67 New Tech 0037 0556 0343 Nikkai 0037 0556 0035 0036 1667 Nikkei 0714 Nogamatic 0109 Nokia 0349 0208 0109 Nordmende 0560 0109 0287 0343 0195 0037 0556 0335 071 4 1289 0443 2007 1585 1667 0625 Normerel 0037 0556 Nortek 0668 Novak 0037 0556...
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  • Page 70 Sinudyne 1324 0349 1505 1010 0037 0556 0178 0661 Sliding 1324 0668 Solavox 0037 0556 Soniko 0037 0556 Sonitron 0208 Sonneclair 0037 0556 Sonoko 0037 0556 Sonolor 0208 1505 1010 Sontec 0037 0556 Sontech 1983 Sony 1825 2778 1505 1651 1751 1625 1010 0011 168 5 0036 0000 0810 Sound &...
  • Page 71 Techwood 1037 1667 Tecnimagen 0556 Tedelex 0037 0208 0587 0556 TELE System 2125 1585 1037 0037 Teleavia 0109 0287 0343 Telecor 0037 0556 Telefunken 1667 0625 0560 0109 0343 0287 0335 0037 055 6 0714 1556 1585 1588 Telefusion 0037 0556 Telegazi 0037 0556 Telemeister...
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