Contents Information about these operating instructions ........4 1.1. Explanation of symbols ..................4 1.2. Proper use ........................ 6 Package contents ..................6 Safety instructions ..................7 3.1. Operating safety ....................7 3.2. Set-up location ...................... 9 3.3. Repairs ........................11 3.4.
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Displaying photos ....................64 10.4. Playing back music .....................65 10.5. Playing back videos ....................66 EPG: Programme Guide ................67 Data protection MEDION® Smart TV ............69 Troubleshooting ..................70 13.1. Do you need more help? ..................71 13.2. Smart TV pixel faults ...................72 Cleaning .....................
1. Information about these operating instructions Thank you for choosing our product. We hope you enjoy using it. Read the safety instructions carefully before using the device for the first time. Note the warnings on the device and in the operating instructions. Always keep the operating instructions close to hand.
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NOTICE! Please follow the instructions in the operating instructions! WARNING! Warning of risk of electric shock! WARNING! Warning: danger due to loud volume! • Bullet point/information on steps during operation Instructions to be carried out Declaration of conformity (see section “Declaration of conformity”): Products that feature this symbol meet the requirements of the EC di- rectives.
1.2. Proper use This is an information technology device and is also suitable for multimedia applica- tions. This device is used to receive and play back television programmes. The range of different connections supplied makes it possible to expand the input and output sources (receiver, DVD player, DVD recorder, video recorder, PC, etc.).
3. Safety instructions 3.1. Operating safety − Check the device for damage before using it for the first time. A defective or damaged device must not be placed into operation. − This device may be used by children over the age of 8 and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental abili- ties or by those without experience and knowledge, if they are supervised or have been instructed in the safe use of...
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WARNING! Overheating! Risk of fire! Overheating can damage your smart TV and lead to a risk of fire! The slots and openings on the TV are for ventilation purpos- es. Do not cover these openings e.g. with newspapers, table cloths, curtains, etc.
Contact customer services if: − The power cable is burnt or damaged − Liquid has penetrated the device − The device is not operating correctly − The device has fallen, or the housing is damaged − Smoke is rising from the device 3.2.
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NOTICE! Risk of damage! There is a risk of injury with candles and other open flames. Keep candles and other open flames away from this device at all times in order to prevent the spread of fire. − Make sure that there is enough clearance from the sides of the furniture unit.
− Advise children of the dangers of climbing up furniture in order to reach the TV or its operating elements. If you are storing or moving the TV, also observe the aforemen- tioned safety instructions. 3.3. Repairs − Repairs to your smart TV should only be carried out by qualified specialists.
NOTICE! Risk of damage! Large changes in temperature or fluctuations in humid- ity can cause moisture to build up due to condensation within the smart TV, which can cause an electrical short circuit. After transporting the smart TV, wait until the appliance has reached ambient temperature before switching it on.
− For extra safety, we recommend using an over-voltage pro- tection device to prevent your smart TV sustaining damage as a result of power surges or lightning strikes. − Position the cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over.
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− Do not dismantle or deform the batteries. You could injure your hands or fingers, or battery fluid could come into contact with your eyes or skin. If this hap- pens, rinse the affected areas with plenty of clean water and consult a doctor immediately.
4. EU - Declaration of conformity MEDION AG hereby declares that this product conforms with the essential require- ments and the remaining relevant regulations: • RE Directive 2014/53/EU • Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC • RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU You can download the complete EU Declaration of Conformity from www.medion.
5. Device overview 5.1. Front SOURCE MENU VOL+ VOL- STANDBY SOURCE: Change the input source MENU: Call up the on-screen menu to make settings on your device CH+/CH: Select a program or navigate in the menu VOL+/VOL: Set the volume or navigate in the menu STANDBY: Standby button: Switch the device on or into standby mode LCD screen Operating light: Shines red when the device is in standby mode.
5.2. Rear SCART HDMI1 HDMI2 RJ-45 AUDIO USB2/32.0 DC 5 V , Max. 500 mA: USB port for connecting an external storage medium for playing back media/PVR recording SPDIF OPTICAL OUT: Digital audio output (optical) COMMON INTERFACE CI+: Card slot for connecting pay TV cards HEADPHONE OUT: For connecting headphones with 3.5 mm jack MINI AV: Audio/video input (via the supplied cinch adapter) MINI YPBPR: YPbPr components input (via the supplied cinch adapter)
HDMI1 CEC: HDMI connection for devices with HDMI output (HDMI 1 can be used for CEC) LAN RJ45: Network connection for smart functions Fixing holes for a wall mount 5.3. Remote control...
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4 Media por- Direct links to the media portals tals YOUTUBE YouTube link TOON GOOGLE No function FOXXUM Link to MEDION portal NETFLIX Netflix link 5 SOURCE Select input signal of connected devices. 6 Direction Move up in menu.
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16 SUBTITLE DTV/satellite/media browser: Subtitle function 17 I/II AUDIO Set the normal sound format to stereo or mono 18 /RECORD Start PVR recording 19 Colour but- Intended for use in certain menus. tons GREEN Intended for use in certain menus. YELLOW Intended for use in certain menus.
6. Getting started Before using for the first time, ensure you read the “Safety instructions” section. 6.1. Unpacking • Select a suitable place for setting up the device before unpacking. • Open the box very carefully, to avoid damaging the device. The device might get damaged if you use a knife with a long blade to open the box.
6.3. Inserting the batteries in the remote control Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control. Insert two LR03 (AAA) 1.5 V batteries in the battery compartment of the remote control. Check the battery polarity (see label on the bottom of the battery com- partment).
6.5. Common Interface (CI) If you want to watch subscription channels, you must first register with the channel provider. You will receive a Conditional Access Module (CAM module) and a special card from your provider after registration. You will find information about the set- tings in the documentation supplied with the module.
6.8. Using the multimedia connections NOTICE! Risk of damage! Incorrect operation can cause damage to the devices used. Before wiring and first use, you must also read the operating instructions of the devices you are con- necting. NOTICE! Risk of damage! If plugs and sockets are connected incorrectly it can cause damage to the contacts.
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Connect the corresponding YPbPr inputs and outputs of the devices used with a YPbPr cable. If any of the connected devices have YPbPr connections to mini jack, please use an appropriate YPbPr adapter (5x cinch > mini jack) (optional). 6.8.4.
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6.8.8. SPDIF SPDIF (Sony /Phillips digital interface) is an interface for transferring digital stereo or ® multi-channel audio signals between various devices. Usually, the digital audio sig- nal is output via a coaxial (cinch) or an optical connection. Use a suitable standard cable.
6.9. Channel search after switching on for the fi rst time You will be guided through the FIRST TIME INSTALLATION after you switch on the device for the first time. Welcome! Please use a few seconds to setup your Smart TV! Please select a language for your menu.
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After confirming the selected country with OK, confirm the NEXT option by pressing the OK button. Welcome! Please use a few seconds to setup your Smart TV! Connecting your TV to the internet will let you use great services like Netflix, Medion Portal, movies, etc. Skip Network Setup Next>...
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Under IP CONFIGURATION, you can select the TYP of LAN connection (DHCP or STATIC). Select STATIC if you want to manually set the IP, SUBNET MASK, GATEWAY and DNS1/2 options. Then select CONNECT and confirm with OK. The network connection will then be established.
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Select the desired antenna connection ANTENNA, CABLE or SATELLITE. After confirming the selection with OK, confirm the NEXT option by pressing the OK button. 6.9.2. Antenna Select the antenna connection ANTENNA. After confirming the selection with OK, confirm the NEXT option by pressing the OK button.
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6.9.4. Satellite Setting Select the satellite for which you want to change the settings with . Confirm the selection with OK to access the following sub- menus. To return to SATELLITE SETTINGS, press the RE TURN button. EDIT If desired, press the yellow button to edit the selected satellite. Use the direction buttons ...
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Setting LNB POWER Set the LNB power here. Enter the oscillator frequency for your LNB type here. The default LNB TYPE setting is UNIVERSAL. 22KHZ TONE Set the sound here. The default setting is AUTO. If your satellite system requires a tone burst, you can set it to TONBURST BURST A or B here.
Once you have made the settings, select the SEARCH option and confirm with A prompt will appear asking if you would like to load the existing preset list or not. Select YES or NO and confirm with OK. The search will then start or the pre- set list will be loaded.
ZOOM 1 The picture is enlarged in all directions in level 1. ZOOM 2 The picture is enlarged fur- ther in level 2. 1:1 (only for HDMI and PC): The picture is shown with pixel-perfect reproduction. You can also change the picture format in the PICTURE > ASPECT RATIO menu. Please note that not all picture formats are available depending on the chosen picture source.
Scart input Device on PC input MEDIA PLAYER Media player Pre-installed network applications: Netflix, YouTube, MEDION APPLICATION Portal, Wireless Display Use the direction buttons to go to the desired source. Confirm your selection with the OK button.
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7.6.1. Wireless display Via wireless display you have the option of playing content from an external player (e.g. tablet PC, smartphone etc.) via the television. The external device must have at least Android version 4.2 installed. Select WIRELESS DISPLAY as the source. The display “Ready for Connection, to get started”...
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After selecting the media portal, please select the desired language. The start view of the media portal appears only on first use or after a re- set of the media portal under SETTINGS. Afterwards, the home page of the media portal appears where a shortlist of cer- tain apps is displayed.
8. Teletext Teletext is a free service broadcast by most channels and contains the latest news, weather, TV listings, share prices, subtitles and other information. 8.1. Using the teletext Your remote control has special buttons for operating the teletext. Select a TV channel that broadcasts teletext. ...
8.3. Useful teletext functions 8.3.1. INDEX Use the INDEX button to select the main teletext page. 8.3.2. REVEAL Press the REVEAL button once to display hidden information such as the solu- tions to competitions, puzzles or quizzes. Pressing the REVEAL button again hides the answers. 8.3.3.
9. Menu navigation Press the MENU button to activate the OSD. The available options are displayed on the lower edge of the screen. You can use the direction buttons to select the options from the main menu. Access the selected menu with the OK button or . ...
9.1. Channel menu Channel Antenna Type > Auto Tuning > Satellite Settings > DTV Manual Tuning > ATV Manual Tuning Channel List > Favorite List > Programme Edit > Signal Information > CI Information > OAD Scan Menu op- Setting tion ANTENNA Use the direction buttons to select the connection type (ANTEN...
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After you have configured all the settings, press OK. SEARCH The channel search will then start. (only in DVB-C mode) This is where you set the search mode. If you have TUNING selected NETWORK, only the frequencies that MODE are enabled are searched for programmes. If you (only in have selected FULL the entire frequency band is DVB-C...
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Decide which channels you want to search for: FREE SCAN (free channels), SCRAMBLED (encrypted channels) MODE or FREE+SCRAMBLED (free and encrypted chan- nels). Select the channel type. SERVICE DTV: Search for digital TV channels. TYPE ALL: Search for digital TV channels and digital radio stations.
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Use to select the satellite for which you want SATELLITE SATEL SETTINGS to change the settings or carry out a search, and LITE then confirm with OK. (only DVB-S) EDIT If desired, press the yellow button to edit the select- ed satellite.
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Press to select the polarity. POLARI ZATION DELETE Select the transponder that you want to delete from the list as described above and press the green but- ton. Confirm the prompt by pressing JA. Press the red button to add a new transponder. The setting options here are the same as for EDIT.
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Select this option to make the settings for the SEARCH search. SATELLITE Select the satellite for which you want to carry out a search. TRAN Select the transponder on which the SPONDER search will be started. SCAN Decide which channels you want MODE to search for: FREE (free channels), SCRAMBLED (encrypted channels)
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DTV MANU You can programme individual TV stations in DVB-T mode manu- AL TUNING ally here if the input signal is received via the antenna. (only for This option is only available if you have previously selected DTV DVB-T) as the input source. VHF/UHF Select the channel to be searched.
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ATV MANU You can programme individual analogue TV stations manually AL TUNING here. (only in ATV STORAGE TO Select the channel number for which you mode) want to carry out a search. CURRENT CH Select this to select the TV station you want to edit.
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FAVOURITE To save a TV station to the favourites list, select it and press the FAV button. Use the buttons on the remote control to call up the favourites list. SIGNAL IN The signal information about the currently set TV station is dis- FORMATION played here.
9.2. Picture menu Picture Standard > Picture Mode Nature > Color Temperature Auto > Aspect Ratio Medium > Noise Reduction Middle > HDR setting Menu option Setting PICTURE Select screen mode: STANDARD, DYNAMIC, MOVIE, USER. MODE COLOR Select colour temperature: COOL, NATURE and WARM. TEMPERATURE ASPECT RATIO This is where you can set the picture format.
9.3. Sound menu Sound Standard > Sound Mode Bass Treble Balance Auto Volume Surround Sound Digital Audio Output Audio description Audio description volume Menu option Setting SOUND MODE Select the audio mode: STANDARD, MUSIC, MOVIE, USER. Decrease or increase high frequencies (on a scale of 0 to 100) BASS to adjust bass.
9.4. Network menu Network Wifi Network > Wifi Configuration c0:d2:f3:79:22:fa MAC Address Connect OK Menu option Setting NETWORK Select the desired network connection type WIRED or WIFI. Under IP CONFIGURATION, you can select the TYPE of LAN connection (DHCP or STATIC). Select STATIC if you want to manually set the IP, SUBNET MASK, GATEWAY and DNS1/2 options.
Menu option Setting Select ADD to add a WiFi network manually. Under NETWORK, specify the name of the network using the virtual keyboard. Under ENCRYPTION, select the setting WPA2 to encrypt the network. Under PASSWORD, specify the password for the manu- ally added Wifi network.
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Menu option Setting This is where you can programme record- ings. Press the arrow buttons to select a TV station and then specify the START TIME and END TIME of the record- RECORD ing (HOUR, MINUTE, MONTH and DATE respectively).
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Menu option Setting SUBTITLE HEARING Activate this function to receive special signals for hearing IMPARED impaired users, if the station broadcasts these signals. (only available if SUB This option is only available in DTV mode. TITLE is enabled) If the current programme is transmitted in multiple lan- AUDIO LANGUAGE guages, you can set your preferred language here.
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Menu option Setting The Audio Return Channel is a useful fea- ture if the TV is connected to an AV receiver or a soundbar with ARC functionality. ARC not only enables audio signals to be received via HDMI, but also sends them via the same cable from the TV to an ARC-en- abled device.
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Menu option Setting Activate/deactivate HbbTV HbbTV (Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV) enables a combi- nation of broadcasting and Internet content that can usu- ally be accessed and displayed by pressing the red button on the remote control. HbbTV services include conventional radio/TV stations, catch-up TV, video on demand, EPG, interactive advertis- ing, customisation options, polls, games, social networks and other multimedia applications.
9.6. Lock menu Lock Lock System > New Password Block Programme Off > Parent Lock Clear Lock Menu option Setting To do this, you will need to enter the password. Factory setting: 0000. SYSTEM LOCK Select this option to enable the NEW PASSWORD, BLOCK PROGRAMME and PARENTAL LOCK settings.
CLEAR LOCK This option resets all the previously selected settings. 9.7. Time menu Time Off > Sleep Timer 4 Hours > Auto Power Off 15S > OSD Active Time Amsterdam GMT+1 > Time Zone Menu option Setting SLEEP TIMER Select a time after which the device will switch off auto- matically.
9.8. PVR recording Before starting a PVR recording, make sure that you have connected a USB storage medium to one of the USB sockets and that you have made all the required settings under SETTINGS > PVROPTION and PVR FILE SYS TEM.
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Timeshift recordings are not stored permanently and shown in the list of recordings. The timeshift recording is deleted during playback so that it is possible to view programmes with a time delay continuously, without be- ing limited to the storage capacity. The memory space required always cor- responds to the time delay.
9.9. Channel list Press the CH.LIST button during operation to call up the SENDERLISTE. The fol- lowing options are available here: Button Entry Function MOVE You can use these buttons to move up/down through the station list. Press the OK button to switch to the currently selected TV station.
10. Media player If you connect a USB storage medium to the Smart TV, you can play back the pho- tos, music, videos or text stored on it. The supported formats are listed in the techni- cal specifications at the end of these instructions. Information about using USB ...
10.3. Displaying photos If you select PHOTOS in the main menu, the available image files are filtered and displayed on the screen. If the storage medium has several folders, press the buttons to first select a folder and then press OK to open it. ...
10.4. Playing back music If you select MUSIC in the main menu, the available music files are filtered and dis- played on the screen. If the storage medium has several folders, press the buttons to first select a folder and then press OK to open it. ...
10.5. Playing back videos If you select MOVIES in the main menu, the available video files are filtered and dis- played on the screen. If the storage medium has several folders, press the buttons to first select a folder and then press OK to open it. ...
11. EPG: Programme Guide The EPG button opens the "electronic programme guide". You will see the current programme and the next programme for the available sta- tions in the table. Press the EPG button to open the programme guide. ...
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Blue button REMIND This is where you can set programme remind- ers. Press the direction buttons to se- lect a TV station and then specify the reminder time (HOUR, MINUTE, MONTH and DATE re- spectively). Then, under MODE, specify wheth- er the reminder is to be issued ONCE, EVERY DAY or WEEKLY.
Please check the privacy policy of the provider before- hand. MEDION® shall not be liable if the HbbTV, the portal or a service does not comply with the user’s requirements, nor does it guarantee that safe and error-free use of such services can always occur without restrictions, or continuously, at the required time.
13. Troubleshooting Fault Corrective action • Check if the power cable is inserted in the socket proper- There is no picture and no sound. • Check if the signal reception is set to TV. • Check to ensure that the contrast and brightness settings are correct.
Fault Corrective action • Is there interference from another device? There are stripes • Transmission antennae on radio stations, ham radios and on the screen or portable phones can also cause interference. the colours are • Operate the device as far away as possible from the de- faded.
13.2. Smart TV pixel faults Despite the state-of-the-art produc- 5 Pixel tion methods, in rare cases there may be individual or multiple pixel drop-outs (dead pixels) due to the Zeilen highly complex technology. For active matrix TFTs with a resolu- tion of 3,840 x 2,160 pixels, which are each made up of three sub-pix- Pixel...
14. Cleaning DANGER! Risk of electric shock! There is a risk of death due to an electric shock when the housing is open and you touch parts inside the de- vice! Do not open the housing of the device. It does not contain any parts requiring maintenance.
16. Disposal Packaging The product has been packaged to protect it from damage in transit. The packaging is made of materials that can be recycled in an environ- mentally friendly manner. Device The adjacent symbol showing a crossed out wheelie bin means that the device is subject to Directive 2012/19/EU.
17. Technical specifi cations Smart TV Device name P15522 (MD 31323) Screen size 146.1 cm (58") LCD; 16:9 display Power consumption max. 160 Watt Power consumption in stand- < 0.50 W by mode Speaker output 2 x 10 W RMS Physical resolution 3,840 x 2,160 TV system...
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Drives/storage media Drives USB, Common Interface Supported formats via USB Photo: BMP, JPG, JPEG, PNG, GIF Music: MP3, FLAC, OGG Film: AVI, MKV, MP4, MPEG 1/2/4, MOV, TS, VOB, Xvid, 3GP Text: TXT Capacities USB max. 1 TB Remote control Transmission type Infrared LED classification...
18. Product data sheet In accordance with Regulation 1062/2010 Trademark MSN no. 30025434/-5 Model no. MD 31323 Energy efficiency class Visible screen size 146.1 cm (diagonal, approx.) (58") Average power consumption when switched on (in watts) Annual power consumption (kWh/year) Standby power consumption (in watts) 0.33 Power consumption when switched off (in watts)
In our Service Community, you can meet other users, as well as our staff, and you can exchange your experiences and pass on your knowledge there. You will find our Service Community at http://community.medion.com. • Alternatively, use our contact form at www.medion.com/contact.
These operating instructions are protected by copyright. Mechanical, electronic and any other forms of reproduction are prohibited without the written permission of the manufacturer. Copyright is owned by the distributing company: MEDION AG Am Zehnthof 77 45307 Essen Germany Please note that you cannot use the address above for returns. Please always con-...
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