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User Manual 49‘‘ (123.2 CM) SMART 4K ULTRA HD TV WITH HDR X14946...
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QR codes take you where you want to go quickly and easily Whether you require product information, spare parts or accessories, details on warranties or aftersales services, or if you want to watch a product demonstration video, our QR codes will take you there in no time at all. What is a QR code? A QR code (QR = Quick Response) is a type of matrix that can be read with a smartphone camera and that contains a link to a website or contact details, for...
Using the On-Screen Display menu (OSD menu) ........... 31 The menu system in detail ..................31 HbbTV system ......................56 MEDION® Life Remote app ..................56 Data protection MEDION® Smart TV ............... 58 Troubleshooting ..................... 59 Cleaning ........................62 Storing the device when not in use ...............62 Disposal ........................63...
, 500 mA max.) (Menu) HDMI 1 INFO Direction button MODE EXIT HDMI 2-3 MEDION ANT. AMAZON PRIME VIDEO Red button: For teletext or menus, HbbTV BACK AV IN Green button: For teletext or menus SPDIF Optic. OUT Yellow button: For teletext or menus...
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Contents Overview ................................4 Device parts ................................. 6 Information about these operating instructions....................9 Explanation of symbols ............................. 9 Proper use ..................................10 Ultra HD ..................................10 Package contents ..............................10 Safety instructions.............................. 11 Operating safety ................................11 Set-up location ................................. 12 Repairs ..................................13 Environmental temperature ...........................
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TV menu ..................................52 Media browser menu .............................. 54 HbbTV system ..............................56 MEDION® Life Remote app ..........................56 Data protection MEDION® Smart TV ........................58 Troubleshooting ..............................59 Do you need more help?............................61 Smart TV pixel faults ..............................61 Cleaning ................................
Information about these operating instructions Information about these operating instructions Thank you for choosing our product. We hope you enjoy using this device. Read the safety instructions carefully before using the device for the fi rst time. Note the warnings on the device and in the operating instructions.
Information about these operating instructions Proper use This is an entertainment electronics device and is also suitable for multimedia applications. This device is designed to receive and play back television channels. The various connection options enable the additional extension of the reception and playback sources (receiver, DVD player, DVD recorder, video recorder, PC etc.).
Safety instructions Safety instructions Operating safety − Check the device for damage before using it for the fi rst 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 abilities or by those without experience and knowledge, if they are supervised or have been instructed in the safe use of the device and have understood the dangers that result from it.
Safety instructions CAUTION! Risk of injury! There is a risk of injury if the display is broken! − To avoid damaging the display, do not touch it with fi ngers or sharp objects. − Pick up the shattered pieces wearing protective gloves. −...
Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of damage! There is a risk of injury with candles and other open fl ames. − Keep candles and other open fl ames away from this device at all times in order to prevent the spread of fi re. −...
Safety instructions Environmental temperature − The device can be operated at an ambient temperature of +5°C to +35°C with a relative humidity of 20% - 85% (non-condensing). − When switched off, the smart TV can be stored at temperatures from -20°C to +60°C. −...
Safety instructions If the device shuts down and restarts due to an electrostatic discharge while in USB mode (media player), optional HbbTV mode or optional LAN/Wi-Fi operation (media player/portal), it will not be able to independently restore the last operating mode. Please restart the respective media or applications.
EU – Declaration of Conformity EU – Declaration of Conformity Medion AG hereby declares that this device complies with the required regulations in the EU and the fundamental requirements and the other relevant provisions of the following: • Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU •...
Device overview Device overview Front LCD screen Mains switch Infrared sensor: Reception fi eld for the infrared TV signals. Operating light: Lights up when the device is in standby mode. Rear and right-hand side COMMON INTERFACE (CI+): Card slot for connecting pay TV cards USB (5V , 500 mA max.): USB connection for media playback/recording (PVR) HDMI 1: HDMI connection for devices with a HDMI output...
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Direction button : move right in menu Teletext: call up subpage EXIT : Exit the menu MEDION : Open the MEDION® portal PRIME VIDEO : Open the Amazon Prime Video portal Red button: For teletext or menus, HbbTV Green button: For teletext or menus...
Getting started Freeview Play Platform Freeview Play platform provides catch-up TV and On Demand services. Simply press the Freeview Play button on your remote control to connect to the Freeview Play platform. The Freeview Play platform can also be Play accessed from the main menu or internet portal.
Getting started Mounting Attach the stand as shown in the illustration. Carry out this step before connecting the Smart TV. Inserting 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 compartment).
Getting started To receive encrypted/subscription channels you will need to use a CI module (Conditional Access Module) and an appropriate card. Insert a CI module (available in specialist shops) in the slot provided for this purpose on the left-hand side of the device (COMMON INTERFACE ).
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Getting started HDMI HDMI (High Defi nition Multimedia Interface) is an interface for digital video and audio transmission. It has the highest quality of transmission and can also play Ultra HD resolution, from version 2.0. Use a standard HDMI cable: −...
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Getting started VGA (YPbPr) The VGA connection of your TV can be used for the video transmission of the YPbPr signal. Use a suitable YPbPr adapter. − Connect the VGA port of your TV to the YPbPr cinch connections (red/blue/green) of the video device. Use the supplied YPbPr adapter (optional).
− Afterwards, press to continue. − Then you will be prompted to accept the MEDION® Smart TV data protection information. This is necessary if you intend to make use of the network/Internet services. Read the data protection information carefully. Use ...
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Activate/deactivate the Wake-On LAN/Wake-On Wireless LAN function (WoL/WoWLAN). This enables you to switch on the Smart TV via a different device (e.g. a smartphone with the MEDION® Life Remote app). Both devices must be connected to the same network via LAN or WLAN for this purpose. Select the setting to activate the function.
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Getting started Transmission type Select Broadcast Type: Scan Encrypted Channels None Select favourite network type D. Aerial D. Cable Analogue Next BACK EXIT HOME Before starting the station search, select the following options: SELECT BROADCAST TYPE : Use − to select the preferred reception type.
Operation Operation Channel selection buttons To select a channel, press either one of the on the remote control, use the MODE multifunction switch on the device or select the channel directly using the number buttons. For a two- or three-fi gure number, press the number buttons in the corresponding order. −...
Operation SETTINGS > PICTURE > ADVANCED SETTINGS > PICTURE You can also change the picture format in the menu ZOOM Please note that not all picture formats are available depending on the chosen picture source. Displaying information 12:50-13:00 Now: ARTE Journal Information about the current channel arte HD 100%...
Operation Selecting the source Please note that the source (the connected device) is only recognised when connecting using the SOURCE SETTINGS > SYSTEM > ) button or in the menu, if this source is activated in the SOURCES SOURCES > SOURCE SETTINGS menu or in the menu.
Teletext Teletext Teletext is a free service broadcast by most channels and provides the latest news, weather, TV listings, share prices, subtitles and other information. Your TV set offers many useful functions for using teletext including multipage text, subpage saving and quick navigation. Using the teletext Your remote control has special buttons for operating the teletext.
Using the On-Screen Display menu (OSD menu) Using the On-Screen Display menu (OSD menu) Navigating in the menu MENU − Press the menu button to activate the OSD. − Select the main menu with the direction buttons − Select the submenu from the main menu using the direction buttons. With some submenus, direct links open automatically here, giving you the option to access common options quickly and make settings.
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. An Internet connection is required for this function. The media portal hides behind the MEDION button, but can also be MEDION called up using the button .
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The menu system in detail YOUTUBE Direct link to YouTube. Channels menu CHANNELS The channel list is where you manage your channels. The menu can also be opened by pressing the button when the device is in use. Channels Watch Edit Filter 1.
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The menu system in detail LOCK/UNLOCK This function enables you to lock or unlock the currently selected channel (or all marked channels). You can use the lock function to password protect access to certain channels. Press the button and 0000 then enter the required password (factory default: ).
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The menu system in detail Programme guide (EPG – Electronic Programme Guide) menu You can use the button to open the programme guide directly. Guide Das Erste HD Mon 17/09/2018 09:23 Live nach Neun Now/Next Filter Previous Day Next Day Extras Mon 17/09/2018 <<...
The menu system in detail Button Function If the selected programme is running, the following options are available by pressing button: SELECT CHANNEL : Select this option and press the button to switch to the selected channel. MORE INFO : Select this option and press the button to display information about the current programme.
The menu system in detail System Enabled Enabled BACK AV Enabled HDMI1 Regular HDMI2 Regular HDMI3 Regular YPbPr Enabled VGA/PC Enabled Wireless Display Enabled SETTINGS > SYSTEM > SOURCES These settings can also be made under SOURCE A signal source that you wish to select with MODE , must be activated in the SOURCES >...
The menu system in detail Settings menu Picture menu PICTURE MODE, ENERGY SAVING PICTURE As soon as the menu is selected using the buttons , the ZOOM submenus appear above for quicker navigation and can be selected directly. Picture Mode Natural Contrast...
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The menu system in detail Menu option Settings ADVANCED Picture SETTINGS Dynamic Contrast Dynamic Contrast < < > > Medium Medium Medium Noise Reduction Colour Temp Normal White Point Auto Picture Zoom Picture Shift Film Mode Auto Skin Tone Colour Shift HDMI Full Range DYNAMIC OFF, LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH...
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The menu system in detail Screen menu when using VGA/PC as the source Picture Contrast Brightness Sharpness Colour Energy Saving Backlight Advanced Settings Dolby Vision Notification PC Position Reset Menu option Settings CONTRAST Increase or reduce contrast (on a scale of 0 to 100) BRIGHTNESS Increase or reduce brightness (on a scale of 0 to 100) SHARPNESS...
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The menu system in detail Menu option Settings PICTURE ZOOM This is where you can set the picture format. PICTURE As soon as the menu is selected using the buttons, this menu appears above and can be selected directly. PICTURE SHIFT With some screen formats, the screen can be shifted using the ...
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The menu system in detail EQUALIZER MUSIC, MOVIE, SPEECH, FLAT, In the equaliser submenu, the preset can be set to CLASSICK USER . The settings in the equaliser menu can only be changed if the USER equaliser mode is set to SOUND As soon as the menu is selected using the...
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Activate/deactivate the Wake-On LAN/Wake-On Wireless LAN function (WoL/WoWLAN). This enables you to switch on the Smart TV via a different device (e.g. a smartphone with the MEDION® Life Remote app). Both devices must be connected to the same network via LAN or WLAN for this purpose. Select the setting to activate the function.
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The menu system in detail Installation menu Installation Automatic channel scan Manual channel scan Network channel scan Analogue fine tune Installation Settings Signal Information First time installation Menu option Setting AUTOMATIC CHANNEL The automatic station search function helps you to search for and save new channels SCAN on your TV.
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The menu system in detail Menu option Setting NETWORK CHANNEL Select between digital cable or DVB-T station groups. This searches for related SCAN channels of the currently selected station. The information sent in this respect depends on the selected channel and leads to different results. The existing channel list is replaced when the network search is started.
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The menu system in detail System menu SYSTEM SLEEP As soon as you select the menu using the buttons , the direct links for the TIMER, AUTO TV OFF, SUBTITLE AUDIO LANGUAGE appear above for faster processing. You SLEEP TIMER can use the to programme the device to switch off automatically.
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The menu system in detail Menu option Settings LANGUAGE All language settings are System made and displayed in the LANGUAGE menu. Menu Menu < < English English English > > Preferred Primary Audio Language English Secondary Audio Language English Primary Subtitle Language English Secondary Subtitle Language English...
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The menu system in detail PRIVACY You can amend the privacy settings activated during the initial installation here: SETTINGS HBBTV Activate/deactivate HbbTV PORTAL AND Activate/deactivate access to portals and applications APPLICATIONS RECOMMENDATION Activate/deactivate automatic recommendations ENGINE USE OF COOKIES Accept/restrict the use of cookies AUTOMATIC SOFTWARE Activate/deactivate automatic software updates UPDATES...
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The menu system in detail Menu option Settings DATE/TIME You can change the time settings here. DATE/TIME : Display the set date and time. The entries cannot be changed. TIME SETTINGS MODE AUTO MANUAL : If you change the entry from you can adjust AUTO the selected time zone forwards or backwards in hour or half-hour steps.
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VIRTUAL Activate/deactivate the virtual remote control. This function must be REMOTE activated if you wish to operate the TV remotely via a smartphone with the MEDION® Life Remote app (for more information see also page 56). (optional)
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The menu system in detail Menu option Settings Enable this function to enable all devices that are connected via HDMI to communicate with each other. In this way, you can, for example, control (Consumer the basic functions of all devices in an HDMI network using only one Electronics remote control.
The menu system in detail TV menu HOME GUIDE CHANNELS As in the menu, the menus are available here. For more detailed explanations for both options, see section “Home menu”. Timer menu Shift Timer TIMERS If a shift timer has been programmed via the EPG, the relevant programme is displayed in the menu.
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The menu system in detail It is not possible to add a shift timer manually. Recording menu RECORDINGS All created recordings are listed in the menu. This menu contains the following options: PLAY OPTIONS OPTIONS PLAY FROM START Playback of the selected recordings starts from the beginning. RESUME If you have paused the selected recording before it is played back, it continues from this point.
The menu system in detail Stop the recording and playback with this button. During playback, activate fast rewind at various speeds with this button: x2, x4, x8, x16, x32 Press the button to return to normal playback. ...
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The menu system in detail The following options are available: VIDEOS ( PLAY/PAUSE ): Start/pause playback : Fast forward/rewind < > : Previous video/next video MUSIC ( PLAY/PAUSE ): Start/pause playback < > : Previous/next track PHOTOS ( PLAY/PAUSE ): Start/pause playback <...
The MEDION® Life Remote app is the innovative way to operate your MEDION® television from your smartphone via your home network. The MEDION® Life Remote application makes use of the features of your mobile phone – such as touch screen capability and motion sensor – to provide easy-to-use, convenient and improved options for operating your MEDION®...
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MEDION® Life Remote app Die MEDION® Life Remote app provides you with the functions of a remote control. By swiping up, down, left and right, you can navigate to the fi ve operating interfaces with the following functions: Please note that certain buttons, depending on the model, may not be functional.
Please check the privacy policy of the provider beforehand. 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.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Malfunctions can sometimes have quite trivial causes, but they may also be the result of defective components. We have included a brief troubleshooting guide below which may help to solve any problems. If these measures don’t solve the problem, we’ll be more than pleased to help you further. Just call us! Fault Actions There is no picture...
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Troubleshooting Fault Actions No reception/poor • Make sure that all required settings have been made. signal via a wireless • It may be too far from the router. In this case, the use of a repeater may be sensible. network connection (WLAN).
Troubleshooting Do you need more help? If the suggestions in the previous sections did not solve your problem, please contact us. To make it easier for us to help you, please have the following information to hand: • What external devices are connected? •...
Cleaning 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 device! − Do not open the device housing. It does not contain any parts for maintenance by the user. Always unplug the device and disconnect all cables before cleaning.
Disposal Disposal Packaging Your device has been packaged to protect it from damage in transit. The packaging is made of materials that can be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner. Device The adjacent symbol of a crossed out wheelie bin means that the device is subject to Directive 2012/19/ EU.
Technical specifi cations Technical specifi cations Smart-TV Device name X14946 (MD 31346) Rated voltage 220–240 V ~ 50 Hz Screen size 49” (123.2 cm) LCD; 16:9 display Power consumption max. 120 Watt Power consumption in standby mode < 0.50 W Power consumption when switched off <...
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Technical specifi cations Remote control Transmission type Infrared LED classifi cation Battery type 2 x 1.5V AAA R03/LR03 Ambient temperatures Permissible +5°C to +35°C ambient temperature Permissible relative humidity 20% – 85% Dimensions/weight Dimensions without feet (W x H x D) Approx.
Technical specifi cations Product data sheet In accordance with Regulation 1062/2010 Trademark MSN no. 30026209 Model no. (MD) 31346 Energy effi ciency class 49” (123.2 cm) Visible screen size (diagonal, approx.) (cm/inch) Average power consumption when switched on (in watts) Annual power consumption (kWh/year) Standby power consumption (in watts) 0.48...
• 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 fi nd our Service Community at http://community.medion.com. • Alternatively, use our contact form at www.medion.com/contact.
Index Index Ambient temperature ............65 Multimedia connections ARC..................51 AV ..................21 Audio video sharing ............56 HDMI ...................22 Audio-video sharing ........... 50, 56 HDMI ARC ................22 HDMI CEC ................22 Batteries..............15, 20, 63 LAN ..................23 SPDIF ..................22 USB ..................22 Channel list ..............
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Index Safety information ............... 11 Connection ................ 14 Installation location ............12 Operating safety ............... 11 Power supply ..............14 Screen settings ...............27, 38 Selecting the source ............29 Setting the time ..............49 Software update ..............50 Sound settings ..............27 Speaker ................. 51 Technical specifi...
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PRODUCED IN TURKEY FOR: MEDION AG AM ZEHNTHOF 77 45307 ESSEN GERMANY AFTER SALES SUPPORT...
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