Applications menu ..........................32 9.4. Settings menu ............................33 9.5. TV menu ..............................51 9.6. Media browser menu .......................... 59 HbbTV system ........................61 MEDION® Life Remote app ....................61 Data protection MEDION® Smart TV ................. 63 Troubleshooting ......................... 64...
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13.1. Do you need more help? ........................65 13.2. Smart TV pixel faults ..........................66 Cleaning ..........................67 Storing the device when not in use ................... 67 Disposal ..........................68 Technical specifications ..................... 69 17.1. Product data sheet ..........................71 17.2.
1. 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 first time. Note the warnings on the device and in the operating instructions. Always keep the operating instructions close to hand.
Symbol for direct current Symbol for AC current 1.2. Proper use This is an entertainment electronics device and is also suitable for multimedia applications. This de- vice is designed to receive and play back television channels. The various connection options ena- ble the additional extension of the reception and playback sources (receiver, DVD player, DVD re- corder, video recorder, PC etc.).
2. Safety information 2.1. Operating safety – Before using the device for the first time, check the device for damage. A defective or damaged device may not be operated. – This device may be used by children over the age of 8 and by persons with limited 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 un- derstood the dangers that result from it.
Contact customer services if: – the mains cable is burnt or damaged – liquid has penetrated the device – the device is not operating correctly – the device has fallen or its housing is damaged – The device produces smoke 2.2.
– Do not place the TV on suspended furniture, such as wall cupboards or shelves, with- out safely and securely fixing both the furniture and the TV set. Take care to ensure that the furniture is mounted correctly and do not exceed its maximum load. –...
2.5. Safety when connecting 2.5.1. Power supply – Even when deactivated, some of the device components are live. To disconnect the power to your Smart TV or to completely isolate the device from voltage sources, dis- connect the device from the power supply completely. To do so, remove mains plug from the socket.
2.6. Handling batteries WARNING! Risk of explosion! Batteries may contain combustible materials and leak, heat up excessively, ignite or even explode. Avoid improper handling of the batteries to prevent damage to your device and your health. Please follow the safety advice below closely: –...
3. 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 • Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC •...
4. Device overview 4.1. Front LCD screen STANDBY: Short press: Switch smart TV on/off (switch standby mode on/off ). Long press: Open the option menu with basic functions.Within this menu you skip to the de- sired option with a short press on the button. Afterwards you can select the chosen option with a long press on the button.
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Rear and right-hand side 5Vdc Max. 500mA 5Vdc Max. 500mA SPDIF Optic. out Video BACK AV IN 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 For connecting headphones with 3.5 mm jack HDMI 2-4: HDMI connection for devices with a HDMI output (HDMI 2 can be used for CEC/ ARC)
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Teletext: call up subpage : Exit the menu E X I T : Open the MEDION® portal M E D I O N : Open the Amazon Prime Video portal P R I M E V I D E O...
4.2.1. 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 Play platform can also be accessed from the main menu or internet portal. You will have to agree to the terms and conditions for Freeview Play services first if you did not agree them during the FIRST TIME INSTALLATION...
5.2. Mounting Attach the stands as shown in the illustration. Carry out this step before connecting the Smart TV. 5.3. 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).
5.4. Connecting the antenna Your smart TV processes different antenna signals. You can input the following image signals to the television through the socket labelled ANT.: • Via analogue cable/an analogue house aerial • Via a DVB-T2/ DVB-T antenna or •...
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5.7.1. AV The AV transmission (composite) works via three cinch connections, of which one transmits the vid- eo signal (yellow) and two transmit the stereo audio signal (red/white). Use a standard AV cable. Connect the AV output of the playback device with the AV input of the TV. 5.7.2.
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5.7.8. 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.
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 protec- tion information carefully. Use to select the individual points and press to confirm, where applicable.
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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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5.8.2. Transmission type Select Broadcast Type: Scan Encrypted Channels Select favourite network type None D. Aerial D. Cable Analogue Next BACK EXIT HOME Before starting the station search, select the following options: : Use to select the preferred reception type. If you use several re- SELECT BROADCAST TYPE ception types, you can use ...
6. Operation 6.1. Channel selection buttons on the remote control, use the To select a channel, press either one of the P + / P option within the menu opened with the button on the device or select the channel S TA N D B Y directly using the number buttons.
You can also change the picture format in the menu SETTINGS > PICTURE > PICTURE ZOOM Please note that not all picture formats are available depending on the chosen picture source. 6.4. Displaying information 12:50-13:00 Now: ARTE Journal Information about the current channel arte HD 100% 12:50...
6.6. Selecting the source Please note that the source (the connected device) is only recognised when connecting using the ) button or in the menu, if this source is activated in the S O U R C E SET menu or in the menu.
7. Teletext Teletext is a free service broadcast by most channels and provides the latest news, weather, TV list- ings, share prices, subtitles and other information. Your TV set offers many useful functions for using teletext including multipage text, subpage saving and quick navigation. This service must be available in your region/from your TV provider.
8. Using the On-Screen Display menu (OSD menu) 8.1. Navigating in the menu Press the menu button ) to activate the OSD. M E N U 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 ac- cess 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 called up using the button. The first time you use the device, you must accept M E D I O N the licence conditions.
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Menu option Settings ADD TO HOMES Press the green button to add the currently selected CREEN app to the start screen. (My Apps) This is where you can specify which language areas the apps should be selected from. In addition, you can reset SETTINGS the portal so that the portal home page is reset to the factory default.
9.2. Source menu This menu displays all active signal sources and can be selected with the button. Then press the button to call up the selected source. 1. TV TV mode (antennas and cable signals are played back) 2. BACK AV Audio/video input (AV) 3.
9.4. Settings menu 9.4.1. Picture menu As soon as the menu is selected using the buttons, the PICTURE MODE, ENERGY SAVING PIC submenus appear above for quicker navigation and can be selected directly. TURE ZOOM Picture Mode Natural Contrast Brightness Sharpness Colour...
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Menu option Settings Picture Dynamic Contrast Dynamic Contrast < < > > Medium Medium Medium Colour Temp Normal Blue Stretch Micro Dimming Medium Noise Reduction Auto De-contour Medium MEMC High Film Mode Auto Skin Tone Colour Shift Off HDMI Full Range Reset DYNAMIC CON...
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Menu option Settings Set skin tone SKIN TONE Set colour shift COLOUR SHIFT (optional): This function in the HDMI FULL RANGE screen settings menu is available as soon as the pic- ture signal is received via an HDMI input. HDMI FULL RANGE You can use this feature to boost the black of the im- ages.
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Menu option Settings Here, you can use to change the vertical position V POSITION of the image. With this setting the picture signal is synchronised to match with the monitor's pixel rate. This corrects errors that can appear as vertical stripes in pixel-dense imag- DOT CLOCK es (such as tables or text in small fonts).
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Menu option Settings Press to reset all screen settings to the factory de- RESET faults. 9.4.3. Sound menu As soon as the menu is selected using the buttons, the sub- SOUND SPEAKERS EQUALIZER menus appear above for quicker navigation and can be selected directly. Sound Dolby Audio Off...
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Menu option Settings This function sets the sound so that a constant output volume is maintained between programmes. Set to to return to the original volume settings. Set to to hear a constant volume. If the menu item is set to anything other than , amend the DOLBY AUDIO settings options.
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Menu option Settings Set the audio type for the digital output here. is the standard format for stereo signal output. Select PASSTHROUGH for the output of a digital data stream, e.g. on an end stage DIGITAL OUT with Dolby Digital decoder. With the setting, the digital AUTO output is automatically set to the external devices.
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9.4.4. Network menu Network Network Type Wireless Device Scan Wireless Networks Disconnect Press WPS on your wifi router Internet Speed Test Advanced Settings Wake on Connected WLAN 123.456.789.000 MAC: 11:2d:bb:33:ad:44 Wohnzimmer Menu option Network settings NETWORK TYPE Use to select the network type WIRELESS DEVICE WIRED DEVICE DISA...
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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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Menu option Setting D. AERIAL Select the channel number for which you want to car- CHANNEL ry out a search. Displays the frequency of the current station. The number buttons can be used to specify the frequency FREQUENCY to be searched. NETWORK CHAN...
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9.4.6. System menu As soon as you select the menu using the buttons, the direct links for the SYSTEM appear above for faster process- SLEEP TIMER, AUTO TV OFF, SUBTITLE AUDIO LANGUAGE ing. You can use the to programme the device to switch off automatically. You SLEEP TIMER can set the time in 30-minute increments (maximum 2 hours).
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Menu option Settings System Menu Menu < < English English English > > Preferred Primary Audio Language English All language settings are Secondary Audio Language English Primary Subtitle Language made and displayed in the English Secondary Subtitle Language English menu. LANGUAGE Primary Teletext Language English...
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Menu option Settings You can amend the privacy settings activated during the initial installation here: Activate/deactivate all settings ACCEPT ALL HBBTV CATCH UP TV AND Activate/deactivate HbbTV BBC RED BUTTON PRIVACY SET Activate/deactivate access to portals and applica- PORTAL AND APPLICATIONS TINGS tions USE OF COOKIES...
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Menu option Settings SET PIN Sets a new four-digit PIN. Use the number but- tons to add a new PIN. You must enter the new PIN again to confirm. Make a note of the new PIN. Otherwise the device must be reset to the factory defaults and all settings and channel list- ings will be lost.
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Menu option Settings Here you can adjust the settings for visually or hearing impaired users, in order to be able to receive additional supporting signals. If the station broadcasts special audio signals for hear- ing impaired users, you can change the setting to HARD OF HEARING receive these signals.
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Menu option Settings To connect the device to a CEC network, make the required settings here. Enable this function to enable all devices that are con- nected via HDMI to communicate with each other. In this way, you can, for example, control the basic functions of all devices in an HDMI network using only one remote control.
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Menu option Settings System Menu Timeout Menu Timeout < < > > Off Off Off Standby Led Software upgrade V.0.51.5.5 MED Application Version V.0.30.101.0 Auto Power Down 4 Hours Audio Video Sharing Enabled Power Up Mode Last State Virtual Remote Enabled Show All Cookies Delete All Cookies...
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TV remotely via VIRTUAL REMOTE a smartphone with the MEDION® Life Remote app (for more information see also page 61). (optional) You can retrieve a list of all cookies here. To delete a cookie, SHOW ALL COOK...
9.5. TV menu The following menus are available here. 9.5.1. Search menu The TV menu offers you the option of starting a term search. To do so, use the virtual keyboard that opens as soon as you access the search function. Enter the desired text and select .
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Menu option Settings Press the button to select the selected channel from menu. The channels are then listed there and ADD TO HOME HOME can be selected directly. This function enables you to move the currently selected channel (or all marked channels) to a different position in the channel list.
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Menu option Settings This is where you will find the filter functions for adapting the presentation of the channel list: Only the channels for the selected reception type will CHANNEL TYPE be displayed. Select here whether only TV, only radio, only text or all TV/RADIO channels are to be displayed in the list.
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9.5.3. Programme guide (EPG – Electronic Programme Guide) menu You can use the button to open the programme guide directly. E P G 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 <<...
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The next table shows the additional button functions within the programme guide: Button Function If the selected programme is running, the following options are available by pressing the button: : Select this option and press the button to switch to the SELECT CHANNEL selected channel.
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Channel Type Channel Type < < > > Timer Type Timer Channel 2 - arte Record Type Time 17/09/2018 Date 11:00 Start 12:00 60 min Duration Once Repeat Allowed Change/Delete Use parental settings Playback The following options are available if you want to edit or add a timer: Menu option Settings Set the reception type (DVB-T/DVB-T2, DVB-C or analogue).
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9.5.5. Recording menu All created recordings are listed in the menu. This menu contains the following op- RECORDINGS tions: 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.
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Recording via media buttons You can operate the recording and playback using the media buttons. Press this button to start recording the current programme. From the recording list, you can start playback of the selected recording using this but- ton.
9.6. Media browser menu If you connect a USB data medium to the Smart TV, you can play music files, images and videos. Information about using USB Certain types of USB devices (MP3 player) may not be compatible with this Smart TV. ...
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9.6.4. Loop function For media playback, you can activate an additional loop function, which either continuously re- peats the current media file (marked with a full stop) or repeats all files (no marking). 9.6.5. Random playback An additional random playback function plays all video, photo and music files on your USB storage in random order.
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 op- tions for operating your MEDION®...
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The 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 five 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 re- quirements, 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 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 fur- ther.
Fault Actions No reception/poor • Make sure that all required settings have been made. signal via a wire- • It may be too far from the router. In this case, the use of a repeater may less network con- be sensible. nection (WLAN).
13.2. Smart TV pixel faults 5 Pixel Despite the state-of-the-art production methods, in rare cases there may be individual or multiple pixel drop-outs (dead pixels) due to the highly complex technology. Rows For active matrix TFTs with a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels, which are each made up of four sub-pixels (red, green, blue, white), there are a total of approx.
14. Cleaning WARNING! 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.
16. 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 Di- rective 2012/19/EU.
17. Technical specifi cations Smart-TV Device name X15004 (MD 30342) Rated voltage 220–240 V ~ 50 Hz Screen size 50” (125.7 cm) LCD; 16:9 display Power consumption max. 135 Watt Power consumption in standby < 0.50 W mode Power consumption when switched Power consumption in networked <...
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Remote control Transmission type Infrared LED classification Battery type 2 x 1.5V AAA R03/LR03 Ambient temperatures Permissible ambient temperature +5°C to +35°C Permissible relative humidity 20% – 85% Dimensions/weight Dimensions without feet (W x H x D) Approx. 1127 x 656 x 83 mm Dimensions with feet (W x H x D) Approx.
17.1. Product data sheet In accordance with Regulation 1062/2010 Trademark MSN no. 30029668 Model no. (MD) 30342 Energy efficiency class Visible screen size (diagonal, approx.) (cm/inch) 50” (125.7 cm) Average power consumption when switched on (in watts) Annual power consumption (kWh/year) Standby power consumption (in watts) 0,48 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.
20. Privacy statement Dear customer, We wish to inform you that we, MEDION AG, Am Zehnthof 77, 45307 Essen, Germany process your personal data as a data controller. For matters regarding data protection, we are supported by our company data protection of- ficer who can be contacted at MEDION AG, Datenschutz, Am Zehnthof 77, D –...
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