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Summary of Contents for Medion LIFE P15501
- Page 1 User Manual Ultra HD TV MEDION® LIFE® P15001 (MD 31700) / P15501 (MD 31701) / P16502 (MD 31702)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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. - Page 3 10.2. Audio menu......................39 10.3. Channel menu ......................40 10.4. Setup menu ......................51 10.5. Time menu ......................55 10.6. Lock menu ......................56 10.7. Source menu ......................57 10.8. PVR recording ......................58 10.9. Channel list ......................59 Media Players ..................... 61 11.1. Accessing the media player ................61 11.2.
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Page 4: Information About These Operating Instructions
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. - Page 5 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.
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Page 6: Proper Use
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.). -
Page 7: Safety Instructions
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... - Page 8 WARNING! Overheating! Risk of fire! Overheating can damage your LCD 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.
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Page 9: Set-Up Location
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. - Page 10 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.
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Page 11: Repairs
− 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 LCD TV should only be carried out by quali- fied specialists. -
Page 12: Safety When Connecting
NOTICE! Risk of damage! Large changes in temperature or fluctuations in humid- ity can cause moisture to build up due to condensation within the LCD TV, which can cause an electrical short circuit. After transporting the LCD TV, wait until the appliance has reached ambient temperature before switching it on. -
Page 13: Handling Batteries
− For extra safety, we recommend using an over-voltage pro- tection device to prevent your LCD 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. - Page 14 − 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.
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Page 15: Declaration Of Conformity
4. Declaration of conformity Always observe the relevant legal regulations in the country of use. Medion AG hereby declares that this device conforms to all of the required regula- tions in the EU and the fundamental requirements and the remaining relevant reg- ulations of: •... -
Page 16: Device Overview
5. Device overview 5.1. Front MD 31700: MD 31701:... - Page 17 MD 31702: SOURCE MENU 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 button: Switch the device on or into standby mode LCD screen Operating light: Shines red when the device is in standby mode.
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Page 18: Rear
5.2. Rear Headphone out HDMI2 HDMI3 SPDIF HDMI1 AUDIO COAX OUT ARC/CEC COMMON INTERFACE CI+: Card slot for connecting pay TV cards MINI AV: Audio/video input (via the supplied cinch adaptor) MINI YPBPR: YPbPr components input (via the supplied cinch adaptor) USB2.0... -
Page 19: Remote Control
5.3. Remote control D.MENU TITLE GOTO ANGLE REVEAL PROGRAM INTRO REPEAT D.DISP SUB.T LANG ZOOM INDEX AUDIO SIZE... - Page 20 LED display for confirming button selection. P.MODE Select picture mode GOTO No function POWER: i.e. switch LCD TV on/off (switch standby mode on/ off ). MEDIA Open media browser ANGLE No function REVEAL Video text: Display hidden text. AUDIO ATV: Set the normal sound format to stereo or mono LONG DTV/Satellite: Select the audio languages SIZE...
- Page 21 17 OK Confirm selection in certain menus. Also used to open the channel list. 18 P+/- Programme selection buttons 19 EXIT Exit the menu 20 MENU Open and close menu. 21 TV/RADIO DTV/satellite: Switch between TV channels and radio sta- tions.
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Page 22: Getting Started
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. -
Page 23: Inserting The Batteries In The Remote Control
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). -
Page 24: Common Interface (Ci)
6.5. Common Interface (CI) If you want to watch subscription channels, you must first register with the relevant 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. -
Page 25: Channel Search After Switching On For The First Time
6.8. 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. First Time Installation OSD Language English Country Adjust EXIT : Exit OK : Next Move <... - Page 26 Menu option Setting SCAN MODE You can set the search mode here. In the NET WORK setting, only the active frequencies are searched for programs. In the FULL setting, the complete frequency band is searched, this requires the longest search time. NETWORK ID Set the network ID.
- Page 27 Menu option Setting SATELLITE Select the satellite on which the search will be started. SCAN MODE Set the search mode. DEFAULT: A search will be carried out on the se- lected satellite, based on the transponder list saved for this satellite. This requires a little time. NETWORK: Activate/deactivate the network scan.
- Page 28 Channel Tuning 0 Programme 0 Programme Radio 0 Programme Data 0 Programme 8%... 1678 DTV Exit EXIT The device will now search for the different types of channels in sequence. Wait for it to finish. You can quit the search process prematurely by pressing the MENU but- ton.
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Page 29: Multimedia Connections
7. Multimedia connections 7.1. Use of the multimedia connections NOTICE! Risk of damage! Incorrect operation can lead to damage to the equip- ment used. Before wiring and use, also read the operating in- structions of the devices you are connecting. NOTICE! Risk of damage! If plugs and sockets are connected incorrectly it can... - Page 30 7.1.3. HDMI HDMI (high definition multimedia interface) is an interface for digital video and au- dio transmission. It has the highest quality of transmission and can also play Ultra HD resolution (from version 2.0). Use a commercially available HDMI cable. ...
- Page 31 7.1.9. VGA audio If you have connected a PC to a monitor/TV via the VGA port, the VGA audio con- nection also allows audio transmission. Use a commercially available stereo mini jack cable. Connect the VGA audio ports of the devices used with a stereo mini jack cable. 7.1.10.
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Page 32: Operation
8. Operation 8.1. Channel selection To select a channel, either press the CH+/ buttons (on the device) or the P+/ buttons (on the remote control) or select the channel directly by pressing the appropriate number. For a two- or three-figure number, press the numbers one after another. ... -
Page 33: Displaying Channel Information
ZOOM 1 The picture is stretched in all directions in level 1. ZOOM 2 The picture is stretched further in level 2. You can also change the picture format in the menu OPTION > ASPECT RATIO. Please note that not all picture formats are available depending on the chosen picture source. -
Page 34: Selecting The Source
Favourite List 1 --- 2 --- 3 --- 4 --- 5 --- 6 --- 7 --- 8 --- 9 --- 10 --- 11 --- Move Select Quit Page Up/Down EXIT Ch+/- Select a channel using the direction buttons and open it with OK. ... -
Page 35: Teletext
9. Teletext Teletext is a free service broadcast by most channels and contains the latest news, weather, TV listings, share prices, subtitles and other information. 9.1. Using the teletext Your remote control has special buttons for operating the teletext. Select a TV channel that broadcasts teletext. ... -
Page 36: Useful Teletext Functions
9.3. Useful teletext functions 9.3.1. INDEX Use the INDEX button to select the main teletext page. 9.3.2. 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. 9.3.3. -
Page 37: Menu Navigation
10. 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. ... -
Page 38: Picture Menu
10.1. Picture menu Picture Standard Picture Mode Brightness Contrast Colour Sharpness Tint Normal Colour Temp Middle Noise Reduction Backlight Overscan Return Adjust MENU Move Select Exit EXIT Menu option Setting PICTURE Select screen mode: STANDARD, DYNAMIC, MOVIE, USER. MODE This function corresponds to the P.MODE button. BRIGHTNESS Increase or reduce brightness (on a scale of 0 to 100). -
Page 39: Audio Menu
10.2. Audio menu Audio Standard Sound Mode Bass Treble Balance SPDIF Mode Surround Sound Auto Volume AD Switch AD Volume Return Adjust MENU Move Select Exit EXIT Menu option Setting Select the audio mode: STANDARD, MOVIE, MUSIC, SOUND MODE USER. This function corresponds to the S.MODE button. Decrease or increase high frequencies (on a scale of 0 to BASS 100) to adjust bass. -
Page 40: Channel Menu
10.3. Channel menu Channel DVB-T DVB Antenna Auto Scan DTV Manual Tuning Programme Edit Channel List Favourite List CI Information Signal Information Return Adjust MENU Move Select Exit EXIT Menu option Setting DVB ANTENNA Use the direction buttons to select the digital connection type (DVBT or DVBC). - Page 41 Logical Channel Numbering: Select ON (on) if you want to sort the TV stations us- ing a preset TV station list (if this is availa- ble from the TV station provider) After you have configured all the settings, AUTO press OK. The channel search will then SCAN start.
- Page 42 Select the channel type. SERVICE DTV: Search for digital TV channels. TYPE RADIO: Search for digital radio stations. DTV+RADIO: Search for digital TV chan- nels and digital radio stations. Set the search mode. SCAN DEFAULT: A search will be run on the se- MODE lected satellite, based on the transpond- er list saved for this satellite.
- Page 43 ATV MANUAL TUN You can programme individual analogue TV stations manually here. (only in ATV mode) STORAGE TO Select the channel number for which you want to carry out a search. SYSTEM BG, I, DK, L/L. CURRENT CH Select this to select the TV station you want to edit.
- Page 44 DTV MANUAL You can programme individual TV stations in DVB-C mode manually here if the input signal is received via ca- TUNING ble. (only for DVB-C) This option is only available if you have previously select- ed DTV as the input source. Press ...
- Page 45 Menu option Setting Select the satellite for which you want to change the settings or carry out a search. EDIT Press the green button to edit the selected sat- ellite. Press the direction buttons LONGITUDE to select the orbit position WEST DIRECTION or EAST.
- Page 46 Menu option Setting Decide which channels you want CHANNEL to search for: FREE, SCRAMBLE TYPE or FREE+SCRAMBLE. Select the channel type. DTV: Search for digital TV chan- nels. SERVICE RADIO: Search for digital radio TYPE stations. DTV + RADIO: Search for digital TV channels and digital radio sta- tions.
- Page 47 Menu option Setting Press the direction button to move to the TRANSPONDER column and then press the direction buttons to select the transponder for which you want to start the search. Now press OK to mark this transponder with a red tick. Press the yellow button to add a new transpond- er.
- Page 48 Menu option Setting If your satellite antenna is con- trolled by a motor, press to se- MOTOR lect the DiSEqC version. Press the OK button to define the position of the antenna. The following UNICABLE SET TINGS can be made here. This is where you IF CHAN...
- Page 49 Menu option Setting You will see the currently stored TV stations here. You can change the following settings for each TV station. DELETE Select the TV station you want to delete and press the red button [PROGRAM]. The selected TV station is then deleted. DVB-T/C: If the LCN function has been activated, the channel number will also be deleted when the channel is deleted.
- Page 50 Menu option Setting If you want to watch subscription channels, you must first register with the channel provider. Once you have registered, you will re- ceive a Conditional Access Module (CI module) and a special card from your provider. You will find information about the settings in the documentation supplied with the module.
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Page 51: Setup Menu
10.4. Setup menu Setup English OSD Language English Subtitle Language English Audio Language West TTX Language Hearing Impared Auto Aspect Mode Blue Screen HDMI 1.4 HDMI EDID HDMI CEC VGA Setting PVR Options First Time Installation Return Adjust MENU Move Select Exit EXIT... - Page 52 Menu option Setting Enable this function to enable all devices that are connect- ed via HDMI to communicate with each other. In this way, you can, for example, control all the devices in an HDMI network using only one remote control. All the connected devices must support CEC.
- Page 53 Menu option Setting All the recordings on your data me- RECORDED LIST dium are displayed here. You can now edit, sort or delete them here. This is where you can programme recordings. Press the arrow but- tons to select a TV sta- tion and then specify the START TIME and END TIME of the record- RECORD...
- Page 54 Menu option Setting Use this option to format the se- lected USB stor- age medium. Press the OK but- ton to start for- FORMAT START matting. Answer the prompt with YES to continue formatting or NO (no) to cancel for- matting.
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Page 55: Time Menu
10.5. Time menu Time Clock 10:39 Sleep Timer 4 Hours Auto Standby Berlin GMT+1 Time Zone 15 S OSD Active Time Return Adjust MENU Move Select Exit EXIT Menu option Setting CLOCK Time display. You cannot set the time manually. This option is only available in DTV mode. -
Page 56: Lock Menu
10.6. Lock menu Lock Change Password System Lock Channel Lock Parental Guide Key Lock Hotel Setting Clear Lock Return Adjust MENU Move Select Exit EXIT Menu option Setting To do this, you will need to enter the password. Factory setting: 0000. CHANGE PASSWORD An input field for entering passwords will appear. -
Page 57: Source Menu
KEY LOCK You can switch the button lock for the operating ele- ments on the LCD TV on or off here. The LCD TV can then only be operated via the remote control. HOTEL SETTING In hotel mode, you can make various settings which re- strict the functionality and operation of the device. -
Page 58: Pvr Recording
10.8. 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 SETUP > PVR OPTIONS. In TV mode, press the button. The currently selected program starts being recorded automatically: You can select these options during the recording: −... -
Page 59: Channel List
The following options can only be selected when playing a recording: − : Pause playback − /: Fast forward/rewind − /: Back/forward frame by frame − : Stop playback To exit timeshift mode, press . Confirm the prompt by pressing YES. The cur- rent programme is then shown in real time again. - Page 60 Green but- SORT You can use this option to define how the channel list is sorted: [INTRO] ALL: The TV stations are sorted according to the default settings. (Only if ALL TV stations SORT BY FREQ: The TV stations are sorted by fre- are dis- quency.
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Page 61: Media Players
11. Media Players If you connect a USB storage medium to the LCD TV, you can play back the photos, music, videos or text stored on it. The supported formats are listed in the technical specifications at the end of these instructions. Information about using USB ... -
Page 62: Main Menu For The Media Player
11.2. Main menu for the media player The media player's main menu appears as soon as you have accessed the media player via USB as described above. The following selection options are available: − PHOTOS – for playing back photo files −... -
Page 63: Playing Back Music
11.4. 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. ... -
Page 64: Playing Back Videos
11.5. Playing back videos If you select MOVIE 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. ... -
Page 65: Epg: Programme Guide
12. EPG: Programme Guide The EPG button opens the "electronic programme guide". You will see the current programme and the next programme for the available TV stations in the table. Press the EPG button to open the programme guide. ... - Page 66 Blue button REMIND This is where you can programme reminders. Press the direction buttons to se- [AB] lect a TV station and then specify the remind- er time (HOUR, MINUTE, MONTH and DAY in each case). Then, under MODE (mode), speci- fy whether the reminder is to be issued ONCE, DAILY or WEEKLY.
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Page 67: Troubleshooting
13. Troubleshooting Problem 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. - Page 68 Problem 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.
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Page 69: Lcd Tv Pixel Faults
13.1. LCD TV pixel faults 5 Pixel Despite the state-of-the-art produc- tion methods, in rare cases there may be individual or multiple pixel drop-outs (dead pixels) due to the Rows highly complex technology. For active matrix TFTs with a resolu- tion of 3840 x 2160 pixels, which are each made up of three sub-pix- Pixel... -
Page 70: Cleaning
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. -
Page 71: Disposal
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. -
Page 72: Technical Specifications
17. Technical specifi cations LCD TV P15001 (MD 31700) Device name P15001 (MD 31700) Screen size 125.7 cm (50“) LCD; 16:9 display Power consumption: Max. 135 W Power consumption in stand- < 0,50 W by mode Speaker output 2 x 8 W RMS Physical resolution 3840 x 2160 TV system... - Page 73 Channels VHF (Band I/III) UHF (BAND U) HYPERBAND CABLE TV (S1-S20) / (S21-S41) DVB-T / DVB-T2 HD (H.265) DVB-C DVB-S2 (H.265, HEVC) Connections Antenna connection (analogue TV, DVB-T or DVB-C) Satellite connection 2 x USB connection (USB 2.0) Common Interface (CI+) slot Video 3 x HDMI®...
- Page 74 Remote control Transmission type Infrared LED classification Battery type 2 x 1.5V AAA Ambient temperatures Permissible ambient temperature +5°C to +35°C Permissible relative humidity 20% – 85% Dimensions/weight P15001 (MD 31700) Dimensions without stand Approx. 1132 x 665 x 98 mm (W x H x D) Dimensions with stand Approx.
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Page 75: Product Data Sheet
18. Product Data Sheet in accordance with Directive 1062/2010 Trademark MSN no. 30029700 30029682 30029683 Model no. MD 31700 MD 31701 MD 31702 Energy efficiency class Visible screen size 125,7 cm 138,8 cm 163,8 cm (diagonal size, approx.) (50”) (55”) (65”) Average power consumption when switched on (in watts) -
Page 76: Service Information
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. -
Page 77: Legal Notice
21. Privacy statement Dear customer, We wish to inform you that we, MEDION AG, Am Zehnthof 77, 45307 Essen, Germa- ny process your personal data as a data controller. For matters regarding data protection, we are supported by our company data pro- tection officer who can be contacted at MEDION AG, Datenschutz, Am Zehnthof 77, D –... -
Page 78: Index
22. Index Pixel faults ............. 69 Antenna ............23 Power supply ..........12 Connecting the power supply ..24 Batteries ........... 13, 23, 71 Problem............67 Programme guide ........65 Channel selection ........32 Proper use ............6 Cleaning ............70 PVR recording ........
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