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- Page 1 ZoomBox ® ® MEDION LIFE P89230 Instruction Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Notes on how to use these instructions ..5 1.1. Warning symbols and key words used in these instructions ........6 1.2. Proper use ............8 Safety instructions ..........9 2.1. Keep electrical equipment out of reach of children ............9 2.2. General information........10 2.3. - Page 3 Overview of the device ........ 21 7.1. Side of the device ........21 7.2. Rear view of the device ......21 Initial use ............22 8.1. Connecting the device to a television (monitor/projector etc.) ......22 8.2. Switching on the ZoomBox ..... 23 8.3.
- Page 4 10.3.3. Aspect ratio (video) ........32 10.3.4. Switch mode ........... 32 10.3.5. Text encoding (expert mode) ....33 10.3.6. Night mode (audio) ........33 10.3.7. Scale video output to 90% ......33 10.3.8. Online upgrade ..........33 10.3.9. Reset to default ..........33 DLNA mode ..........
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Page 5: Notes On How To Use These Instructions
Notes on how to use these instructions 1. Notes on how to use these instructions Please read these operating instruc- tions through carefully before using the product for the first time and, most importantly, follow the safety instructions even if you are familiar with using electronic equipment! This product should only be used as directed and specified in these instructions. -
Page 6: Warning Symbols And Key Words Used In These Instructions
Notes on how to use these instructions 1.1. Warning symbols and key words used in these instructions DANGER! Warning: life-threatening dan- ger! WARNING! Warning of possible risk of fatal injury and/or serious irrever- sible injuries! WARNING! Warning of risk of electric shock! 6 of 59... - Page 7 Notes on how to use these instructions CAUTION! Please follow the guidelines to avoid injuries and/or property da- mage. ATTENTION! Please note the following guide- lines to avoid property damage PLEASE NOTE! Please follow the guidelines in the operating instructions. PLEASE NOTE! Additional information on using the product.
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Page 8: Proper Use
Notes on how to use these instructions 1.2. Proper use This device is used to transfer screen content from a smart device (e.g. a mobile phone or tablet PC) to a television set. It can also be used for media playback via the network or Internet (DLNA streaming). -
Page 9: Safety Instructions
Safety instructions • Heed all the information in these opera- ting instructions, especially the safety in- formation. Any other use is deemed im- proper and can cause personal injury or damage to the device. • Do not use the device in extreme environ- mental conditions. -
Page 10: General Information
Safety instructions DANGER! Keep packaging material, e.g. plas- tic wrapping, out of reach of child- ren. Failure to do so may lead to suf- focation. 2.2. General information • Never open the housing of device (risk of electric shock, short circuit and fire hazard). •... -
Page 11: Set-Up Location
Safety instructions • If the mains adapter, cable or device is da- maged, remove the mains adapter from the mains socket immediately. • If the device has been moved from a cold room to a warm room, wait a while before connecting it to the power supply. - Page 12 Safety instructions • Do not place naked flames (e.g. lit candles) on or near the device. • Make sure that the vents are never covered so as to ensure that there is always ade- quate ventilation. • Do not place any objects on the cable as these could damage it.
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Page 13: Never Attempt To Repair The Device
Never try to open and/or repair the device yourself. There is a risk of electric shock! If there is a fault, contact the MEDION Service Centre or another specialist repair shop in the interests of safety. 2.5. Cleaning and care •... -
Page 14: Power Supply
Safety instructions • Only use a dry, soft cloth to clean the de- vice. Do not use chemical solutions and cleaning products because these may da- mage the device’s surface and/or inscrip- tions. 2.6. Power supply • To disconnect the power supply to the de- vice or to isolate the device entirely from voltage sources, disconnect the device from the mains completely by removing... - Page 15 Safety instructions • The USB cable must still be easily acces- sible when connected so that it can be unplugged quickly in an emergency or in case of danger. • Position the cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over. •...
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Page 16: Notes On Conformity
If the device is not going to be used for a long period, disconnect it from the mains to save en- ergy. 3.1. Declaration of conformity Medion AG hereby declares that the product conforms to the following European requirements: • R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC •... -
Page 17: About Miracast
About Miracast 4. About Miracast Miracast is a peer-to-peer standard (direct connection of one device to another) which uses the Wi-Fi Direct device-to-device connection to transfer screen content (with sound) from one device to another. For this purpose, both devices must support Wi-Fi Di- rect and the Miracast standard. -
Page 18: Miracast On Windows Pcs
Android Version 4.2 and higher, as the hardware does not support Wi-Fi Direct. To find out whether your smart device supports Mira- cast, go to www.medion.com/ZoomBox and follow the step-by-step instructions. Overwriting Android stock kernel and a resulting in- crease of the flash counter (rooted Android device) will generally lead to Miracast malfunctions. -
Page 19: Package Contents
Package contents 5. Package contents Please check your purchase to ensure that all the items are included and contact us within 14 days of purchase if any parts are missing. The following items are supplied with the product you have purchased: •... -
Page 20: System Requirements
System requirements 6. System requirements 6.1. Television set (monitor/ projector etc.) • HDMI connection • USB connection (for the power supply of the Zoom- Box) 6.2. For the Miracast/WiDi function • Windows 7 with Intel chipset, Wi-Fi and graphics card (further information on limitations can be found on the Intel website), as well as Intel WiDi software •... -
Page 21: Overview Of The Device
Overview of the device 7. Overview of the device 7.1. Side of the device Access point button 7.2. Rear view of the device RESET : Reset device HDMI : HDMI output : Micro-USB connection (only for power supply) 21 of 59... -
Page 22: Initial Use
Initial use 8. Initial use 8.1. Connecting the device to a television (monitor/projector etc.) Connect the HDMI output on the ZoomBox with the HDMI socket on your television using the sup- plied HDMI cable. HDMI For the power supply, connect the USB connection on the ZoomBox with a free USB connection on the television using the supplied USB cable;... -
Page 23: Switching On The Zoombox
Initial use 8.2. Switching on the ZoomBox • The ZoomBox switches on as soon as the power supply has been connected. If you no longer wish to use the ZoomBox, dis- connect the device from the power supply by re- moving the USB cable from the USB connection. -
Page 24: Installing The Software For Windows
Initial use Search for the “ZoomBox Connect” app in the Goo- gle Play Store and install it. 8.4. Installing the software for Windows 8.4.1. Windows 7 and Windows 8 For the Wi-Fi Direct connection under Windows 7 and Windows 8, you must install appropriate WiDi software. -
Page 25: Using The Miracast Function
Using the Miracast function 9. Using the Miracast function In Miracast mode, the screen content and sound of the smart device are projected to the television that is connected to the ZoomBox via the HDMI cable. The native display resolution of the smart device is used on the television, even if the latter has a higher resolution. - Page 26 Using the Miracast function Select the ZoomBox you want to connect with based on its SSID (this is displayed on the home screen on the television). NOTE! If you have not yet activated the screen projection, the app brie- fly switches to the system settings.
- Page 27 Using the Miracast function ERROR MESSAGE If this error message ap- pears when attempting to set up a connection, try to ma- nually activate the screen projec- tion in the system settings of your Android smart device. NOTE You will find the relevant function in the An- droid system settings.
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Page 28: Screen Projection Under Windows 7
Using the Miracast function 9.4.2. Screen projection under Windows 7 and Windows 8 If the hardware configuration of your Windows PC meets the requirements for Miracast, download appro- priate WiDi software that supports the use of Miracast. Follow the program instructions to start the search for Miracast/WiDi devices and select your ZoomBox for the screen projection. -
Page 29: Integrating The Zoombox Into The Local
Integrating the ZoomBox into the local network 10. Integrating the ZoomBox into the local network home network) 10.1. Connecting with the access point (AP) of the ZoomBox NOTE! Before using the ZoomBox as a DLNA Me- dia Controller (DMC), you must connect it to an existing Wi-Fi network. - Page 30 Integrating the ZoomBox into the local network Click CONNECT and then enter the default password “medion123”. If the connection has been successful, start the ZoomBox Connect app and select the middle sym- at the upper edge of the screen to switch to DLNA mode.
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Page 31: Expert Mode
Integrating the ZoomBox into the local network 10.2. Expert Mode Tap this option to show the advanced settings below: 10.2.1. Wi-Fi Connection Here you switch on the Wi-Fi connection of the Zoom- Box to be able to integrate the ZoomBox into an exis- ting Wi-Fi network. -
Page 32: Further System Settings
Integrating the ZoomBox into the local network Restart the app and select the middle button at the upper edge of the screen to switch to DLNA mode. 10.3. Further system settings 10.3.1. Device name Here you can edit the SSID (name of the access point of the ZoomBox in the network). -
Page 33: Text Encoding (Expert Mode)
Integrating the ZoomBox into the local network the ZoomBox. Tap this option to switch off the AP of the ZoomBox or to switch it back on again. 10.3.5. Text encoding (expert mode) Set the text encoding here if the file and folder names of your files are displayed incorrectly in the network. -
Page 34: Dlna Mode
DLNA mode 11. DLNA mode In DLNA mode (Digital Living Network Alliance), audio and video files from other network devices (PC, smart- phone, NAS server) can be played back on the televi- sion set wirelessly via your ZoomBox. UPnP software must be installed on the other network device. -
Page 35: Dlna Functions Of The Zoombox
DLNA mode 11.1. DLNA functions of the ZoomBox You can select media from DLNA devices with the smart device and play them on the ZoomBox. You can then close the app and use your smart device for other tasks while the ZoomBox continues to play back the media content on the connected television set. -
Page 36: On The Zoombox
DLNA mode (Play/Pause, Previous/Next File, Repeat function). • The media contents are output on the television set via the ZoomBox. • Once playback has ended, the television set again displays the start page of the ZoomBox. 11.1.2. Playing back files from the network on the ZoomBox ... -
Page 37: Remote Control Function
DLNA mode 11.1.3. Remote control function 37 of 59... - Page 38 DLNA mode GUIDE : Access help on the remote control Navigation buttons: Move the selection : Confirm selection : Enlarge photo/video display Volume setting: Increase volume Decrease volume Mute Red and green function button SKIP : Previous/next title SEARCH : Search backwards/forwards PLAY PAUSE : Start/pause playback...
- Page 39 DLNA mode Playback of video files Press the OPTION button during video playback to select the following playback options: Subtitle : Select subtitle (if available) Audio : Select audio track (if several audio tracks are available) GOTO : Play back a particular point in time within the video Repeat Title : Repeat title...
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Page 40: Video Setting
DLNA mode Playback of music files Press the OPTION button during music playback to select the following playback options: Repeat off : Switch off Repeat function Repeat one : Repeat the current title Repeat all : Play back all music files in the current folder Shuffle Loop : Play back the music titles in the cur-... -
Page 41: Resetting The Device
Resetting the device screen of your smart device is adjusted to the screen format of the television when the screen is projected. Distortion can occur if the screen proportions differ. Select Full to Screen to project the screen of the smart device without adjusting it to the televi- sion. -
Page 42: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 13. Troubleshooting Malfunctions can sometimes occur for quite simple reasons but they may also be caused by defective components. We have included a brief troubleshoo- ting guide below that may help to solve any problems. If these tips don’t solve the problem, we’ll be more than pleased to help you out. - Page 43 Troubleshooting played. Restart the TV set and the ZoomBox after connec- ting the cable. The displayed picture is cropped • The picture format of the media file does not cor- respond to that of the output device. Select the Aspect Ratio option in DLNA mode in the app settings (you can also access this option...
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Page 44: Network
Troubleshooting 13.1.2. Network The access point of the ZoomBox does not appear in the list of available networks on the smart device. • The access point is switched off. Switch the access point on again by pressing the AP button on the ZoomBox. •... - Page 45 Troubleshooting menu as described in Section “9.4.1. Screen projec- tion on Android” on page 25. • You are using a modified Android kernel or the flash counter of your smart device has been in- creased (rooted Android device). Overwriting of the Android stock kernel and a re- sulting increase of the flash counter can lead to Mi- racast malfunctions.
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Page 46: Do You Need More Help
Do you need more help? 14. Do you need more help? If the above suggestions did not solve your problem please contact us. The following information would help us: • What external devices are connected? • What messages appear on the screen? •... -
Page 47: Cleaning
Cleaning 15. Cleaning Follow the instructions below to increase the service life of the device: • Always disconnect all the cables before cleaning the device. • Do not use solvents, corrosive agents or aero- sol-based detergents to clean the device. •... -
Page 48: Disposal
Disposal 16. Disposal PACKAGING Your device has been packaged to pro- tect it against transportation damage. Packaging materials are raw materials and can therefore be reused or recycled. DEVICE Do not under any circumstances dispose of the product with the household rub- bish at the end of its service life. -
Page 49: Technical Data
Technical data 17. Technical data Device Power consumption: via USB 5.0 V 500 mA Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 116 x 29 x 84 mm Weight: Approx. 92 g Operating temperature: 5°C–35°C Humidity during operation: 5%–65% Storage temperature: -10°C–60°C Connections USB:... -
Page 50: Legal Notice
Mechanical, electronic and any other forms of reproduction are prohibited without the written permission of the manufacturer. The owner of the copyright is: Medion AG Am Zehnthof 77 45307 Essen Germany These instructions can be re-ordered from the Service Hotline and are also available for download via the ser- vice web page at www.medionservice.de. -
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