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1 Instructions for setting up and connecting the TV box AmiNET110 (Set Top Box)

2 The AmiNET110 set-top box based on the Internet protocol (IP) is great device that brings a new generation of interactive digital TV services to your home. You will be able to take full advantage of services such as Video on Demand, Multicast Video and the Internet through a conventional TV set.

3 Your AmiNET110 set-top box The AmiNET110 Internet Protocol (IP) based set-top box is an excellent device that brings a new generation of interactive digital TV services to your home. You will be able to take full advantage of services such as Video on Demand, Multicast Video and the Internet through a conventional TV set. The AmiNET110 is easy to install and use. The kit includes the following: This user manual 1 set-top box for AmiNET110 TV 1 local power supply 1 stand 1 infrared remote control remote control 3 batteries type AAA 1 Amino A/V Cable AmiNET110 Features The following illustrations will help you get familiar with the AmiNET110 before you connect it to your TV. There is one LED on the front of the set-top box to indicate power is on and receiving. infrared signal. The indicator is on when the AmiNET110 is receiving power. During infrared signal reception (for example, when using the remote control), the indicator flashes to indicate that the this moment a signal is received. Also on the front panel of the unit is a slot for a smart card information carrier (purchased separately). The AmiNET110 can be installed horizontally or vertically. (See the next section for setting up the attachment.)

4 Installation By doing the following step by step instructions, you can easily and quickly install the AmiNET110 TV box. You can use the Amino A/V cable (supplied) or RF cable to connect the AmiNET110 to your TV. If you have the option, the AmiNET110 can also be connected to a stereo amplifier via the digital S/PDIF output jack. Connecting the AMINET110 to a TV without using RF This is the easiest installation method and allows you to use most of the set-top box's features. After turning on the set-top box for the first time, for some time the device can update and download the latest software(provided by your service provider). After the update is completed, the set-top box will automatically go to the home page of your service provider.

5 Connect the Amino A/V cable to the AmiNET110 and your TV. Connect an Ethernet cable to the AmiNET110 and to your service provider's network access point. Plug in the power module. Connecting the AMINET110 to a TV via Antenna Input Use this connection method if your TV does not have a Composite, S-Video or SCART connector. (If possible, it is recommended to connect the set-top box via a composite, S-Video, or RGB SCART socket.) Connect the antenna cable (from a TV antenna, cable TV junction box, etc.) to the RF In input on the AmiNET110, and then connect antenna cable the RF Out connector on the set-top box with the antenna input on the TV. Connect an Ethernet cable to the AmiNET110 and to your service provider's network access point. Plug in the power supply.

6 Connecting AmiNET110 to TV with Amino A/V Cable, Connecting to Amplifier via S/PDIF Input and Connecting to VCR via Antenna Input This connection method allows access to all AmiNET110 functions. A digital audio signal is sent to home theater via the S/PDIF connector, the video signal is fed through the Amino A/V cable, and the conventional TV (antenna) signal is transmitted through the AmiNET110 to the VCR. Connect the Amino A/V cable to the AmiNET110 and your TV. Connect the AmiNET110 and an amplifier equipped with a built-in digital audio decoder using coaxial cable S/PDIF. Connect an antenna cable that feeds signals from a TV antenna or cable TV junction box to the RF In input on the AmiNET110. Connect an antenna cable from the RF Out connector on the set-top box to the RF In connector on the VCR. If necessary, connect the VCR's antenna output to your TV. Connect an Ethernet cable (purchased separately) to the AmiNET110 and to your service provider's network access point. Plug in the power supply.

7 Installing the AmiNET110 The AmiNET110 can be mounted horizontally or vertically and will hold securely in any position. Horizontal Mounting To mount the module horizontally, simply place it on a stand that follows the shape of the device. Two rubber pads will securely hold the AmiNET110 in place. Vertical installation For greater stability, the AmiNET110 can be installed vertically. On both sides of the back panel, you will see a pore of oval grooves into which 2 oval tabs on the stand are inserted. Push the attachment firmly onto the two tabs to secure it in a vertical position.

8 Using the AmiNET110 The AmiNET110 is controlled using the supplied remote control (RC) or additional keyboard. The included remote control is shown in the figure below: Buttons and key combinations By pressing the buttons on the remote control and/or key combinations on the keyboard, you can turn the set-top box on and off, control the Video on Demand signal, and access the network. The buttons and key combinations are listed below. Turning the set-top box on and off To turn on the device (On mode) or switch to standby mode (Standby), press the power button.

9 Video Control The following buttons are used to control the Video on Demand signal: Stop Stops video playback; nothing is displayed on the screen. Rew (Rewind) scrolls the video in reverse. FF (Fast Forward) Scrolls the video forward. Play/Pause Switches between normal playback and pause. Resumes normal playback after fast forwarding or rewinding. In addition to the VOD signal control buttons, the remote control is equipped with other controls that allow you to work with a broadcast video signal: 0..9 switch to the selected channel number. 0 9 CH +/ Switches to the next or previous channel in numerical order. VOL+/ Increase or decrease the volume. MUTE turn the sound on and off. Web browser controls The following buttons are used to access the Internet: SELECT tilt to move the mouse pointer and highlight, press to select an item. HOME takes you to the home page of your service provider. BACK return to the previous web page. FORWARD Move to the next Web page (if you have gone back at least one page before). PAGE UP page up. PAGE DOWN page down. STOP stop loading the requested page. RELOAD current page and updating its content. Changing/Resetting User Settings To access the settings page, press the Menu button. Enter a new value (or values) and click the OK button. The user preferences will be changed and the message Preferences updated OK will appear on the screen. Select Cancel if you don't want to change the settings. You will also receive a message that the settings have been successfully updated. The following user options can be configured: Keyboard Delay Factor - if you hold down a key, the characters will repeat after a specified interval

10 times. (1-4) Keyboard Repeat Rate How fast characters repeat when you hold down a key. (0, or 0.23s) A value of 0 indicates that characters will not be repeated. Volume Minimum and Maximum maximum value volume) these parameters set the range within which the volume will be adjusted using the Vol +/ keys. TV Display format can be selected from three options 1. Standard (4:3) Mode ( normal mode 4:3) widescreen image is expanded to Full Screen, but some kinds of images are cut off at the left and right edges. 2. Letterbox mode Full widescreen image, but black bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen. 3. Widescreen TV If you have a widescreen TV (with a 16:9 aspect ratio), select this option to make the best use of the shape of the TV screen. Primary Language The preferred subtitle language. Secondary Language ( Additional language) is a minor variant of the subtitle language. Standards Specifications environment Storage: 5 C to +45 C, 5% to 95% humidity Use: 5 C to +45 C, 5% to 95% humidity EN Compliant Data and business equipment security with additional CB testing for the following countries: Denmark (DK), Finland (FI), Germany (DE), Ireland (IE), Japan (JP), Korea (KR), Norway (NO), Spain (ES), Sweden (SE), Switzerland (CH) and United Kingdom (GB) CSA 22.2 No , 3rd edition UL60950, 3rd edition UL1310 (AC and direct current) (for power supplies) EMC EN Characteristics for limits and methods for measuring and evaluating IT equipment radio interference characteristics. EC 89/336/EEC: EMC directive. FCC part 15.

The AmiNET110 Internet Protocol (IP) based set-top box is an excellent device that brings a new generation of interactive digital TV services to your home. You will be able to enjoy all the benefits

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Despite the fact that the device, which will be discussed in this article, is already quite old, it deserves special attention in any case. Since, today, this is one of the most popular models of IPTV set-top boxes, throughout the post-Soviet space, and not only.

As you probably already understood, we will talk about IPTV set-top box - manufactured by the Ukrainian company Infomir. And in this article, we will get acquainted with its hardware, appearance and delivery. And right away I want to say a special thank you to the ASP24 company for providing a test sample.

Contents of delivery

Let's start our review, as usual, with the packaging and delivery.

MAG250 comes in a bright and beautiful box with color printing. On different sides of which, both the set-top box itself and various logos of supported services and standards are depicted. Also, there is a factory sticker with barcodes, serial number and MAC address ohm Ethernet interface.

Inside the package, in special compartments, the device itself is located, as well as everything that comes with it. Everything is neatly packed in such a way that during transportation, the possibility of damage is minimized.

MAG250 delivery set includes:

— STB MAG250
- Remote control
- Power Supply
- AA batteries, for the remote control
— A/V cable
- Manual

In fact, this kit is self-sufficient. However, the lack of an HDMI cable is depressing. Because, to use the set-top box with modern TVs, it is simply necessary. But given the not very high cost of these cables at the moment, you can turn a blind eye to this.

Appearance and interfaces

The trend towards miniaturization of modern electronic devices is especially noticeable in the case of the MAG250 Micro. Immediately, what catches your eye is the “modest”, so to speak, dimensions of the console. It has dimensions, only 125x86x28mm (WxDxH), and its weight does not exceed 156 grams.

The body of the console has a classic rectangular view and is made of very high quality black plastic, in some places it is glossy, and in some places it is matte. At the same time, the build quality is very high. There are no defects, nothing creaks, there are no flaws or gaps.

On the front panel of the device, there is one USB connector and an LED indicator and an IR remote control receiver hidden under translucent plastic.

On the upper side of the case, against a matte background, there is a glossy inscription MAG250. And on the bottom, in addition to standard legs and holes for mounting on a vertical surface, you can see ventilation slots and a label that indicates the model, serial number and MAC address of a particular device. In the same place, you can see a small but rather curious inscription Made in Ukraine and a holographic warranty sticker covering one of the screws.

Well, as usual, all the most interesting is on the rear panel of the MAG250. Here, from left to right, we see: another USB port, a connector for an external IR receiver, an RJ-45 Ethernet port, an HDMI connector, an optical S/PDIF connector, an A/V output (Jack) and a power connector.

In general, the appearance of the MAG250 is quite attractive. And its miniature size allows you to simply hide it behind the TV, without flaunting it. Although it is not a shame to show it.

Remote control

If we talk about the remote control, IPTV set-top boxes MAG-250, then it can be safely called convenient and thoughtful. And despite the absence of any ergonomic frills and a completely square shape, it fits comfortably in the hand.

In addition, the location of the buttons on the remote control is familiar to most set-top boxes, media players and receivers. Therefore, getting used to the remote control is not difficult. Literally after an hour of communication with MAG250, you begin to control the device without looking at the remote control.

Another feature of this remote control is the possibility of learning. In the upper right corner, there is a block of buttons designed to control the TV. These buttons can be trained by having original remote. And despite the fact that they are basically labeled as volume (+/-), mute (Mute), power and TV / AV, they can be taught any commands to control your TV or even an audio system.

In the upper part, there are also buttons for the virtual keyboard, settings, mute on the set-top box and a number of colored buttons.

In the central part of the remote, according to the already established tradition, there are menu control buttons, with OK in the center, as well as service buttons Menu, Back, Exit and Info. Even lower, there are three rows of buttons for controlling the media player, channel list and volume level. And finally, the standard block of digital buttons.

All buttons are pressed clearly, with a characteristic "click", while, in the upper part of the remote control, green indicators (for MAG250) or red (when controlling TV) light up.

The remote control is powered by two AA batteries that are included.

Specifications

And of course, the most important thing in any electronic device is its technical characteristics. And in the case of the MAG250 IPTV set-top box, the hardware specification is as follows:

CPU	STi7105
RAM	256 MB
Flash memory	256 MB
HDMI	1.3
USB	x2 (on the back and on the front panels)
A/V output	composite + stereo A/V output
ethernet	RJ-45 10/100Mbit/s Fast Ethernet port
WiFi	Optional via USB adapter
Additionally	Optical S/PDIF audio output, 5V power supply connector, external IR receiver connector

And despite not the most outstanding characteristics, this configuration is quite enough to ensure the normal operation of all currently existing web and online services and even playback of any video formats.

Video modes — 1080i, 1080p, 720p, 576p, 480p, PAL, NTSC
Video codecs - MPEG1/2 [email protected], H.264 [email protected] 4.1, MPEG4 part 2(ASP) .WMV-9(optional) , VC1 video, XviD; high bitrate video support(up to 40 Mbps and above)
Video formats — MKV,MPEG-TS,MPEG-PS, M2TS, VOB, AVI, MOV, MP4, ASF, QT, WMV(optional) Audio codecs — MPEG-1 layer I/II, MPEG-2 layer II, MPEG-2 layer III(mp3) , MPEG-2 AAC(optional) MPEG-4 AAC LC 2-ch/5.1ch(optional ), MPEG-4 AAC+SBR 2-h/5.1ch(optional) Dolby Digital
Audio formats -MP3, MPA, M4A, WMA(optional) Ogg, WAV, AC3, AAC
Image formats — JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, RAW
Subtitles — DVB,SRT(support coming soon) embedded text
Playlist formats — M3U

In short, MAG250 fully meets all modern requirements for devices of this kind.

Software and some features

The basis for the MAG250 software is linux 2.6.23. It is on this core that all the “firmware” for this set-top box are built. Both official and alternative. Moreover, everyone, with certain knowledge, can collect their own image. On the manufacturer's website, you can find not only everything you need, but also detailed instructions. It is this feature that attracts many enthusiasts, and enables IPTV providers to create own platforms and entire services.

The official software (firmware) MAG250 is available for download or updating the set-top box itself via the Internet. Developers quite often release new versions with changes, improvements and fixes.

You can install almost any official or non-official software in several ways - from a USB disk (flash drive) through the appropriate menu or through the BIOS. With the help of Multicast, through the network and in several other ways. Also available as automatic update and updating manually.

A main feature allIPTV set-top boxesMAG250, is that almost all the functionality depends not so much on the set-top box or firmware itself, but on the content provider. The more "chips" the operator has and the more diverse they are, the more extensive are the various options for using the set-top box.

It is for this reason that we have moved the consideration of the features of the software and operation of the MAG250 into a separate article. Where we will introduce you to them, on concrete examples some IPTV operators and user portals.

But in general, MAG250 is able to receive content from such sources as: USB storage devices (USB HDD, USB Flash drive, USB Card-Reader, etc.), PC and NAS in local network via SMB, NFS, UPnP or HTTP protocols, as well as from local networks and the Internet via broadcasting via HTTP, UDP / RTP Unicast/Multicast protocols. And it fully supports such Stream media protocols as RTSP, RTP, UDP and IGMP.

In addition, the set-top box is compatible with the following Middleware systems: Stalker, OFT-Media, Netup, SmartLabs, Netris, ZTE. That gives rather extensive opportunities for operators and providers.

Initial setup

Any MAG 250 IPTV set-top box, whether it's an operator or "clean" set-top box, has a fairly extensive settings menu. Which is called by the SET button on the remote control.

Here you can make video output settings, sound settings, get information about the device, including hardware and software versions, update software, and much more.

There is also a Services section. With the help of which, you can set the addresses of the portals from which you will receive the main content. It can be like third-party portals created by enthusiasts. For example, a very popular portal is ModMenu. So you can use addresses paid services or IPTV providers such as Divan.tv, Bonus-TV, Planeta TV and many others.

In the same section, you can specify the sources of software updates.

Network setting

Since IPTV means receiving content from the Internet, of course, MAG250 has a number of network settings. The set-top box can be connected to the network using a wired or wireless interfaces. Moreover, the second one is optional, and requires additional USB WiFi adapter. Wireless adapter, can be purchased together with the prefix, for a fee. Or, use a third-party adapter, on a meringue chip - Ralink RT3070 or Ralink RT5370. Here is a list of supported models:
- DLink DWA-125 (not all H/W versions are supported)
- ASUS USB-N13 (not all H/W versions are supported)
— Edimax EW-7711UAN
— Tenda W311MI
- TPLINK TL-WN727N
— Dune HD Air

It is also possible to use other models, for example, I used the GI Wi-Fi 11N adapter (WL0224) from Galaxy-Innovations, on the Ralink RT3070 chip.

Also, it is possible to raise a connection via the PPPoE protocol, for direct connection to the provider's network.

Moreover, it is possible to choose different options for establishing a connection for each of the interfaces. Can be used as manual settings, and automatic receipt settings from the DHCP server.

In case of setting wireless connection, you must specify or select from the list, the SSID of your access point and specify the encryption settings.

But one way or another, setting up the network in the MAG 250 does not take much time at all. And after doing a few simple steps, the set-top box gets access to the network, after which, you can start using it.

In a word, setting up the MAG250 is quite simple and should not cause any difficulties, even for people with low knowledge of network technologies.

conclusions

Summarizing, this review IPTV set-top boxes MAG250, we can draw a number of conclusions and highlight a few pros and cons. But in any case, it is safe to say that this device not without reason found not a small popularity.

First of all, this, of course, is due to a fairly extensive functionality that can be expanded by each specific provider or content provider. Then one can select the possibility self-creation, both internal software and external (portals). And all this provided a rich choice of network protocols and compatibility with various systems.

In addition, an attractive appearance, a convenient remote control and ease of setup and control add points to the piggy bank of the console.

But, nevertheless, one cannot but pay attention to not the most powerful hardware, which in some cases can become bottleneck. For example, I would like to have some more memory and gigabit ethernet port.

But in general - MAG250 leaves only positive impressions when used. Especially given the rich selection of possible content providers. Which we will cover in our next article. In the same place, we will touch upon the issue of multimedia playback with external sources, image quality and other aspects of device operation.

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Connecting a TV and a computer can be done independently according to the following scheme:

Connect the switch and set-top box to the electrical network. Use the supplied power adapter to connect the set-top box.
Connect any port of the switch to the Beeline Internet line that was brought to the apartment.
Connect Ethernet cables (patch cords) (included in the equipment kit) to any free ports of the switch.
The port LEDs corresponding to the connected cables should then light up on the switch's external panel, indicating a signal is present.
Connect one patch cord to the computer, the second to the TV set-top box.
If you do not plan to use Internet access from a personal computer, connect the Beeline Internet cable directly to the set-top box (without a switch).
Connect your TV (see below).

If the equipment is connected correctly, then after turning on the set-top box, the green LED on the front panel will light up.

To activate the Home Digital TV service:

Go to your "Personal Account". Go to tab Products. In chapter Home TV click on the link Rates.

A page with a list of tariff plans will open in front of you, select the tariff that suits you and click the button To connect.

You will see a page where you can connect additional packages channels, select the channels that suit you and click the button To connect.

If you already have a prefix, select Already have an attachment if you don't have a prefix yet, select the item While there is no attachment.

If you chose Already have an attachment, enter the MAC address of your set-top box and the last 4 digits of the serial number. Click the button Check parameters. If the MAC address and 4 digits of the serial number are entered correctly and accepted by the system, press the button Use selected.

If the service is currently unavailable at your address, call the Customer Support Center 8-800-700-8000 to clarify the reason for the inability to connect the service.

If you have any difficulties when trying to activate the service through the "Personal Account", call contact center Beeline 8-800-700-8000. Be ready to tell the call center employee your last name, first name, patronymic, your phone number. personal account and a unique MAC address number.

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MAG-250 is set-top box which operates over the IP protocol. compact but productive device provides big choice multimedia services.

Description of IP set-top box

The body of the MAG-250 is small and stylish. On the front panel there is a USB connector, an infrared receiver of the remote control and an indicator On the rear panel there is an additional USB connector, HDMI, Ethernet, composite video and audio output, digital audio output and Slots are made on the side panels for ventilation of the device.

In addition to MAG-250, the kit includes:

RCA audio and video cable;
remote control;
two AAA batteries;
external power supply.

MAG-250: characteristics

The device allows:

play high definition video;
view multicast streams;
create a list of TV channels;
download a pre-prepared list of channels from the network;
realize preview gear;
get access to Internet services such as YouTube, Picassa, etc.;
connect external devices via flash drives, Wi-Fi adapter, keyboard, mouse, etc.;
play audio and video various formats;
JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, RAW standards;
decode video streams of MPEG2, H264, WMV9, MPEG4P2, VC-1 standards;
decode audio streams of MP3, AC-3, MPEG2-audio, MPA, M4A, WAV, Ogg, AAC standards;
convert the video format to a format supported by the TV;
play media from UPnP servers;
play media from USB.

Watching videos in HD format is only possible on television receivers with HDMI connector. This will additionally require HDMI cable which is not included in the kit.

Using the composite video output does not allow you to view HD channels. They are displayed in SD quality.

Purpose of connectors

The following outputs are located on the rear panel:

USB 2.0 for connecting a flash drive, Wi-Fi adapter, keyboard, mouse, etc.
Ethernet for 100 Mbps wired LAN connection.
HDMI to connect to a TV receiver.
S/PDIF for connecting to a speaker system.
AV - composite video output for connection to a TV set via an RCA cable.
DC - 5 V power connector.

Network connection

The next step in preparing the MAG-250 for operation is setting up an Internet connection. There are two options:

direct connection to the network;
through a router.

When connecting the MAG-250 through a router, the procedure is as follows.

Connect the network Ethernet cable to the appropriate connector of the set-top box and router.
Connect the HDMI cable to the MAG-250 connector on the TV. If there is no HDMI input, use an AV cable and the TV's composite input.
Connect power supply.
Set up a router.
Turn on the TV and use the remote control to select the signal source (SOURCE, HDMI or INPUT).

If the MAG-250 is connected via an HDMI cable, then after pressing the INPUT or SOURCE button, select the source HDMI signal. If through the composite, then on the remote control you need to press AV.

First use and pre-setting

When connected, a splash screen will appear on the screen. The set-top box software is loaded automatically within 1 minute. After the Portal Download window appears, press the SETUP button on the remote control. Portal for MAG-250 will start downloading. At the end of it, you must press the SETUP button again to call the settings window. In the "General" section, check NTP servers and set up MAG-250 in the "Servers" section. In the "Video settings - Video output mode" menu, select the mode supported by the TV:

PAL - for devices with AV input;
720p - for TV receivers with HDMI input and support for HD Ready mode;
1080i - for devices with HDMI input and Full HD support.

You can find out which modes the TV supports in its instruction manual.

In the "Graphic resolution" menu, set the resolution of the portal shell, the value of which for 16:9 TVs is recommended to be set equal to the maximum possible 1280x720. For the changes to take effect, you must click the "OK" button and restart the set-top box. After reloading, login and password may be requested to enter the portal. For better work set-top box in the "Advanced settings - Input buffer size" section, you must set the buffer value to 1000. This will allow you to preload data, which will eliminate interruptions in the translation when errors occur.

In case of failures in the operation of the set-top box, when inappropriate video parameters are selected, the bootloader is used. Its menu allows you to set the TV display resolution, video output mode, etc. To enter the menu, you need to turn on the power while the set-top box is turned off, while holding down the power button on the front panel. The exit occurs through the menu item “Exit and save” or “Exit and do not save”.

Channel setup

The next question asked by MAG-250 users is how to add a playlist? To do this, you need to save the m3u file to a flash drive and insert the latter into USB port. Go to the view form on the USB drive and select a playlist. After prompting to save it in UTF-8 format, confirm by pressing the OK button. The playlist has been added.

It is also possible to add by specifying a direct link to it. To do this, go to the "TV channels" section, press the "Menu" button, press → and select the "Download playlist" section. After prompting to enter a link, press the KB button on the remote control and use auxiliary keyboard write a link.

Watching TV

For fast and convenient search channels and switch between them, you should use the "TV Channels Menu", called by pressing "OK" on the remote control in viewing mode or the MENU button and selecting the "Television" section.

The TV channel menu consists of the following main elements:

the top line shows the current user, list page, day of the week, date and time;
channel categories, past, current and upcoming programs;
current program time indicator;
active control buttons.

The navigation buttons on the remote control allow you to move through the list of groups or channels. "Page paging" allows you to switch to next page list. When watching TV programs, the and ↓ buttons allow you to switch TV channels of the selected category. When you turn on a channel and call up help by pressing the "INFO" button on the remote control, a form with information about its name, current program, day of the week, time and appointment is displayed at the bottom of the screen context buttons. The Back button allows you to return to the previous TV channel. The channel list is numbered, so the choice can be made by dialing the serial number.

Setting a reminder

You can set a reminder for a program or movie you want to watch. When it is time to start transmission, the MAG-250 will offer to switch to the specified channel.

To do this, follow these steps:

select a channel in the menu and go to the list of upcoming programs;
using the navigation keys on the remote control, select the program of interest;
set a reminder with the "OK" button.

A mark will appear on the program. To cancel, press "OK" again. The list of reminders can always be viewed by pressing blue button remote control.

If the channel has several audio tracks, then you can switch between them with the yellow button on the remote control.

To select the video format mode, press the green button on the remote control in sequence.

Create profiles and categories

Press MENU and go to the "Favorites" menu, which contains the following functions:

Manage Favorites to create channel categories and edit their lists.
"Manage Profiles" to create profiles and customize them for each user, assigning available channel categories to profiles.
"Change profile" to change the active profile.

If more than one set-top box is used, then it is enough to manage profiles and favorites only on one.

Viewing files from a flash drive or an external drive MAG-250

Instructions for launching video and audio files on flash memory or an external drive. First of all, you need to connect the flash drive to the USB port. Switch the set-top box to the media player mode by calling the service menu with the remote control button. After loading additional services the file view form will appear on USB stick, in which you should select the USBDISK folder. The AV folder contains the media server files. The table displays the files in the current directory. On the left, each line contains an icon that symbolizes their type. In order to make it more convenient to work with the form, you can use a USB keyboard. You can use the remote control and keyboard to control the player. To run a file or enter a folder, select a line by placing the cursor on it and press "OK" on the remote control or "Enter" on the keyboard. You can return to the top level by going to ". ." and confirming the selection with the "OK" or "Enter" button. If it is necessary to detach the flash memory, then this can be done at any time.

Content playback

To call up the positioning forms while viewing or listening to a file, press the navigation buttons on the remote control. The form contains:

the exact time of the position;
step value in seconds;
duration of content playback;
current position indicator.

Each press of the ← and → buttons changes the current position by 1 step, the value of which can be changed with the and ↓ buttons from 5 to 900 s. The default step is 60 s. The first press of the navigation buttons stops the playback of the content to allow the user to change the positioning step. Playback continues from the set time after 1 s.