ClearStream Model M8 Bedienungsanleitung
Quick Start Guide
Version 1.10
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Preface
Thank you for purchasing the Clearstream Media Unit. This quick start guide
will help you get the most out of your new media unit. Please read it carefully
before using and keep it for future reference.
Product specifications, size, and shape are subject to change without notice, and ac-
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Contents
Chapter 1 System Introduction 1
1.1 Key Features 4
1.2 System Environment 4
1.3 Package Contents 4
Chapter 2 Connecting Your System 5
2.1 Cabling Your System 5
2.2 Powering On/Off 6
2.3 Check Your Network Connection 6
2.4 Configure Your Network 7
2.5 Calibrating Your System 8
3 0 Using Your Remote Controller 8
Chapter 4 System Overview & Using Video Addons 9
4.1 Video Addons 9
4.2 Main Playback Screen 11
4.3 Using Live TV Addons 12
4.4 Movie & Recorded TV Addons 12
Chapter 5 Clearstream Maintenance 13
5.1 Help & Support For Your Clearstream 14
5.2 Troubleshooting 15
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Chapter 1 System Introduction
1.1 Key Features
Android or Linux operating system with ARM Multicore Processor
Multiple format support including VC-1, H.264, MPEG-2, MPEG-1,
MPEG-4, DIVX
Video formats include avi, mpg, vob, mkv
Audio Formats include MP3, WMA, AC3, DTS and AAC
Support for SD/SDHC/MMC cards
Four USB 2.0 host connectors
RJ-45 Ethernet cable and wireless network connections
Infrared remote controller
1.2 Environment for System
Operation: Temperature limitation: 0-40˚C; Humidity: 20-80%
Storage: Temperature limitation: -20-50˚C; Humidity: 10-90%
It is recommended to not operate the unit in an enclosed space or to stack
the unit directly on top of another heat producing device.
1.3 Package Contents
Accessories
Power Adaptor 3Pin UK 1
HDMI Cable 1
Ethernet Cable 1
User Manual 1
Remote Controller 1
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Chapter 2 Connecting Your System
2.1 Cabling Your System
1. Connect the HDMI cable supplied into the interface marked HDMI on
your media unit and the other end into a HDMI socket on your TV.
2. Connect your Ethernet cable from the media to a free port on your
router/modem.*
3. It is highly recommended that you plug the power supply into the unit
last of all.
It is strongly recommended that you use an Ethernet connection rather than a
wireless connection to your router. If the cable will not reach the location of your
router, then a longer cable can be purchased, or a powerline Ethernet adapter
that will use your household electrical wiring to establish the connection can be
purchased via our website www.triotechgroup.com.
If you do decide to use a wireless connection, configuration details are give in section 2.4
Time Display On/Off Button
Rear View
Chapter 2 Connecting Your System
Power
Adapter
The ports on your unit may differ in terms of location/order on the unit.
Wi-fi
Antenna
Ethernet
Network Cable
HDMI TV Connection
Router/
Modem
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2.3 Check Your Network Connection
If you are using a wired Ethernet connection, your network should be automatically
configured. To check you are online, check the system time in the top right of the
Home Screen. If it is correct then you are already connected and able to watch
some TV.
Should your time be incorrect, please follow the procedure in the next section to
connect your Ethernet or Wifi network.
2.2 Powering on/Off
Once your unit is plugged in, the on/off button on the front of the unit will turn red.
You can switch the unit on and off by either pressing the button or using the
power button on your remote. By selecting the appropriate HDMI source on your
television remote, you should see Clearstream Home Screen as below.
After a minute or so, you will see the Home Screen appear.
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2.4 Configure your Network
Access the Android settings Icon under Programs from your TV menu. You will
then be able to select either an Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection. Follow the on
screen prompts to enable the selected connection. Which ever connection you
choose, please make sure the BLUE toggle switch in the top right of the menu
is set to on by using the remote.
2.5 Enabling SMART DNS Service for access to ITV/BBC iPlayer.
If you require access to the full BBC iPlayer or ITV player catch-up services,
you will need to configure a smart DNS service such as Unotelly or Overplay.
This service will give you a valid UK network address so you can access these
Addons without having to connect via a VPN etc.
To find out more, go to the ONDEMAND section on our website at
www.triotechgroup.com/ondemand, or go to the HELP icon from the Video
Addons tab on your Home screen and look at the FAQ section.
You will find all you need here to sign up to a service and details on how to
configure your unit in just a few minutes.
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3. Using your Remote Controller
You will then go through a process of moving the RIGHT ANGLE with the remote
cursor buttons until it’s fits square in the top left of the screen. The same process is
carried out in the bottom right of the screen, followed by selecting where the subtitles
should appear. Finally you will see a square in the centre of the screen. Use the
LEFT/RIGHT buttons on your remote to make it a perfect square and press return.
You can exit the menu back to the home screen using your BACK or RETURN
button on your remote Your TV screen is now calibrated. A video of how to do this is
in the HELP section from the Video Addons tab.
2.6 Calibrating Your Screen
If you find that some of the text is missing in the corners of your Home screen, your
system needs to be calibrated to your TV. To do this, from the Home screen, go
RIGHT to:
SYSTEM—> SETTINGS . Then select :
VIDEO OUTPUT - VIDEO CALIBRATION as shown below.
After a minute or so, you will see the Home Screen appear.
Please refer to the REMOTE KEYCARD sheet that came with your unit for details
on how your particular remote functions. All remote guides can also be found online
by going to www.triotechgroup.com/remotes.
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Your Clearstream model is based upon an award-winning free and open source
(GPL) software media player and entertainment hub for digital media. It was
designed for network playback, so you can stream your multimedia from anywhere
in the house or directly from the internet using practically any protocol available.
This software is provided pre-configured and at no charge with your system.
In addition to this, we have also provided our unique Clearstream management
software that provides automatic updates when required, directly to your unit each
time you switch on. It also provides several tools to check Internet speed, maintain
your system and a RECOVERY option which will download and install a default
image to your unit to bring it back to the state when purchased.
4. System Overview
4.1 Video Addons
Some popular Addons have been pre-installed on your unit. The shortcuts to
some of these can be found on the main HOME screen. All of the Addons
can be accessed from the tab marked Addons on the HOME screen, under
VIDEOS.
ADDON SHORTCUTS—Navigate with
arrows on remote and press OK
The BORDER around the items indi-
cates which is currently selected
ALL ADDONS—Select the ADDON
Tab below ‘VIDEOS’ on the HOME
screen and press OK to see all of
the Addons Installed
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4.1 Video Addons Cont..
There are literally hundreds of video addons available that provide Live TV,
Movies, TV Catchup , Radio and much more.
For UK Live TV
Live UK TV. Usually in higher resolution than Filmon. Our first
choice for live TV and written in house. You will find the Expat
TV icon on your Home screen, and in the Video Addon’s section.
14 Day Catchup for UK Soaps and Quiz shows is available
within the Expat addon via the Soapbox and Quizbox icons.
The FTV Guide offers a familiar and easy way to view and plan
your live TV schedule. As well as showing what is currently
being broadcast, it offers program detail on each channel
programming for the next three days. Once you have selected a
channel, simply use the menu button on your remote to toggle
between full screen and picture-in-picture to change channel.
Catch up on BBC channel
broadcasting, showing the
last 7 days programming
plus more
Free content from your
favourite ITV channels,
available anytime.
Lots of Addons that provide literally thousand of Movies and TV shows, available on
demand. Classic Movies and shows from yesteryear to the latest episodes from yesterday.
Many in High Definition. For tips and details on how to use Addons, please go to:
www.triotechgroup.com/quick-tips or go to the HELP icon from the Home screen.
A traditional TV 7 Day Catchup solution. Watch programming
you have missed from the last 7 days across 24 TV Channels.
TV and Movies On Demand Addons
UK Catchup Services
Currently, a Smart DNS service is required for the ITV Player Addon to work. Please see
page 6 of this guide or go to www.triotechgroup.com/ondemand for details.
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