Probox2 EX User Manual
Probox2 EX User Manual
Preface:
We, Probox2 and the team, aims to provide you the best media player with exceptional user experience. Thanks for choosing our device. This user manual is going to provide you some basic guidance on using the device. We appreciate you to read it carefully before using the device and keep it for whenever further reference, when needed. We are always here to listen and improve. Email us on support@probox2.com or visit our website www.probox2.com whenever you need help from us.
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We have endeavored to provide us the most accurate information regarding Probox2 EX. Somehow, the content in the user manual doesn’t imply any guarantees concerning suitability as well as market value and specification or else deemed related. The information provided here is to assist and provide basic instruction on how to use the Probox2 EX effectively hence for a correct usage for Probox2 EX. We reserve the right to amend, translate or change any contents for this user manual without prior notice. If you want any update or details regarding this product, you are always encourage to visit our website to obtain the most up to date information for Probox2 EX. 1
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1. About Probox2 EX 1.1 Overview （Top View） ）
Power LED
Power Button
（Front View） ）
Infrared Sensor
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（Back View） ）
Power
AV &
RJ45
HDMI
SPDIF
Port
Upgrade
Port
Port
Port
Button (Inside)
（Right View） ）
TF
OTG
USB
USB
Card
Port
Port
Port
1.2 Accessories Probox2 EX includes the following accessories
Power Adapter
HDMI Cable
AV Cable
USB Cable
Remote Control
* Accessories and appearance are subject to change without prior notice.
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2. Getting Started 2.1 Basic Operations 2.1.1 Power On / Off and Sleep 1. Connect the Probox2 EX to the TV with HDMI cable, connect Probox2 EX to the power adaptor, connect mouse, air mouse or other input devices with USB port.
2. Press power button to start Probox2 EX, power LED turns into blue.
3. Under the power on mode, long press power button over 10 seconds to power off the device, Power LED turns off. 4. Under power on mode, press remote control’s power button, device is entering into sleep mode. Power LED turns into red. 5. Under sleep mode, device will be wake when you press remote control’s power button, power LED turns from red to blue.
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2.1.2 Remote Control Introduction 1. Standby/Wake up 2. Mute 3. Media 4. APPS 5. Music 6. Web 7. Volume 8. Volume + 9. Previous 10. Next 11. Home 12. Return 13. Arrow keys 14. OK 15. Menu 16. Mouse 17. Numbers 0~9 18. Characters Switching Key 19. Delete
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2.1.3 Open applications Use remote control’s arrow keys to choose the wanted program, click OK button to open the selected program.
2.1.4 Switch in the applications Click icon arbitrarily.
to view recently used programs, click program icon to switch application
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2.1.5 Close Applications Click icon * to view recently used programs, choose one of them by click and hold, drag it to blank area to close the application.
* This function only operated in the condition of Mouse mode.
2.1.6 Back To Home Screen Click icon Click icon
to return to home screen on remote control to return to home screen
2.1.7 Read External Storage Data Read USB Disk Insert USB flash disk or removable hard disk into USB port in the status of power on, icon appears in top left corner of the desktop, open “FileBrowser”, the identified USB(A:) will appear under “Local Disk”, USB disk’s operation is available now.
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Read TF card Insert TF card into the device in the status of power on, when icon appears in top left corner of the desktop, open “FileBrowser”, the identified External Storage Card will appear under “Local Disk”, TF card’s operation is available now.
2.1.8 WIFI Function
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Home Screen More Settings Network Select Wi-Fi to open WIFI function
Choose hotspot Input Password Connect to the network
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2.1.9 Ethernet Function Home Screen More Settings Network Select “Ethernet� to open Ethernet function
Insert network cable, network will be connected automatically.
2.1.10 Bluetooth Function Home Screen More Settings Other More Setting Bluetooth ON
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Click “Not visible to other Bluetooth devices”, the menu turns to “Visible to all nearby Bluetooth devices”, 2 minutes countdown begin
Select the target device within 2 minutes, connection will be done automatically, some devices need to enter pairing code, usually is 0000 or 1234
2.2 Advanced Operations 2.2.1 WLAN Hotspot Operations on Probox2 EX: Home Screen More Settings Other More Setting More… Portable hotspot 9
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Select “Portable Wi-Fi hotspot”
Select “Set up Wi-Fi hotspot” to set up
“Network SSID”、“Security”、“Password”parameters
* Ensure connected to the wired network, Probox2 EX can be used as wireless AP to support more wireless devices access in the family.
2.2.2 Miracast Operations on Probox2 EX Home Screen More Streaming Miracast Open Miracast service
Operations on other devices (for example MIUI 2) Home Screen Settings WLAN Press menu WLAN Display Find the devices searched (Probox2 EX), click invite
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Corresponding device will be listed when Probox2 EX begin to search, a pop-up invite window appears, click “accept”
Complete connection, Probox2 EX will display other device’s images.
2.2.3 DLNA Ensure other devices like iPhone, Android smart phone, etc have opened iMediaShare *, Ensure them in the same local wireless LAN with Probox2 EX. Operations on Probox2 EX Home Screen More Streaming Media Center DLNA DMR Start DMR ON
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Select DLNA DMP to search device
Complete connection, Probox2 EX will display other device’s images * DLNA software including but not limited to iMediaShare
2.2.4 AirPlayer Ensure iPhone devices (iPhone, iPad etc) in the same local wireless LAN with Probox2 EX Operations on Probox2 EX: Home Screen More Streaming Media Center AirPlayer Start AirPlayer ON
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Through WIFI, multimedia content (Images, music and videos) in iPhone devices can be transferred to TV for playing
2.2.5 Remote Control Home Screen More Settings Advanced Remote Control ON Show the IP address
Ensure phone is in the same local wireless LAN with Probox2 EX, install RemoteIME.apk* and start the program, choose the IP address, then you can control the Probox2 EX (support shifting between remote mode, movie mode, mouse mode and keyboard mode)
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* RemoteIME.apk will be available for download later, please visit our website: www.probox2.com * RemoteIME.apk only can run well on android platform
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Trouble Shooting: Under no circumstances should you try to repair the TV box by yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the TV Box as there is a risk of electric shock. If a fault occurs, please check with the dealer or contact support@probox2.com
for help. You might also find some help on below hints.
Problem
Solution
No power
- Check if the power adapter is properly connected to the power and Probox2 EX. - Press the power on the remote controller to turn on the power.
No picture
- Reconnect with HDMI cable or AV Cable. - Check if the TV is switched on.
No sound during movies playback
- Audio codec may not be support by Probox2 EX, you can change to the supported audio on playing menu as well as checking on the volume.
TV screen is blank and the player
- Make sure that the HDMI cable is not unplugged during operation.
LED is blinking
- Turn off the Probox2 EX and wait for 1 min to restart it again. - Check the HDMI cable, replace it and test - Set the output resolution to 720p.
USB flash drive cannot be read
- The USB flash drive might not be compatible for this device.
Slow operation of the USB flash drive
- Big file size or high resolution USB flash drive takes longer time to read and display on the TV Screen.
No sound with HDMI connection
- Check the connection between the TV and the HDMI jack of Probox2 EX. - Or replace another HDMI cable - Check the volume
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