Laser MMC-B18 User Manual

QUICK USER MANUAL MMC-B18

SMART MEDIA PLAYER

WITH SET TOP BOX

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Index

The Remote control 3
The Player Outputs 4
Connecting to TV 5
Connection to Internet 6
The Home Screen 9
The Apps Centre 10
Smart Apps 11
Settings 12
Operating Live TV 14
Feature Overview 19
FAQ 20
Specifications 21

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS

- Read all instructions carefully before use.

- Retain manuals for future reference.

- Use this product only in the manner described.

- Only use a water-dampened soft-cloth to clean the surface of this product.

- The following will damage this product: any liquid such as water or moisture, extreme
heat; cold; humidity, dusty or sandy environments.

- Only place this device on stable surfaces and ensure that any attached cables are
secure and will not cause the device to fall.

- If charging is required, it is recommended to thoroughly charge electronic devices for
the first time overnight. Subsequent charges can be as needed. During charging, or
extended use, the product may become warm.

- There are no user serviceable parts in this product.

- Un-authorized attempts to dismantle or repair this product will void product warranty

- Using this device near other electronic devices may cause interference.

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THE REMOTE CONTROL

Note. Some

subscription based

Apps may require a

WIRED mouse or

keyboard for setup

and operation.

(This mouse is not

included with this

product)

1 Power On / Off 9 Setup

(Red button) Picture size

10 Play / Pause

*WHILE WATCHING TV

(Green button) Channel information

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11 Volume Up / Down

*WHILE WATCHING TV

(Blue button) Multi-function 12 Turn Air Mouse On / Off

(Yellow button) Multi-function

3 Goto, Recall, Fav, Info 13 Numeric buttons

Sub-title, Sound Track, Sound Channel,

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14 Mute/Un-mute sound

Ratio
5 EPG, TTX, T-Shift, REC 15 Menu
6 Home 16 Return (back a screen)
7 OK 17 Next / previous file

Move up and down

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18 Delete / Backspace numeral

inside menu options

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HDMI Output

THE PLAYER OUTPUTS

SIDE PANEL

REAR PANEL

Micro SD Card slot

USB port (1)

RJ45 Network
Ethernet port

USB port (2)

Digital Audio
Coaxial output

Power

input

socket

USB port (3)

Antenna
Loop

AV output

(3.5mm

audio jack

cable to

RCA)

Antenna
Input

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CONNECTING TO TV

GOOD – via RCA Cables

Note: RCA A/V Cable not supplied

BEST – via HDMI Cable

Note: HDMI A/V Cable not supplied

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Note: Network cables not supplied

CONNECTION TO INTERNET

GOOD – Wi-Fi

WIRELESS MODEM

Note: See page 7 for Wi-Fi setup.

BEST – Direct Connection (to a Modem/Router)

Note: An Ethernet cable internet connection is recommended for streaming HD and FHD
video.

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Cable connection to the internet using a Modem/Router

- Connect the network cable to the Media Player and your Modem/Router.

- In most cases your Modem/Router will automatically assign network settings to your
media player and display the screen below. Then click OK. If not, you may have to:

-Turn on and login into your Modem/Router to ensure an IP address can be
automatically assigned to your Media Player (DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol must be enabled)

- After connection has been successful the below screen will be displayed, showing IP,
Netmask, Gateway and DNS. Then click OK.

Wi-Fi connection to the internet using a Modem/Router

- Go into the "Settings" at the home screen, select "Wi-Fi" option.

- A list of available Wi-Fi connections will be displayed. See the example screen below.
Note: The Ethernet cable musts be unplugged.

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Note: If the wireless network is not encrypted, you can connect to it directly. If the
network is encrypted, select the Wi-Fi name to pop up the window for password, press
OK on the remote control and call out the soft keypad on the screen, enter the password,
select “Next” on the keypad or press the Return key on the remote control to hide the
keypad, and then select “Connect” to connect to it. (Note: to hide the keypad on the TV
box, press the Return key on the remote control.)

- To forget a WIFI connection, select it and press the Right button on the remote control.
Then the interface shows up as below picture. Choose Forget button to forget this WIFI
information.

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APP OVERVIEW
The Home screen

Note: Quickflix,

Netflix, Skype and

other subscription

based Apps may
require a WIRED

mouse or keyboard

for setup and

operation.

Live TV

play and view
Live TV
(Antenna
connection
required)

Music Player
Play Music
through the
device

Photo Viewer

View photos
on the device

Netflix Stream

YouTube

Stream Youtube
Videos

Media Center
Connect to
DLNA Server to
play Media

Movies and TV
for a Monthly
price.(Account is
required)

Please note: A mouse
may be required for
use with this app.

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The Apps Centre

File Browser

Browse your
files

Media Player

Play Media
through the
device

My APPs View
app the installed
apps

+ Add apps to

the Apps Centre
screen

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XBMC (Kodi)

is a free and open

-

source

Smart Apps

Play Store Access the

Google Play Store.
Purchase and Download
apps, music, movies and
more

ABC iView Let’s you catch up on the
best of ABC TV

Please note: A mouse may be required for
use with this app

Plus7 Lets you catch up on
the best of Seven TV

Please note: A mouse may be

required for use with this app

Web Browse Browse the Web

SBS on Demand

let’s you catch up on the
best of SBS TV

Please note: A mouse may
be required for use with
this app

Tenplay let’s you catch up
on the best of Ten TV

Please note: A mouse may
be required for use with
this app

Miracast Wirelessly display that
allows you to Mirror your
Smartphone or tablet

media player software. Play and view
most videos, music, such as podcasts
from the internet, and common digital
media files.For more information please
visit:

kodi.wiki/view/Quick_start_guide

Quickflix
Stream Movies and TV for
a Monthly price.
(Account is required)

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Settings

Ethernet

Wi-Fi

Check the Ethernet

Setup a Wi-Fi connection

Settings and IP

information

Change the screen

HDMI

Adjust the screen scale to fit on

resolution

Screen Scale

screen properly

System Upgrade

Upgrade the System
either via Storage or

OTA (Over the Air)

Network Speed

Check the current

Network Speed

Language

Change Language

AutoRun

Allow apps to auto run

Sound Output

Change the sound

output (Note:

Select PCM for use

with the DTV App)

View the device information.

Note: Conduct factory resets

or “Force Stop” Apps using this

Device Info

menu feature.

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SETTINGS – SELECTING THE HDMI RESOLUTION

Before operating for the first time, please adjust the screen resolution to achieve the

optimal display: (Enter the Settings MENU and select HDMI)

Note: This option is for HDMI outputs only. When the selected resolution is not supported
by TV-Set, the system will automatically return to a recommended resolution. As a
shortcut you can use the “RES” button on the remote control.

SETTINGS – SELECTING THE SCREEN SCALE

If you see a black band around your TV picture, you will need to adjust the screen scale.
Do this by selecting the SCREEN SCALE menu option and using the UP & DOWN keys to
adjust the zoom, until the black area disappears from screen.

Note: Press the RETURN key to return to the main Settings menu. The smallest scale is
80%.

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OPERATING LIVE TV (APP)

Select the Live TV from the Home Screen

Note: Visit the LASER web site and click the VIDEO tab on the PRODUCT PAGE or click
http://www.laserco.com.au/media-player/MMC-B18

to see other helpful information on setting up the DTV App such as:

1) How to Schedule (view or record) live TV

2) How to use the time shift feature

3) How to use the EPG

First time setup

For the first timer use, the system will not detected any pre-saved channels, so you will
be prompted with the window below.

Select YES to start a new scan for local TV channels.

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Note: Ensure this

is set to Australia

You then have the option to select between 3 different scans. These are Auto Scan
(Recommended), Manual Scan or NIT Scan (Not available on this model).

Wait for the scan to be complete.

Note: Please wait 5-10 minutes for a complete auto scan.

When finished, press the return button to exit the setup menu and start watching TV.

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Edit Channel Menu

Which viewing TV, press the MENU button to access the setup menu.

Press “Left” and “up/down” to select other Menus, such as Edit Channel Menu

In the Edit Channel menu you can edit the following:

TV Channel List
Radio Channel List
Favourite Channel List
EPG
Time Shifting
Delete List

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PVR Menu

Access PVR Configure – Configure and manage storage for PVR to be recorded.

PVR Manager – preview, play and delete recordings.

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Tools Menu

Change the following:

Subtitle Language
Audio Language
Blackout Policy
Information Show Time

System Setup Menu

Edit and change the following: System Language, TV System, Local Time Setting, Recall
List, Subtitle Switch, Factory data reset, Set Password, Parental rating age, TTX Region

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FEATURE OVERVIEW

Digital Surround Sound

All sound formats from 2 channel stereo to

7.1 Dolby and DTS. Also Flac lossless HD
audio is supported.

Android OS Smarts

Android opens a world of

possibilities through the

Google Play store. Games,

video players, apps,

utilities and lots more.

Miracast ready

Share your tablet or smartphone screen

onto your TV for everyone to see. (it’s like

HDMI only wireless)

HDMI or Analogue AV output

Connect to
older TV’s via
Composite
video and L/R stereo (cable included) or
connect to new TV’s with HDMI for the
ultimate in sound and vision.

Play it all -Multi source, Multi Format

High Speed LAN

With up to 100MB lan fast

data transfer, wait times

for movie buffering are a

thing of the past

USB Ports & Micro SD input

Connect USB flash drives, hard drives or

ready

Whether it’s movies from Netflix®,
Youtube®
videos online or
movies/music
from your
home network or USB storage drive, with
KODI and other media players file playback
is assured*

input devices like mice, keyboards or web
cams or read content from a Micro SD
card.

Note: Although this android Media Player can support all the above features, you must
have the correct hardware and compatible video files.

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FAQ

Some apps I downloaded are not working
properly. Why?

Some apps not working properly with the
remote. Why?

My remote control is not working. Why? Make sure the batteries are installed

Why is google play not responding? The most common cause is that your time

They may have not installed correctly.
Please uninstall the apps and reinstall
them again.
Some apps are not designed to be used
with a remote. I Suggest using a mouse
instead.

correctly. Try a different set of batteries.

Please note: Some apps will not work
correctly with a remote. A mouse may be
required for use.

and Date settings have not synced. To do
this simple go to the Settings>Device
Info>Advanced Settings menu. Select Date
and Time; untick Automatic date and time,
untick automatic time zone, then,
manually set the date and time.
If the problem persists, go to the “Device
Info” menu setting and “force Stop” the

Google Play app.
How do I “Force Stop” an app, like Google
Play Store?

How do I do a factory reset? Goto the Settings>Device Info> Advanced

Goto the Settings>Device Info>Advanced

Settings>Apps>Running menu option and

select your App. In this case, Google Play

Store. Then select, force stop. This will

allow the app to restart, after you have

inputted your time and date settings in

manually, as per the previous step.

Settings>Factory reset menu option.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Composite AV Out (Jack to RCA)

HDMI
Interface

USB x 3

LAN

Micro SD Card
Power Supply 5V 2A
Dimensions 150 x 98 x 36mm

Warranty Against Defects

Laser Corporation Pty Ltd (“Laser”) warrants your new product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 12 months, from
the date of purchase, provided that the product is used in accordance with accompanying recommendations or instructions where
provided. The benefit of this warranty is in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law and to other rights and remedies of
the consumer under a law in relation to the goods or services to which the warranty relates.
Through a network of retailers and resellers, Laser will provide you with your choice of a repair, exchange (where possible) or refund
(within Dead on Arrival period) for this product if it becomes defective within the warranty period.
This warranty will no longer apply where the defect is a result of alteration, accident, misuse, abuse, normal wear and tear, neglect or
improper storage. Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase
How to make a product warranty claim:
Step 1: Find your receipt which proves the date of purchase. Where the date of purchase cannot be verified, your place of purchase or
Laser will make an assessment based on the date of manufacture, the condition of the Laser Product and the type of defect.
Step 2a): Contact your place of purchase. They will assess the nature of the fault and repair, replace or fund the product as per their store
refund or warranty policy.
Step 2b): If your place of purchase cannot be contacted, then you can contact Laser. Customer Service with details of your defective
Laser Product: Phone: [phone]; or Email: [e-mail] or online www.laserco.com.au/warranty (click on “Consumers
(End Users)”). Our business address is at 1/6-8 Byfield Street, North Ryde, NSW 2113
Step 3: Laser will issue you with a Return Authorisation (RA) number within 48 hours. When requested, send us the defective Product
and a copy of your receipt. Laser will cover the cost of the return delivery.
Step 4: Wait for us to contact you. Once we have received your defective Laser Product for inspection, we will inform you of our
assessment of your claim within 7 days. When we contact you, we will firstly let you know whether you have a valid claim under this
Warranty, and if so, we will inform you whether your defective Laser Product will be replaced or repaired, together with the number of
days you can expect to wait to receive your replaced or repaired Laser Product.
Step 5: For further details on warranty cover and returns, please check Terms and Conditions for Warranty Returns section on

http://www.laserco.com.au/warranty

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or
refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the
goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

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