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Review [Media Center]: Mede8er MED500X2
Mede8er MED500X2 successor to the first generation of multimedia players, wide A / V support, which has achieved great success thanks to the easy and fast to use and affordable price. Whether it was installed internal hard drive capacity up to 2 TB USB or memory capacity and gigabytes, a device popular logotima E8E has become one of the favorite line components of many homes. But trends are changing, the data are increasing, hard drives, all in a number exceeding the limit of 2 TB, and there are also some new connections that ensure even greater data transfer speeds. How to stay in fashion? Simple - by issuing a new version of the popular device in which everything is well maintained and the performance and connectivity is improved. Is the new Mede8er succeeded? Take a look below ...
New Mede8er is based on a new version of Realtek RTD1185 processors, which compared to RTD1283DD or RTD1283DD + used in older model brings the following news:
processor speed has increased from 400 MHz to 500 MHz
with HD H.264, VC1, RM / RMVB decoders has been added to the AVS decoder
Gigabit Ethernet MAC - accelerated network controller
PCI-Express - the possibility of installing an additional W-ifi card or DTV module
DTV recording and pause programs
TS Dual-In
HDMI remained in release 1.3 so that the new Mede8er does not allow playback of Full HD 3D material recorded on the Blu-ray discs. As with earlier versions can be played side-by-side or top-bottom versions of 3D content as long as the terms of the resolution does not fall outside the specifications.
As support for audio formats are concerned, the original Mede8er only the versions with RTD1283DD + (RTD1073DD +) chip supported HD lossless audio formats - Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio. New Mede8er originally supported by 5.1 and 7.1 Dolby TrueHD and DTS 5.1/7.1 HD Master Audio, which is in addition to Blu-ray movies can be found in certain MKV files.
A very detailed comparison of all Mede8er multimedia player can be found on the official site .
Specifications
Manufacturer Sanji Electronics
Model Med500X2 (popularly Mede8er 2)
Material (s) of Plastic and aluminum
Screen No
HDMI 1x (v1.3)
3D support No
Component / Composite Yes / Yes
Optical / coaxial audio output Yes / Yes
USB 2x USB 2.0 (+ USB 3.0 host)
eSATA No
Ethernet / network port Yes, Ethernet
Antenna No
Other connections Component
DVB card No
Memory card slots Yes, SD
The physical buttons on the device Yes
PCMCIA / Common interface slot No
Switch on / off switch No
Passive cooling / fan active, 40mm low noise fan
Detailed specifications can be found on the official web site .
* Handling and build quality
Packing
Mede8er MED500X2 comes in a white box with smooth surfaces painted in rich color and filled various logos and text information about the product. The concept has not changed in comparison to the old model, but a series of news "under the hood" are detailed out in several places in order to avoid confusion since both devices are visually the same. Packing is equipped with a handle for carrying. By opening the packaging we find the following content:
1x MED500X2 multimedia center wrapped in an opaque bag
1x remote control (uses two AAA batteries, included)
1x AC Adapter
1x HDMI cable
1x Composite AV Cable
1x USB cable
1x instructions and general information
Compared to last year's model, which was very luxurious accessories, this year the manufacturer decided to save on accessories, but we are glad that was spared the less important elements. That was no carrying case and USB extension cable to the base, but he was an HDMI cable which is great because it allows the best possible equipment to a HD TV without additional investment. Content is compactly packed and the test has arrived without any damage.
Design
If you set the old and new Mede8er to each other and watched the text labels, it's hard to be able to tell which of these two devices later date. Specifically, Sanji Electronics does not change design of the device so that it is fully equal to its predecessor. Large surface front apron, which was unused at the old version remains in the same role in the new device - in other words, none of the LCD screen and display that information when, for example, a TV receiver is switched off.
If you rotate the device to the right, we'll quickly notice that the small differences noticeable - two USB host ports (for connecting USB memory and hard drives) are now replaced by one, and now this one placed vertically. Slots for connecting to a computer (USB slave) and a slot for memory cards are the others present on the side, with that now SD cards moved back and placed horizontally.
The back reveals a number of outlets, most of them were present at the previous version. The second USB host port that has "disappeared" from the far side of the back side and convenient to connect to Wi-Fi adapter or an external external drive, then the device that is not so much off. 40 mm large fan is present in new versions.
The view from the bottom reveals a familiar picture - the opening for the installation of 3.5 mm SATA hard drives, this time up to 3 TB capacity, and installation is a screwdriver is necessary as opposed to, for example, TVIX Slim S1 and S1 Duo devices in this segment continue to be simpler and without the need for tools to be installed disk.
All in all, a solid build quality, but without significant improvements over the old model and competition.
Menus
Although the exterior has experienced only minor modifications due to new processes and new technologies are a product boasts, it is expected that new and attractive interface of equal ease of use. MED500X2 brings something different visual impression of the new features, but no major changes.
The main menu is divided into several categories:
Favourites - a sort of panel with short courses (Eng. shortcuts) to a directory on a variety of devices that are connected. A nice feature that allows a single view, you have shortcuts to your favorite content whether they are on an internal hard drive, connected USB memory or on a computer.
Video Search - to search for all video content on the linked memory
Music Search - allows you to search all music content linked to memory
Photo Search - allows you to search all image content on the linked memory
Internet services - Internet access and web applications. It is possible to use a keyboard and mouse
Setup - Menu with all options for the setup
Font interface is clearly readable, and the logic of the menu is well done. Appendix Favourites menu allows you to instantly access the directory, with films or music, like logic and interface TVIX Slim S1 player. The interface is responsive and allows you to quickly scroll through long lists of folders.
Display of directories and files is provided in five different versions so that everyone can find one that he is most comfortable with. We personally view as a list of my favorite, though with a neatly image files in directories films can get very attractive views in a gallery. The good news is that nobody should go to the Setup menu to change the interface - just click on the "View" on the remote and instantly see which interface you like best.
Internet services are available to a much larger number compared to last year's model, and apart from the open web browser through which you can watch all websites that do not rely on Flash (because it is not supported), and there are specially adapted services to display the 16:9 screen. The interface is attractive, large icons, but it lacks the smoothness during the loading of content, which is slower compared to the load the same page via a PC. The ability to connect USB keyboard and mouse should make it easier search and navigate the interface.
During video playback is one of the best resolved function was skipping to a specific minute of the film. New Mede8er this feature also holds, but time is not displayed in minutes, but like Slim S1 model in separate houses divided into hours, minutes and seconds. Although it provides finer search, in our view show in minutes, allowing for faster jump to a section of the film and glad to see the possibility of choosing between one or the other version in the setup menu.
Remote control
MED500X2 comes with IR remote control matte black casing and no backlit keys. He uses two AA batteries that are enclosed in the package. Although visually not act much different from the control that is included with the original Mede8er, the major changes lie in better spaced keys for playback information, jump to a particular part of the video (GOTO), select subtitles and audio tracks, and there are so called. Teletext buttons in four colors.
The remote fits in your hand and whether the user who started using a new device or a first encounter with such a remote, a meaningful arrangement of buttons of different sizes and shapes allow for easy and fast to use.
Summary of tests
CPU Tests
Overscanning to HDMI 0% when it sends a resolution that matches the screen resolution
Belle Nuit PAL testchart noticeable flickering lines, red paint on some samples titre
Trowel with SD content (jaggies test) within the acceptable 10 degrees to the horizontal
Trowel with SD content (flag test) noticeable notch in folds flag
Trowel for HD content within the acceptable 10 degrees to the horizontal
Removing digital noise the absence of filters that would ukanjali noise, the image is sent with the original forest
Banding imperceptible
Upscaling SD and 720p material to 1080p
solid in SD, great with 720p material
1080p/24 Accepts 1080p/24 video signal without jerking the film
2:2 Telecine And Cadence Display flicker and telecine
Telecine 2:2 cadence B noticeable flicker and Trowel
4K, 2160p
No shows
Bandwidth (AVI file) smooth playback 60 Mbps
Consumption
Standby <1 W
The paper about 14 W
Warming
After half an hour (21 ° C ambient) 33 ° C
Loading System approx. 42 sec
Noise Level from a distance of 2 meters noiseless
Reading test format
Format / i Result
Video
DivX / Xvid, DivX HD - 10 films of different size, resolution, audio, and versions of codecs All files tested successfully reproduced
Matroska (MKV) - 4 films of different resolutions (SD, 720 and 1080p), with multiple audio tracks and subtitles, integrated Reproduce all tested MKV files
M2T and M2TS - demo materials from the Demo-world.eu pages and videos of HD digital camera plays
MOV - recording cameras, camcorders plays
Ogg Theora (SD and HD) does not play
Audio
MP3 - fixed bitrate 160 kbps, variable with average of 188 kbps and a 320 kbps plays
OGG, APE, FLAC - several files plays
WAVE, stereo and multichannel plays
DTS and DD 5.1 (lossy) plays
DTS HR and MA
plays
Dolby Digital Plus / TrueHD 5.1 and 7.1 plays
Pictures
Image formats various resolutions all tested formats play
Excellent support for a variety of A / V format continues in the new model, so that they were successful was that we played them run with an internal hard drive (NTSC), external USB storage (2 and 8 GB FAT32) external hard drive ( NTSC) or via computer with the installed Nero MedeaHome 4 servers.
Use version control software (firmware)
During the test we used the V1.0.3 firmware Date 2 August 2011.
Picture quality
MED500X2 is when playing DivX and AVI files is identical to its older brother - the quality of the images are faithfully transmitted to its output and the overall impression of the highest quality will affect the broadcast material I, or the screen to show you. See the SD signal is stable, without any additional processes that influence the increase in sharpness and noise reduction. The lack of options that could ignite at all noise reduction means you watching movies through this device to get the original film grain, which could possibly disrupt the processing of the related A / V amplifier or TV set.
For 720p material amount of detail is excellent thanks to high-quality image scaling, so that the lower diagonal (32 ") look identical content in full HD resolution, while the second test TV (46") could see the difference in fine detail between the two HD resolutions. Tried a few 1080p movies looked great, without any additional processing that would affect the accurate reproduction of grayscale and RGB balance, so that is calibrated to the TV the picture was really great.
Showing 24 Hz content is impeccable, so the film is properly displayed with no recoil or other anomalies. For SD DVDs we check connecting PAL HQV test disc, B Telecine 2:2 cadence is created flickering lines and the notch, but it should not be too concerned given that these tests do not regularly pass line components and televisions. The quality of DVD movies is a solid, though not at the level of the PS3 when it comes to show diagonal lines and details.
Since MED500X2 supports DVD and Blu-ray ISO files, we tried several of these files to check whether the image quality will be at the level of the line Blu-ray players - namely the PS3 console. Appendix AVS decoding of content with regular reading of the luma and chroma signals are stored on a Blu-ray discs provide the play that is at the level of linear actuators with a BD optical drive. However, lack of support for Java for BD profile 1.0 version of the above means the inability to display interactive menus and extra content that some drives support it.
Sound quality
MED500X2 now supports all popular audio formats, including up to 7.1-channel records Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. With support for Blu-ray ISO files, you can play without any problems and very demanding, but the lossless audio tracks and also enjoy world-class image and sound. A series of AVI files we tested, including those with multiple audio tracks without any problems they play and we managed to get 5.1 channel sound on our test home theater.
Besides the HDMI connector, sound can also be sent via a digital coaxial or digital optical interface, so that owners of older A / V amplifier can experience multi-channel sound, with no losses. What we did not like is the inability to completely turn off sending audio over the HDMI interface, so it was necessary to mute the sound on the TV receiver in order to avoid the double play back audio, which significantly reduces the viewing experience.
A series of MP3 files, we listened to the new MED500X2 player and the sound quality we had no complaints. The same goes for FLAC and APE files containing the sound quality on the level of audio CDs. Through the opening. CUE files with the. APE or. FLAC files you can see the exact names of each strip, select it and rewind. It is possible to accelerate to 32x in each lane, and during the operation we found a block or any other problems.
Impressions after using
After several weeks, we hung out with a new version Mede8er, we got a very clear picture of its performance and quality. If the media center is expected reliable play MKV files and show subtitles with diacritics, the new Mede8er offers equal performance and his older brother. Download speed and movement of the interface is equal and the same applies to display information about the file being played.
What we expect, and we did not get the new version is able to read subtitles, whose name does not match the file name - something that is on the TVIX media center added a new version of firmware. With a full range of features for managing sub-headings in the form of synchronization with the image, choose size, color coding, and during playback, the damage is not implemented such a simple function.
If you decide Mede8er used as a web browser and connect it to the keyboard and mouse, we advise the use of USB hubs as two USB interfaces are not enough to the peripherals in parallel was connected to USB sticks or external hard disk.
With fast access to the network are satisfied using the Nero MediaHome 4 server we managed to run all the test file without a problem, and the load time is very near the time of reading from a USB device. If you decide to install an internal hard disk, we recommend charging for its USB 3.0 interface, which can reach speeds of up to 70 MB / s and so transfer large files very quickly. Of course, conditions, and the computer has a USB 3.0 interface.
The possibility of creating lists of favorite folders within a single window is a nice feature that is rightly introduced the new version of the device. Specifically, a collection of movies and music can be truly great in today's hard drives, and with support for 3 TB drives feature such a great solution. Users who prefer to connect USB memory with a few titles would rather use the Media Library function as the old device.
All in all, the device is comfortable to use which is still not a single TV with multimedia support is not straight.
CONCLUSION
Excellent quality 720p and 1080p movies
Support for all popular formats of today
Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD Master and Dolby 5.1 and 7.1 decoders
properly display 24p signals
rich user interface options
rich connectivity (USB 3.0 interface, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi)
supported by all popular today with the subtitle display diacritics
intuitive remote control
quiet fan
not supported by Blu-ray 3D
not integrated HDMI 1.4 standard
lack of Java support
inability to turn off the sound via HDMI
Remote control not backlit
slow loading web service compared to the PC using
inability to update the firmware directly over the network (USB required)
speed of copying files over a network, the average
Mede8er 500X2 is a new and more advanced version of the original model that gained popularity is its ease of use, wide multimedia support and affordability. The best elements were retained in the new version, which is equipped with all the popular formats of today, modern interface for data transfer and menus that offer a variety of visual styles. The user interface is, as opposed to design a device that had not changed, has undergone the greatest changes and now provides better viewing of films and multimedia databases, depending on the effort of the user to edit video wall and provide additional information about the contents. Additional processing power provides smooth playback of even the most demanding Blu-ray ISO content and MKV's, and processing of High Definition content is received and the 12-bit processing, supporting predictions of movement and Luma and Chroma video signals in order not to lose valuable information with a Blu- ray discs, and deliver the smallest, finest detail when reprodukcije.Na the sound, X2 is again gone a step further than its predecessor. The addition of HD audio support in the form of DTS HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD is a final version of 1.0.3 firmware at the time of writing reviews, and has been added to LPCM, and with this move completed full HD audio support that was lacking in the original model. Since defects worth mentioning inability to rule out transmission of sound through HDMI, which is why the users of digital optical and coaxial connections will be forced to decrease the TV volume to avoid any double play. One USB slot on the side instead of two as in the previous version could disturb those who are often associated more USB devices. The integration of the LCD screen on the front cover to the device breathed new look and made it more attractive to fans of the classic line components. In the end we have to give the impression that the Mede8er in the latest version of the much more mature and serious mutlimedijalni center that has kept ease of use, which is critical when this type of player in question. Warm recommendations.
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Review [Media Center]: Mede8er MED500X2
Mede8er MED500X2 successor to the first generation of multimedia players, wide A / V support, which has achieved great success thanks to the easy and fast to use and affordable price. Whether it was installed internal hard drive capacity up to 2 TB USB or memory capacity and gigabytes, a device popular logotima E8E has become one of the favorite line components of many homes. But trends are changing, the data are increasing, hard drives, all in a number exceeding the limit of 2 TB, and there are also some new connections that ensure even greater data transfer speeds. How to stay in fashion? Simple - by issuing a new version of the popular device in which everything is well maintained and the performance and connectivity is improved. Is the new Mede8er succeeded? Take a look below ...
New Mede8er is based on a new version of Realtek RTD1185 processors, which compared to RTD1283DD or RTD1283DD + used in older model brings the following news:
processor speed has increased from 400 MHz to 500 MHz
with HD H.264, VC1, RM / RMVB decoders has been added to the AVS decoder
Gigabit Ethernet MAC - accelerated network controller
PCI-Express - the possibility of installing an additional W-ifi card or DTV module
DTV recording and pause programs
TS Dual-In
HDMI remained in release 1.3 so that the new Mede8er does not allow playback of Full HD 3D material recorded on the Blu-ray discs. As with earlier versions can be played side-by-side or top-bottom versions of 3D content as long as the terms of the resolution does not fall outside the specifications.
As support for audio formats are concerned, the original Mede8er only the versions with RTD1283DD + (RTD1073DD +) chip supported HD lossless audio formats - Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio. New Mede8er originally supported by 5.1 and 7.1 Dolby TrueHD and DTS 5.1/7.1 HD Master Audio, which is in addition to Blu-ray movies can be found in certain MKV files.
A very detailed comparison of all Mede8er multimedia player can be found on the official site .
Specifications
Manufacturer Sanji Electronics
Model Med500X2 (popularly Mede8er 2)
Material (s) of Plastic and aluminum
Screen No
HDMI 1x (v1.3)
3D support No
Component / Composite Yes / Yes
Optical / coaxial audio output Yes / Yes
USB 2x USB 2.0 (+ USB 3.0 host)
eSATA No
Ethernet / network port Yes, Ethernet
Antenna No
Other connections Component
DVB card No
Memory card slots Yes, SD
The physical buttons on the device Yes
PCMCIA / Common interface slot No
Switch on / off switch No
Passive cooling / fan active, 40mm low noise fan
Detailed specifications can be found on the official web site .
* Handling and build quality
Packing
Mede8er MED500X2 comes in a white box with smooth surfaces painted in rich color and filled various logos and text information about the product. The concept has not changed in comparison to the old model, but a series of news "under the hood" are detailed out in several places in order to avoid confusion since both devices are visually the same. Packing is equipped with a handle for carrying. By opening the packaging we find the following content:
1x MED500X2 multimedia center wrapped in an opaque bag
1x remote control (uses two AAA batteries, included)
1x AC Adapter
1x HDMI cable
1x Composite AV Cable
1x USB cable
1x instructions and general information
Compared to last year's model, which was very luxurious accessories, this year the manufacturer decided to save on accessories, but we are glad that was spared the less important elements. That was no carrying case and USB extension cable to the base, but he was an HDMI cable which is great because it allows the best possible equipment to a HD TV without additional investment. Content is compactly packed and the test has arrived without any damage.
Design
If you set the old and new Mede8er to each other and watched the text labels, it's hard to be able to tell which of these two devices later date. Specifically, Sanji Electronics does not change design of the device so that it is fully equal to its predecessor. Large surface front apron, which was unused at the old version remains in the same role in the new device - in other words, none of the LCD screen and display that information when, for example, a TV receiver is switched off.
If you rotate the device to the right, we'll quickly notice that the small differences noticeable - two USB host ports (for connecting USB memory and hard drives) are now replaced by one, and now this one placed vertically. Slots for connecting to a computer (USB slave) and a slot for memory cards are the others present on the side, with that now SD cards moved back and placed horizontally.
The back reveals a number of outlets, most of them were present at the previous version. The second USB host port that has "disappeared" from the far side of the back side and convenient to connect to Wi-Fi adapter or an external external drive, then the device that is not so much off. 40 mm large fan is present in new versions.
The view from the bottom reveals a familiar picture - the opening for the installation of 3.5 mm SATA hard drives, this time up to 3 TB capacity, and installation is a screwdriver is necessary as opposed to, for example, TVIX Slim S1 and S1 Duo devices in this segment continue to be simpler and without the need for tools to be installed disk.
All in all, a solid build quality, but without significant improvements over the old model and competition.
Menus
Although the exterior has experienced only minor modifications due to new processes and new technologies are a product boasts, it is expected that new and attractive interface of equal ease of use. MED500X2 brings something different visual impression of the new features, but no major changes.
The main menu is divided into several categories:
Favourites - a sort of panel with short courses (Eng. shortcuts) to a directory on a variety of devices that are connected. A nice feature that allows a single view, you have shortcuts to your favorite content whether they are on an internal hard drive, connected USB memory or on a computer.
Video Search - to search for all video content on the linked memory
Music Search - allows you to search all music content linked to memory
Photo Search - allows you to search all image content on the linked memory
Internet services - Internet access and web applications. It is possible to use a keyboard and mouse
Setup - Menu with all options for the setup
Font interface is clearly readable, and the logic of the menu is well done. Appendix Favourites menu allows you to instantly access the directory, with films or music, like logic and interface TVIX Slim S1 player. The interface is responsive and allows you to quickly scroll through long lists of folders.
Display of directories and files is provided in five different versions so that everyone can find one that he is most comfortable with. We personally view as a list of my favorite, though with a neatly image files in directories films can get very attractive views in a gallery. The good news is that nobody should go to the Setup menu to change the interface - just click on the "View" on the remote and instantly see which interface you like best.
Internet services are available to a much larger number compared to last year's model, and apart from the open web browser through which you can watch all websites that do not rely on Flash (because it is not supported), and there are specially adapted services to display the 16:9 screen. The interface is attractive, large icons, but it lacks the smoothness during the loading of content, which is slower compared to the load the same page via a PC. The ability to connect USB keyboard and mouse should make it easier search and navigate the interface.
During video playback is one of the best resolved function was skipping to a specific minute of the film. New Mede8er this feature also holds, but time is not displayed in minutes, but like Slim S1 model in separate houses divided into hours, minutes and seconds. Although it provides finer search, in our view show in minutes, allowing for faster jump to a section of the film and glad to see the possibility of choosing between one or the other version in the setup menu.
Remote control
MED500X2 comes with IR remote control matte black casing and no backlit keys. He uses two AA batteries that are enclosed in the package. Although visually not act much different from the control that is included with the original Mede8er, the major changes lie in better spaced keys for playback information, jump to a particular part of the video (GOTO), select subtitles and audio tracks, and there are so called. Teletext buttons in four colors.
The remote fits in your hand and whether the user who started using a new device or a first encounter with such a remote, a meaningful arrangement of buttons of different sizes and shapes allow for easy and fast to use.
Summary of tests
CPU Tests
Overscanning to HDMI 0% when it sends a resolution that matches the screen resolution
Belle Nuit PAL testchart noticeable flickering lines, red paint on some samples titre
Trowel with SD content (jaggies test) within the acceptable 10 degrees to the horizontal
Trowel with SD content (flag test) noticeable notch in folds flag
Trowel for HD content within the acceptable 10 degrees to the horizontal
Removing digital noise the absence of filters that would ukanjali noise, the image is sent with the original forest
Banding imperceptible
Upscaling SD and 720p material to 1080p
solid in SD, great with 720p material
1080p/24 Accepts 1080p/24 video signal without jerking the film
2:2 Telecine And Cadence Display flicker and telecine
Telecine 2:2 cadence B noticeable flicker and Trowel
4K, 2160p
No shows
Bandwidth (AVI file) smooth playback 60 Mbps
Consumption
Standby <1 W
The paper about 14 W
Warming
After half an hour (21 ° C ambient) 33 ° C
Loading System approx. 42 sec
Noise Level from a distance of 2 meters noiseless
Reading test format
Format / i Result
Video
DivX / Xvid, DivX HD - 10 films of different size, resolution, audio, and versions of codecs All files tested successfully reproduced
Matroska (MKV) - 4 films of different resolutions (SD, 720 and 1080p), with multiple audio tracks and subtitles, integrated Reproduce all tested MKV files
M2T and M2TS - demo materials from the Demo-world.eu pages and videos of HD digital camera plays
MOV - recording cameras, camcorders plays
Ogg Theora (SD and HD) does not play
Audio
MP3 - fixed bitrate 160 kbps, variable with average of 188 kbps and a 320 kbps plays
OGG, APE, FLAC - several files plays
WAVE, stereo and multichannel plays
DTS and DD 5.1 (lossy) plays
DTS HR and MA
plays
Dolby Digital Plus / TrueHD 5.1 and 7.1 plays
Pictures
Image formats various resolutions all tested formats play
Excellent support for a variety of A / V format continues in the new model, so that they were successful was that we played them run with an internal hard drive (NTSC), external USB storage (2 and 8 GB FAT32) external hard drive ( NTSC) or via computer with the installed Nero MedeaHome 4 servers.
Use version control software (firmware)
During the test we used the V1.0.3 firmware Date 2 August 2011.
Picture quality
MED500X2 is when playing DivX and AVI files is identical to its older brother - the quality of the images are faithfully transmitted to its output and the overall impression of the highest quality will affect the broadcast material I, or the screen to show you. See the SD signal is stable, without any additional processes that influence the increase in sharpness and noise reduction. The lack of options that could ignite at all noise reduction means you watching movies through this device to get the original film grain, which could possibly disrupt the processing of the related A / V amplifier or TV set.
For 720p material amount of detail is excellent thanks to high-quality image scaling, so that the lower diagonal (32 ") look identical content in full HD resolution, while the second test TV (46") could see the difference in fine detail between the two HD resolutions. Tried a few 1080p movies looked great, without any additional processing that would affect the accurate reproduction of grayscale and RGB balance, so that is calibrated to the TV the picture was really great.
Showing 24 Hz content is impeccable, so the film is properly displayed with no recoil or other anomalies. For SD DVDs we check connecting PAL HQV test disc, B Telecine 2:2 cadence is created flickering lines and the notch, but it should not be too concerned given that these tests do not regularly pass line components and televisions. The quality of DVD movies is a solid, though not at the level of the PS3 when it comes to show diagonal lines and details.
Since MED500X2 supports DVD and Blu-ray ISO files, we tried several of these files to check whether the image quality will be at the level of the line Blu-ray players - namely the PS3 console. Appendix AVS decoding of content with regular reading of the luma and chroma signals are stored on a Blu-ray discs provide the play that is at the level of linear actuators with a BD optical drive. However, lack of support for Java for BD profile 1.0 version of the above means the inability to display interactive menus and extra content that some drives support it.
Sound quality
MED500X2 now supports all popular audio formats, including up to 7.1-channel records Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. With support for Blu-ray ISO files, you can play without any problems and very demanding, but the lossless audio tracks and also enjoy world-class image and sound. A series of AVI files we tested, including those with multiple audio tracks without any problems they play and we managed to get 5.1 channel sound on our test home theater.
Besides the HDMI connector, sound can also be sent via a digital coaxial or digital optical interface, so that owners of older A / V amplifier can experience multi-channel sound, with no losses. What we did not like is the inability to completely turn off sending audio over the HDMI interface, so it was necessary to mute the sound on the TV receiver in order to avoid the double play back audio, which significantly reduces the viewing experience.
A series of MP3 files, we listened to the new MED500X2 player and the sound quality we had no complaints. The same goes for FLAC and APE files containing the sound quality on the level of audio CDs. Through the opening. CUE files with the. APE or. FLAC files you can see the exact names of each strip, select it and rewind. It is possible to accelerate to 32x in each lane, and during the operation we found a block or any other problems.
Impressions after using
After several weeks, we hung out with a new version Mede8er, we got a very clear picture of its performance and quality. If the media center is expected reliable play MKV files and show subtitles with diacritics, the new Mede8er offers equal performance and his older brother. Download speed and movement of the interface is equal and the same applies to display information about the file being played.
What we expect, and we did not get the new version is able to read subtitles, whose name does not match the file name - something that is on the TVIX media center added a new version of firmware. With a full range of features for managing sub-headings in the form of synchronization with the image, choose size, color coding, and during playback, the damage is not implemented such a simple function.
If you decide Mede8er used as a web browser and connect it to the keyboard and mouse, we advise the use of USB hubs as two USB interfaces are not enough to the peripherals in parallel was connected to USB sticks or external hard disk.
With fast access to the network are satisfied using the Nero MediaHome 4 server we managed to run all the test file without a problem, and the load time is very near the time of reading from a USB device. If you decide to install an internal hard disk, we recommend charging for its USB 3.0 interface, which can reach speeds of up to 70 MB / s and so transfer large files very quickly. Of course, conditions, and the computer has a USB 3.0 interface.
The possibility of creating lists of favorite folders within a single window is a nice feature that is rightly introduced the new version of the device. Specifically, a collection of movies and music can be truly great in today's hard drives, and with support for 3 TB drives feature such a great solution. Users who prefer to connect USB memory with a few titles would rather use the Media Library function as the old device.
All in all, the device is comfortable to use which is still not a single TV with multimedia support is not straight.
CONCLUSION
Excellent quality 720p and 1080p movies
Support for all popular formats of today
Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD Master and Dolby 5.1 and 7.1 decoders
properly display 24p signals
rich user interface options
rich connectivity (USB 3.0 interface, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi)
supported by all popular today with the subtitle display diacritics
intuitive remote control
quiet fan
not supported by Blu-ray 3D
not integrated HDMI 1.4 standard
lack of Java support
inability to turn off the sound via HDMI
Remote control not backlit
slow loading web service compared to the PC using
inability to update the firmware directly over the network (USB required)
speed of copying files over a network, the average
Mede8er 500X2 is a new and more advanced version of the original model that gained popularity is its ease of use, wide multimedia support and affordability. The best elements were retained in the new version, which is equipped with all the popular formats of today, modern interface for data transfer and menus that offer a variety of visual styles. The user interface is, as opposed to design a device that had not changed, has undergone the greatest changes and now provides better viewing of films and multimedia databases, depending on the effort of the user to edit video wall and provide additional information about the contents. Additional processing power provides smooth playback of even the most demanding Blu-ray ISO content and MKV's, and processing of High Definition content is received and the 12-bit processing, supporting predictions of movement and Luma and Chroma video signals in order not to lose valuable information with a Blu- ray discs, and deliver the smallest, finest detail when reprodukcije.Na the sound, X2 is again gone a step further than its predecessor. The addition of HD audio support in the form of DTS HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD is a final version of 1.0.3 firmware at the time of writing reviews, and has been added to LPCM, and with this move completed full HD audio support that was lacking in the original model. Since defects worth mentioning inability to rule out transmission of sound through HDMI, which is why the users of digital optical and coaxial connections will be forced to decrease the TV volume to avoid any double play. One USB slot on the side instead of two as in the previous version could disturb those who are often associated more USB devices. The integration of the LCD screen on the front cover to the device breathed new look and made it more attractive to fans of the classic line components. In the end we have to give the impression that the Mede8er in the latest version of the much more mature and serious mutlimedijalni center that has kept ease of use, which is critical when this type of player in question. Warm recommendations.
