Getting Started
Congratulations on your purchase of a PROMASTER MediaTube
HD
. The MediaTube
HD
will
make it easy for you to enjoy your pictures, music, and videos directly from your memory cards in
full 1080i High Definition on your HDTV. It can also be used with a PC or Mac as a multi-function
universal memory card reader.
Connecting the PROMASTER MediaTube HD to your HDTV
High Definition Output
Connect the MediaTube
HD
to the TV or monitor using the supplied component video cable. First
connect the red, blue and green leads of the cable to the matching red, green and blue input on
your HDTV. Then connect the cable to your MediaTube
HD
, again matching the red, blue and
green leads to the red, green, and blue input of the MediaTube
HD
. Be sure that the switch next
to the red input on the MediaTube
HD
is set to YPbPr. Connect the 2.5mm AV cable to the AV
jack of the MediaTube
HD
and the left and right (red and white) audio leads to the left and right
audio input of your HDTV or other audio system.
Standard Definition Output
Connect the MediaTube
HD
to the TV or monitor using the supplied 2.5mm AV cable. Be sure
that the switch on the rear of the MediaTube
HD
is set to CVBS. Connect the 2.5mm AV cable to
the AV jack of the MediaTube
HD.
Connect the yellow lead of the cable to a composite video
input on your television and the left and right (red and white) audio leads to the left and right
audio input of your television or other audio system.
Powering on the PROMASTER MediaTube HD
Plug the power cable (included) into the 5V power input jack on the rear of the MediaTube
HD
and plug the transformer into a standard 110v AC outlet. Set the power switch on the back of the
MediaTube
HD
to the ON position. The device will display the startup splash screen and prompt
you to insert a memory card.
You may leave your MediaTube
HD
connected to power. Unplugging the device will reset the
MediaTube
HD
to the default factory settings.
Setting the display resolution on the PROMASTER MediaTube HD
The MediaTube
HD
comes set from the factory at the HDTV 1080i resolution. For the best image
quality you should match the output resolution of the MediaTube
HD
to the native resolution of
your HDTV. If your HDTV has a native resolution of 1080, then for the best image quality you
should set your MediaTube
HD
to an output resolution of 1080i. To set the resolution, use the
Mode button on the remote control. While the MediaTube HD is displaying the startup splash
screen and BEFORE you have inserted a memory card, press the Mode button. The MediaTube
will reset and briefly display the resolution you have chosen. Options are 1080i, 720p, NTSC, and
PAL. To do this from the device menu, at the startup splash screen press the MENU button on
the MediaTube
HD
or the Setup menu button on the remote control. When the menu appears,
scroll down to the Output Select option using the down arrow on the remote control or the Right
button on the unit and press ENTER. Select the appropriate resolution and press Enter. The
MediaTube
HD
will reset and return to the splash screen.
The MediaTube
HD
is capable of standard composite video output. If you wish to use this output,
you will need to connect the MediaTube
HD
as indicated for Standard Definition above. Once this
is done, and the switch on the rear of the MediaTube
HD
is set to CVBS. Use the Mode button on
