Xtreamer Multi-Console

USER GUIDE You Need A Play.

2 | Xtreamer Mul-Console user guide Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

5 Welcome 5 Whats in the box 7 How does Xtreamer Multi-Console look 8 Specs

Chapter 2: Connecting

10 What do you need 11 Connecting the Multi-Console - illustration

Chapter 3: Use

14 First time boot - Setup Wizard 15 Accessing games and applications

17 Main Screen (launcher) tools

24 Playing Games

25 Playing media fles

26 Streaming online media

28 Browsing Internet

29 Communication,Office apps etc...

3 | Xtreamer Mul-Console user guide Chapter 4: Useful Settings 31 Useful settings 32 Adjusting sound 33 Adjusting Video Output Mode 34 Language and Input Options 35 Backup & Reset 35 Accounts 36 Firmware Update

Chapter 5: Safety 39 Safety

Chapter 6: Contact and Support 41 Contact & Support

4 | Xtreamer Mul-Console user guide Chapter 1 Introduction

5 | Xtreamer Mul-Console user guide Welcome

Welcome and congratulation on your purchase of the Xtreamer Multi-Console.

Xtreamer Multi-Console allows you to play Android games on your TV in high-defnition, as well as games based on other platforms via emulator software. You can use your favorite Android apps, access an incredible variety of online multimedia content, stream your audio and video fles from your local storage devices, home network, Internet apps or cloud services, watch your favorite movies and TV-shows, chat with your friends on social networks or using various communication apps, check and write your E-mails, browse the Internet, listen to millions of podcasts and tens of thousands of radio station, read books, edit your documents, sync your mobile devices with your home and work computers and so on.

Xtreamer Multi-Console can do it all.

The goal of this guide is to provide you with the basic knowledge of our device and its operating system.

For more information please visit: Main Site: www.xtreamer.net Forum: http://forum.xtreamer.net We also maintain a fully searchable Knowledge Base: http://forum.xtreamer.net/Support/ Mobile Knowledge Base with sections dedicated to Android OS: http://forum.xtreamer.net/ Support-Mobile/

What’s in the box 1. Xtreamer Multi-Console (Dual Wi-Fi 802.11n Antenna included) 2. HDMI 1.4 Cable 3. 5V 2A Power Adapter 4. AirMouse (remote control) with built in rechargeable battery 5. USB Slave cable 6. Quick start guide

6 | Xtreamer Mul-Console user guide How does Xtreamer Multi-Console look

7 | Xtreamer Mul-Console user guide Specs

Processor: RK 3188 Quad-Core Cortex A9 Processor (1.6GHz) GPU: Quad-Core Mali 400 Memory: 2GB DDR3 Internal Storage: 16GB NAND Flash Wireless Connectivity: 802.11 b/g/n dual band Wi-Fi OS: Android™ Jelly Bean 4.2.2 Video Output: HDMI™ 1.4a, Full HD 1080p Audio Output: HDMI™ 1.4a, SPDIF Optical Peripheral Interface: RJ-45 Ethernet jack (10/100Mbps), SD/MMC card reader (SD 3.0, MMC V4.41), USB 2.0 HOST port x 2. Power: DC 5V, 2A adapter included (CE, FCC, CCC certifed) Supported Video Format: AVI/RM/RMVB/MKV/WMV/MOV/MP4/WEBM/DAT(VCD format), VOB (DVD format)/MPEG/MPG/FLV/ASF/TS/TP/3GP Supported Audio Format: MP3/WMA/WMV/APE/OGG/FLAC/AAC…etc Wireless Connectivity: AirPlay, and DLNA support Multilingual support: Android Jelly-Bean supported languages

8 | Xtreamer Mul-Console user guide Chapter 2 Connecting

9 | Xtreamer Mul-Console user guide What do you need

In order to start using the console you need:

High-defnition TV - A high-defnition TV capable of displaying 720p or 1080p video.

Cables - An HDMI cable to connect Xtreamer Multi-Console to your TV. - An optical audio cable (optional) to connect to an amplifer or a receiver.

Network - A Wi-Fi wireless network (wireless video streaming requires 802.11a, g, or n), or Ethernet (wired) network connection. - A broadband Internet connection.

Software and accounts - No additional software is required for you to use Xtreamer Multi-Console. - () account is required in order to use the full functionality of your Xtreamer Multi- Console and access Store.

Please note that some online services (such as Netfix, Hulu etc) require a separate account and, in some cases, a subscription.

Note: You can access and control your device remotely using AirDroid or any similar application.

10 | Xtreamer Mul-Console user guide Connecting the Multi-Console

HDMI connection

Optical connection

Network connection

Connecting an external USB drive

11 | Xtreamer Mul-Console user guide Connect the power cord to your Xtreamer Multi-Console and the other end to a power outlet. Turn on your TV and make a selection from the input type settings – these will depend on your TV.

Please Note: the frst time Xtreamer Multi-Console boots it might take a several minutes to initialize and confgure all the services and applications. Please be patient.

12 | Xtreamer Mul-Console user guide Chapter 3 Use

13 | Xtreamer Mul-Console user guide First time boot - Setup Wizard

After you boot your Xtreamer Multi-Console for the frst time, it will take you through the Setup Wizard in order to customize the device to uniquely suit your needs.

You will be asked to select the language for the , input language or languages (you can use several on your virtual keyboard), to set up time and date (you can just set your time zone) and connect to your home network.

The Wizard will also ask you to connect to your Gmail account. Please note that you can use the console without connecting to the Google services but it will limit many of its features and functions.

14 | Xtreamer Mul-Console user guide Accessing games and applications

Once the Wizard is complete you will be taken to the Main Screen of the console’s user interface. You can scroll through the categories using UP and DOWN directional keys and choose a desired

application by pressing OK button. Click on the INFO icon to read about an application:

15 | Xtreamer Mul-Console user guide Click on DOWNLOAD icon to download the application to your console or PLAY (if the app already on the device) to start it.

Note: You can change the way your home-screen looks by installing a launcher of your choice from Google Play Store. But remember that our UI was specifcally designed to give you the best experience and most convenient access to the Xtreamer Multi-Console’s features.

16 | Xtreamer Mul-Console user guide Main Screen (launcher) tools

The Home-Screen of Xtreamer Multi-Console provides an easy access to several very useful tools.

On the bottom you have a button bar than might be familiar to you from your mobile phone or tablet:

RETURN - button allows you to go to previous screen.

HOME - returns you to the Main Screen.

LATEST APPS - provides easy access to recently used apps.

VOLUME - increase and decrease.

HIDE TOOLBAR – to initiate full screen mode.

POWER OFF – allows you to switch the console off or to reboot it.

17 | Xtreamer Mul-Console user guide Clock and notifcation In the bottom right corner you have a clock and notifcation panel that also shows the Wi-Fi signal strength etc:

Click on it to expand the panel.

Please note that you can disable notifcation sound in SETTINGS -> SOUND or disable notifcations at all (the option is available from the notifcation panel). You can also disable notifcation for specifc applications in SETTINGS -> APPS.

Clear cache Above the notifcation bar there is an icon for This is a link to the GEMINI APP MANAGER utility – a set of powerful tools that allows you to manage your apps and clear your memory with just one click:

It is highly advisable to occasionally clear the unused apps and cache from the memory to make sure your Multi-Console gives you the optimal performance.

18 | Xtreamer Mul-Console user guide And fnally in the top right cornet you have several useful shortcuts near your avatar picture

SETTINGS – access the console's settings easily to tweak your device. The settings shortcut is also available in the notifcation panel.

APP DRAWER – access the full list of installed applications. If you download and install additional apps to your Console you will fnd them here.

GOOLE PLAY STORE – easy access to over a million of Android applications. The Xtreamer Multi-Console is fully compatible with the Play Store apps. However, not all of them are optimized for HD TV screen.

FILE MANAGER – a convenient tool for managing fles on your device, your network and your cloud storage services.

19 | Xtreamer Mul-Console user guide To access additional options please long-press OK or mouse-pointer button (depending on the periphery device you are using).

You can initialize any supported fle from the File Manager by pressing OK button on the fle's icon. The corresponding application will automatically start. If several apps support the same fle format, you will be given a choice by the system:

20 | Xtreamer Mul-Console user guide By choosing ALWAYS option you will bind the specifc format to the chosen app.

AIRPLAY and DLNA SERVICES – confgure your Multi-Console to work with AirPlay service and DLNA apps.

Once the AirPlay service is enabled, you will be able to stream to your TV directly from an Apple

(iOS) device. Just press on the AirPlay icon in YouTube or any AirPlay capable app and choose Xtreamer Multi-Console as an output device.

You can also use DLNA-capable applications on both iOS and Android mobile devices such as iMediaShare to stream local and Internet media.

21 | Xtreamer Mul-Console user guide XTREAMER UPDATER – check for new frmware updates and install them using our OTA (over the air) feature

The updater can also be used to access Recovery Mode – a useful feature that allows you to reset \wipe your Multi-Console or install an update manually.

DIRECT WIFI – setup Direct Wi-Fi on your Console to connect it to other devices with Wi-Fi capability without using an access point or a router.

22 | Xtreamer Mul-Console user guide CHEAPCAST – an application that simulates Google dongle and allows the Multi-Console to be a target (1st screen) for ChromeCast enabled applications such as YouTube, Google Music etc.

23 | Xtreamer Mul-Console user guide Playing Games

Please note that you can use other control options in addition to Xtreamer AirMouse provided in the package: from regular wired mouse and keyboard to various gamepads, joysticks, wireless mini-keyboards and so on.

However, please note that there are games customized for specifc controllers. This is why we recommend MOGA and gamepads. Note, that they require specifc apps for synching with your device. These apps are pre-installed on your console.

Additional games (not listed in the menu) that you install can be found by accessing App Drawer.

24 | Xtreamer Mul-Console user guide Playing media fles

We have installed several media-player and media-server applications on Xtreamer Multi-Console to give you the best possible solutions to playing your media fles from local and network sources.

Please note that different players have different features and different lists of supported formats. In some cases you might need to install additional codecs. You can also install any alternative player from Google Play Store.

25 | Xtreamer Mul-Console user guide The controls are also different for different applications and often customized via the app's settings.

Streaming online media

Xtreamer Multi-Console comes with a variety of pre-installed applications providing access to millions of hours of online entertainment: movies, TV-shows, sports, news, Internet live radio, videos and podcasts.

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Please note that the quality of streaming depends on your Internet connection and the network environment. Some streaming services available on the Net require a separate payment or subscription. Some might be limited to only certain regions.

27 | Xtreamer Mul-Console user guide Browsing Internet

Xtreamer Multi-Console comes pre-installed with a powerful Internet browser that provides a user-experience virtually undistinguishable from a PC.

As with any other service you can install another browser app should you prefer to.

Useful Tip: When you are using , it is possible to sync any bookmarks that you have saved. It means that you can now keep your favorite bookmarks (from any account and any device) at your fngertips. Additionally you can override a browser’s text size, thereby enabling you to easily zoom in and out of Web articles.

28 | Xtreamer Mul-Console user guide Communication,Office apps etc...

There are plenty of communication, chatting, conference and video calls apps on Android that will allow you to easily contact your friends, family and colleagues using Xtreamer Multi-Console.

Connect your computer camera to your Multi-Console. We have tested many popular Logitech and Microsoft models but you should have no issues with other brands as well.

You can also use your console as a full functioning substitute for a work PC with pre-installed Office apps.

29 | Xtreamer Mul-Console user guide Simply connect your Console to a computer monitor and a regular mouse and keyboard.

There are also other countless ways you can use your Xtreamer Multi-Console and we have no doubt that you will discover something we haven't even thought of. Please make sure to visit our Official Forum to share your ideas and fndings and to check out what the other Xtreamer fans came up with.

30 | Xtreamer Mul-Console user guide Chapter 4 Useful Settings

31 | Xtreamer Mul-Console user guide Some of the settings will be taken care by the Setup Wizard the frst time you boot your Xtreamer Multi-Console. But you can always tweak your console to uniquely suit your needs.

The Settings are accessible from the icon in the top right corner of the Main Screen and from the notifcation panel.

Adjusting sound Go to SETTINGS -> SOUND

And then to SOUND DEVICE MANAGER

32 | Xtreamer Mul-Console user guide Choose the desired output mode depending on your setup.

Adjusting Video Output Mode

Navigate to SETTINGS -> SCREEN

And then to HDMI MODE

Choose the optimal option for your TV model. Check the specs of your TV set for details.

33 | Xtreamer Mul-Console user guide Language and Input Options

Just in case you forgot to add additional supported keyboard layouts or want to tweak your language options, you can navigate to SETTINGS -> LANGUAGE & INPUT

Change your system language or change virtual keyboard options to include more language layouts:

34 | Xtreamer Mul-Console user guide Backup & Reset

This section allows you to back up your device's settings and app data on Google servers or reset your personal data.

Accounts

You are prompted for your Google credentials during the Setup Wizard but your console is capable of remembering your credentials for other apps. It will save them automatically or you can enter them using SETTINGS -> ADD ACCOUNT feature

35 | Xtreamer Mul-Console user guide Firmware Update

Once a new frmware is released you will receive a notifcation in the notifcation bar. Press on it to go to XTREAMER UPDATER app.

You can also check for updates from within the application.

If there is an update available you can choose to download it.

When the new frmware is downloaded, close all the running apps and press UPDATE.

The Multi-Console will install the update and reboot.

IMPORTANT: Do not power off your Xtreamer Multi-Console during the upgrade procedure. It can damage the device.

Alternatively you can install the frmware update manually by downloading it from the Xtreamer Main Site or copying it on to your console's internal storage.

36 | Xtreamer Mul-Console user guide Enter Xtreamer Updater and reboot to Recovery:

In the Recovery mode choose INSTALL FROM ZIP and then navigate to the location of the upgrade fle.

You can also wipe\reset your Xtreamer from the recovery mode.

37 | Xtreamer Mul-Console user guide Chapter 5 Safety

38 | Xtreamer Mul-Console user guide • Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifers) that produce heat.

• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

• Only use attachments/accessories specifed by the manufacturer.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

• Do not operate this device outside the temperature range of 5°–35°C (41°F–95°F).

• Do not drop or shake the device.

• Do not move the device when it is powered on.

• Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon them or against them.

• Do not overload wall outlets.

39 | Xtreamer Mul-Console user guide Chapter 6 Contact & Support

40 | Xtreamer Mul-Console user guide To contact Xtreamer Support, please refer to: https://shop.xtreamer.net/pages/Contact-Us.html

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