Safety Notes The following information is important to ensure the safety of the user and to prevent damage to property. Read the following information carefully before using the TrekStor TV and always use it according to the information given. Violating instructions...
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Safety Notes The following information is important to ensure the safety of the user and to prevent damage to property. Read the following information carefully before using the TrekStor TV and always use it according to the information given. Violating instructions...
4. A/V 5. Network 5-1. Wired LAN Setup 5-2. Wireless LAN Setup 6. Application 6-1. Using the TrekStor TV as a network drive Major Functions Main Menu 1. Media Library Menu 1-1. Movie Playback Functions of the Media Library 1-2. Photos Functions of the Media Library 1-3.
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1-3. How to use the “Web GUI File Manager” of the Web Server 1-4. How to use the “File Upload & File Download” functions 2. Using the TrekStor TV as a NAS (Network Attached Storage) 3. How to set-up Folder Sharing in Windows® 7 4.
Due to the rapid development of our product we cannot possibly guarantee that this user manual will include all features of the TrekStor TV. So if you have questions please feel free to browse the Xtreamer Knowledge base or contact our support team (see back cover of this manual for contact details).
TrekStor TV allows you to copy a media file to a network-connected PC. Also, you can copy files via Hi-Speed USB 2.0 or the network from a PC to the TrekStor TV HDD (optional) or to USB storage device connected to the TrekStor TV.
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You can control your TrekStor TV via an iPhone or any phone capable of connecting to your home network with a custom remote control application. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS is a registered trademark &...
Part names and functions ⑦ ⑧ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ① ② ③ Back Panel ① USB host port (x 2) ② USB slave port ① ③ Stereo RCA terminal ④ Composite terminal ⑤ Optical S/PDIF terminal ⑥ HDMI terminal ⑦ 10/100 Mbps LAN port ⑧...
Hard-Disk Installation Caution! Carry out the following steps only if there is no hard drive pre-installed in your TrekStor TV! If there is a pre-installed hard drive in your TrekStor TV, opening the housing may lead to a loss of warranty.
1. Video & Audio output connection ㆍHDMI cable connection First, attach the HDMI cable to the port on the back of the TrekStor TV. Then connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI port of your TV or your home entertainment system.
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You can transmit multichannel sound to a suitable TV or home entertainment system via the HDMI cable or via an optical S/PDIF cable. If you use an optical S/PDIF cable, connect it to your TrekStor TV first, and then to the TV or receiver.
ㆍConnect the power adapter ㆍConnect the USB cable When you want to transfer data from your computer to your TrekStor TV via USB, first connect the USB cable to the Mini-USB slave connection of TrekStor TV and then to the computer.
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Remote Control Functions Switches the device from standby to On (or back Off) POWER Goes to Main Menu HOME - Adds the selected media file to Playlist EJECT - Opens external USB 2.0 tray load DVD ROM Selects files and marks a file in Playlist or File Manager - Deletes the selected files in Media Library DELETE - Moves to the next step in File Manager...
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Remote Control Functions - Moves to next Chapter (or List) PGDN - Play next File Play or Pause playback PLAY/PAUSE Stop playback STOP Fast forward or fast rewind during playback FR/FF [0.8 X/1.1 X/1.2 X/1.5 X/2 X/4 X/8 X/16 X/32 X/1X] Adjusts volume level VOLUME If your video file contains multiple audio tracks, use this...
1. HDD Formatting If you install a new hard disk it’s highly advisable to format it with the TrekStor TV before using it. Please follow exactly the instructions given in the leaflet that is included in the delivery of your TrekStor TV or the instructions below.
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Settings 1. HDD Formatting (continued) 4. Select available HDD. 5. Select [OK] after reading “Warning” message carefully. If you don’t want to delete all data, do not format the HDD! All data on the HDD will be lost once you start to format the HDD.
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Settings 1. HDD Formatting (continued) 6. Press [Format] to start (refer to the above image). 7. After HDD format is completed, press [OK] to reboot.
Select to switch off the power and go to standby mode. The speed and stability of streaming media files are improved when you choose this setting. Instead of going to standby mode, the TrekStor TV goes into the NAS mode. NAS Mode...
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NTFS partition for data. If you format using this feature instead of formatting with a PC, a Linux swap partition is created as an independent section of the hard disk used solely for swapping and increasing the performance of your TrekStor TV. The swap space is the amount of virtual memory available. Restore defaults This option restores your player to the factory defaults.
Font]. ※ Depending on fonts, you may not be able to change font designs. Resume Play On starting your TrekStor TV, you can begin playback from the point where you previously stopped it. Your system saves a record of the scene that was playing when you stopped playback so it knows where to resume playing.
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This feature allows you to automatically play a designated playlist when the TrekStor TV starts. Auto-Run function detects and plays a Playlist and also enables you to organize your playlists via the TrekStor TV Web Server. [Off / Music Playlist (Sequence) / Music Playlist (Shuffle) / Photo Playlist (Sequence) / Photo Playlist (Shuffle) / Movie Playlist (Sequence) / Movie Playlist (Shuffle)] Note : Add your file lists to a Playlist by selecting [Media Library] –...
This feature will allow you playback of 1080p 24Hz when playing Blu-ray file (BD); however, this function is subject to the factors that the TrekStor TV is connected to the TV with a “HDMI cable”, and that your TV supports screen scanning with 24Hz frame rate.
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Settings 4. A/V Settings Night Mode The original sound is played. This setting provides high-definition audio that is identical to, and every bit as spectacular as, the master recording. In spite of decreasing volume, you will be able to experience incredible surround sound that puts you right in the middle of the action without disturbing others.
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Decrease Brightness commands by pressing [SETUP] button on your remote during playback. Contrast This option tells the TrekStor TV by how much to adjust video contrast when using Increase Contrast and Decrease Contrast commands by pressing [SETUP] button on your remote during playback.
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Settings 4. A/V Settings Dynamic Noise Reduction(DNR) This is an audio noise reduction system used to automatically reduce background noise. HDMI Chroma Sub-sampling Set This feature chooses an encoding for images and videos via HDMI Your video will be upsampled to 4:4:4. ※In a few cases, some TVs won’t be able to support 4:4:4 upsampling, therefore it 4:4:4 can bring screen noise problem.
Settings 5. Network 5-1. Wired LAN Setup DHCP IP (AUTO) The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a networking protocol used to automatically retrieve IP address assignments through Wired LAN. This feature is set as a default value so that IP address is automatically assigned when connection via RJ45 is made or when rebooting.
5-2. Wireless LAN Setup In order to connect your TrekStor TV to a wireless environment you need to plug the "USB Wireless Adapter N" (optional) to a USB 2.0 port on the back panel of your player. The TrekStor USB Wireless Adapter N supports 802.11n protocol.
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Settings 5. Network 5-2. Wireless LAN Setup (continued) 5. Select DHCP IP (AUTO). 6. Press [Enter] button after confirming “Setting List” and then it will try to connect to router so that you will see “Test OK and Show Net Info”. 7.
TrekStor TV from the Internet using HTTP and control the device by web remote control (browser remote control). FTP Server You will be able to set up a “FTP Server”. TrekStor has a built-in FTP service that enables you to manage and copy files to and from it through FTP connection. Note If you don't want to use these network functions frequently, setting [OFF] is recommended, because this decreases memory usage and increases security.
Internet Radio Internet Radio function. Browse preset categories and your own favorite stations. TrekStor TV has a built in file manager that allows you to easily copy files to and File Manager from any USB attached drive to TrekStor TV's internal HDD without having to use a computer.
Major Functions Media Library Menu Using the Media Library Button Description Up/Down Moves the cursor up (or down). Navigation Key Left/Right Selects among tap menus and filters file lists. Navigation Key - Single file playback - You can use the “ENTER” button to select additional files in a folder after pressing ENTER the [ADD] button.
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Major Functions Media Library Menu Using the Media Library (continued) Button Description DELETE Using this button, you can delete the selected files and folders. Press once: You can see the current status of TVOUT. TVOUT Press more than twice: changes TVOUT type. VOL + / - Adjusts the sound volume MUTE...
Major Functions 1-1. Movie Playback Functions of the Media Library Usage of Remote Control key functions during playback You can adjust the position and scaling of the video output that is visible on your TV so that it matches your viewing preferences.
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Major Functions 1-1. Movie Playback Functions of the Media Library Usage of Remote Control key functions during playback (continued) Button Description 1. Title: It shows movie title lists and you can change the playback file. GOTO 2. Chapter: You can move to next (or previous) Chapter. 3.
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Major Functions 1-1. Movie Playback Functions of the Media Library Usage of Remote Control key functions during playback (continued) Button Description These buttons have a skip function during playback (refer to the above picture). ◀ : Skip 10 seconds backwards Navigation ▶...
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Major Functions 1-1. Movie Playback Functions of the Media Library Usage of Remote Control key functions during playback (continued) Button Description If your video file contains multiple audio tracks, use this button to switch between AUDIO them. Selects the points for the AB-Repeat function; the section in between two presses of this button is repeatedly played.
Major Functions 1-2. Photo Functions of the Media Library Usage of Remote Control functions in the “Photos” mode Button Description ENTER Selects and shows a photo file. PLAY Starts playback of a slideshow. Displays the EXIF information of the photo file which is being displayed. INFO (JPEG/EXIF supported) STOP...
Major Functions 1-3. Music Functions of the Media Library Usage of Remote Control functions in “Music” mode Button Description ENTER Starts the playback of the highlighted music file. PLAY Starts playback of music files in the current folder. PGUP/PGDN Plays the next music file (or previous music file).. STOP Stops playback.
2. Internet 2-1. Xtreamer Live Introduction The TrekStor TV is a FLV capable device. It allows you to watch live streaming content from hundreds of web publishers such as CNN, ESPN, various music, gaming and technology channels and more on your TV.
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For instance, if you type [Xtreamer] to search, there will be lists regarding Xtreamer, and then you can select whatever you want to watch; refer to the above image, it has the same result on the TrekStor TV and a PC. HD Resolution Online Streaming View Channel Links for “Internet TV”...
Major Function 2. Internet (continued) 2-3. How to use the “Picasa (Google)” function What’s the Picasa function? Picasa is a software application for organizing and editing digital photos, originally owned by Google. You will be able to look for photos and to search by key words as well as using your own account ID. Click [Internet] –...
File Manger for practical use The TrekStor TV has a built in file manager that allows you to easily copy files to and from any USB attached drive; Digital Camera, MP3 Player or Mobile Phone to the TrekStor TV's internal HDD without having to use...
● How to use “Internet Radio” If you want to listen to a radio station by adding it to the list stored on your TrekStor TV, you will need to use a “http://” address type and need to create a [.plsx] extension file.
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6. Change the file extension into [*.PLSX]. 7. Save the file. 8. Copy the stored file to “My Radio” folder of the TrekStor TV, or to where you want to put it. ● How to use “SHOUT cast Radio” Refer to the method whenever you want to listen to the radio at http://www.shoutcast.com 1.
Major Functions 5. How to add Movie Subtitle TTF Fonts With the TrekStor TV media player, you can customize subtitle fonts for movie playback. You need to use an internal HDD or an external USB storage device. You also need to prepare the TTF font files before using your custom fonts.
Major Functions 6. How to use the “Lock System” function This function enables you to keep locked folders on your system, so that they cannot be altered or opened by unauthorized persons by simply assigning it a password. Locked folder will therefore be accessible by password only [Default password: 0000].
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6. In order to unlock the folder, place the cursor on the locked folder, press the [FUNC] button, and then type your password. Note A locked folder won’t be accessible via the TrekStor TV GUI. However, via a PC connection through USB Slave or via your network (e.g. ftp, http) it will be accessible!
If you have an iPhone®, iPod® Touch, iPhone® 3G, and 3GS, you can use it as a remote control via WiFi. It is supported when the TrekStor TV is turned on, however you won’t be able to turn on the TrekStor TV by the iPhone®...
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If you press the screen, you will be able to look at If you click [Now Playing], it will show TrekStor TV screen (refer to the above image). Album Art included in MP3 files. Click [Refresh] button in order to renew the screen.
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Major Functions 7. How to use the “iPhone® remote” function (continued) Use this function when you search for You will be able to enter multi- YouTube files and when changing the languages when searching for YouTube file name. files and altering file names. You will be able to use the web remote control as real remote control ※...
Major Functions 8. How to use the “Auto run” function When you turn the power on, the TrekStor TV detects this and starts a process of examining the device and searching the file you chose to auto play. 1. Select [Setting] – [Playback] – [Auto run] 2.
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Major Functions 8. How to use the “Auto run” function (continued) 7. Add files to the playlist by pressing the button [2] after you have completed making the selection. You will be able to add files from other folders later. 8.
1. Web Server 1-1. Initial Setting for Web Server connection In order to use the “Web Server” for TrekStor TV, establishing a Network and connection to a computer is essential. 1. Firstly, check if IP address is correctly accessed in your Network.
Description Login Used to set the ID and the password needed to access the web-server. Allows you to access your TrekStor TV over the Internet from anywhere in the DDNS world. Simply type yourchosenname.myxtreamer.net in your browser. The Xtreamer DDNS service is free! - Changes the HTTP Port (default value: 80).
Advanced Users Guide 1. Web Server 1-3 How to use the “Web GUI File Manager” of the Web Server Menu Description Video Shows only video files. Audio Displays only audio files. Photos Shows only photos files. Displays all files. You can manage "Mylist", [Media Library] – [Mylist]. Mylist Upload Can be used to upload files.
How to download files Click file you want to download after accessing the TrekStor TV via UPnP. You will be required to click on [Save as] in some cases, depending on the web browser you use.
Advanced Users Guide 2. Using the TrekStor TV as a NAS (Network Attached Storage) If you want to use your TrekStor TV as a network drive, it needs to be in the same network and subnet as your computer. 2. Press [Application] – [NAS] - [ON].
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Advanced Users Guide 2. Using the TrekStor TV as a NAS (continued) 4. Click on the right mouse button after selecting the searched folder, Xtreamer. 5. Click [Map Network Drive…] on the pop-up menu so the network drive connection can be completed.
Advanced Users Guide 3. How to set-up Folder Sharing in Windows® 7 Folder sharing has to be permitted if you want to access files stored on your PC with your TrekStor TV. The following instructions are for Windows® 7 Ultimate.
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Advanced Users Guide 3. How to set-up Folder Sharing in Windows® 7 (continued) 3. Change sharing options (as marked in the above image). The sharing options need to be applied for home or company (Current Profile).
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Advanced Users Guide 3. How to set-up Folder Sharing in Windows® 7 (continued) 4. Select a folder you want to share, and click on the right mouse button, then click [Properties] on the pop- up menu. Click 5. Click on the [Sharing] tab at the top of the window, and then click [Advanced Sharing…].
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Advanced Users Guide 3. How to set-up Folder Sharing in Windows® 7 (continued) Click Click 6. Check on [Share this folder], then click [Permissions]. Click Click 7. Click [Add] if there is no “Guest” account because both “Everyone” and “Guest” account are needed in order to enable network sharing.
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Advanced Users Guide 3. How to set-up Folder Sharing in Windows® 7 (continued) Click 8. Click [OK] after entering [Guest] (refer to the above image). 9. Click [OK] - [Apply] – [OK] in order to confirm if “Guest” account has been added or not. (Both "Guest"...
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Advanced Users Guide 3. How to set-up Folder Sharing in Windows® 7 (continued) Click 10. Add [Guest] account on [Security] tab menu, then click [Edit…] (refer to the above image). Click 11. Click [Add…] (refer to the above image).
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Advanced Users Guide 3. How to set-up Folder Sharing in Windows® 7 (continued) 12. Click [OK] after typing [Guest] account. 13. Complete setup by confirming the “Guest” account you added by selecting [OK] – [Apply] – [OK] (Both "Guest" and "Everyone" account must be present). If there is no “Everyone”, you should add it.
Advanced Users Guide 4. How to set-up Folder Sharing in Windows® Vista™ These instructions are for Windows® Vista™ Ultimate. 1. Click [Start] - [Network] – [Properties]. Click Click 2. Click [Network discovery] - [Turn on network discovery] and then click [Apply].
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Advanced Users Guide 4. How to set-up Folder Sharing in Windows® Vista™ (continued) Click Click 3. Click [File sharing] – [Turn on file sharing], and then click [Apply]. Click Click 4. Important: Click [Password protected sharing] – [Turn off password protected sharing] and then click [Apply].
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Advanced Users Guide 4. How to set-up Folder Sharing in Windows® Vista™ (continued) Click 5. Move cursor to the folder you want to share, right click with your mouse and then go to the [Properties] on the pop-up menu. Click 6.
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Advanced Users Guide 4. How to set-up Folder Sharing in Windows® Vista™ (continued) Click Click 7. Check the box [Share this folder], then click [Permissions]. Click 8. Click [Add…] button in order to add the “Guest” account.
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Advanced Users Guide 4. How to set-up Folder Sharing in Windows® Vista™ (continued) Click 9. Type [Guest], and then click [OK]. Click Click Click 10. Once completed, check if there is a “Guest” account or not, then click on [OK] – [Apply] – [OK].
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Advanced Users Guide 4. How to set-up Folder Sharing in Windows® Vista™ (continued) 11. Click [Apply] – [OK] so you will complete adding “Guest” account on the sharing tab menu. Click 12. Confirm that there are both “Guest” and “Everyone” accounts on the [Security] tab menu. If there is no “Guest”...
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Advanced Users Guide 4. How to set-up Folder Sharing in Windows® Vista™ (continued) Click 13. Click [Add] if there is no “Guest” account. Click 14. Type [Guest] (refer to the above image), then click [OK].
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Advanced Users Guide 4. How to set-up Folder Sharing in Windows® Vista™ (continued) 15. Check if “Guest” account is correctly added or not, then click [Apply] – [OK]. 16. Click [Close] to complete setting the permissions.
Advanced Users Guide 5. If folder accessing in Windows® XP isn’t available. The instruction are based on the assumption that there aren’t any problems with the IP, Network Workgroup, Computer’s name, etc. and you just need to check the security set up. Note: These instructions will change values of registry keys in your system, hence, you must be very careful not to change any other set values, as incorrect settings for other values will cause serious damage to...
Advanced Users Guide 6. How to configure Folder Sharing Permission in Windows® XP These instructions are for Windows® XP Professional users. Click 1. Click [My Computer] – [Tools] – [Folder Options…]. Click 2. Click [Folder Options…] – [View] and make sure that [Use Simple File Sharing (Recommended)] is checked in the “Advanced settings”.
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Advanced Users Guide 6. How to configure Folder Sharing Permission in Windows® XP Click 3. Select a folder you want to share in your Network, then right-click on it and select [Properties] – [Sharing]. Click 4. Click [Share this folder] – [Permission]. If there is no “Guest”...
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Advanced Users Guide 6. How to configure Folder Sharing Permission in Windows® XP Click 5. Type [Guest] and then click [OK]. 6. Check that the “Guest” account has been added and complete the settings by clicking [OK] – [Apply] – [OK].
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Advanced Users Guide 6. How to configure Folder Sharing Permission in Windows® XP Click 7. Click [Share permissions] – [Add]. Click 8. Type [Guest] and then click [OK].
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Advanced Users Guide 6. How to configure Folder Sharing Permission in Windows® XP 9. Check that the “Guest” account has been added in [Security] tab. The settings are completed by clicking on [Apply] – [OK]. You can use this method in order to allow (or block) the access by someone.
These instructions are useful if you want to create a shortcut or if you can’t search for a computer through the network. 1. Access the menu on the TrekStor TV by selecting [Media Library] – [NET] – [My_Shorcuts]. Press [FUNC] button on your remote in Enter the ID (user name) and the password for the “My_Shortcuts”...
8. What can I do when the network function isn’t working There can be several reasons for this. First of all, check if the TrekStor TV works with a wired network connection. Make sure all cables are inserted properly. Also check the configuration of...
The firmware is the program (software) responsible for the control of your TrekStor TV. A firmware update serves to transfer a new version of this program to the internal memory of your TrekStor TV. ※ To update the firmware, you will need a USB data storage device or an internal HDD.
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3. You will be able to see the progress of firmware upgrade; it normally takes approximately 5 minutes to be completed. Do not switch off your TrekStor TV during the firmware update as this may damage the device! - Depending on firmware, screen settings may changed to the factory default values.
The installation procedure is as follows: - (1) Download and Un-zip/Extract the Emergency "install.img" file (2) Copy the “install.img” file to the root of the USB 2.0 USB-Stick or to the HDD inside the TrekStor TV (i.e. not inside a folder).
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My TrekStor TV cannot play a video file Not all video files are encoded to work with the TrekStor TV, i.e. in some cases a codec is used that is incompatible with the TrekStor TV. Please check our Website for the supported codecs.
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Troubleshooting I need some Information that I can't find in this guide / I need some help with the TrekStor TV Media player development is a very dynamic field and every firmware update brings new features and improvements. If you cannot find a desired information in this guide please visit the Xtreamer Knowledge base.
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