Topic: Hi-Media Q-Series Support, Tips & Tricks

[Verbl Kint]

They're selling the Q3 pala, they said the Q5 is an old model that's no longer around. The Q3 has the same specs as the older Q5 but with a few updates and features daw.

I chose not to buy it since I saw the Xiaomi 4k media player, which looked more upscale. Too bad it doesn't have English firmware yet.

[CoolTOYZPH]

Q3 is the older model of the Q5.
1) No SATA support
2) No COAX Audio Out.

They're selling the Q3 pala, they said the Q5 is an old model that's no longer around. The Q3 has the same specs as the older Q5 but with a few updates and features daw.

[Verbl Kint]

Q3 is the older model of the Q5.
1) No SATA support
2) No COAX Audio Out.

I see. Will look around here in SG.

[toys4geeks]

I see. Will look around here in SG.

Bro

Nakabili ka ba?

[Verbl Kint]

Bro

Nakabili ka ba?

Wala eh. HK has more variety in terms of nmt's compared to SG.

[♡ lvcdg23™ ✌]

Got a Hi-Media H8 Octa from Amazon last Oct...
After updating to Nov. 2015 firmware I can confirm that it could bitstream HD Audio 7.1 including Dolby Atmos...
Picture quality is also very good, almost at par with Q10.
User Interface is smooth running on Android 5.1.1

[Audio Excellence]

HiMedia Android Set Top boxes now available.

HiMedia Q1 – Quadcore, 1 gig of RAM, 8 Gig of Flash, android 4.4 streaming set top box 




HiMedia Q8 – Quadcore, 2 gig of RAM, 8 Gig of Flash, Android 4.4 streaming set top box – 



HiMedia H8 – Octacore, 2 gig of RAM, 16 Gig of Flash, Android 5.1 streaming set top box – 



Every HiMedia set top box has the latest version of Kodi installed and pre-configured so the customer can watch endless hours of movies and TV shows from all over the world and in every language.

Download apps and games from the Google play store. Turn a regular TV into a smart TV.

With HiMedia Android players, you get:

4Kx2K@60fps Video Playback
The H8 Octa-core is capable of decoding and playing Ultra HD video,delivering an even clearer and better looking image when watching your media content on larger screens. The 4K2K UHD video playback feature means smoother edges and depth,producing a more detailed picture and a superior viewing experience.

H.265 Hardware Decoding
H.265 is a video compression standard,a successor to H.264. H.265 can double the data compression ratio compared to H.264 at the same level of video quality. Compared to H.264, H.265 can transfer the same quality video data at half of the bandwidth,so users can enjoy the high-resolution video even at a low-internet speed environment.


HDMI 2.0
HDMI 2.0 significantly increases bandwidth up to 18Gbps and adds key enhancements to support continuing market requirements for enhancing the consumer video and audio experience.


BD-ISO and 3D BD-ISO
BD rips in BDMV format and ISO are supported for playback.3D BD-ISO rips are supported.Subtitles in BD rips are supported.All BD support is via custom BD-Lite menus,not the original disc menu.

KODI Media Center
KODI is a media player that allows users to play and view most videos,music,such as podcasts from the Internet,and all common digital media files from local and network storage media.The H8 Octa-core comes with pre-installed KODI,with integral hardware video decoding.

Google Play
The pre-installed Play Store allows simple installation of your favorite Apps.


SKYPE
Using Skype on the H8 Octa-core to stay in touch with your families,relatives and friends across the world.

Built-in WiFi
The H8 Octa-core has a WiFi(2.4GHz 802.11b/g/n) with a great high gain antenna. Simply connect to any network wirelessly with any security type and stream you favorite content without the hassles of wires.

AirPlay
AirPlay Steaming allows you to wirelessly steam media content from your iPhone,iPad or iPod touch to your HDTV.Show off your photos,videos,and more on your HDTV.
AirPlay Mirroring lets you show exactly what's on your iPhone,iPad or iPod touch to everyone in the room.What you see is what your show.

Miracast
Wireless screen casting of your media contents.

HiShare
Wireless real-time streaming of your media content from Android devices.Available to download for free.

Samba,UPnP and NFS
Using Samba,UPnP and NFS on the H8 Octa-core to stream media content from your PC/NAS to your big TV screen.

Smart IR Remote Control
The new smart IR remote with programmable keys offers a great easy way to control not only the H8 Octa-core but also the HDTV at your home.

Available at:

Audio Excellence
3rd Floor, 427 F. Martinez Street.
Mandaluyong City.
Cel: (0917) 854-1243 / Tel: (02) 631-6008 / (02) 239-7051

[Kakashi03]

Mga master panu po ba ang eject ng external drive sa remote ng Himedia h8?

[Kakashi03]

anyone?

[gutierrez]

Has anyone tried streaming movies wirelessly from your nas or pc to this media player? How was it? Any degradation on audio or video quality?

[CoolTOYZPH]

@gutierrez, I am using the JojoD PSU( 12V 5AMP) I purchased from you connected to my HiMedia Q10.
I can say 25-30% improvement in Audio and Video output.

For fellow HiMedia owners like me, an investment in a PSU is very much recommended.
I am thinking for ordering a 2nd PSU for the bedroom set-up.

[gutierrez]

@gutierrez, I am using the JojoD PSU( 12V 5AMP) I purchased from you connected to my HiMedia Q10.
I can say 25-30% improvement in Audio and Video output.

For fellow HiMedia owners like me, an investment in a PSU is very much recommended.
I am thinking for ordering a 2nd PSU for the bedroom set-up.

Wow really, 25% is a big improvement, honestly i didnt get a chance to use that thoroughly on my previous dac.  Can you elaborate the inprovements you've noticed on both audio and video?

[CoolTOYZPH]

^ on audio playing WAV files the bass is more evident and the separation better.
On Movies the image has less grain and the color more vivid.
I was also very surprised with the result.
I switched the stock wallwart with the JojoD PSU three times just to check, and indeed it is the PSU that is producing the good results.

One thing I learned is that if you check the stock PSU with a tester, the Voltage fluctuates from 12 to 12.5V.
On the JojoD PSU the voltage is firm at 12V.
 

[qguy]

how much yung psu ni jojo ?

[gutierrez]

^ on audio playing WAV files the bass is more evident and the separation better.
On Movies the images have less grain and the color more vivid.
I was also very surprised with the result.
I switched the stock wallwart with the JojoD PSU three times just to check, and indeed it is the PSU that is producing the good results.

One thing I learned is that if you check the stock PSU with a tested, the Voltage fluctuates from 12 to 12.5V.
On the JojoD PSU the voltage is firm at 12V.
 

NICE!!!

[Kakashi03]

Sir wla po ba talaga eject button ito for external drive?

[toys4geeks]

Sir wla po ba talaga eject button ito for external drive?

Sa menu Ata ng settings under storage you can unmount media

NICE!!!

[qguy]

gents, In laymans terms, anong difference ng Q1 vs Q8  when it comes to picture / Audio quality?

Will the Q8 be better at playing larger files > 10 gig vs the Q1 ?

[Lancito]

Hello.  Is there a YAMJ equivalent for this device?  How do to get the movies posters etc?  Thanks.

[Audio Excellence]

gents, In laymans terms, anong difference ng Q1 vs Q8  when it comes to picture / Audio quality?

Will the Q8 be better at playing larger files > 10 gig vs the Q1 ?

This is the difference between both models:

HiMedia Q1 – Quadcore, 1 gig of RAM, 8 Gig of Flash, android 4.4 streaming set top box 

HiMedia Q8 – Quadcore, 2 gig of RAM, 8 Gig of Flash, Android 4.4 streaming set top box – 

Basically the Q8 has twice as much ram and has optical output, but the Q1 only has HDMI.

Both can run KODI and play high definition and 4K in 7.1 channels.

[Kakashi03]

Hmm still cannot find the safe to remote my external drive

[jcsantamarina]

Is it ok to include the H8 in the discussion here? Or should we start another topic for that?

[Kakashi03]

Okay na siguro dito... i have also Himedia H8

[jcsantamarina]

Nice! Antayin din natin approval ni TS.

[Audio Excellence]

More stocks of HiMedia H8 and Q10 will be available by middle of  March.

[Kakashi03]

Nice! Antayin din natin approval ni TS.

Brader paano mo sini safety remove external drive mo sa H8? cant find any settings kasi.

[CoolTOYZPH]

Kindly PM once the Stocks of the Q10 become available. Thank You.

More stocks of HiMedia H8 and Q10 will be available by middle of  March.

[jcsantamarina]

Brader paano mo sini safety remove external drive mo sa H8? cant find any settings kasi.

Punta ka sa Settings -> More -> Storage tapos look for your HDD then "unmount"

[jcsantamarina]

After a couple of days on the H8, I have it working to how I really wanted it to function.

Here are the things I setup:
1.) Futeko 1.0.9 firmware -> this allowed me to use Kodi 15.2 with working HD Passthrough for both DTSHDMA and Dolby TrueHD (finally, after years without it on my Sigma based device)
2.) Google US account -> The only way I was able to install Hulu. Unfortunately, the apk version can be installed, but it did not allow streaming playback. It always resulted in playback error. After installing the VPN Hotspot app, I was able to access the US Play Store and use my US Google account. I was then able to download and install the US Hulu app and I have it functional. I was looking for the same Hulu Plus Android TV app but it wouldn't appear in my search. Btw, I also have Getflix setup which allows me to access Hulu library.
3.) Netflix and iFlix were installed through the default Philippine Playstore. But since I had Getflix setup in my home network, I was able to access the US Netflix database as well.

I was able to enjoy the H8 during the weekend and I really appreciate the improvement in PQ and SQ over my previous NMT. The subtitles are much better as well with this device, font-wise and lay-out wise. And lastly, I like how fast it responds to the remote. Almost no noticeable delay/lag.

I'm still unable to let go of my AppleTV3 though since I feel that Hulu and Netflix are clearer over that device. And the menus and options are easily accessible there or they are much better organized.

If any of you guys have any tips to improve how I did things hope you could share here too. Thanks and happy watching!

**Btw, I did the install with the full reset. I tried the upgrade install previously but I noticed that Kodi was not installed correctly and HD Passthrough did not function properly because of this.

[Kakashi03]

After a couple of days on the H8, I have it working to how I really wanted it to function.

Here are the things I setup:
1.) Futeko 1.0.9 firmware -> this allowed me to use Kodi 15.2 with working HD Passthrough for both DTSHDMA and Dolby TrueHD (finally, after years without it on my Sigma based device)
2.) Google US account -> The only way I was able to install Hulu. Unfortunately, the apk version can be installed, but it did not allow streaming playback. It always resulted in playback error. After installing the VPN Hotspot app, I was able to access the US Play Store and use my US Google account. I was then able to download and install the US Hulu app and I have it functional. I was looking for the same Hulu Plus Android TV app but it wouldn't appear in my search. Btw, I also have Getflix setup which allows me to access Hulu library.
3.) Netflix and iFlix were installed through the default Philippine Playstore. But since I had Getflix setup in my home network, I was able to access the US Netflix database as well.

I was able to enjoy the H8 during the weekend and I really appreciate the improvement in PQ and SQ over my previous NMT. The subtitles are much better as well with this device, font-wise and lay-out wise. And lastly, I like how fast it responds to the remote. Almost no noticeable delay/lag.

I'm still unable to let go of my AppleTV3 though since I feel that Hulu and Netflix are clearer over that device. And the menus and options are easily accessible there or they are much better organized.

If any of you guys have any tips to improve how I did things hope you could share here too. Thanks and happy watching!

**Btw, I did the install with the full reset. I tried the upgrade install previously but I noticed that Kodi was not installed correctly and HD Passthrough did not function properly because of this.

Nice try ko mamaya upgrade my h8