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Welcome To Sanji Security Systems
ISO 9001 Quality Electronics Manufacturer
Sanji Security Systems (Pty) Ltd is privately owned by
Management and the Gerber Goldschmidt Group an international company. The
Group was established 80 years ago and has a presence in most major
countries around the world. Sanji is located in Midrand, Gauteng, South
Africa. Sanji headquarters accommodate full design, production and warehouse
facilities. Sanji Security Systems (Pty) Ltd is an I.S.O. 9001 listed
company. As such we are an internationally accredited company in terms of
both product design as well as manufacture. Sanji have been designing
vehicle security products for over 10 years and have earned a reputation of
being one of the leading vehicle security manufacturers in the world. Sanji
is renowned for it's ability to design leading-edge security products. Sanji
has been granted numerous patents in the electronic field. Sanji was awarded
the prestigious SABS Design Institute Award for 2001.
Sanji Security Systems (Pty) Ltd is recognized internationally as a reliable
supplier of quality products. Toyota, Hyundai, Renault, Kia and Daihatsu are
amongst our customers. We export to the United Kingdom, Middle East,
Australasia, Europe, Canada, USA, Brazil other countries in Africa. Sanji
was awarded ISO 9001:1994 quality accreditation in September 1997 by the
South African Bureau of Standards. In November 2003 Sanji was awarded the
ISO 9001:2000
Directors
Larry Kahn (Managing)
Paul Howard
Jeff Wessels
Brett Goldberg
Steve Easton
Sanji
Security Systems Headquarters Midrand South Africa
Sanji specialize in custom design, development and manufacture of
Car Alarms, Vehicle Security Immobilizers, Anti Key Theft Devices, Auto
Immobilizers, Touch Key Immobilizers, OEM Keyless Entry Systems, Keypad
Immobilizer, Anti Hi-Jack Systems, Keyless Entry
Systems, Ultrasonic Sensor, RF Ultrasonic Sensor,
Custom Remote Controls, Remote Extenders, RCMM remote extenders.
Member of the Gerber Goldschmidt Group
1920 - 2005
Traditional trading and trade finance
activities are supplemented by highly specialized trading divisions covering
a broad spectrum of products and services. Additionally, the Group has a
wide range of investments including interests in clothing, communications,
consumer durables, electronic security, fleet management systems, industrial
bags, industrial consumables, packaging equipment, paper, pharmaceuticals,
timber and tyre tubes.
Gerber Goldschmidt Group Philosophy
Our
Stakeholders are our staff, pensioners, customers, suppliers, shareholders
and communities in which we operate. Our vision is to create and maintain an
environment which allows individuals to meet their personal aspirations by
optimizing opportunities whilst making a positive contribution to the group.
Our mission is to satisfy the expectations of our stakeholders which
requires each business to be profitable and have growth potential.
Proudly South African
Sanji Security Systems (Pty) Ltd is privately owned by Management and the
Gerber Goldschmidt Group an international company. The Group was established
more than 75 years ago and has a presence in most major countries around the
world. Sanji is located in Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa. Sanji
headquarters accommodate full design, production and warehouse facilities.
Sanji Security Systems (Pty) Ltd is an I.S.O. 9001 listed company. As such
we are an internationally accredited company in terms of both product design
as well as manufacture. Sanji have been designing vehicle security products
for over 15 years and have earned a reputation of being one of the leading
vehicle security manufacturers in the world. Sanji is renowned for it's
ability to design leading-edge security products. Sanji has been granted
numerous patents in the electronic field. Sanji was awarded the prestigious
SABS Design Institute Award for 2001. The company is recognized
internationally as a reliable supplier of quality products. Toyota, Hyundai
,Renault ,Kia and Daihatsu are amongst our customers. We export to the
United Kingdom, Middle East, Australasia, Europe, Canada, USA, Brazil and
other countries in Africa. Sanji are world leaders in anti key theft car
immobilizers, keypad pin code immobilizers and anti hi-jack car alarm and
immobilizers. The ZX70CL car alarm is the ideal choice for people who want a
reliable car alarm without all the hassles normally associated with car
alarms. The ZX70 also gives the car alarm user full keyless entry functions
as well as ES250 false alarm free ultrasonic sensor. Sanji IRX550 award
wining and patented remote blaster / extender, is now available for
switching RCMM infrared equipment.
CONTENTS
VEHICLE SECURITY RANGE
ZX500
· Immobilizer
· 3 Circuit Cut
· Car Alarm
· Vesa / ABS Approval * Level 4B-C
· Ultrasonic Sensor
· Code Hopping Remote’s
· Learn up to 6 remote’s
· Pin Code Override
· Security Housing
· Built In Central Locking Relays
· Neg Lock + Unlock
· Fail to Drive Circuitry
· Siren
· Protected Outputs
· Selective Unlock
· Ultrasonic Sensor Shutdown
· Remote Panic
· Alarm Fast Arm
· Door open warning chirps
· Trip Diagnostics
· Chirp Disable
· Hi Jack Driver Door
· Hi Jack Service Mode
Program Options
· Forced Hi Jack
· Lock On Start
· Unlock Ignition Off
· Vacuum Pulse
· Boot Release
· Tracking Output
Optional Extras
· Anti Key Theft Keypad
· ZX500 Central Locking Kit
· J500MS Impact Sensor
ZX400
· Immobilizer
· 3 Circuit Cut
· Car Alarm
· Vesa / ABS Approval * Level 4B-C
· Ultrasonic Sensor
· Code Hopping Remote’s
· Learn up to 6 remote’s
· Pin Code Override
· Security Housing
· Neg Lock + Unlock
· Fail to Drive Circuitry
· Siren
· Protected Outputs
· Selective Unlock
· Ultrasonic Sensor Shutdown
· Remote Panic
· Alarm Fast Arm
· Door open warning chirps
· Trip Diagnostics
· Chirp Disable
· Hi Jack Chirp Disable
· Driver Door Hi Jack
· Hi jack Service Mode
Program Options
· Forced Hi Jack
· Lock On Start
· Unlock Ignition Off
· Vacuum Pulse
· Boot Release
· Tracking Output
Optional Extras
· Anti Key Theft Keypad
· J500MS Impact Sensor
ZX300
· Immobilizer
· 2 Circuit Cut
· Car Alarm
· Ultrasonic Sensor
· Code Hopping Remote’s
· Learn up to 6 remote’s
· Pin Code Override
· Security Housing
· Neg Lock + Unlock
· Fail to Drive Circuitry
· Siren
· Protected Outputs
· Selective Unlock
· Ultrasonic Sensor Shutdown
· Remote Panic
· Alarm Fast Arm
· Door open warning chirps
· Trip Diagnostics
· Chirp Disable
· Hi Jack Chirp Disable
· Driver Door Hi Jack
· Hi Jack Service Mode
Program Options
· Forced Hi Jack
· Lock On Start
· Unlock Ignition Off
· Vacuum Pulse
· Boot Release
· Tracking Output
Optional Extras
· Anti Key Theft Keypad
· J500MS Impact Sensor
ZX70CL
· Car Alarm
· Alarm Only Function
· Learn up to 6 remote’s
· Built In Central Locking Relays
· Negative Lock + Unlock
· Positive Lock + Unlock
· Reverse Polarity
· Protected Outputs
· Selective Unlock Facility
· Alarm Fast Arm
· Door open warning chirps
· Lock & unlock
via remote's in drive
· Ultrasonic Sensor
· Nicky Siren (supplied)
· Ultrasonic Sensor shutdown via remote
Program Options
· Lock On Start
· Unlock Ignition Off
· Vacuum Pulse
Optional Extras
· J500MS Impact Sensor
ZX60
· Immobilizer
· 3 Circuit Cut
· Vesa / ABS Approval * Level 4A
· Code Hopping Touch Key’s
· Learn up to 6 Touch Key's
· Security Housing
· Fail to Drive Circuitry
· Driver's door hi-jack (hardwire)
· Hi Jack Forced (programmable)
· Hi Jack Service mode
· Beeper
(built into the main harness)
· Siren output (optional)
· Protected Siren output
· Horn output (optional)
· All black wiring
· Memory Management
ZX60-X
· Immobilizer
· 3 Circuit Cut
· Vesa / ABS Approval * Level 4A
· Code Hopping Touch Key’s
· Learn up to 6 Touch Key's
· Security Housing
· Fail to Drive Circuitry
· All black wiring
· Memory Management
ZX55
· Immobilizer
· 3 Circuit Cut
· Vesa / ABS Approval * Level 3A
· Reset via Touch Key
· Learn up to 6 Touch Keys
· 5 Digit Pin Code Override
· Security Housing
· Fail to Drive Circuitry
· Read out Pin code Facility
· All black wiring
· Memory Management
ZX40-KP
· SAIA Approved
· Immobilizer
· 2 Circuit Cut
· Personal ID Keypad
· Anti Scan Mode
· Back-lit on keystroke
· Service Mode
· Security Housing
· Fail to Drive Circuitry
· Siren Included
· Hi Jack Forced
(Programmable)
· Hi Jack Driver Door
(Programmable)
ZX90
· Immobilizer
· 1 Circuit
· Security Housing
· Fail to Drive Circuitry
· Siren output (optional)
· Siren output protected
· Hi Jack Driver Door (hardwire)
· Hi-jack Forced (jumper option)
· Service Mode (user programmable)
· Service Mode user warning
· Memory Management
· Dash status LED
· Beeper
(built into the main harness)
· All black wiring
· Horn output (optional)
Program Options
· Hi Jack Forced
(jumper setting)
· Programmable
(hi-jack times)
ZX10
· Code Hopping Remote’s
· Learn up to 6 remote’s
· Reverse Polarity outputs
· Selective Unlock Facility
· Door Lock on Start
· 4 x Door Motors
ZX-RFCL
· Keyless entry system
· Built in Central Locking interface
· Pos Lock + Unlock
· Neg Lock + Unlock
· Reverse Polarity
· Protected Outputs
Background ZX Series
WHY THE NEED FOR ZX?
As crime becomes more and more sophisticated, so must the ways of foiling
it. Anyone who has invested heavily in a vehicle asset needs to protect that
investment, of course, but to protect it far further than the range of
choices which criminals have available to them. There is no point in being
the weak link in the crime chain. Hence - the Sanji Intellica ZX Pro Series.
Arguably now the most advanced alarm / immobilizer in the world, the ZX
Series is a culmination of years of research by Sanji engineers - utilising
the very latest techniques available to date. The ZX Series is manufactured
to the highest International ISO9001 Quality Standards. Each unit has to
pass its own series of stringent quality control tests in order to get the
exemplary ZX stamp of approval. The ZX Series represents the extreme cutting
edge in vehicle security design. The ZX Series may have an overwhelming
degree of capabilities but the best part about it is that the car owner
finds it easy to understand while the criminal is baffled. The stylish,
ergonomically designed remote control is a design masterpiece all of its
own. Sanji have utilised super-hi tech materials to transform what used to
be a dull black box-remote into this revolutionary combination of design
aesthetics and crafted functionality for the user. The remote is now the
communication link between the driver and the ZX system's brain. The remote
is so intelligent that it can and does scramble all communications, to make
any duplication or interception impossible by even the most accomplished car
thief.
THE ADVANCED BRAIN
Intelligence is a matter of thinking and Sanji do this exceptionally well -
thinking of the best car protection systems for each situation out-thinking
criminals. In the area of hi-tech security you can always leave the thinking
to Sanji. Before you even get into your car, you are warned of any violation
to your vehicle by a series of coded beeps on the siren. At any time you can
go to your local Sanji-approved fitment centre and have the memory read out
and, with their help, take the appropriate action required. The ZX Series is
so intelligent that it will even shut down and warn you if its outputs are
shorted or damaged. But then, isn't this what you would expect from an
intelligent alarm / immobilizer?
ANTI-HIJACK
Every day countless cars are hijacked. The ZX Series anti hi jack facility
immobilizes your vehicle if it is forcibly taken from you. The siren
immediately sounds a warning and indicators flash, informing the hijacker
that the car will immobilize after 90 seconds. The ZX Series offers
driver-door or automatic passive arming hijack, both programmable to suit
your own requirements, with advice from your fitment centre. This system
even gives you personal safety and protection outside your car. If you are
attacked, your transmitter becomes a panic button. The ZX Series protects
you by using its formidable electronic brain. If any doors, bonnet or boot
aren't properly closed, it will alert you. Before you start, it will check
and lock your doors automatically.
THE NICKY SIREN
This little water-proof device is really tiny and so easy to conceal in the
crammed engine compartments of today's vehicles. But it also makes a huge
noise - to create enough attention to scare the attackers away. We know that
dynamite comes in small packages but you have to hear the Nicky siren for
yourself.
COMFORT CONTROL
Wouldn't it be nice to be able to open your boot, close your windows, to
unlock the driver's door, selectively and separately from the passenger
doors, or to be able to program user features - all from your hand remote?
You can - with the ZX Range. You can even program the system to remove the
set and reset chirps - all from the hand control. These convenience options
may require additional modules and we suggest you consult your Sanji
approved fitment centre for the best option for you.
SECURE SENSING
Aren't we tired of hearing vehicle alarms blaring for no apparent reason?
They are extremely irritating and they intensify our noise pollution but,
far worse when the day comes that you need to be alerted, you probably
wouldn't take an alarm like that seriously. At Sanji we take this matter
very seriously. So that's why we developed the super miniature ES250
ultrasonic sensor. The sensor works like an internal radar system,
continuously sending and receiving information about your vehicle's
interior. After careful analysis of the received data, the ES250 makes a
decision to activate the alarm or reject the data in the case of common air
disturbance. The ES250 sensor is so advanced that a patent on its electronic
design has just been granted.
PERSONAL USER PIN-CODE
Under normal circumstances, you would de-activate this system by activating
the remote control. However, if the battery in the remote should ever go
flat, you can enter your 5-digit pin-code via a sequence on the ignition
switch, in order to override the system temporarily. This process will allow
you to drive the vehicle and avoid a very embarrassing situation. Each ZX
Series system is supplied with its unique pin code credit card that displays
your personal user pin code.
ANTI KEY THEFT
Now that general vehicle security systems have become so advanced and
effective, car thieves are turning to easier ways of getting what they want.
Key theft or key duplication is the latest international method used by car
syndicates so that they get the vehicle intact without having to tamper with
sophisticated electronics. To render this latest trend in criminal activity
useless, Sanji have developed an optional user-identification keypad that
interfaces with the whole ZX Series of alarm and immobilizer systems. This
means that even if someone has your keys, your vehicle cannot be driven
unless your own unique pin code is entered into the keypad. To make this
feature truly easy to use, Sanji have incorporated automatic backlighting of
the keypad interface.
The design development of auto-alarms and immobilizers has always been the
area where Sanji have led the way into the future. We have every intention
and commitment to keeping it that way.
Background ZX40-KP
These days vehicle thieves are not
deterred by highly sophisticated built in security and tracking systems. To
get the vehicle the thieves are reverting to stealing the keys. By the time
the owner realizes that the keys are missing the vehicle is already off the
radar screen and ready to be stripped for parts, or given a new identity
across borders.
To address this growing problem
Sanji have developed the ZX40-KP keypad immobilizer that requires the driver
to enter a personal pin code before the vehicle can be driven. The ZX40-KP
keypad immobilizer has anti-tamper coding and will lock out if it detects
that the pin combinations are being tampered with. The driver is given
audible feedback from the keypad via a built in beeper.
An auto back light facility
illuminates the keypad at night making it very easy for the driver to enter
his pin code. A secure service mode is provided for vehicle service.
The user pin code can be changed at
any time by the driver and Anti Hi-Jack facility can be programmed via the
keypad for vehicles in high risk areas. As added security a siren will sound
when the unit is tampered with or when the unit is in Hi-Jack mode.
The ZX40-KP keypad immobilizer is
SAIA Insurance Approved, is very affordable and can be installed into most
vehicles.
Convert factory keyless entry remote to a
full alarm system with anti hi-jack
Sanji Security Systems has released
the ZX30 state-of-the-art factory upgrade alarm system. The clam system can
be fitted to most vehicles that come with keyless entry remotes. The Sanji
ZX30 will upgrade the factory system to full alarm and anti hi jack
functions whilst still retaining the original vehicles remotes.
ZX30 Features
· OEM / Factory Keyless Entry Upgrade
· Universal wiring inputs
· Set / Reset chirps
· Indicator pulse alarm sounding
· Siren Protected Output
· Self learning lock / unlock inputs
· Door open warning chirps
· Ultrasonic miniature sensor
· Sensor shutdown
· Nicky Siren
· Lock on Start (#)
· 1 Cut immobilizer (for hi-jack)
· 60 second turbo timer
· Driver's door hi-jack (#)
· Negative door input
· Positive door input
· Once off alarm override
· Inhibit function
Program Options
· Forced hi-jack
· Service Mode
(#) - FITMENT OPTION
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fitment centre for further details.
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Background EPS4000
Need help - Getting in and out of a tight spot?
The EPS Park Distance Control PDC is the answer to parking a car in any restrictive space.
The EPS PDC system means that you can park your car neatly and quickly - without
fear of damage to your car because of obstacles which are not visible from
your driving position. You don't want to touch other cars, kerbs, posts, and
certainly not any small child behind the car. The EPS4000 would warn you. To
ensure complete protection, the sensor detection area extends along the
entire length of the bumper. A beeper inside the car provides your warning.
The warning beeps get faster as the car approaches obstacles. Due to recent
advances in the technology of the EPS4000 PDC system, the electronic device can
now be fitted to any car and be perfectly colour coded to the vehicles
bumper. A small device like this will prove to be a very valuable asset to
your car, protecting your car's body and paintwork during difficult parking maneuvers. With the trend for new vehicles to be designed aerodynamically -
to obtain extra speed and reduce fuel consumption there is often worse rear
visibility. Drivers are experiencing more difficulty when they reverse into
small spots. The EPS4000 Parking Sensor PDC is an advanced design that uses high
frequency ultrasonic waves, a device that is economically functional, and
which is absolutely safe and efficient. The sensor mounting consists of an
electronic control unit, 4 bumper sensors an acoustic sounder and optional
visual display unit. The electronic control unit is placed in the boot area
and it is connected to the vehicle's reverse light with just 2 wire
connections. The advantage of the EPS4000 system, compared with other
systems on the market, is the low cost and the simplicity of fitting the
unit. It is very compact and can easily be installed in the bumper/fender.
HOW THE EPS SYSTEM WORKS
Engaging the reverse gear activates the electronic control unit. At the same
time this creates a protective zone around the bumper. An acoustic signal is
emitted when any obstacle comes into the controlled area behind the car. The
warning beeps get faster as the distance to the obstacle is reduced - so
that a collision can be avoided. The EPS4000 PDC can be programmed at point of
fit to accommodate vehicles that have a stationary object in front of the
bumper/fender, like a tow bar or a spare tyre, so that it would not activate
the signal and would have no influence on the normal operation of the
device.
IRX550 REMOTE EXTENDER
· Patented circuitry eliminates the interference normally associated with
remote extenders.
· Allows you to control equipment from one room to another even through
walls and floors
· Optionally accepts up to 3 additional transmitter units (IRX400)
· External IR emitter plus cable
supplied standard
The Sanji IRX550 Remote Extender allows the user to control infrared line of
sight electronic equipment from one room to another with ease. It can be
used to change tracks on a CD player, lower or raise the temperature on an
air conditioning unit or change channels on a television - all from up to
100 meters away.
The system comprises of a receiver and transmitter unit with aerials which
receive IR signals from an existing remote control unit, convert the signal
to radio frequency (RF), and communicate and reconvert the signal close to
the device being controlled. The radio frequency used on the Sanji IRX550
Remote Extender is crystal controlled to eliminate drift under any
temperature or environmental variance. The power supply is isolated from the
unit and is based at the wall socket. A problem normally associated with
common remote extenders is channel changing interference from the
neighbour's
extender. When the neighbour changes his channel it will also change the
channel on your system. The IRX550 reduces the switching interference
normally associated with remote extenders. The IRX550 anti interference
technology is patented and once the channel is set no external signals from
the neighbour will interfere or change the channel. The transmitter and
receiver are uniquely coded pairs.
Sanji IRX550 Remote Extender Winner SABS Design Institute Award 2001
The Sanji IRX550 Remote Extender allows the
user to control infrared line of sight electronic equipment from one room to
another with ease. It can be used to changes tracks on a CD player, lower or
raise the temperature on an air conditioning unit or change channels on a
television - all from up to 100 meters away. The system comprises two
receiver/transmitters with aerials which receive IR signals from an existing
remote control unit, convert the signal to radio frequency (RF), communicate
and reconvert the signal close to the device being controlled. The radio frequency used on the Sanji IRX550 Remote Extender is crystal controlled to eliminate drift under any
temperature or environmental variance. The power supply is isolated from the
unit and is based at a wall socket. The casings are injection moulded using high
impact acrylic for durability and the unit has a specially developed
rubberized base with an extendable telescopic antenna. The system has low
power consumption.
IRX Distributors
http://www.sanji.co.za/irx_distributors.htm
Mvix South Africa - the home of
multimedia players
The 3.5"
Divx
Multimedia players – MV-5000U and MV-4000U are being launched in
South Africa by Sanji Security Systems.
In today’s world of popular gadgetry and
fancy gizmos, technology’s “must haves” bring a lot of digital content into
our lives. With a DVD player to watch the latest movie, a MP3 player to
listen to your favourite tunes and a digital camera to record your family’s
special moments; digital devices, cables and connectors are abound in the
home. Mvix Divx player offers affordable simplicity to South African consumers encumbered by hardware,
software and everything in between with the four-in-one Mvix MV-4000U / Mvix
MV-5000 Multimedia Players. A customizable, scaleable and portable
entertainment system, Mvix’s multimedia player stores, shares and plays
multimedia files such as music or movies. Mvix’s players can be connected to
a TV’s, home theater systems, projectors, Hi-Fi systems, or car audio
systems so that you can enjoy your entertainment where and how you want.
By using a 3.5 hard-disk drive (HDD), the
Mvix player works just like an external USB 2.0 hard-drive when connected to
your personal computer. Besides media files all your personal files on your
PC can also be backed up for safekeeping.
For the discriminate movie watcher, simply connect the Mvix hard drive player to your
PC and download movies in a variety of video formats such as MPEG1, MPEG2,
MPEG4, AVI, DivX3.11, 4x, 5x, XviD, DVD (IFO, VOB), VCD. The loaded media
center can then be connected to a TV or home theater system so your
downloaded movies can be viewed from the comfort of your living room couch.
You can store over 200 Divx or Xvid movies on one Mvix hard drive player -
based 250GB hard drive.
Forget huddling over a computer screen to view your digital photos. With the
Mvix Divx multimedia player you can share your favourite memories with family and
friends in a high-quality digital slide show. The player allows you to
import your digital JPEG photos so they can be viewed on a TV, projector or
home theater system.
Even the most serious music lover will be impressed with the high-quality
audio options offered by the Mvix mp3 multimedia player. Store a variety of
audio files such as AC3, MP2, MP3, DTS pass through, WMA, and OGG; and play
your favorite songs over your TV speakers or existing stereo system. You can
store 50000 songs or 5000 albums on one Mvix hard drive player - base 250GB
hard drive.
Furthermore, you can kiss your audio cables goodbye. The Mvix Divx
multimedia player MV-5000U
player has an internal FM Transmitter module to broadcast audio through FM
frequency (four channel) and also includes a number of connectors - analog
stereo audio out, composite, component, and S-Video out, and both co-axial
and optical digital audio outputs.
Additionally, Mvix Divx gives you the power to upgrade the size of the HDD at
anytime. You also have the ability to download the latest firmware from the
Mvix Web site to ensure your player can support the latest DivX file
formats.
The Mvix Divx Mulimedia player can be controlled via the onboard
navigation buttons or alternately with the highly functional IR remote
control that supports all playback functions. The on screen menu system is
impressive and allows you to easily select the media or particular file you
want.
The days of going from room to room, gadget
to gadget to enjoy your multimedia files are over. Simplify your digital
world by routing all of your files to one source - in one room - with the
Mvix
FEATURES
Enjoy your Movies on TV: You
can enjoy your favorite movies and home videos on your TV, because Mvix is
compatible with numerous video formats including MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, AVI,
DivX 3.11, 4x, 5x, XVID, DVD (IFO,VOB), VCD (DAT), etc.
Digital Photo Album: MviX
can display a slideshow of digital photo files and display them to TV or
projector. Store JPEG photos directly from a PC through the USB 2.0
interface and enjoy a slide show for your family and friends without using a
computer.
Digital Music Box: MviX can
play various audio files such as AC3, MP2, MP3, DTS pass through, WMA, OGG
through TV speakers or your existing audio system.
Portable HDD Storage: MviX
uses a 3.5" Hard drive and it works just like a external USB 2.0 hard drive when
you connect it to your PC. The USB 2.0 interface is capable of data transfer
rate of 480Mbps.
FM Transmitter: MviX has an
internal FM Transmitter module to broadcast audio through FM frequency (four
channels). So you don't need audio cables anymore!
Easy Firmware Upgrading:
Download the latest firmware easily from our website. New firmware helps
support latest media codecs and keeps your MviX, Divx player updated all the time!
Specifications
Model No.: MV-4000U & MV-5000U
TV System Compatibility: NTSC / PAL / AUTO
Video and Audio Output: RCA L/R, Coaxial, Optical (5.1ch), RCA Y, Pr, Pb, S-Video, IR-Ext
PC Interface: USB 2.0 (Backward Compatible with USB 1.1)
Subtitle Format Compatibility: SMI, SRT, SUB
Video Formats: MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, AVI, DivX 3.11, 4x,
5x, XviD, DVD (IFO, VOB), ISO
Screen Aspect Ratio: 16:9 / 4:3 Letter Box / Pan Scan
Audio Formats: AC3, MP2, MP3, DTS pass through, WMA, OGG, M3U
Digital Image Formats: JPEG
FM Transmitter: YES *
LCD display: 128 X 64 mm *
UP Scaling: 1920 X 1080i, 1280 X 720p
Dimension: 7.5 x 6 x 2.5 inches
Power: External 12V DC Adapter
Package: MV-5000U, Stand, Remote control, Carry Bag included *, A/V
cables, USB cable.
* MV-5000U only
The Mvix Multimedia Players
are distributed nationally in South Africa by Sanji Security Systems Tel:
0112667500 E-mail
sales@mvix.co.za Website:
http://www.mvix.co.za
Mvix Specification MV-4000U
Mvix Specifications MV-5000U
Mvix Firmware Update
Download Mvix User Manual
MV-4000U / MV-5000U
Mvix
International
Mvix features
What is MviX
In today’s world of popular gadgetry and
fancy gizmos, the technological “must haves” bring a wide variety of
digital content into our lives. DVD players allow you to watch the
latest movies, MP3 players enable you to listen to your favourite
tunes and digital cameras record your family’s special moments -
digital devices, cables and connectors are abound in the home. Mvix
offers affordable simplicity to consumers encumbered by hardware,
software and everything in between with the four-in-one MV- 4000U /
MV-5000U multimedia players. A scaleable and portable entertainment
system that stores, shares and plays multimedia files such as music
or movies. The Mvix players can be connected to a TV, home theater
system, projector, Hi-Fi system, or car audio system so that you can
enjoy your entertainment where and how you want.
By using a 3.5 " hard-disk drive (HDD),
the Mvix player works just like an external USB 2.0 hard-drive when
connected to your personal computer. In addition to media files, all
your personal files on your PC can be backed up for safe-keeping.
For the discriminate movie watcher, simply connect the Mvix player
to your PC and download movies in a variety of video formats such as
MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, AVI, DivX3.11, 4x, 5x, XviD, DVD (IFO, VOB),
VCD. The loaded media center can then be connected to a TV or home
theater system so your downloaded movies can be viewed from the
comfort of your living room couch.
Forget huddling over a computer screen to view your digital photos,
the Mvix multimedia player allows you to share your favourite
memories with family and friends in a high-quality digital slide
show. The player allows you to import your digital Jpeg photos so
they can be viewed on a TV, projector or home theater system.
Any music
lover will be impressed with the high-quality audio options offered
by the Mvix multimedia player. Store a variety of audio files such
as AC3, MP2, MP3, DTS pass through, WMA, and OGG; and play your
favourite songs over your TV speakers or existing stereo system.
Furthermore, you can kiss your audio cables goodbye. The Mvix
MV-5000U player has an internal FM Transmitter module to broadcast
audio through FM frequency (four channels) and also includes a
number of connectors – analogue stereo audio out, composite,
component, and S-Video out, and both co-axial and optical digital
audio outputs.
Mvix gives you the power to upgrade the size of the HDD at anytime.
You are also able to download the latest firmware from the Mvix
website to ensure your player can support the latest DivX file
formats.
The Mvix
can be controlled via the onboard navigation buttons or with the
highly functional IR remote control that supports all playback
functions. The screen menu system is impressive and allows you to
easily select the media or particular file you wish to view.
The days of going from room to room, gadget to gadget, to enjoy your
multimedia files are over.
FEATURES
You can enjoy your favourite movies and home videos on your TV
because Mvix is compatible with numerous video formats including
MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, AVI, DivX® 3.11, 4x, 5x, XVID,
DVD (IFO,VOB), VCD (DAT), amongst others.
Mvix can display a slide show of digital photo files onto your TV or
projector. Store Jpeg photos directly from a PC through the USB 2.0
interface and enjoy a slide show for your family and friends without
using a computer.
Mvix can play various audio files such as AC3, MP2, MP3, DTS pass
through, WMA, OGG through TV speakers or your existing audio system.
Mvix uses a 3.5" HDD and it works just like a external USB 2.0 hard
drive when you connect it to your PC. The USB 2.0 interface is
capable of a data transfer rate of 480Mbps.
Mvix has an internal FM transmitter module to broadcast audio
through FM frequency (four channels). So you don't need audio cables
anymore!
Download the latest
firmware easily from our website. New firmware helps support latest
media codecs and keeps your Mvix player updated
all the time!Current
South African Product Range
Mvix multimedia
player MV-4000U
Mvix multimedia
player MV-5000U
Mvix multimedia
player MX-760HD
Mvix multimedia
player Spare IR Remote
Mvix multimedia
player Spare Power Adapter
Mvix multimedia
player Carry Case
Mvix
South Africa News
Due for South
African launch
Mvix Multimedia
player MV2500U RED
Mvix Multimedia
player MV2500U SILVER
Mvix Multimedia
player MV2500U BLUE
Mvix Multimedia
player MX740
Mvix Multimedia
player MX760HD
Mvix Reviews
Preview of the
review on the Mvix multimedia player Mv-4000u by Deon Schoeman
South African Audio Video Magazine November 06 edition.
The concept of
a hard drive-based multimedia player is nothing new. Apple’s
ubiquitous iPod is hard drive-based, and many other portable
players, especially those requiring large amounts of storage
space (for video, primarily) rely on hard disc-based storage.
The MviX MV-4000U, however, is not aimed at the personal player
market. Instead, the unit’s primary focus is on the home AV
sector, where it allows users to consolidate their music, movies
and digital images in one location.
In simple terms, the MV-4000U is 3,5-inch IDA hard drive linked
to an innovative control interface. On the one hand, the
interface facilitates the transfer of content -- music, movies,
images -- onto the hard disc. On the other, it allows the
playback of that content, typically via an AV system.
The MV-4000U’s operating software allows broad compatibility
with a range of AV formats ensuring that a rich variety of
content can be centralised on the MviX hard drive, and then
played through a home theatre system. In theory, that’s a lot
more convenient than plugging your PC into the AV system, or
burning CD-Rs and DVDs.
Since it’s hardly bigger than an external hard drive, the
MV-4000U is conveniently portable. Linked to a PC running
Windows XP, the MviX will be identified as a storage device, and
content can be conveniently copied onto the drive.
The MviX’s broad format compatibility means that it copes with a
wide range of audio and video content, including
MPEG1/MPEG2/MPEG4 video, DivX 3.11, 4x and 5x, XviD, and ISO
images of DVDs. Audio formats supported include MP3, Ogg Vorbis,
WMA, AC3 and DTS pass-through, and more. It also shows JPEG
images, but disappointingly, formats such as PNG, GIF and TIFF
are not supported.
The MV-4000U can be linked to an AV system. The array of outputs
is quite comprehensive, and spans composite, S-Video and
component video outputs, as well as analogue stereo and both
coaxial and Toslink digital audio outputs.
Interestingly, the MV-4000U claims to offer video upscaling to
1920 x 1080i, or 1280 x 720p. It’s also both PAL and
NTSC-capable.
Switching on the MV-4000U is as simple as hitting the power
button on the front fascia. From there, just about everything is
controlled using the remote control handset, in conjunction with
the MviX’s onscreen, menu-based graphical user interface (GUI).
That interface makes finding and selecting content easy, as well
as providing access to the set-up screens. In practice, the MviX
worked perfectly straight out of the box, and using it was so
intuitive that I never needed to consult the manual.
At this stage, it’s also interesting to note that the US MviX
website not only provides news on the latest updates and
firmware (the latter containing patches, fixes and format
updates), but also a knowledge base where users can air their
views and raise any concerns.
The particular example I had on test included a 250 GB hard
drive, and came already preloaded with a substantial amount of
audio and video material. In the case of the latter, some of the
movies were compressed in DivX mode, while others had simply
been duplicated in their entirety. The music files were
typically MP3-encoded.
I have to confess that I didn’t expect too much from the
MV-4000U. I thought that actual performance would remind me too
much of what happens when you try and use a PC as a source of AV
material: the concept is good, but the execution stinks.
However, in practice, the little MviX turned out to be one of
the surprises of my reviewing year.
Let’s talk about the video performance first. Although the
player offers composite and S-Video outputs, it’s wise to ignore
the composite socket completely: dull colours, poor contrast and
soft edges made for disappointing performance.
S-Video is much better, offering crisper edges and improved
focus, smoother rendering on fast-moving images with no sign of
any artefacts, richer hues and a much improved contrast level.
However, if you’re serious about your video, and your system is
compatible, stick to the component interface.
As it turns out, the promised upsampling isn’t just a pipe
dream: the MviX really improves the video signal delivery, and
produced a quite brilliant video picture.
Not only was the image much sharper and better defined, with
close attention to fine detail, but the colours appeared to have
more life and verve. Bright hues were well controlled, with no
sign of the ‘bleed’ effect often found on lesser appliances.
Unfortunately there is no HDMI or DVI facility, but having seen
the talents of the MV-4000U in the company of mainly analogue
components, it’s a moot point whether users of this highly
affordable player will really miss the all-digital output.
On the sonic front, the MviX is a sympathetic purveyor of MP3
files: somehow, it manages to grasp the essence of the original
despite that format’s compression techniques. The surround
soundtracks of movies are flawlessly retained, and passed on for
processing to my Yamaha AV amplifier.
Finally, the MV-4000U can display digital images, and can even
be set up to show a series of images in a slideshow sequence,
complete with background music. Neat!
So, for a very modest outlay, you get a multimedia player that
will allow you to store all your audio, video and still images.
Not only that, but the content is easily and simply accessed via
the MviX’s menu system. And when hooked up to a home theatre
system, it can deliver surprisingly good sound and picture
quality.
What did I miss? Well, it would be great to make the content on
the MV-4000U available across a wired or wireless network. The
player seems almost made for such a feature, and I can only hope
that its creators consider an upgrade or an uprated model with
this facility in the near future.
But that’s my only gripe: for the rest, the MviX MV-4000U offers
a compact, affordable and user-friendly solution to storing and
accessing a variety of digital content. Deon Schoeman
New Mvix High Definition Hard Drive
Player MX760HD due for South Africa launch end November 06
Video playback :
Codec: MPEG 1/2/4, WMV 9 Divx, Xvid
Format: WMV, AVI, MPG, VOB, MP4, ASF, TS. TP, TRP, ISO
Resolution: up to 1,080i
Audio playback: MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, OGG, PCM, AC3 DTS
decoding including down-mixing, DTS pass through
Image playback: BMP, JPEG, PNG
Video output: Composite, S-video, Component Video, DVI and HDMI via
converter plug (supplied)
Audio output: Analog: stereo RCA, 5.1 channel RCA Digital: coaxial,
optical
Networking: Ethernet (10/100), wireless LAN (802.11g or Pre-N MIMO)
Extended port: USB 2.0 host x 2 port, EX-IR
Main processor: SEM8621L (by sigma designs)
Hard Drive: IDE
Flash memory: 8M byte
RAM: 64M byte (DDR)
Power supply: External power adapter
Features
Multimedia contents playback: movie, picture and music contents playback.
Hardware video decoder for multiple formats: support MPEG-2, MPEG4 and WMV9
Folder Lock: Password protected folders
HD Decoding: 1,080i (MPEG-2) or 720p (MPEG-4, WMV9) WMV, ASF, AVI and
MP4 formats MPEG-2 MPat HL(720P/1,080I)MPEG-4 ASPat L5 (720p) and WMV9 MPat
ML (720p)
Support Portable Storage: HDD or memory device supporting USB 2.0
host
Directly connect to the player and play all contents in the storage 3.5" HDD
type encloser
Video output ports: Composite Video, S-VHS, Component Video, DVI and
HDMI via converter plug (supplied)
Audio decoding and output ports: Stereo RCA, Digital Audio Output
(coaxial and optical, DTS pass-through) DTS decoding including down-mixing
Audio DSP supports dolby digital, MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 Layers I, II and III
(MP3), MPEG-2 BC multi-channel layers I, II and III, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4
AAC-LC,WMA9 and WMA9 Pro decoding
Networking: Ethernet (10/100) or W-LAN (802.11g)
Play all contents in PCs or network storage through LAN
Operating system: uc linux
Picture slideshow: JPEG, BMP and PNG formats
Video playback features: Play/pause, FF/RWD (x2/4/8/16/32 speed) and 10sec
previous/next Zoom-in, bookmark
Configuration: brightness, contrast, hue and saturation
Slide show with background music
Firmware update through internet
Current
Product Range
Mvix multimedia
player MV-4000U
Mvix multimedia
player MV-5000U
Mvix multimedia
player Spare IR Remote
Mvix multimedia
player Spare Power Adapter
Mvix multimedia
player Carry Case
Mvix News
Due for South
African launch
Mvix Multimedia
player MV2500U RED
Mvix Multimedia
player MV2500U SILVER
Mvix Multimedia
player MV2500U BLUE
Mvix Multimedia
player MX740
Mvix Multimedia
player MX760
Mvix Reviews:
Preview of the review on the Mvix multimedia player Mv-4000u
by Deon Schoeman South African Audio Video Magazine November 06
edition.
The concept of a hard drive-based
multimedia player is nothing new. Apple’s ubiquitous iPod is hard
drive-based, and many other portable players, especially those requiring
large amounts of storage space (for video, primarily) rely on hard
disc-based storage.
The MviX MV-4000U, however, is not aimed at the personal player market.
Instead, the unit’s primary focus is on the home AV sector, where it allows
users to consolidate their music, movies and digital images in one location.
In simple terms, the MV-4000U is 3,5-inch IDA hard drive linked to an
innovative control interface. On the one hand, the interface facilitates the
transfer of content -- music, movies, images -- onto the hard disc. On the
other, it allows the playback of that content, typically via an AV system.
The MV-4000U’s operating software allows broad compatibility with a range of
AV formats ensuring that a rich variety of content can be centralised on the
MviX hard drive, and then played through a home theatre system. In theory,
that’s a lot more convenient than plugging your PC into the AV system, or
burning CD-Rs and DVDs.
Since it’s hardly bigger than an external hard drive, the MV-4000U is
conveniently portable. Linked to a PC running Windows XP, the MviX will be
identified as a storage device, and content can be conveniently copied onto
the drive.
The MviX’s broad format compatibility means that it copes with a wide range
of audio and video content, including MPEG1/MPEG2/MPEG4 video, DivX 3.11, 4x
and 5x, XviD, and ISO images of DVDs. Audio formats supported include MP3,
Ogg Vorbis, WMA, AC3 and DTS pass-through, and more. It also shows JPEG
images, but disappointingly, formats such as PNG, GIF and TIFF are not
supported.
The MV-4000U can be linked to an AV system. The array of outputs is quite
comprehensive, and spans composite, S-Video and component video outputs, as
well as analogue stereo and both coaxial and Toslink digital audio outputs.
Interestingly, the MV-4000U claims to offer video upscaling to 1920 x 1080i,
or 1280 x 720p. It’s also both PAL and NTSC-capable.
Switching on the MV-4000U is as simple as hitting the power button on the
front fascia. From there, just about everything is controlled using the
remote control handset, in conjunction with the MviX’s onscreen, menu-based
graphical user interface (GUI).
That interface makes finding and selecting content easy, as well as
providing access to the set-up screens. In practice, the MviX worked
perfectly straight out of the box, and using it was so intuitive that I
never needed to consult the manual.
At this stage, it’s also interesting to note that the US MviX website not
only provides news on the latest updates and firmware (the latter containing
patches, fixes and format updates), but also a knowledge base where users
can air their views and raise any concerns.
The particular example I had on test included a 250 GB hard drive, and came
already preloaded with a substantial amount of audio and video material. In
the case of the latter, some of the movies were compressed in DivX mode,
while others had simply been duplicated in their entirety. The music files
were typically MP3-encoded.
I have to confess that I didn’t expect too much from the MV-4000U. I thought
that actual performance would remind me too much of what happens when you
try and use a PC as a source of AV material: the concept is good, but the
execution stinks. However, in practice, the little MviX turned out to be one
of the surprises of my reviewing year.
Let’s talk about the video performance first. Although the player offers
composite and S-Video outputs, it’s wise to ignore the composite socket
completely: dull colours, poor contrast and soft edges made for
disappointing performance.
S-Video is much better, offering crisper edges and improved focus, smoother
rendering on fast-moving images with no sign of any artefacts, richer hues
and a much improved contrast level. However, if you’re serious about your
video, and your system is compatible, stick to the component interface.
As it turns out, the promised upsampling isn’t just a pipe dream: the MviX
really improves the video signal delivery, and produced a quite brilliant
video picture.
Not only was the image much sharper and better defined, with close attention
to fine detail, but the colours appeared to have more life and verve. Bright
hues were well controlled, with no sign of the ‘bleed’ effect often found on
lesser appliances.
Unfortunately there is no HDMI or DVI facility, but having seen the talents
of the MV-4000U in the company of mainly analogue components, it’s a moot
point whether users of this highly affordable player will really miss the
all-digital output.
On the sonic front, the MviX is a sympathetic purveyor of MP3 files:
somehow, it manages to grasp the essence of the original despite that
format’s compression techniques. The surround soundtracks of movies are
flawlessly retained, and passed on for processing to my Yamaha AV amplifier.
Finally, the MV-4000U can display digital images, and can even be set up to
show a series of images in a slideshow sequence, complete with background
music. Neat!
So, for a very modest outlay, you get a multimedia player that will allow
you to store all your audio, video and still images. Not only that, but the
content is easily and simply accessed via the MviX’s menu system. And when
hooked up to a home theatre system, it can deliver surprisingly good sound
and picture quality.
What did I miss? Well, it would be great to make the content on the MV-4000U
available across a wired or wireless network. The player seems almost made
for such a feature, and I can only hope that its creators consider an
upgrade or an uprated model with this facility in the near future.
But that’s my only gripe: for the rest, the MviX MV-4000U offers a compact,
affordable and user-friendly solution to storing and accessing a variety of
digital content. Deon Schoeman
Sanji Security Systems Contact Info
Head Office
Sanji Security
Systems (Pty) Ltd
106 16th Road Midrand Gauteng South Africa.
Tel +27 11 266-7500 Fax +27 11 266-7501
E-mail:
Sales@sanji.co.za Technical@sanji.co.za
Durban
Unit 6B Sutton Square
306 Stanford Hill Rd Windermere
Durban South Africa.
Tel +27 31 303-8305 Fax +27 31 312-3192
E-mail:
Graemem@sanji.co.za
Cape
Town
Unit 6 Constantiaberg
Business Park
Princessvlei Rd Diep River
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November 2006
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