net-TV PTA-8960A5 User manual
OperatingInstructions
Dual Streams Network TV Box
Model: PTA-8960A5
Date: 08Feb2012
Contents
Product Overview...................................................................................................................................................... 4
Introduction......................................................................................................................................................................................4
Key Features ....................................................................................................................................................................................5
System Requirements....................................................................................................................................................................6
Package Contents ...........................................................................................................................................................................8
Specifications...................................................................................................................................................................................9
Guide to Parts and Control.......................................................................................................................................................... 11
Viewing the Remote Control....................................................................................................................................................... 14
Hardware Installation ............................................................................................................................................17
Local Operations.....................................................................................................................................................24
Using Rule...................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
On Screen Menu ........................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Watch Live TV................................................................................................................................................................................ 37
Picture In Picture (PIP) ................................................................................................................................................................ 38
Instant Recording......................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Schedule Recording..................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Play Recorded Files...................................................................................................................................................................... 44
net-TV mobile2........................................................................................................................................................46
net-TV 2012.............................................................................................................................................................57
What is net-TV 2012 .................................................................................................................................................................... 57
Easy Setup..................................................................................................................................................................................... 75
Channel Scan ................................................................................................................................................................................ 83
Favorite Channel Settings........................................................................................................................................................... 85
Instant Recording......................................................................................................................................................................... 87
USB Schedule Recording............................................................................................................................................................. 88
Download Recorded Files ........................................................................................................................................................... 90
Play Recorded Files...................................................................................................................................................................... 91
IR Learning .................................................................................................................................................................................... 92
Time-Shifting................................................................................................................................................................................. 98
Firmware Update.......................................................................................................................................................................... 99
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Product Overview
Introduction
The net-TV Box is a device that connects to your cable or set-top box and streams your TV shows and DVR
content over the network for you to watch and control anywhere you go.
net-TV Box provides simultaneous dual streams Full D1 video quality. With the net-TV Box placed in a living room
for instance, you can enjoy any videos from anywhere in your home by using the computer, smart phone, tablet
PC and receiver box on these client devices. Every two of the local, LAN and WAN users can watch different
programs independently.
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Key Features
High quality encoding Dual streams
1Advanced video (H.264) and audio coding
(AAC) provides high quality encoding at low
bitrates saving bandwidth without compromising
quality in live streaming applications.
6Supports two services at the same time, and
their video resolution can both achieve D1.
Users can watch different video source
programs independently of each other.
Coding and TV OUT function Convenient connection
2
Box has encoding and TV OUT function, so
video files recorded can be watched on TV
(using the supplied remote control).
7
Supports connection from the remote Receiver
Box / PC / Smart Phone AP, and you can
connect it anywhere and anytime of the world.
Local schedule recording Eas
y
to install
3The second generation PVR schedule record
function can set the recording assignment from
long-distance or the box. You can also record
the video without PC.
8P2P server and UPnP communication protocol
make an easy network connection. You can
avoid the annoying network setting and just use
it by Plug and Play.
IR Blaster PVR & IP STB in one
4
Supports various remote controls of STB. User
can control the video devices remotely after IR
learning.
9
With cable TV (TUNER) and AV video input
source, and has both functions of PVR and IP
STB.
WiFi wireless network connection* Firmware upgradeable
5Supports the USB WiFi wireless network
connection (the WiFi wireless network card is
not supplied).
10 Provides remote firmware update mechanism,
and retaining the lasted version and upgrading
new version no longer need to spend money.
* Only supports Ralink’s 2571 chip.
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System Requirements
net-TV Box
Cable or DSL modem, Home network router (UPnP compatibility highly recommended)
Cable TV source
External connected video device such as DVD, DVR or STB
256 Kbps upstream network speed (higher upstream network speeds yield higher quality video)
USB storage such as USB flash disk for recording (Must be FAT32 File system)
net-TV 2012 for windows
CPU：Intel Pentium 4 1.5GHz or above
RAM：512MB or above
Operating system：Windows XP, Vista, 7
Hard disk：at least 100MB capacity or above
Windows-compatible Graphics Card with DirectDraw Overlay Support
Sound Card：PCI sound card or on-board audio
Network：10/100Mbps Ethernet LAN port connection ability
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net-TV mobile2 for Android:
An Android mobile phone or Tablet with 3G or 4G wireless service or Wi-Fi Internet connectivity
Android 1.6 or later
5 MB free memory is required on the Android device to install the net-TV mobile2
Network download speed of 150Kbps (or higher)
net-TV mobile2 for iPhone:
Support devices: iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPod touch
Requires the latest software update
5 MB free memory is required on the iPhone or iPod touch to install the net-TV mobile2
Network download speed of 150Kbps (or higher)
net-TV mobile2 for iPad:
Support devices: iPad, iPad 2
iOS 4.2 or higher.
3G wireless service or Wi-Fi Internet connectivity.
5 MB free memory is required on the iPad to install the net-TV mobile2
Network download speed of at least 500 Kbps (Your results may vary based on network conditions).
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Package Contents
The product package includes the following items and accessories:
xOne ID number is supplied on the sticker of Box for remote application login.
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Specifications
System
OS Embedded Linux
CPU Dual core (ARM 9 + DSP)
Memory FLASH:16MB; RAM:256MB DDR2
Signal System NTSC and PAL
Network protocols HTTP, UDP, TCP/IP, SMTP, FTP, NTP, PPPoE, DHCP, UPnP, RTSP
Interface
ANTENNA 1 x Antenna IN, 75Ω(F type)
1 x Antenna OUT, 75Ω(F type)
AN IN 1 x composite VIDEO IN (RCA, Yellow)
1 x L/R Stereo AUDIO IN (RCA, White/Red)
The AV IN signals above input by the supplied 3-in-1 AV cable.
AV OUT 1 x VIDEO OUT (RCA, Yellow)
1 x L/R Stereo Audio OUT (RCA, White/Red)
The AV OUT signals above output by the supplied 3-in-1 AV cable.
Data transmission 2 x Type A, USB Host
1 x Ethernet jack x1,10 Base-T/100 Base-TX
1 x IR Blaster, 3.5mm mini jack
Power 1 x 5.5V DC jack
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LEDs 3 x Indicate power, network and USB status
Reset button 1 x semi-recessed pushbutton to load factory default.
Recording
Video compression H.264 Main profile @ Level 3.0
Support resolutions D1, Half D1 , CIF all @30/25 fps
Audio Compression AAC
Recording File format MP4
Recordable Media USB External HDD or USB Flash drive
File System FAT32
Recording Quality D1 (about 1.5Mbps), Half D1 (about 1Mbps), CIF(about 512kbps)
General
Power Requirement 5.5VDC, 2A
Power Consumption < 10 Watts
Operating Environment 0° C to 35°C, Humidity 10% to 80% RH(No condensation)
Storage Environment -10° C to 50°C, Humidity 5% to 95% RH(No condensation)
Dimensions 185(L)x124(W)x28.5(H)mm
Mass (weight) TBC
※ Specifications and design are subject to chang without notice.
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