Further Tech Net-TV Box User manual

User’s Manual
Version 1.0

Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of this product. Read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for
future reference.
About this manual
This user manual has been designed to help you make the most of your IP camera and its many features and
functions. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is
given to the correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Copyright
© Copyright 2008
This manual contains proprietary information, protected by copyright.All rights reserved

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Contents
Introduction..................................................................................................................................6
Key Features............................................................................................................................................... 6
System Requirements................................................................................................................................ 8
Computer System Requirements........................................................................................................... 8
Box System Requirements .................................................................................................................... 8
Specification ............................................................................................................................................... 9
Package Contents..................................................................................................................................... 10
Identifying Parts and Controls................................................................................................................. 11
Front Panel ...........................................................................................................................................11
Rear Panel........................................................................................................................................... 13
Installation..................................................................................................................................15
Hardware Installation................................................................................................................................ 15
Software Installation................................................................................................................................. 20

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Remove Software...................................................................................................................................... 22
Network Configuration ..............................................................................................................23
Easy Setup ................................................................................................................................................ 23
Change the Network configuration ...................................................................................................... 23
Analyze the unknown network configuration........................................................................................ 31
UPnP Testing ....................................................................................................................................... 39
The setting for UPnP-disabled or non-UPnP routers............................................................................. 43
Get internet access via the DMZ function of the router ........................................................................ 52
Getting to know netTV Player...................................................................................................54
For the initial operation............................................................................................................................ 54
Main Panel Instructions ........................................................................................................................... 58
Remote Control Interface Instructions ................................................................................................... 61
Mouse and keyboard operations............................................................................................................. 65
Property Setting Page Instructions......................................................................................................... 69
Local File Interface Instructions.............................................................................................................. 78

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Using netTV Player ....................................................................................................................79
Settings of the Virtual Remote Control................................................................................................... 79
To Load Profile.......................................................................................................................................... 85
USB Recording Device............................................................................................................................. 88
Download/Playback the recorded files from netTV Box........................................................................ 91
Favorite Channel Setting ......................................................................................................................... 93
Firmware Update........................................................................................................................95
Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................................99

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Introduction
netTV Box is an IPTV Box receiving TV sources from Wall or Set-Top-Box via TV Tuner, RCA or S-Video on the
one end, compressing the video in the format of H.264 & the audio in the format of AAC, and transmitting the
compressed media to the internet or intranet on the other end. With the application software installed on your
computer, 3G mobile phone or Wi-Fi PDA, you could control the TV Tuner or Set-Top-Box via IR connection between
IPTV Box & Set-Top-Box, and watch & record TV programs on the go.
Key Features
No monthly fee. (All TV contents can be accessed.)
Using a high-performance H.264 video compression chipset, requires smaller bandwidth and implements better
video quality.
Network video and security monitoring.
With the player installed on PC, 3G mobile phone or Wi-Fi PDA, the user could control the TV Tuner or
Set-Top-Box via IR connection between IPTV Box & Set-Top-Box, and watch & record TV programs on the go
(Option).
D1/Half-D1/DCIF/CIF/QCIF Real Time Compression Supported.
Automatic adjustment of encoder parameters based on dynamic algorithm of the available network bandwidth

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ensures the smooth video stream transport on the network.
P2P service and UPnP compatibility make an easy network connection.
The IR Remote Control Learning function supports all types of A/V devices including PVRs, Digital Cable Boxes,
and Satellite TV Receivers.
Scheduled or real-time recording on PC or Box (by USB port) supported.
TV sources can be received from Wall (Cable) via TV Tuner of this netTV Box, or from Set-Top-Box via RCA or
S-Video of this netTV Box.
System Software Upgrade via Network supported.
NTSC and PAL standards auto detection supported.
External USB hard disk support.
**TV Tuner supports both PAL and NTSC TV standards.

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System Requirements
In general, if your desktop PC or laptop is purchased within 3 to 4 years, and runs a modern OS like Windows XP
or Windows Vista, you should be able to install the player. Please see the specific requirements below:
Computer System Requirements
CPU：Intel Pentium 4 2.0GHz or above
RAM：512MB or above
Operating system：Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista
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
Microsoft DirectX 9.0c or above
Box System Requirements
Router with NAT and UPnP features
Broadband Internet Access (Cable Modem or ADSL) with minimum upload bandwidth of 512Kbps or faster
TV signal (Air or Cable) or external input (Set-top box or DVD player)

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Specification
Processor: Multi Core: ARM 9 CPU + DSP,240Mhz SDRAM: 32MB
Flash: 16MB Network Interface: RJ-45 Ethernet (10/100Mbps auto
switching)
Network protocol: HTTP,UDP, TCP/IP,SMTP,
FTP, PPPoE, DHCP, NTP, DDNS TBA
Video Input/Output: 1.NTSC + PAL TV Tuner (IEC
169-2 ); 2.Composite video (Female RCA);
3.S-Video (Female4-pin mini-DIN)
Audio Input/Output: L/R Stereo Audio (Female RCA) Video Frame Rate: Up to 30fps
Video Bitrate (Auto Mode): Automatic bitrate
adjustment depending on network condition
Video Bitrate (Manual Mode): Adjustable from
64Kbps to 2Mbps
Video Compression: H.264 (Hardware Encode) Video Resolution: D1、HALF-D1、CIF、QCIF
Supported Client OS: Windows XP / Vista Power Requirement: 5VDC, 2A
IR Blaster: To control an external cable/satellite box Dimension: 185(L)x124(W)x28.5(H)mm
Weight: 875g (Full Package) Environment Conditions: Operating temperature
0~45oC;
Storage temperature -20~60oC

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Package Contents
After unpacking, check that all the following items have been included:
*One ID key for netTV Player is enclosed.