Kong TV 8960 User manual

Operating Instructions
Network Video Recorder

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Introduction
The KongTV Box is an IPTV Box for Network TV and surveillance. It uses a high-performance H.264 video
compression chipset, requires smaller bandwidth and implements better video quality. P2P server and UPnP
protocol make an easy network connection, you can get rid of complex network configuring and just use it by
plug-n-play. With the application software installed on your computer, 3G mobile phone or Wi-Fi PDA, you
could remotely watch TV programs & record TV programs & monitor home situation on the move.

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Key Features & Benefits
Powerful Multi-codec engine
The Box can record videos, play files and upload files at the same time.
Convenient connection
Has the KongTV channel selection andAV watching function, and you can connect it anywhere and
anytime of the world.
No monthly fee
all available TV signal and wideband can be used.
Easy to install
P2P 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.
High speed ASIC technology
Using a high-performance H.264 hardware compression chipset, intelligent detection of image and
Automatic adjustment of code stream, the smooth video stream requires only 256K bandwidth.
Schedule recording
Powerful PVR and schedule record function can set the recording assignment from long-distance or the
Box. You can also record the video without power on PC.
USB connector
The USB2.0 connector can be inserted with flash disk or hard disk, then it can record videos with high
image quality and low capacity (Just need 1/4 capacity when has the same quality as DVD).
Controlling AV equipments remotely
With AV input terminal, and via the IR learning mechanism of the IR remote control, you can watch and

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control the audio and video equipments home remotely.
Dual-rate-stream architecture
Advanced dual-rate-stream architecture allows the box to be connected to WAN and LAN (limited to 1
person separately) at the same time, and this two networks can be set different resolution and bit rate.
Monitoring AV equipments remotely
Have one group of camera and microphone input, and you can monitor the home conditions anytime
when outward.
Supportive communication protocol
Supports communication protocol such as DDNS / DHCP / fixed IP / PPPoE. Static IP, DHCP and Cable
modem all can be used.
Firmware upgradeable
Provides remote firmware update mechanism, and retaining the lasted version and upgrading new
version no longer need to spend money.
Time-Shift
The Time-Shift function makes the Box can make a pause when playing program at any time, and you
can continue to watch later, it’s also easy to skip ads(AP function).
Coding and TV OUT function
Box has coding and TV OUT function, so video files recorded can be watched on TV.

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System Requirements
Computer Requirements (for KongTV Player)
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
Network TV Box Requirements
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)

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Specifications
Basic
System: 32-bit RISC CPU with embedded Linux.
Memories:16MB Flash, 256MB RAM(DDR2)
Network interface 10/100 Base-T Ethernet
Network protocols: HTTP,UDP, TCP/IP,SMTP, FTP,
NTP, PPPoE, DHCP, UPnP, RTSP
Connectors
1 x Power jack, 5.5VDC 2A
1 x Ethernet port ,RJ45 female
1 x Camera IN (BNC, Female)
1 x Talk audio in (pink;3.5mm,phone Jack)
1 x Listen audio out (green;3.5mm,phone Jack)
1 x AV IN (9 pins mini-DIN), via 4-in-1 AV cable
1 x AV OUT (9 pins mini-DIN), via 4-in-1 AV cable
2 x RF, IN/OUT(F type)
1 x Reset button (semi-recessed)
1 x USB (Type A), for record
1 x IR Blaster (3.5mm,Phone Jack)
3 x LEDs, indication of power, network & USB
Audio and Video
Support TV Standard: NTSC & PAL
Video Encode: H.264 Main profile @ Level 3.0
Frame rate: Max. 30fps(NTSC)/
25fps(PAL),10fps fixed for mobile AP
Video Bit-rate: 100k~4Mbps,100k for mobile AP
Audio Encode: eAAC+, 24kbps fixed
Record format: MP4
Resolutions:D1, Half D1, CIF, QCIF, 240x192 for
mobile AP
Environmental &Mechanical
Case: Desktop or wall mounting plastic case
Dimension: 185(L)x124(W)x28.5(H)mm
Weight: 320g
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 35°C
Storage Temperature: -10°C to 50°C
Humidity: 10% to 80% (Non-condensing)
※Specifications are subject to change without
prior notice.

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Package Contents
After unpacking, check that if all the following items have been included:
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One ID number for KongTV Player is supplied.
KongTv
P.W Adater
4in1 AV Cable
IR Blaster Cable
Quick Guide
Composite Dist. Cable
RF Cable
Lan Cable

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Locating Control and Ports
Take a moment to identify the control and ports shown on the following pages.
Front Panel
USB 2.0 Port:
Connect a USB Flash Drive.
IR Blaster Port:
Connected with a supplied IR blaster cable, via the learning function of remote control,
the KongTV box can emit IR signals to control STB or DVR / DVD remotely.
Remote Sensor:
Point remote control here.
Status Lights:
Show the current status of the KongTV box.

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Rear Panel
DC-IN
Connect the supplied power adapter.
ETHERNET
Connect a network with an always-on broadband connection.
AV-OUT
Not Usable
LISTEN & TALK & CAMERA
Audio in(connected to speaker), audio out(connected to microphone), camera in (BNC).
AV-IN
Connect to external A/V devices (such as DVD or STB) by the supplied 4 in 1 AV cable.
ANTENNA IN/OUT
Connect the cable TV antenna to the ANTENNAIN jack on the unit, then connect
ANTENNAOUT jack to TV by the supplied RF cable.
RESET
Press it with pen-point for three seconds, the box will reset to the default setting.

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About the Status Lights
The KongTV Box has three status lights on the front that indicate what’s happening.
LED
Indication
Meaning
PWR
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Off
The power of the box is off.
●
Dark green static
The box is starting up or in standby mode.
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Light green static
The box is operating.
☀
Green flashing
The box is resetting to the factory defaults.
NET
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Off
Both the WAN and LAN connection are not ready, or have failed.
●
Red static
The box is connected to the LAN.
☀
Red flashing
The box is being accessed from the LAN.
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Green static
The box is connected to the WAN.
☀
Green flashing
The box is being accessed from the WAN.
USB
●
Off
The USB storage is not detected.
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Red static
The USB storage connected to the USB port is ready.
☀
Red flashing
The USB storage data is being accessed.

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Installation
Hardware Installation
Front Panel

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Connect IR Blaster Cable
Connect the supplied IR Blaster Cable to the IR Blaster port of the KongTV Box, and place the other
head on the top of the video source such as DVD to point at its remote sensor. You could peel off the
sticker paper on the IR Blaster Cable head to fasten it with the video device.
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Keep the distance between the IR cable’s head and the remote sensor of video source within 5cm.
IR Learning
With the KongTV player installed on your PC, you could do the IR learning by switching to the video
source of the external connected video device. While learning, you must aim your physical remote
control of the video source at the front led cap of the KongTV Box and keep the distance between
them within 5cm.
Connect USB Storage
If you want to set schedule recording, you should plug the USB storage device in the USB port at the
front panel of the KongTV Box.
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The external USB device must be FAT32 format.
The Box doesn’t support some USB storage devices.
If the 2.5 inches USB external disk without its own power source can’t be used, please connect
power source to them.

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Back Panel

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Connect Audio/Video Source
Use the supplied 4 in 1AV cable to connect the AV-IN jack on the unit and connect the other end of it to
the 3RCAto 3RCA cable and S-video cable, then to the corresponding out jack on your video device.
Connect the speaker, microphone and camera to the LISTEN, TALK &CAMERA port of KongTV Box.
Connect Cable or Antenna
Disconnect the Coaxial/RF cable from your TV'sAntenna IN and reconnect it to the Antenna IN of
KongTV Box. Then use the supplied RF cable to connect the Antenna OUT of your KongTV Box to the
RF Antenna IN of TV.
Connect Output
Not Usable
Connect to Your Network
Connect the KongTV Box’s ETHERNET port to the corresponding port on your Modem or Router using
a LAN cable. Use a commercially available LAN or Ethernet cable (CAT5 or better withRJ-45
connector). If the Box is not near a network connection, many retailers have LAN cables in lengths of
50 feet or more.

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✍
Many network connection problems during set up can often be fixed byre-setting the router or modem.
After connecting the player to the home network, quickly power off and/or disconnect the power cable
of the home network router or cable modem. Then power on and/or connect the power cable again.
Connect Power Source
(Remember to place the step at last.)
Connect the supplied power adapter to the port labeled DC5.5V, and plug the power adapter into an
electrical outlet.
When plugged in, the PWR light on the front panel comes on.

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Software Installation
Before installing the KongTV Box, please make sure that your PC meets the minimum system requirement
and is equipped with a CD drive and a HDD with at least 100MB free space.
Follow the following steps to complete the installation:
1. Download : http://www.kongtv.co.kr

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2. This is the first screen you will see. Click the Next
button to begin the installation, and then follow the
on-screen instructions.
3. Enter the User Name and Organization, then click
“Next”.

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4. Choose the destination folder where KongTV player
will reside and then click “Next” to install. The
defaults location is C\:\Program Files\KongTV Player
\KongTV Player\.
5. Click Finish to exit the installation Wizard.

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✍
After finishing the installation, it will come up a 「KongTV Player」icon on the desktop,
double-click it to watch your KongTV player.

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Remove Software
1. Click 「Start ► Programs ► KongTV Player ► KongTV Player ► Uninstall KongTV Player」to remove
the software.
2. It will pop up a dialog asked “Are you want to uninstall this product?”, Click「Yes」to uninstall the program.
3. When the program is completed, you have finished removing KongTV player application software.