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:
✍
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.
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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.
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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
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Off
The USB storage is not detected.
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Red static
The USB storage connected to the USB port is ready.
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Red flashing
The USB storage data is being accessed.