net-TV PTA-8960A5 User manual

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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
1Advanced 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
3The 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
5Supports 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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Guide to Parts and Control
Front Panel
USB Port:
DISK: Connect a USB storage device for record or playback.
WiFi: Connect a wireless USB adapter to access network (Only supports Ralink’s 2571 chip.)
IR Blaster Port:
Connected with a supplied IR blaster cable, via the learning function of remote control, the
box can emit IR signals to control STB remotely.
Remote Sensor:
Point remote control here.
Status indicators:
Show the current status of this product. USB: USB storage indication NET: Network
connection indication PWR: Power indication.

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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:
Connect to the A/V input of TV by the supplied 3-in-1 AV cable.
RESET:
Press it with pen-point for three seconds, the box will reset to the default setting.
AV-IN:
Connect to external A/V devices (such as STB) by the supplied 3-in-1 AV cable.
ANTENNA IN/OUT:
Connect the cable TV antenna to the ANTENNA/CABLE IN jack on the unit, then connect
RF-OUT jack to TV by the supplied RF cable.

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Table 1 The Status Indicators:
The net-TV Box has three status lights on the front to indicate what’s happening.
LED Indication Meaning
●Light off The power of the box is off.
●Dark green static The box is starting up or in standby.
●Light green static The box is operating.
PWR
☀Green flashing The box is resetting to the factory defaults.
●Light off Both the WAN and LAN connection are not ready, or have failed.
●Red static LAN functionality is enabled.
☀
Red flashing The box is sending or receiving data over LAN.
● Green static Either WAN or WAN+LAN functionality is enabled.
NET
☀
Green flashing The box is sending or receiving data over either WAN or WAN+LAN.
●Light off The USB storage is not being used.
●Red static The USB storage is plugged into the USB port.
USB
☀Red flashing Illuminates when data is read from or written to the USB storage.

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Viewing the Remote Control
Video source switch
On/off the video output to TV.
0-9 numerical buttons, +100 and channel return
Menu key, press it to enter to function setting page.
Mute button, temporary sound switch-off.
CH ^/CHv /VOL+/VOL-/ENTER
Generally CH ^/v keys are used for channel selection and VOL+/
- keys for volume control. When in the menu page, The direction
keys and ENTER key are used to select and confirm the function
settings.
Instant recording key.
On/off the system and network status information.
Play control keys
Please refer the following page for the detailed instructions.

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These six keys have different functions when playing recorded files and watching TV/AV programs:
Keys Functions when playback Functions when watching programs
Last file Set schedule recording
Play or pause Open the play list
Next file Function reservation for other products.
Fast rewind Swap between main picture and sub
picture under PIP.
Stop Start the PIP function.
Fast forward Switch the position of sub picture on TV.

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Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown in the
figure.
Install two AAA size batteries.
Make sure to match the “+” and “-“ ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the
compartment.
Replace the cover.
Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you won’t be using the
remote control for a long time. The remote control can be used up to about 5
meters from the box.
✍
If the remote control doesn’t work, check the following:
xIs the net-TV Box power on?
xAre the plus and minus ends the batteries reversed?
xAre the batteries drained?
xIs there a power outage, or is the power adapter unplugged?
xIs there a special fluorescent light or neon sign nearby?

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Hardware Installation
Front Panel

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Connecting the IR Blaster
Attach the supplied IR Blaster to the device connected to the IR Blaster port of the net-TV Box, and place
the other head on the top of the video source such as Set Top Box to point at its Infrared receiver.
✍
xKeep the distance between the IR cable’s head and the remote sensor of video source within 5cm.
xAfter a successful IR Learning, you could remove the backing paper from the IR Blaster and fix in place.
IR learning
With the net-TV 2012 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 net-TV Box and keep the distance between them within 5cm.
You can refer to IR Learning for more instructions.
Connect the wireless WiFi adapter
Plug the USB WiFi wireless network card into the WiFi port, and set WiFi as the network configuration of
the Box, and then you can get to internet via the WiFi wireless network.
✍
The two USB ports on the Box have their respective use, so the USB devices must be plugged into the
correct port to avoid the unavailable situation.

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Connect USB storage
If you want to set schedule recording or play the recorded files, you should plug the USB storage device in
the DISK port at the front panel of the net-TV Box.
✍
xThe external USB device must be FAT32 format.
xThe Box doesn’t support some USB storage devices.

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How to format the USB device with partition more than 32GB
If the USB device partition is more than 32GB, and it can’t be format to FAT32 by Window system, you con format
it to FAT32 by following these steps:
1. Download a copy of fat32format.zip from http://www.ridgecrop.demon.co.uk/download/fat32format.zip, Extract
the single EXE file to somewhere suitable, like C:\.
2. Click 「Start ►Run」and enter
cmd
When the command prompt opens, type this - C:\ is the place you extracted the exe file to.
CD C:\
Press enter and then type this. You need to replace f: with the drive letter you are trying to format.
fat32format f:
You should see this displayed
Warning ALL data on drive 'f' will be lost irretrievably, are you sure (y/n)
Now when it says this, it really means it. If you format the boot sector, FATs and root directory will be filled with
zeros. Type yand hit return if you are sure to format.
You should see this displayed
… …
Initialising reserved sectors and FATs...
Done
This means that all has gone according to plan, and the USB device has been formatted to FAT32.