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Preface
Thank you very much for choosing our Smart TV Box. For your
convenience, and reference, please refer to the provided manual
for setup and operation instructions.
Statement & Disclaimer
We have made sure that all of the information on this device is
correct and as current as possible.
The information in this manual is strictly for the basic usage and
maintenance of the Iview Smart Box. We cannot guarantee the device
will work efficiently with more complex or advanced connections.
We reserve the right to make additional changes to the manual for
future convenience. If you feel that our manual may be out of
date, please check our website for the most updated version

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Summary of Contents for IVIEW CyberBox

  • Page 1 The information in this manual is strictly for the basic usage and maintenance of the Iview Smart Box. We cannot guarantee the device will work efficiently with more complex or advanced connections. We reserve the right to make additional changes to the manual for future convenience.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 - System Introduction 1.1............Features 2 - Remote Control 2.1..........Remote Overview 2.2............TV Mode 3 - System Setup 3.1 ..........AV Connection 3.2..........HDMI Connection 4 – Main Menu 3.1 ............Overview 3.2..........Shortcuts Menu 5 - Connecting to the Internet 5.1...........Connecting via Wi-Fi 5.2 ........Connecting via Ethernet 6 –...
  • Page 3 8.2...........Movie Player 8.3............Gallery 9 - Additional Features 9.1.........Online Video Streaming 9.2..........Google Chrome 9.3...........File Browser 9.4..........App Installer 9.5............Miracast 9.6............IView iHome 10 - System Settings 10.1..........Quick Settings 10.2..........Droid Settings 10.3............Settings 11 - Firmware Update 12 - Resetting Your Smartbox 13 - Troubleshooting...

  • Page 4: System Introduction

    * Audio Player supports nearly all video formats, including MP3、WMA、WAV、AAC and many others * Two USB 2.0 ports for additional storage devices. * Advanced Double-Sided remote control. * PVR recording and playback. * IVIEW Store App for additional promotions and savings on IVIEW devices.

  • Page 5: Remote Control

    2 - Remote Control 2.1 Remote Overview POWER: Powers the device on and off. Rewind/Fast-Forward: Rewinds or Fast Forwards video or recording Skip/Previous: Skips to the next/previous Video or Recording GOTO: Lets you skip to a specific time during PVR Playback / *Opens search engine PLAY/PAUSE: Will play or pause current media...
  • Page 6 MUTE: Disables and enables sound MOUSE: *Enables/Disables wireless pointer functions on remote USB: opens the file explorer / *Increases Volume FAV: Opens Favorites Menu / *Decreases Volume CC: Enables and disables closed captioning / *Scrolls up EPG: Press to enter into programming guide when watching TV / *Scrolls down REPEAT: Sets repeat mode during PVR Playback / *Opens Media Player Number keypad 0-9: Numeric input...

  • Page 7: Tv Mode

    2.2 TV Mode Your Cyberbox remote has buttons with alternate functions, labeled next to the buttons themselves. You can switch between these functions by pressing the TV button on your remote. While TV mode is Disabled, All buttons will change to their alternate functions (All *-marked Functions shown in Section 2.1).

  • Page 8: System Setup

    3 - System Setup 3. 1 AV Connection A. Connect the AV Cable to the box and the other side to your TV. B. Connect your Cable or Antenna to the IN port of the box. C. Power on the SmartBox and set your TV’s input to Video/AV 3.2 HDMI Connection A.

  • Page 9: Main Menu

    4 – Main Menu 4.1 Overview Upon Startup, you’ll be taken to the main menu. In the main menu various options will be displayed. DTV: Opens the app to watch TV. YOUTUBE: Opens Youtube App GOOGLE PLAY: Opens Google Play Store SETTINGS: Brings up a side menu listing basic settings.

  • Page 10: Shortcuts Menu

    4.2 Shortcuts Menu At the bottom of the main menu, you will see a small list of icons. This is your Shortcut menu, which can be customized to your personal preference. To edit the Shortcut Menu, move the cursor to the (+) icon and select it.

  • Page 11: Connecting To The Internet

    5 - Connecting to the Internet You can connect to the Internet by selecting SETTINGS in the main menu and selecting NETWORK. 5.1 Connecting via Wi-Fi In the NETWORK settings, make sure Wifi is turned on. Select your Wi-Fi network and press OK.
  • Page 12 Enter your network password. You can use either the navigation buttons on the remote, or the keypad on the reverse side of the remote. The device will take some time to connect and authenticate your connection. Once it says “Connected,” you’re able to access the internet.

  • Page 13: Connecting Via Ethernet

    5.2 Connecting via Ethernet Make sure an active network cable is connected to the device. Your IVIEW Smartbox will detect the connection and configure the settings automatically. Alternatively, you can manually change your network settings by selecting PROXY SETTINGS and IP SETTINGS.

  • Page 14: Digital Tv

    6 – Digital TV 6.1 Quick Setup When you first open the DTV App, you will be asked if you wish to scan for channels. Select OK to enter the DTV Setup Menu. In the Setup Menu, select INSTALLATION(ATSC) followed by AUTO SEARCH.
  • Page 15 Once selected, a window will pop up with search settings. Move the cursor and select START. The Smartbox will begin scanning for channels. A channel scan using an antenna takes less than 10 minutes. When scan is complete, you’ll be given a brief pop-up box with the amount of TV (and Radio, if using cable) channels.

  • Page 16: Cable-Tv Setup

    6.2 Cable-TV Setup If you’ve connected your IVIEW Smartbox to an active Cable service, please follow these quick steps before scanning. After selecting INSTALLATION(ASTC), move the cursor down to INSTALLATION SETTINGS and press OK. You will be given a pop-up window. Using the remote, change the setting to CABLE, then move the cursor and select OK.

  • Page 17: Dtv Menu

    6.3 DTV Menu Overview Aside from the standard installation menu, here’s a basic overview of the additional DTV options. SETTINGS GENERAL SETTINGS: Options for display, Closed Captions, and Language. PARENTAL CONTROL: General Parental control options that can be used in the Database Manager. Requires a password (Default 0000 Password is PVR SETTINGS: General settings for recording.
  • Page 18 DATABASE MANAGER CHANNEL LIST EDIT: Brings up a list of all channels found by the box. You’ll have the option of blocking, deleting, renaming and creating lists of favorite channels FAVORITE LIST EDIT: Lets you rename and edit up to 10 different Favorite Channel lists.
  • Page 19 EXTENDED FUNCTIONS EPG: Brings up the Electronic Program Guide for the current channel. PVR LIST: Brings up a list of all recorded programs. You can play, rename or delete recorded programs. BOOK LIST: Brings up your list of scheduled recordings. You can add, edit, and delete schedule info.

  • Page 20: Scheduling A Recording

    6.4 Scheduling a Recording To record a TV program, a USB Storage Device is required. NOTE: While the IVIEW Smartbox has up to 10GB of internal storage, that storage is primarily reserved for Android-OS and cannot be used to record programs.
  • Page 21 Double-check the information. If everything is correct, select OK at the bottom of the window. MANUALLY SCHEDULING A RECORDING You can access the Recording Schedule by pressing the SCHD button on your Smartbox Remote, or by accessing the BOOK LIST via the DTV Menu.
  • Page 22 Make sure TYPE is set to “Record.” Under MODE, you can choose to record Daily (Sun-Sat), Weekly, Monthly, or just once. Double-Check your channel and time information, and select OK on the bottom of the window when finished. The device will record and end at the times listed. You can view all of your recorded programs by pressing the PVR button on your remote, or by selecting PVR LIST via the DTV menu.

  • Page 23: Favorites

    7 - Favorites The IVIEW Smartbox offers favorite Apps lists, organized into three categories for your convenience. 7.1 Adding/Removing Favorites Fist, select one of the three categories: MUSIC, VIDEO, or FAVORITE. For this example, we’ll be using VIDEO. Just like with editing the Shortcut Menu, move the cursor to the (+) icon and select it.
  • Page 24 Highlight an app and press OK on your remote to place a checkmark the selected app. This will add the selected app to one of your favorites lists. You can also press OK on a marked app to remove the checkmark, removing the app from your favorites list. When finished, press the EXIT button on your remote.

  • Page 25: Media Players

    8 - Media Players By default, the IVIEW Smartbox has three basic media player apps. Any additional apps must be downloaded from the Google Play Store or the Internet. 8.1 Music Player The Music Player supports many audio formats, including MP3, WMA, WAV, and AAC.

  • Page 26: Movie Player

    8.2 Movie Player The Movie Player supports many video formats, including AVI, MPG, MP4, VOB, RM, and MKV. 8.3 Gallery The Gallery app supports JPEG, JPG, BMP, and PNG file formats. The SmartBox will automatically scan and display all picture files from both the internal storage and external storage and sort them by folder.
  • Page 27 After selecting an Album, and selecting the Additional Options icon on the Top-Right Corner of the screen, you can view the entire album in a continuous slideshow.

  • Page 28: Additional Features

    With an internet connection, you’ll be able to have access to every internet streaming service for movies, shows, and even funny videos (Service rates apply). NOTE: Streaming video apps can ONLY be controlled using wireless pointer. 9.2 Google Chrome Many of Google Chrome’s features are included in the IVIEW Smartbox.

  • Page 29: File Browser

    Selecting APPS followed by FILEBROWSER, you can manage all of your data. 9.4 App Installer The IVIEW Smartbox is also equipped with an app installer that will allow you to install additional .APK files that you’ve downloaded from the internet.

  • Page 30: Miracast

    9.5 Miracast Your IVIEW Smartbox also has the ability to Mira-cast from your tablet or smartphone. NOTE: Before casting, make sure both devices are connected to the same network. To miracast, select APPS from the main menu followed by MIRACAST.
  • Page 31 On your tablet or smartphone, select DISPLAY, followed by CAST. The SmartBox will notify you of an incoming connection. Select accept. Both the Smartbox and your device will begin connecting. Process will take several minutes. When finished, the Smartbox will display what’s currently on your tablet or smartphone.

  • Page 32: Iview Ihome

    9.6 IView iHome Your IVIEW Smartbox comes with the IVIEW iHome app preinstalled, so you can connect it to your IVIEW Smart Home devices. First, open the IVIEW iHome app, located under APPS, in the main menu. ACCOUNT SETUP 1. Open iView iHome and click Register.
  • Page 33 ** Before setting up, make sure your Smartbox is connected to your desired wireless network. 1. Open your iView iHome app and select “ADD DEVICE” or the (+) icon at the top-right corner of the screen 2. Connection instructions vary on the device. Please view the...
  • Page 34 3. Device will connect. Process will take less than a minute. When the indicator reaches 100%, setup will be complete. You will also be given the option to rename your device.

  • Page 35: System Settings

    10 - System Settings The IVIEW Smartbox has 3 different types of settings, here’s a basic overview of each and how to access them. 10.1 Quick Settings You can access the Quick Settings from the Main Menu Upon selecting the Quick Settings, you will be given the following...
  • Page 36 NETWORK: General Network Settings SOUND: Enable/Disable System Sounds and Surround Sound. APPS: Lists all apps installed on the device. SCREEN SAVER: Enables/Disables one of 4 screen savers that will display when device is inactive. STORAGE & RESET: Internal and External Storage Management and Factory Reset Options (For information on resetting, see Section 12).

  • Page 37: Droid Settings

    10.2 Droid Settings You can access Droid Settings by selecting APPS from the main menu. Upon selecting the Droid Settings, you will be given the following settings. Each will give you additional options for your box. DISPLAY: Change resolution and zoom options for your box. HDMI CEC: General Consumer Electronics Control settings for your remote.

  • Page 38: Settings

    PLAYBACK SETTINGS: Allows you to set the box to adjust to your TV’s native frame rate. POWERKEY DEFINITION: Changes what the power button does. UPGRADE REMOTE: Upgrades your remote via Bluetooth. MORE SETTINGS: Takes you to Android Settings. 10.3 Settings You can access System Settings by selecting APPS from the main menu.

  • Page 39: Firmware Update

    11 - Firmware Update Eventually, firmware updates will be released, which can add new features and enhance performance. To update the box, download the latest updates from Iviewus.com and place them onto a USB storage device. From there, insert the USB Storage into the box. With the USB connected, you perform the update by selecting UPDATE&BACKUP, which can be found by selecting APPS from the main menu.
  • Page 40 Click on SELECT and the box will automatically scan for update files and display them on the screen. Select the update file. It will be loaded onto the menu. Make sure WIPE DATA and WIPE MEDIA are checked. Select UPDATE and your device will begin updating. The process will take several minutes.

  • Page 41: Resetting Your Smartbox

    12 - Resetting Your Smartbox When your box is not performing well, you can perform a factory reset on the box. There are two ways to perform a reset: RESETTING VIA QUICK SETTINGS: You can access the Quick Settings from the Main Menu. In the Quick Settings menu, select STORAGE &...
  • Page 42 You will be prompted TWICE. First, select FACTORY DATA RESET. Select ERASE EVERYTHING. Your IVIEW Smartbox will reset to its original factory settings. The process may take several minutes. When finished, your smartbox will reboot.
  • Page 43 RESETTING VIA ANDROID SETTINGS: You can access System Settings by selecting APPS from the main menu. Scroll down to the bottom of the menu. Select BACKUP & RESET. Select FACTORY DATA RESET. You will then be prompted TWICE.
  • Page 44 Select RESET MEDIABOX. Select ERASE EVERYTHING. Your IVIEW Smartbox will reset to its original factory settings. The process may take several minutes. When finished, your smartbox will reboot.

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    13 - Troubleshooting Warning Under no circumstances should you try to repair the Smart TV Box by yourself, as this will void the warranty. Do not open the Smart TV Box due to risk of electric shock. If an issue occurs, first see the chart below before taking the Smart TV Box for repair.

  • Page 46: System Specifications

    -Turn off your Smart TV Box, wait 30 seconds, turn it on again. Box LED is blinking and -If using HDMI, check if HDMI connection is correct no display on TV or change HDMI cable. -Set the output resolution of this Smart TV Box into 720p.

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