Summary of Contents for net-TV PTA-8961A1
- Page 1 Operating Instructions Network Receiver Box Model: PTA-8961A1 Date: 18Nov2011 net•TV RECEIVER...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Check the Package Contents········································································································································· 4 Locating Control and Ports············································································································································ 5 Hardware Installation······················································································································································ 7 Viewing the Remote Control ········································································································································ 11 Connect the Transmitter Box·······································································································································13 Use the AV Video Source (only for 8960A5/A7) ·········································································································17 Record Programs··························································································································································18 Play Recorded Files······················································································································································19 Set the Receiver Box ····················································································································································21... - Page 3 The net-TV Box has two parts: Encoding Transmitter Box (including models PTA-8960A2/8960A5/8960A7) and this decoding Receiver Box. The Receiver Box must be connected to the Transmitter Box via the network (LAN or WAN) to enjoy programs. Ready? Please refer to the following instructions to use net-TV Box.
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Page 4: Check The Package Contents
Check the Package Contents After unpacking, check that if all the following items have been included: << >>... -
Page 5: Locating Control And Ports
Locating Control and Ports Front Panel USB Port: DISK: Connect a USB storage device for record or playback. WiFi: Connect the specific WiFi wireless USB adapter or 3.5G Modem to access network. Remote Sensor: Point remote control here. Status indicators: Show the current status of this product. - Page 6 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. <<...
- Page 7 Table 1 The Status Indicators: The Receiver Box has three status lights on the front to indicate what’s happening. Indication Meaning Light off The power of the box is off. ● Dark green static The box is starting up or in standby. ●...
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Page 8: Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation Please connect the Receiver Box as the following diagram. << >>... - Page 9 Connect USB Storage If you want to record the programs or play recorded files, you should plug a USB storage device in the DISK port at the front panel of the Box.(You can skip the step if you don’t need record) ✍...
- Page 10 Connect Power Source Connect the power adapter to the port labeled DC5.5V. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. [Note]Remember to place the step at last. << >>...
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Page 11: Viewing The Remote Control
Viewing the Remote Control Point the Remote Control at the remote sensor and press the buttons. Switch Video Source. On/standby Turns on the box, or sets to standby mode. 0 to 9 number keys, channel return and channel confirm. MENU: Menu key, pressing it will enter the function setting menu. - Page 12 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.
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Page 13: Connect The Transmitter Box
Connect the Transmitter Box If the TV shows black (blue) picture when you use the Box for the first time, please ensure you select the right video source. Then press “ ” on the supplied remote control, it will pop up the ID input menu on TV, please enter the ID of the Transmitter Box and connect it. - Page 14 Move the cursor to the ID or password item, and then press “ENTER”. ✍ You can get the ID number on the sticker labeled at the bottom of the Transmitter Box unit. The default password is 「admin」. << >>...
- Page 15 It will pop up the on screen keyboard for you to enter the ID number and password of the Transmitter Box, use the direction keys and ENTER key on the remote control to select the letters, then press “OK” on the soft keyboard to confirm and exit.
- Page 16 ✍ The means of control keys of the on screen keyboard is as following: Caps Switch the capitals and small letters. When the left light of the key is red, you can enter capital letters. You can press “0” on the remote control to switch the capitals and small letters. Back Delete the letter on the left of the cursor.
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Page 17: Use The Av Video Source (Only For 8960A5/A7)
Use the AV Video Source (only for 8960A5/A7) If the Transmitter Box has connected to the AV video source such as DVD or STB, and it also connected IR Blaster cable and completed IR learning (please refer to the operation instructions of Transmitter Box), you can control the AV programs by following the steps: Press “... -
Page 18: Record Programs
Record Programs When watching the programs you can record them and enjoying them later. First plug the USB storage device to USB connector of the box, and ensure that the USB status light of box is on. Press “REC.” on the remote control, the box will begin to record programs, and it will display the recording sign on the screen. -
Page 19: Play Recorded Files
Play Recorded Files You can play the recorded files in your USB storage device by following these steps: First plug the USB storage device to USB connector of the box. Then press “MENU” on the remote control to pop up the main menu. Select 「Playback」 and press “ENTER” to enter the 「Play List」 page. It will list all the recorded files in the USB storage device. - Page 20 You can press “0” key on the remote control to change the playback repeat mode. Press “INFO” to enter into to the「Playback Options」 page. This page shows the loop mode switch method. ✍ The recorded files (.mp4) will be stored in the root’s record folder of the USB storage device. If you change the name of the “record”...
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Page 21: Set The Receiver Box
Set the Receiver Box Press “MENU” on the remote control to pop up the main menu. Select 「Setup」. Press “ENTER” key to enter into the「Setup」page. Then press "ENTER" key to enter the corresponding setting menu. << >>... - Page 22 Video Adjustment You can adjust the video Hue, Brightness and Saturation in this menu. Enter the value directly with the number keys ” keys, then press “ENTER” or adjust the value with “ key to confirm. You can also set the default value by press the Default item.
- Page 23 b).PPPoE : Select this option when you want to connect the Receiver Box to DSL/ADSL modem directly. Then you need to enter the Account and Password by using the on screen keyboard ( 15). c).Static IP : Select this option and enter the static IP information provided by your ISP, such as IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and DNS.
- Page 24 d).3.5G : Select this option when you have plugged the 3.5G USB Modem into the 3.5G USB port at the front of the Box, and then you can get to internet via the 3.5G wireless network. e).WiFi : Select a WiFi wireless network when you have plugged the WiFi wireless adapter into the Box, if it has password protection you should enter the correct password later.
- Page 25 Display Language Enter into the「Display Language」menu and move the cursor to the language you prefer. Then press “ENTER” key to confirm. The “ ” means that that language is the current display language. You can set time zone of box in this page. Quality Setting Enter into the 「Quality Setting」...
- Page 26 Firmware Update Firmware is the command software that fixed in receiver box, and the receiver box works according to firmware. Though firmware is fixed in receiver box, users can update firmware by following these steps: When you update firmware, you will lose current configuration settings, so make sure you remember the settings before you update.
- Page 27 Move the cursor to select the update file and then press “ENTER” to update. You can press the “ ” keys to move to the last or next page. The update procedure has totally 2 phases: transmit the update file to the box and the box itself update. It will display the transfer progress bar as right.
- Page 28 The box will update firmware after transfer complete, and it will display the reminder as right. ✍ During the firmware update, don’t unplug the power from box, otherwise it may be out of order. Then the box will reboot to work the firmware update. After that, you can press “INFO”...
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