What is an HDTV network set-top box FAQ
I. What can a network player do? What is the difference between HD players and hard disk players?
After the network player is connected to the broadband through the router, it does not require a computer, and can directly play live TV, on-demand movies and TV series on the Internet on the TV. Video files in U disk and SD card support the highest resolution up to full HD 1080P.
Actually network player, HD player and hard disk player all refer to one product. At first, this type of product was called a hard disk player, which was used to play audio and video files stored in the hard disk on the TV. As the hard disk player can decode 1080P full HD video, it began to be called a high-definition player. Since the end of 2010, the mainstream high-definition players have added the function of network on-demand, connecting to the local area network can realize online on-demand movies, TV series and live TV, so it is also called network player.
Second, can the network player play all the video resources that can be played on the computer?
Because the network player and the computer use different operating systems and the server language is also different, the online VOD platform on the computer needs to be transplanted before it can be used on the network player , At present, some mainstream computer video platforms such as Youpeng Pule, Youku, Tudou, Kuliu, Sohu Video, etc. can all be on-demand on the network player.
Third, if you buy a network player, you don’t need to install cable TV. How is the clarity?
The network player supports live TV function, and the programs are all transferred from the Internet, which is much richer than cable TV. However, the live broadcast on the Internet is re-encoded after being received by cable TV or satellite TV, so the definition cannot be higher than that of cable TV, and it is similar to the definition of live TV on demand on a computer. In fact, compared with cable TV, the biggest advantage of network players is the free massive movie blockbuster and TV series on demand, as well as 1080P full HD video decoding of local mobile storage devices.
Fourth, are all online programs in high-definition, why are they not in high-definition when I order them, and how can I watch 1080P full-HD programs?
The network player is also known as the high-definition network player, which actually refers to two properties of the network player. One is that the video files stored in the hard disk can reach 1080P. The resolution of full HD, and the other is the video on demand on the network, which does not mean that the network programs are all high-definition.
Because it can decode videos with a resolution of up to 1080P, the resolution of online programs played by the network player depends entirely on the resolution of the online video source itself. Due to the speed limit of broadband (more than 2M for general users), it is not enough to transmit online videos exceeding 720P, so if you want to experience 1080P full HD video, you can download it from the Internet to the mobile hard disk and connect to the network player to play it.
5. How much bandwidth does the network player need to play smoothly?
Generally, the nominal bandwidth of more than 2M (everyone knows that the actual bandwidth of the domestic network is far from the nominal bandwidth, huh, huh) can be played smoothly, and the smoothness of the playback also depends on the broadband Providers (China Unicom, China Telecom, China Railcom, etc.) and server bandwidth of third-party video platforms, etc.
6. Why can’t some online TVs be turned on?
Due to the difference in the location of the server of the online platform and the broadband service provider, the network situation in each region will be different. Online platforms that can play smoothly in some regions may not be available in other regions. It is possible that the buffering time is longer. In order to cope with this situation, we have aggregated multiple live TV platforms, such as Tiantian Online, HDPFANS, VST, etc., to ensure that there are platforms that can broadcast smoothly in each region. If the playback is not smooth enough on a certain platform, please try a few more platforms, there is always one that suits your area.
7. Why can my computer and mobile phone connect to the wireless wifi network, but the network player cannot?
Because network players are simpler than computers and mobile phones, the special settings of some wireless routers may cause the connection to fail. In this case, please restore the router to the default factory settings , and then turn on DHCP, restart the router, it can usually be solved. In addition, there are a few points to pay attention to. The wireless SSID cannot be set to Chinese, and the wireless should be encrypted with WAP2. The IP address width should be as wide as possible (0-255).
Eighth, why do I play very smoothly on the computer, but sometimes freeze on the network player?
Because the main frequency of the computer is much higher than that of the network player, and the cache is much larger than that of the network player, under the same network environment and the same video resolution, the computer can Pre-stored video streams will be a bit more. In addition, because the resolution of the video on demand on the computer is generally lower than that of the network player, the bandwidth requirement is not large, so it is not easy to cause a freeze.
9. Why does my wired connection work smoothly, but the wireless connection gets stuck?
Because the bit rate of the video signal is very high, the requirements for wireless transmission are relatively high. When the distance between the network player and the wireless router is too far, or there is a load-bearing wall in the middle, The attenuation of the signal will be relatively large, resulting in unsmooth playback. It is recommended to use a wired connection for more stability when conditions permit.
10. Can any TV be connected to the network player?
The network player provides a very rich audio and video interface, AV, component, HDMI, coaxial, optical fiber, etc., whether it is an old-fashioned display tube TV or an LCD TV, it can work normally in use.
