The BuzzTV XRS4900 is a TV box designed to redefine your television viewing experience. It functions as a multimedia interface, allowing users to connect to various video sources and enjoy a range of features including live TV, video on demand, and personal video recording.
Function Description:
The XRS4900 serves as a central hub for your entertainment system. It connects to your television via either an HDMI or AV cable, providing video and audio output. For internet connectivity, it supports both wired Ethernet and wireless Wi-Fi, enabling access to online content and services. The device is controlled using a dedicated remote control unit (RCU) which offers a comprehensive set of buttons for navigation, playback control, channel selection, volume adjustment, and access to various menus and features.
Key functionalities include:
- Video Playback: Supports playback of various video formats from connected storage devices (USB, flash drives, or an optional internal SATA drive).
- Live TV: Allows users to watch live television, with features like categories, search, and an electronic program guide (EPG).
- Video On Demand (VOD): Provides access to on-demand video content.
- TV Series: Dedicated access to TV series content.
- Personal Video Recorder (PVR): Enables recording of TV programs, likely requiring an attached storage device.
- Server Settings: Access to configuration options for the device.
Important Technical Specifications:
While specific technical details like processor, RAM, and storage capacity are not explicitly listed, the manual highlights several important aspects:
- Video Output: Supports both High-Definition Television (HDTV) via HDMI and standard definition (SD) via AV (red/white/yellow) cables.
- Audio Output: Implies audio output through HDMI and AV, with an additional optical output for connecting to an amplifier.
- Connectivity:
- HDMI: For high-definition video and audio.
- AV: For standard definition video and audio.
- Ethernet: For wired internet connection.
- Wi-Fi: For wireless internet connection.
- USB: For connecting flash drives or other USB storage devices.
- Optical: For digital audio output to an amplifier.
- DC 12V: Power input.
- Power Input: AC100-240V, 50-60Hz via the provided power adaptor.
- Storage Expansion: Features an optional SATA drive bay for internal storage, supporting 2.5-inch SATA connectors.
Usage Features:
The XRS4900 is designed for ease of use with a straightforward setup and a feature-rich remote control.
- Installation:
- Connect the TV Box to the power supply.
- Connect to the TV using either an HDMI or AV cable.
- Establish an internet connection via Ethernet or Wi-Fi.
- Remote Control (RCU): The included RCU is a central component for interaction.
- Power Control: Separate buttons for TV power and STB (set-top box) standby/power on/off.
- Source Selection: Button to switch input sources.
- Volume Control: Dedicated buttons for volume up/down.
- Channel Control: Buttons for channel up/down.
- Navigation: Arrow keys and an "OK" button for menu navigation.
- Playback Controls: Rewind, Play/Pause, Fast Forward, Record, Stop.
- Dedicated Feature Buttons: Faves (Favourite Channels), Category (for Live TV/EPG/TV Series/VOD Menus), Search, Server Settings, VOD, TV Series, PVR, Menu, Back, Info, Last Channel, Live TV, Home, Guide.
- Number Pad: For direct channel entry.
- Page Up/Down: For navigating lists or guides.
- Color Buttons: Red, Green, Yellow, Blue buttons, likely for specific functions within applications or menus.
- Pointer: A button labeled "Pointer" suggests a cursor-like navigation mode.
- Mute: For silencing audio.
- Remote Learning Feature: The RCU has a learning function, allowing it to learn commands from another TV remote. This involves:
- Entering learning mode by long-pressing "TV Power" + "Source" keys.
- Pressing the key on the RCU to be programmed.
- Aiming the TV RCU at the BuzzTV RCU and pressing the desired button on the TV RCU.
- Repeating for other buttons like "Source".
- Exiting learning mode by short-pressing "TV Power" + "Source".
- Bluetooth Pairing: The RCU supports Bluetooth pairing with the XRS4900. To enter pairing mode, press "OK" + "VOL -" for 3 seconds until the Red LED shows a "breathing" effect. The device name for pairing is "BuzzTV BT-100".
- Backlit Feature: The RCU has a backlit feature that can be turned on or off by long-pressing the blue button on the bottom right for 5+ seconds. The backlight illuminates for approximately 5 seconds when activated.
- LED Indicators: The front of the XRS4900 has an LED indicator:
- Blue light: Unit is on.
- Red light: Unit is off.
- SATA Drive Installation: The device allows for the optional installation of a 2.5-inch SATA drive. This involves removing the bottom plate, orienting and attaching the SATA connectors, and then replacing the bottom plate.
Maintenance Features:
The manual provides a troubleshooting guide to help users resolve common issues, emphasizing self-help before contacting support.
- Troubleshooting Checklist: Covers various problems and their solutions:
- No Power: Check power adapter connection, press power button on remote.
- No Picture: Re-connect HDTV/AV cable, check if TV is powered on.
- No/Distorted Sound: Adjust volume, check speaker connections.
- Remote Not Responding: Aim remote at sensor, reduce distance, replace batteries, or try disconnecting/reconnecting power supply (system crash possibility).
- No Sound During Playback: Audio codec may not be supported, check volume.
- USB/Flash Drive Not Readable: Check format compatibility, restart TV box if one USB port isn't working.
- Slow USB Flash Drive Operation: Large file sizes or high resolution can cause slower reading/display.
- Blank TV Screen/Blinking LED: Turn off TV box for 30 seconds and restart, check HDTV connection, or try a different HDTV cable.
- Warning against Self-Repair: Users are explicitly warned not to attempt repairs themselves, as this will invalidate the warranty and carries a risk of electrical shock.
- Support Information: For further assistance, users are directed to www.buzztv.com/support and cs@buzztv.com.
- Warranty Information: Warranty details and registration can be found at www.buzztv.com/register.
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