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EZTBox FAQ 

  • Q: Can EZTBox play HD videos?
  • A: Yes. EZTBox can play 1920x1080 Videos up to 12Mbps for H264 format from the local storage.
  • Q: Can EZTBox support digital video output interface?
  • A: Yes. EZTBox has one HDMI connector for video output.
  • Q: What max. resolution and colors can EZTBox support?
  • A: 1920x1080x32bits for the framebuffer.
  • Q: Can EZTBox play a streaming video by the internet?
  • A: Yes. Now we already proved 1Mbps H264 TS video stream from USA server to Japan, Taiwan EZTBox and the streaming videos are smoothly.
  • Q: Can we add our codes into EZTBox by ourself and how to do it?
  • A: .Yes, you can license EZTBox SDK to add your codes.
  • Q: Can I add one usb device into EZTBox that is unsupported by EZTbox?
  • A: Yes. For example, if you want to add a usb 3G modem, you can compile the driver by Ezhometech embedded linux sdk.
  • Q: Is there any internet  browser in EZTBox?
  • A:Yes. Ezhometech Rapid Internet browser is an embedded internet browser that was already ported into EZTBox. This browser supports HTML4.1, Javascrip1.5 and etc..
  • Q: Is EZTBox suitable for signage market?
  • A:Yes. EZTBox supports all signage player functions as video playlist, Marquee, picture playlist, multiple frame on one screen and etc..
  • Q: Is EZTBox suitable for IPTV makekt?
  • A:Yes. EZTBox can play streaming video from Ezserver in the internet.
  • Q: What bitrate does EZTBox play internet streaming video in the real world?
  • A:EZTBox can play 1Mbps H264 video smoothly.
  • Q: How many channels does EZTBox support?
  • A:99 channels
  • Q: If my Ezserver currently has 10 channels and I want to add extra 10 channels on my Ezserver, does EZTbox need to change any setting?
  • A: Nothing to do on EZTBox setting. EZTbox can see the 20 channels after your add these extra 10 channels.
  • Q: Can I watch one satellite video by EZTBox in the internet?
  • A: Yes. You can use a encoder device or PC to encode the satellite STB and stream it into one of Ezserver channel as CH1, then you can watch the satellite video at the CH1 of EZTbox. And if your friends have EZTBoxs, they can watch the same video at the CH1 of EZTBox, too.
  • Q: Can EZTBox play the Cable TV in the internet?
  • A: Yes. You can use a encoder device or PC to encode the Cable TV signal and stream it into one of Ezserver channel as CH1, then you can watch the cable TV video at the CH1 of EZTbox. And if your friends have EZTBoxs, they can watch the same video at the CH1 of EZTBox, too.
  • Q: What video formats does EZTBox support?
  • A:H264/MPEG4-AVC and MPEG2 TS/PS.
  • Q: Is it easy to change the channel on EZTBox?
  • A: Yes. You just press CH+/- to change the channel or press 0~9 to jump to certain channel.
  • Q: When I turn on EZTBox, how long do I can watch any video on certain channel?
  • A. In about 30 seconds.
  • Q:When I turn on EZTBox, do I need to press any button of the remote control to watch video on the FULL SCREEN?
  • A: No. You do not press any button of the remote control, you can watch a FULL SCREEN video in the TV set. EZTBox starts playing video from the Ethernet or the local usb storage automatically when power is supplied.
  • Q: Can I remotely control the EZTBox by Web interface?
  • A: Yes. You can use Ezserver web interface to control EZTBox as reboot, status and etc.
  • Q: How to update the firmware of EZTBox?
  • A: EZTBox supports usb stick update.
  • Q: Does EZTBox has any protection for video access from Ezserver?
  • A: Yes. EZTBox has a protection key that contains 16-digital no.
  • Q: Does EZTBox output video to digital and analog connectors at same time?
  • A: Yes. EZTBox can output video to HDMI and RCA connectors at same time.
  • Q: Can I buy one sampe of EZTBox for evaluation?
  • A: Yes. You can send an inquiry to sales@ezhometech.com for the sample. And you can use PAYPAL to order the box in order to get the sample asap.
  • Q: If I do not have any software resource for the development of IPTV or signage solution, can I install the solution by EZTBox and how to it?
  • A: Yes. You can purchase EZTBox and Ezserver,then you can install the total solution for IPTV or Signage system.
  • Q: Can EZTBox play the content of a usb stick or HDD?
  • A: Yes. You can format an usb stick or HDD into FAT32 and copy videos into them, then plug it into the box and turn on EZTBox, you can see the videos in the TV screen
  • Q: What languages does EZTBox support? Can I add my language into EZTBox? 
  • A: English and Japanese. And we can support your language on EZTBox by font customization.
  • Q: I have 10 satellite channel rights, how do I can build up a live internet TV for users?
  • A: Use an IPTV gateway with 10 DVB-S inputs, Ezserver and EZTBox to control the live TV access.
  • Q: If we already have our own video server, can EZTBox connect our server?
  • A: Yes. You can purcase our EZTBox SDK to change the streaming codes for your server.
  • Q: If we install two Ezserver for different channels, what can I do for EZTBox?
  • A: You just modify the server IP and port no by EZTBox setting menu for these two servers.
  • Q: We may have different channels being broadcast from different IPs can we say channel 2 goes to IP X channel 27 goes to IP Y?
  • A: Yes.
  • Q: If we do not have software resource for development, can I build the IPTV total soution based on EZTBox and Ezserver?
  • A:Yes.
  • Q: What are the skills required for EZTBox SDK?
  • A: Linux experience and C/C++ language.
  • Q: If we do not have software resource for development, can I build the Signage total solution based on EZTBox and Ezserver?
  • A:Yes. 
  • Q: Can EZTBox play WMV9 Channel from MS server?
  • A: Yes by indirect way. Please check the Ezserver Manual page: How to play wmv9 channel by EZTBox.

 

  • Q: Does EZTBox support unicode?
  • A: Now EZTBox supports unicode for Marquee (running text).
  • Q: Does EZTBox support remote update for firmware?
  • A: Yes. There are two ways to update the firmware of EZTBox. One is by Ethernet, the other is by usb port.

 

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