Taixin recently launched a new generation of boxes that integrates cable TV and network video perfectly. This is the Thai letter T3. I was fortunate enough to get an engineering prototype of the Thai letter T3 and conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the Thai letter T3 at the first time. The Thai letter T3 was replaced with a new one. , It uses the latest crystal morning S812 high-end CPU, 2G of DDR3 memory, whether it is live, on-demand or games, performance has increased dramatically, and will give you extraordinary cool visual experience!
First, the Thai letter T3 continues the traditional advantages of Thai letter with the following features and characteristics:
1. The cable TV terminal has a nationwide common built-in cable TV smart card slot, inserts the radio and television operator's smart card, and connects the cable TV RF input interface, which can be used to stabilize the viewing of cable television programs licensed by broadcasting and TV.
2. Free installation of third-party applications, can achieve all the features of the mainstream network set-top boxes have significantly improved network video performance, in addition to cable TV, but also have more choices, massive online video on demand, see, support a variety of Android-based platform development Internet TV applications.
3. Game support is also greatly improved. Running large games, 3D games without effort, fast response, smooth running
4. One-touch recording, favorite programs that look and save by the remote control or mobile phone's "record" button to control the set-top box to record programs, connect U disk, TF card or removable hard disk to store recorded programs, support for cable television booking playback, not missed Any wonderful program content.
5. Multi-screen entertainment interaction, back-to-back, mobile phone, Pad watch cable TV live through mobile phone or Pad to upload pictures, movies, but also watching live cable TV on mobile devices, mobile phone remote control to push the program, without having to buy a small bedroom Screen TV!
6. Realistic 3D Blu-ray, visual feast
MVC dual 3D decoding, support for 3D Blu-ray movies; true 4K HD video output, support hard H.265 hard solution, support all current mainstream video formats.
7. Support multi-machine sharing As long as there is an effective radio and television smart card, as long as one of the Taixin boxes is used normally, all TVs in the living room, bedroom and study can independently watch cable TV programs.
8. DTVOS system, content security easier to manage the mature Thai download CA technology, equipped with a DTVOS operating system based on Android 4.42 system depth optimization.
Second, Thai letter T3 hardware configuration
1. High-end crystal morning S812 chip, A9 architecture, the most powerful 2.0G frequency quad-core chip, security Bunny run easily beyond 35,000 points
2. Mali450 MP8 true eight-core GPU with greatly improved graphics processing capabilities and outstanding game performance
3. True 4K output, support H.265 hard solution, support 3D Blu-ray, smoother local playback
4. High configuration: 2G DDR3 RAM and 8G Flash large memory configuration, faster and smoother
5. A 100M wired LAN interface recovers missing wired network adapters on X1 and X2
6. One smart card slot, one HDMI 1.4 output port, two USB ports, one AV port, one RF cable TV port and one TF card slot.
7. Support Bluetooth 4.0, 150MHz WIFI, support for portable hotspots Taixin T3 quad-core flagship machine, leading the new era of wired smart TV boxes, new quad-core, full speed, more powerful, hardware upgrades. fast! Fast start up, quick changeovers, quick operation, spike all cable boxes.
Third, hardware interface and system
1. The T3 T3 is slightly larger than the X1 and X2 chassis and is still small, black, with a prominent blue LED indicator on the front
2. Back panel interface, obviously adding a network port, making the network connection more convenient, in addition to having HDMI output, but also take into account the old TV, still retain AV output
3. The side is also different from X1 and X2. Two USB2.0 ports are configured. It is more convenient to connect the wireless mouse and keyboard, handle and U disk. At the same time, the TF card socket is reserved. The position of the smart card slot is similar to X1 and X2. , Slot position is reasonable, easy to insert and pull out, just after inserting into the same side, not outcropping, the whole design is compact and reasonable
4. System and Settings
a. The boot speed of the Thai letter T3 is obviously improved. It enters the system interface 15 seconds after the power is turned on. The interface of the T3 is slightly different from the previous X1. There are 6 custom application shortcut buttons below and one more setting button. , quick system settings, see the interface diagram
b. The cable TV station is similar to the Thai T3 and X2. It is very convenient to search the station, insert the RF cable signal interface, press the remote control “menu†button, enter the search interface, set the area, generally do not set the search parameters, automatic Configured, just click "Start Search" on it
After the search is completed, it will automatically return to the main interface and display the cable program.
c. Signal detection, press the green key among the four color keys on the remote control to call up the signal detection menu with the above parameters such as “signal quality†and signal strength “error rateâ€. If the signal strength is poor, check the cable TV. The line and joints are intact
d. Set the network, select the interface settings button, set the network, can be set to wired or wireless, if you choose WIFI, check the "wireless network" before entering the password to connect to the wireless network, if you access the Internet, select "Wired network" automatically assigns IP addresses after connection
e. Select "Other settings" to observe the system version. Since the evaluated T3 is an engineering prototype, the version is marked as "Development Board". After mass production, the subsequent firmware will be further optimized.
f . Bluetooth settings and pairing Select "More Settings" to enter the advanced settings interface, use the remote control to click on the "Bluetooth" settings interface, enter the Bluetooth pairing
If there is a Bluetooth device in the periphery, a pairing request will pop up. If you want to pair with the device, select “OK†and display the successfully paired device. The Bluetooth on the T3 T3 is really available. This is also a big improvement.
Fourth, system evaluation
1. CPU-z test, CPU running at 2G kernel speed
2 . Security Bunny Running Points
Taixin T3's security Bunny test, performance is very good, several tests are around 35,000, the minimum is also 34900, Hai Meidi's machine emperor, mango Q Q10 quad-core 4K box, security Bunny test run points only 21500, Kaibol's F5 quad-core 4K box is also more than 20,000 points, no more than 25,000 points, only the RK3288 box, the official data is 35,000 points, Thai letter T3 and running sub-king RK3288 box Qihoo quite. From the point of view of the Ann Bunny running data, the performance of the Thai letter T3 box is evident and can be fully included in the ranks of first-class set-top boxes.
3 . Security Bunny Video Capability Test
From the above figure, we can see that the Thai letter T3 supports all the video formats in the test, including 4K, DTS, etc. The total running is divided into 695, among the best, see the chart below:
4 . WiFi testing,
The T3 WIFI does not have an external antenna, but the wireless effect is still good, install WIFI test application, open a key test
At a distance of 8 meters from the wireless route, a load-bearing wall was placed in the middle, and the WIFI effect was good, resulting in ultra-clear transmission levels.
Fifth, the local playback ability evaluation Insert a 32G U disk in the Thai letter T3, in the "all applications" with "file management" open, directly click on the video file name can be played
a. Testing 1080P point-to-point support, the Thai letter T3 fully supports the 1920x1080 peer-to-peer output
b. H.265 hardware decoding support
H.265 provides clearer network video content, compared to H.264, which requires only 50% of network bandwidth at the same image resolution. This video compression format can download high-stream video images and also help people save unnecessary bandwidth resources; that is, we can watch HD content online through mobile devices in the next few years. In the long-term, whether or not it supports H.265 It is one of the main indicators to measure the merits of the box, and it can also be used as one of the reference points for selecting a set-top box.
Thai letter T3 plays H.265 1M bitstream test file, hardware decompression, playing smoothly, the image sound is normal
Play H.265 6M stream test file, hardware decompression, play smoothly, the image sound is normal
d . Play 1080P H264 AC35.1 Audio Format File - Documentary "Big Huangshan" Plays Normally
e. Support for "3840x2160P" 4K format files to play "Peking Duck" 3840x2160P MP4 files
Demonstration 2160P H264 Format MKV File Playing "Duck Flies Off"
Play 3840x2160P "Touch Spring" MP4 Files at 64M Bitrate
f. 3D video format support 3D videos in top and bottom format, Thai letter T3 perfect support
Left and right format 3D video, Thai letter T3 perfect support
g. Other 1080P format files, Thai letter T3 support is very good
Six Thai letter T3 game support
Download several gamepad games in the game section of the sofa butler
1. The handle is well supported, the wireless receiver of the handle is inserted into the USB port of the T3, plug and play
2. Download and install "fishing people", normal operation
3. Download and install "king of the car king", normal operation
4. The installation of "quick speed boat" is operating normally
5. Installation "Bear Haunting" is operating normally
6. Install "Metro Parkour" is operating normally
The performance of the game test is extraordinary and satisfactory, all thanks to the powerful kernel, 2G quad-core CPU and Mali450 MP8 true 8-core GPU
Seven, the characteristics of the Thai letter T3 function
1. Program management can sort and delete the searched channels, and can collect frequently used cable programs. You can export the program list, put it on a USB flash drive, and import it.
2. Customize shortcuts in the main interface, place six common applications on the main interface, and switch from cable TV to network TV or games more easily and conveniently
3. Program reservations, no missed exciting program content
If you are watching other programs and you are afraid to miss a certain program, you can make an appointment in advance. For example, if you are watching the HDTV of Beijing Satellite TV, but you do not want to miss the "Football Event" program of CCTV5, you can adjust to CCTV5 and use the remote controller. Press the “Program List†button to call up the program notice. Find the program “Football Tournament†that you want to make a reservation in the notice list, and then select “Reserve Play†so that you don’t miss the time. When the time comes, an appointment reminder will pop up automatically. Press "OK" to switch to this scheduled program is not very convenient.
4. Cable TV automatically schedules video recording
For cable TV, you can schedule regular video recording so that you don’t need to use the time difference of the tournament. To stay up until after 0 o’clock to watch the World Cup and other programs, you can make an appointment to call up the “preview†menu in the program list and make an appointment for the program. And video, you can turn off the TV and keep T3 working properly. T3 will automatically record the video. The file will be saved in the USB flash drive. It will not be late until the next morning.
5. Cable TV wireless watch
The T3 has a very special feature - TV backhaul, which can be used to transfer the contents of cable TV to a mobile phone or tablet, enabling simultaneous viewing of live cable TV programs on mobile devices. First, install the "TX Remote Control" on the mobile device. V3.7.5.apk" application software, can scan the QR code above the box, automatically add links, download the application software, Android mobile phone and Apple mobile phone application software is different, according to their own mobile phone type to download the corresponding software, download After the installation, add a shortcut icon on the mobile phone interface, open the phone and T3 to create a link, as shown:
You can use your mobile phone to remotely control T3. You can control the program switching by selecting a program on your mobile phone, select the EPG, request a program listing for the program, and select the middle cell phone icon to enter the backhaul. T3 returns the content of the program to the mobile phone. See The following figure:
If you are watching a live football match live, the bell rings and the courier comes. If you open the door, you may miss a wonderful goal. With the TV return function, the TV screen can be transmitted synchronously to the mobile phone, and it also supports sound output. You can walk and watch without missing any shots. Isn't it cool?
6. LAN home sharing
Multiple set-top boxes share a smart card for family cable television sharing. I use two sets of Thai X1, X2 and one Thai T3 to form a home cable sharing, X1 put the study and the second bedroom, X2 on the master bedroom, T3 on the living room, The wired smart card is inserted on the X1 in the study. It is nearest to the route, and other boxes are not inserted. This way, the living room, study room and the two bedrooms can all watch cable TV and can independently select cable television programs. It is very convenient. Will be troubled by Internet TV
7. Watch 15 HDTV programs for free: CCTV1 HD, VVTV5+ HD, CCTV9 HD, Anhui, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Hunan, Beijing, Shenzhen, Dongfang, Guangdong, Hubei, Heilongjiang, Tianjin and other high-definition stations.
to sum up:
The Thai letter T3 is an exclusive, self-developed and integrated multi-functional smart set-top box in China that brings together all the major functions of “cable digital TVâ€, “cable television video†and network set-top boxes, and completely solves the drawbacks of the simple live network set-top box to watch live Karton. Make up for the shortcomings of the Canton TV set-top box not being able to access the on-demand video, due to the use of the latest Jing Chen S812 high-end CPU, 2G of DDR3 memory, support for 4K video output, support for hard-to-interpret H.265 format video, support for 3D movie file playback, support for almost all The format of audio and video files, live broadcast stability, on-demand video streaming, game performance and compatibility have also been greatly improved, after testing, the Thai letter T3 features are normal, live cable TV stability, on-demand video smooth, picture quality and exquisite. In terms of hardware interfaces, Bluetooth support has been added, two USB ports have been added, wired network cards have been added, and AV interfaces have been preserved.
The Thai letter T3 at present, already has the precondition of the high-end set top box, it is the fifth generation box product, Thai letter T3 is worth recommending and having!
The Thai letter T3 is currently only an engineering prototype, and production will take place until March. It may not be available until April. The Thai letter company will also launch an advance booking offer. Stay tuned!
First, the Thai letter T3 continues the traditional advantages of Thai letter with the following features and characteristics:
1. The cable TV terminal has a nationwide common built-in cable TV smart card slot, inserts the radio and television operator's smart card, and connects the cable TV RF input interface, which can be used to stabilize the viewing of cable television programs licensed by broadcasting and TV.
2. Free installation of third-party applications, can achieve all the features of the mainstream network set-top boxes have significantly improved network video performance, in addition to cable TV, but also have more choices, massive online video on demand, see, support a variety of Android-based platform development Internet TV applications.
3. Game support is also greatly improved. Running large games, 3D games without effort, fast response, smooth running
4. One-touch recording, favorite programs that look and save by the remote control or mobile phone's "record" button to control the set-top box to record programs, connect U disk, TF card or removable hard disk to store recorded programs, support for cable television booking playback, not missed Any wonderful program content.
5. Multi-screen entertainment interaction, back-to-back, mobile phone, Pad watch cable TV live through mobile phone or Pad to upload pictures, movies, but also watching live cable TV on mobile devices, mobile phone remote control to push the program, without having to buy a small bedroom Screen TV!
6. Realistic 3D Blu-ray, visual feast
MVC dual 3D decoding, support for 3D Blu-ray movies; true 4K HD video output, support hard H.265 hard solution, support all current mainstream video formats.
7. Support multi-machine sharing As long as there is an effective radio and television smart card, as long as one of the Taixin boxes is used normally, all TVs in the living room, bedroom and study can independently watch cable TV programs.
8. DTVOS system, content security easier to manage the mature Thai download CA technology, equipped with a DTVOS operating system based on Android 4.42 system depth optimization.
Second, Thai letter T3 hardware configuration
1. High-end crystal morning S812 chip, A9 architecture, the most powerful 2.0G frequency quad-core chip, security Bunny run easily beyond 35,000 points
2. Mali450 MP8 true eight-core GPU with greatly improved graphics processing capabilities and outstanding game performance
3. True 4K output, support H.265 hard solution, support 3D Blu-ray, smoother local playback
4. High configuration: 2G DDR3 RAM and 8G Flash large memory configuration, faster and smoother
5. A 100M wired LAN interface recovers missing wired network adapters on X1 and X2
6. One smart card slot, one HDMI 1.4 output port, two USB ports, one AV port, one RF cable TV port and one TF card slot.
7. Support Bluetooth 4.0, 150MHz WIFI, support for portable hotspots Taixin T3 quad-core flagship machine, leading the new era of wired smart TV boxes, new quad-core, full speed, more powerful, hardware upgrades. fast! Fast start up, quick changeovers, quick operation, spike all cable boxes.
Third, hardware interface and system
1. The T3 T3 is slightly larger than the X1 and X2 chassis and is still small, black, with a prominent blue LED indicator on the front
2. Back panel interface, obviously adding a network port, making the network connection more convenient, in addition to having HDMI output, but also take into account the old TV, still retain AV output
3. The side is also different from X1 and X2. Two USB2.0 ports are configured. It is more convenient to connect the wireless mouse and keyboard, handle and U disk. At the same time, the TF card socket is reserved. The position of the smart card slot is similar to X1 and X2. , Slot position is reasonable, easy to insert and pull out, just after inserting into the same side, not outcropping, the whole design is compact and reasonable
4. System and Settings
a. The boot speed of the Thai letter T3 is obviously improved. It enters the system interface 15 seconds after the power is turned on. The interface of the T3 is slightly different from the previous X1. There are 6 custom application shortcut buttons below and one more setting button. , quick system settings, see the interface diagram
b. The cable TV station is similar to the Thai T3 and X2. It is very convenient to search the station, insert the RF cable signal interface, press the remote control “menu†button, enter the search interface, set the area, generally do not set the search parameters, automatic Configured, just click "Start Search" on it
After the search is completed, it will automatically return to the main interface and display the cable program.
c. Signal detection, press the green key among the four color keys on the remote control to call up the signal detection menu with the above parameters such as “signal quality†and signal strength “error rateâ€. If the signal strength is poor, check the cable TV. The line and joints are intact
d. Set the network, select the interface settings button, set the network, can be set to wired or wireless, if you choose WIFI, check the "wireless network" before entering the password to connect to the wireless network, if you access the Internet, select "Wired network" automatically assigns IP addresses after connection
e. Select "Other settings" to observe the system version. Since the evaluated T3 is an engineering prototype, the version is marked as "Development Board". After mass production, the subsequent firmware will be further optimized.
f . Bluetooth settings and pairing Select "More Settings" to enter the advanced settings interface, use the remote control to click on the "Bluetooth" settings interface, enter the Bluetooth pairing
If there is a Bluetooth device in the periphery, a pairing request will pop up. If you want to pair with the device, select “OK†and display the successfully paired device. The Bluetooth on the T3 T3 is really available. This is also a big improvement.
Fourth, system evaluation
1. CPU-z test, CPU running at 2G kernel speed
2 . Security Bunny Running Points
Taixin T3's security Bunny test, performance is very good, several tests are around 35,000, the minimum is also 34900, Hai Meidi's machine emperor, mango Q Q10 quad-core 4K box, security Bunny test run points only 21500, Kaibol's F5 quad-core 4K box is also more than 20,000 points, no more than 25,000 points, only the RK3288 box, the official data is 35,000 points, Thai letter T3 and running sub-king RK3288 box Qihoo quite. From the point of view of the Ann Bunny running data, the performance of the Thai letter T3 box is evident and can be fully included in the ranks of first-class set-top boxes.
3 . Security Bunny Video Capability Test
From the above figure, we can see that the Thai letter T3 supports all the video formats in the test, including 4K, DTS, etc. The total running is divided into 695, among the best, see the chart below:
4 . WiFi testing,
The T3 WIFI does not have an external antenna, but the wireless effect is still good, install WIFI test application, open a key test
At a distance of 8 meters from the wireless route, a load-bearing wall was placed in the middle, and the WIFI effect was good, resulting in ultra-clear transmission levels.
Fifth, the local playback ability evaluation Insert a 32G U disk in the Thai letter T3, in the "all applications" with "file management" open, directly click on the video file name can be played
a. Testing 1080P point-to-point support, the Thai letter T3 fully supports the 1920x1080 peer-to-peer output
b. H.265 hardware decoding support
H.265 provides clearer network video content, compared to H.264, which requires only 50% of network bandwidth at the same image resolution. This video compression format can download high-stream video images and also help people save unnecessary bandwidth resources; that is, we can watch HD content online through mobile devices in the next few years. In the long-term, whether or not it supports H.265 It is one of the main indicators to measure the merits of the box, and it can also be used as one of the reference points for selecting a set-top box.
Thai letter T3 plays H.265 1M bitstream test file, hardware decompression, playing smoothly, the image sound is normal
Play H.265 6M stream test file, hardware decompression, play smoothly, the image sound is normal
d . Play 1080P H264 AC35.1 Audio Format File - Documentary "Big Huangshan" Plays Normally
e. Support for "3840x2160P" 4K format files to play "Peking Duck" 3840x2160P MP4 files
Demonstration 2160P H264 Format MKV File Playing "Duck Flies Off"
Play 3840x2160P "Touch Spring" MP4 Files at 64M Bitrate
f. 3D video format support 3D videos in top and bottom format, Thai letter T3 perfect support
Left and right format 3D video, Thai letter T3 perfect support
g. Other 1080P format files, Thai letter T3 support is very good
Six Thai letter T3 game support
Download several gamepad games in the game section of the sofa butler
1. The handle is well supported, the wireless receiver of the handle is inserted into the USB port of the T3, plug and play
2. Download and install "fishing people", normal operation
3. Download and install "king of the car king", normal operation
4. The installation of "quick speed boat" is operating normally
5. Installation "Bear Haunting" is operating normally
6. Install "Metro Parkour" is operating normally
The performance of the game test is extraordinary and satisfactory, all thanks to the powerful kernel, 2G quad-core CPU and Mali450 MP8 true 8-core GPU
Seven, the characteristics of the Thai letter T3 function
1. Program management can sort and delete the searched channels, and can collect frequently used cable programs. You can export the program list, put it on a USB flash drive, and import it.
2. Customize shortcuts in the main interface, place six common applications on the main interface, and switch from cable TV to network TV or games more easily and conveniently
3. Program reservations, no missed exciting program content
If you are watching other programs and you are afraid to miss a certain program, you can make an appointment in advance. For example, if you are watching the HDTV of Beijing Satellite TV, but you do not want to miss the "Football Event" program of CCTV5, you can adjust to CCTV5 and use the remote controller. Press the “Program List†button to call up the program notice. Find the program “Football Tournament†that you want to make a reservation in the notice list, and then select “Reserve Play†so that you don’t miss the time. When the time comes, an appointment reminder will pop up automatically. Press "OK" to switch to this scheduled program is not very convenient.
4. Cable TV automatically schedules video recording
For cable TV, you can schedule regular video recording so that you don’t need to use the time difference of the tournament. To stay up until after 0 o’clock to watch the World Cup and other programs, you can make an appointment to call up the “preview†menu in the program list and make an appointment for the program. And video, you can turn off the TV and keep T3 working properly. T3 will automatically record the video. The file will be saved in the USB flash drive. It will not be late until the next morning.
5. Cable TV wireless watch
The T3 has a very special feature - TV backhaul, which can be used to transfer the contents of cable TV to a mobile phone or tablet, enabling simultaneous viewing of live cable TV programs on mobile devices. First, install the "TX Remote Control" on the mobile device. V3.7.5.apk" application software, can scan the QR code above the box, automatically add links, download the application software, Android mobile phone and Apple mobile phone application software is different, according to their own mobile phone type to download the corresponding software, download After the installation, add a shortcut icon on the mobile phone interface, open the phone and T3 to create a link, as shown:
You can use your mobile phone to remotely control T3. You can control the program switching by selecting a program on your mobile phone, select the EPG, request a program listing for the program, and select the middle cell phone icon to enter the backhaul. T3 returns the content of the program to the mobile phone. See The following figure:
If you are watching a live football match live, the bell rings and the courier comes. If you open the door, you may miss a wonderful goal. With the TV return function, the TV screen can be transmitted synchronously to the mobile phone, and it also supports sound output. You can walk and watch without missing any shots. Isn't it cool?
6. LAN home sharing
Multiple set-top boxes share a smart card for family cable television sharing. I use two sets of Thai X1, X2 and one Thai T3 to form a home cable sharing, X1 put the study and the second bedroom, X2 on the master bedroom, T3 on the living room, The wired smart card is inserted on the X1 in the study. It is nearest to the route, and other boxes are not inserted. This way, the living room, study room and the two bedrooms can all watch cable TV and can independently select cable television programs. It is very convenient. Will be troubled by Internet TV
7. Watch 15 HDTV programs for free: CCTV1 HD, VVTV5+ HD, CCTV9 HD, Anhui, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Hunan, Beijing, Shenzhen, Dongfang, Guangdong, Hubei, Heilongjiang, Tianjin and other high-definition stations.
to sum up:
The Thai letter T3 is an exclusive, self-developed and integrated multi-functional smart set-top box in China that brings together all the major functions of “cable digital TVâ€, “cable television video†and network set-top boxes, and completely solves the drawbacks of the simple live network set-top box to watch live Karton. Make up for the shortcomings of the Canton TV set-top box not being able to access the on-demand video, due to the use of the latest Jing Chen S812 high-end CPU, 2G of DDR3 memory, support for 4K video output, support for hard-to-interpret H.265 format video, support for 3D movie file playback, support for almost all The format of audio and video files, live broadcast stability, on-demand video streaming, game performance and compatibility have also been greatly improved, after testing, the Thai letter T3 features are normal, live cable TV stability, on-demand video smooth, picture quality and exquisite. In terms of hardware interfaces, Bluetooth support has been added, two USB ports have been added, wired network cards have been added, and AV interfaces have been preserved.
The Thai letter T3 at present, already has the precondition of the high-end set top box, it is the fifth generation box product, Thai letter T3 is worth recommending and having!
The Thai letter T3 is currently only an engineering prototype, and production will take place until March. It may not be available until April. The Thai letter company will also launch an advance booking offer. Stay tuned!
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