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R_volution - PlayerPro 8K TV - Media Player
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Overview
The R_volution PlayerPro 8K TV (RVR012) is a media player that combines local file playback with Android TV streaming apps in one full-width chassis. It uses two Amlogic processors (S928X-K/J for media playback and S905X4-K for Android TV), a TCXO clock and an internal linear power supply with a toroidal transformer. It includes R_volution's R_video media centre software, a hidden dual hard drive bay for up to 64 TB of internal storage, dual HDMI outputs and dual HDMI inputs.
Video
- 8K UHD video decoding and output up to 8K 60p over the main HDMI 2.1a output
- Dolby Vision profiles P5, P7 (MEL and FEL) and P8, plus HDR10+ and HDR10
- Dolby VS10 engine with 12-bit processing for SDR to HDR, HDR to SDR and Dolby Vision conversion
- Source-Based Tone Mapping (SBTM) for HDR to SDR conversion
- AI-PQ (picture quality) and AI-SR (super resolution) processing for upscaling Full HD content to 4K or 8K (works in Android TV)
- Real Cinema auto frame rate output at 23.976, 24, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94 and 60 Hz, with flicker-free frame rate and resolution switching
- 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD menu support for ISO and BDMV, with seamless branching
- Codecs include AV1 (up to 8K 60p), HEVC/H.265, H.264, VP9 Profile 2, VC-1 and MPEG-2, at bitrates up to 300 Mbps
- Containers include UHD ISO, BD ISO, BDMV, MKV, M2TS, TS, MP4, MOV, AVI and WebM
- 3D video in Side-by-Side and Top-Bottom formats (MVC frame packing not supported)
Audio
- Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D bitstream on both HDMI outputs, up to 11.1.8 channels
- Full decoding of Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD and DTS:X to LPCM 2.0, 5.1 or 7.1
- Dolby MS12 multistream decoder for Dolby Digital Plus, AC-4, AAC and HE-AAC
- High-resolution audio up to 24-bit/192 kHz, including FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, WAV and APE
- SACD ISO, DFF and DSF playback (stereo and multichannel, including DST), output as PCM up to 176.4 kHz
- True 75 Ohm coaxial digital output with a Pulse isolation transformer
- Low-noise USB audio output for an external DAC
- HDMI audio-only output (HDMI 1.4) for connecting an AV receiver that does not support 4K or 8K video
- Nichicon and Nippon Chemi-Con audio capacitors and WIMA video capacitors
Streaming Apps
The PlayerPro 8K TV runs Android TV with Widevine L1 DRM. R_volution lists access to services including Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Apple TV, Max, Paramount+, YouTube, BBC, ARTE, Tidal, Qobuz, Deezer, Spotify and more, with additional apps from Google Play. R_volution notes that 4K, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support depends on each service, its app and your region.
Storage and Connectivity
- Hidden dual 3.5" SATA hard drive bay, up to 32 TB per drive (64 TB total). Hard drives not included
- Drives can be formatted from the player. Supported file systems include NTFS, exFAT, EXT2/3/4, FAT32 and BTRFS (HFS/HFS+ read only)
- R_video manages content across internal drives, USB drives and NAS (SMB) storage
- SMB client and server, so other R_volution players or computers can access the internal drives
- R_volution rates file transfers at up to 90 MB/s over SATA, USB 3.0 and Ethernet
- Dual HDMI 2.1 inputs act as a two-source HDMI switch
- Gigabit Ethernet and dual-band Wi-Fi 6
- One USB 2.0 port on the front and three USB 3.0 ports on the rear
- Optional DVB-T2 tuner
R_video Media Centre
- Included with the player, no subscription required
- Scans local and network libraries and adds covers, backgrounds, cast, director, release date and ratings
- Filter by genre and sort by rating, length or release date, with trailers and soundtrack previews
- Format and edition banners (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Director's Cut, Theatrical Cut and more)
- Automatic next-episode playback, parental controls and favourite scenes
- Compatible with 2.35:1, 2.39:1 and 2.40:1 widescreen displays
- Library editing through the R_video app for PC and Mac
Control and Integration
- Backlit main remote (RF/Bluetooth and IR) with programmable buttons, rated by R_volution at 60 degrees and 26 ft (about 8 m)
- Second remote for Android TV setup and streaming apps
- Wide-angle (60 degree) IR sensor and IR input for the supplied IR extender
- IP and IR control for RTI, Control4, ProControl, Crestron, Savant, Philips Pronto, Elan, URC, Sofabato, Tuya, SwitchBot and Logitech Harmony
- Virtual remote app for iOS and Android
- Full rack width chassis
In the Box
- R_volution PlayerPro 8K TV
- Backlit main remote control (IR + Bluetooth)
- Android TV remote control
- IR extender
- Wi-Fi antennas (x2)
- Power cables (EU, US, UK and AU)
Specifications
| Model | RVR012 (P/N RVR0121W01-RV401) |
| Chipsets | Amlogic S928X-K/J (main) and Amlogic S905X4-K (Android TV) |
| Main CPU | Quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz plus ARM A76 core at 1.9 GHz |
| Android TV CPU | Quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G57 |
| NPU | Dedicated hardware for AI acceleration |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM, 64 GB eMMC (main system) |
| Operating system | Linux + Android 11 / Android TV |
| Video output | Up to 8K UHD (7680 x 4320) 60p, true 24p (23.976 Hz), experimental 120 Hz |
| HDR | Dolby Vision (P5, P7 MEL, P7 FEL, P8), HDR10+, HDR10, Dolby VS10, SBTM |
| HDMI outputs | 1 x HDMI 2.1a audio + video (HDCP 2.2/2.3, CEC), 1 x HDMI 1.4 audio only |
| HDMI inputs | 2 x HDMI 2.1 bypass inputs (HDCP 2.2/2.3) |
| Audio outputs | 75 Ohm coaxial S/PDIF, optical S/PDIF (Toslink), RCA analogue, low-noise USB audio |
| USB | 1 x USB 2.0 (front), 3 x USB 3.0 (rear, one with low-noise audio output) |
| Network | Gigabit Ethernet, dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with two removable antennas |
| Internal storage bays | 2 x 3.5" SATA, up to 32 TB each (64 TB total), drives not included |
| Tuner | Optional DVB-T2 tuner |
| Clock | TCXO, 24 MHz |
| Power supply | Internal linear supply with 81 W toroidal transformer, AC 100-240 V |
| Power consumption | 43 W max, 40 W typical (without HDD), 9 W high-power standby, 0.02 W low-power standby |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 430 x 110 x 340 mm |
| Packed dimensions | 540 x 400 x 230 mm |
| Weight | 10 kg (11 kg packed) |
| Operating conditions | 10 to 30°C, 30% to 70% humidity |
| Certification | RoHS, CE, FCC, EAC, HDMI |
| Origin | Designed in France (hardware and software), made in China |
| EAN | 3760115010086 |