PlayerPro 8K TV

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)