Special Edition of the CinemaTube
Looking for a compact media player that can decode all vidoe formats, stream from the network and download torrents? brite-View has heard your voice.
The CinemaTube Mini is a "Special Edition" of the CinemaTube which is designed for entertainment on-the-go. Ultra-compact in size compared to the CinemaTube (BV-5005HD), the small and sleek CinemaTube Mini is 103mm x 36mm x 140mm whose dimensions are half the size of the CinemaTube. It sports an on-board eSATA interface which is capable of data transfer up to 3 times faster than the USB 2.0 interface.
Plug in your external hard drive and start watching your favorite movies, or take a trip down memory lane by viewing photo slide shows on your TV. You can also stream media content from your computer to the TV. To enjoy full HD etnertainment, a wired Ethernet connection is recommended (Built-in Ethernet port and Ethernet cable is included). The CinemaTube Mini has wireless networking capability with an additional USB WiFi dongle* (USB adapter included), for non-HD streaming only. Please see the "Wireless USB Adapter" Tab for detailed information.
The Ultimate "Media Transformer" that Decodes All
The CinemaTube Mini is tough. MPEG1/2/4, .MKV, H.264 and Real (more supported media formats are listed in the “Specifications” Tab) – you can throw them at this baby!
Full 1080p HD Heightens Your Senses
Are you a movie enthusiast who can’t stand anything that’s not Blu-ray quality? The CinemaTube Mini will meet your high standards and satisfy your taste. Dive into a sea of high-definition pleasure!
Resume Playback
Are there times when you can’t finish a whole movie, the next time you come back to the movie, you want to resume from the where you left off? CinemaTube Mini can help you with that, it leaves a marker in the movie and when you select that movie and press “play”, it automatically asks you if you want to resume. Select “OK” to continue viewing the same movie. It still works after you reboot CinemaTube Mini. You can leave a marker to multiple movies and resume from that point of each movie.
Edit Your Own Playlist - Start the Entertainment Marathon
You can edit different playlists for different occasions now. Hosting a movie night and need to play multiple movies? Having a cocktail party without a DJ? Playing a slide show of photos at a wedding? Edit the playlist beforehand, and let the CinemaTube Mini take care of the rest.
See the "DVD Menu" Button on your Remote Control?
Yes – the CinemaTube Mini supports ISO files, so you can navigate the DVD menu and watch your video as if there was a regular DVD! Just imagine the CinemaTube Mini as a DVD player without a DVD."
Up to 3 Simultaneous Torrent Downloads
Would you rather leave your computer running all night long, or hand over the green-downloading to the CinemaTube Mini? The CinemaTube Mini only uses 10 watts of electricity when downloading. And your PC? It takes 100 watts just to turn it on! That’s at least a 90% energy savings. Torrent downloading with the CinemaTube Mini is as easy as 1-2-3* : Just save your favorite torrents to the USB storage device (ONLY NTFS and EXT-3 formats are supported in this feature) and then let the CinemaTube Mini do the heavy lifting of downloading and free your computer up.
*Please see the “Support” Tab for instructions on torrent downloading
UPnP Streaming Sends CNN, ESPN, CBS & Hulu Your Way*
Not subscribed to cable service but still want to watch television network content? It’s possible now with the CinemaTube Mini! Install 3rd party applications** such as PlayOn and TVersity on your computer and connect the CinemaTube Mini to the same network – now you’re ready to enjoy Internet and PC content in the living room! The CinemaTube Mini can also stream your Windows Media Library to the TV via this feature.
* more detailed information is available under “Tips” Tab.
** Please note that brite-View cannot guarantee the viewing result when running 3rd-party software such as PlayOn and TVersity. The video quality and availability delivered by the 3rd party depends on the network bandwidth, speed, and the 3rd-party application condition.
For 3rd party application support, please contact the application provider.
Supersize Your Digital Photo Frame
Imagine viewing the photo album of the family trip to the Yellow Stone National Park – on your large-screen HDTV! The CinemaTube Mini turns your HDTV into a supersized digital photo frame so you can share those wonderful memories with the people you love. PLUS! Save desired background music to the same photo folder, and you've got yourself a slideshow with music.
The CinemaTube Mini has built in Flickr support which lets you search for pictures via the Internemt allowing you to show a variety of photos from your TV as well.
CinemaGo File Copy Features
With the "File Copy" function, the CinemaGo allows you to transfer files over the network, from one hard drive to another hard drive. You can even manage your files and folders on the hard drive attached to the CinemaGo from your computer.
Information on Max Bitrate
- Mpeg1: Ok / Max Pixel 720x576
- Mpeg2: Ok / Max Pixel 1920x1080p,Max bitrate 60m Bytes
- H.264: Ok / Max Pixel 1920x1080p,Max bitrate 40m Bytes
- RealVideo8/9/10: Ok / Max Pixel 1280x720p,Max bitrate 1m Bytes
- Xvid: Ok / Max Pixel 1920x1080p,Max bitrate 50m Bytes
- Divx3.x: Ok / Max Pixel 1920x1080p,Max bitrate 50m Bytes
- Divx4.x: Ok / Max Pixel 1920x1080p,Max bitrate 50m Bytes
- Divx5.x: Ok / Max Pixel 1920x1080p,Max bitrate 50m Bytes
- Divx6.x: Ok / Max Pixel 1920x1080p,Max bitrate 50m Bytes
- Vc-1/Wmv9: Ok / Max Pixel 1920x1080p,Max bitrate 40m Bytes
- WMV: Ok / Max Pixel 1920x1080p,Max bitrate 40m Bytes
- Mp3 Layer1: 8-48khz,32Kbps-448kbps
- Mp3 Layer2: 8-48khz,32Kbps-384kbps
- Mp3 Layer3: 8-48khz,32Kbps-320kbps
- Mpeg2.5: 8-48khz,32Kbps-160kbps
- Wma: 8-48khz,32Kbps-192kbps
- Pcm,Lpcm: 8-96khz,8/16/24 bit
- Pcm,Ima-Adpcm: 8-96khz,4 bit
- Pcm,Ms-Adpcm: 8-96khz,4 bit
- Pcm,A-Law: 8-96khz,8 bit
- Pcm,U-Law: 8-96khz,8 bit
- Ac3: 32/44.1/48khz
- Jpeg/Jpg Photos with resolutions up to 8000x8000
- Bmp Photos with resolutions up to 8000x8000
- Tiff Photos with resolutions up to 8000x8000
- Png Photos with resolutions up to 8000x8000
- Gif Photos with resolutions up to 8000x8000
Notes
- Those media formats not indicated as "Supported Formats" cannot be guaranteed to run properly on the CinemaTube Mini. For example, under "WMV", only "WMV9" is supported but not "WMV7/8".
- Media formats that can be supported but with limitation:
-- M-JPEG:support up to 640x480x30p
-- FLV(h.263): 352x288(maybe higher; no testing material to confirm)
-- RMVB:support up to 720p
-- The 7.1-channel surround sound can be decoded, but only downmixed and output to 2 channels. - Media files protected by DRM are not supported with current software version.
- Only media files located on the USB storage device attached to the BV-5005HD can be added to the playlist. Users cannot add media files located on the remote PC or through UPnP support.
Activate Torrent Downloads with the CinemaTube Mini
(** ONLY NTFS / EXT-3 formats are supported)
BitTorrent is one of the most common peer-to-peer file-sharing (P2P) communication protocols for exchanging files on the Internet. More information about BitTorrent can be found on WikiPedia.
With the built-in BitTorrent engine, CinemaTube Mini makes downloading media files quick and easy without having to keep your computer on. Meanwhile, CinemaTube Mini protects you from computer virus attacks, because CinemaTube Mini only recognizes supported media formats and skips the others, such as .exe files in which computer viruses sometimes resides.
To activate the torrent download feature of CinemaTube Mini, you need:
- A USB storage device in NTFS (windows NT file System) or EXT3(Third Extended File System) format (**FAT or FAT32 formats are not supported in this feature)
- At least 20GB of free space in the storage device is highly recommended
- CinemaTube Mini connected to the Internet (The CinemaTube Mini is built with wired connection and an Ethernet cable is included in the package for your convenience. With a dedicated USB WiFi dongle which is sold separately, the CinemaTube Mini can be connected to the Internet wirelessly.)
You can find preferred torrents on the Internet (or you can download sample torrents listed on the right) and store them on the attached USB storage device, or in a shared folder on the networked remote PC.
On CinemaTube Mini Home Menu->Bonus Features->Torrent Download. On the "Torrent Download" menu, you can upload the torrent seeds stored on the USB device (shown as "USB Torrent" on the menu) or stored in the shared folders on computers (Shown as "PC Torrent" on the menu). The CinemaTube Mini will start downloading torrents. Up to 3 torrents will be downloaded simultaneously and other torrents will be in queue.
(These sampled video clips provided by B1 Media Company. B1 Media Company owns the copyright of these videos. These videos are only for CinemaTube Mini users to test out the download feature of CinemaTube Mini; not to be distributed, copied, modified or shown in public without the permission of B1 Media Company.)
Video Tutorials
For video tutorials on how to use the CinemaTube Mini, click here to go to our YouTube channel.
Downloadable files
Caution: All firmware available here is for the Americas only (default: NTSC).
Torrent Seeds
* Right-click on any of the links below and choose "Save Link As" to save the torrent file to your computer
Stream Hulu, CNN, CBS, and ESPN from the Computer to Your TV via UPnP
(* The CinemaTube Mini and your computers must be connected to the Internet to activate this feature)
Tired of paying the high prices for the cable subscription? Why can’t you watch what you want at when you want, but have to buy a “bundle” package from cable companies?
There are numerous places online where you can obtain free television programs. And if you are subscribing to online video unlimited streaming already, let the CinemaTube Mini help you cut the cable!
Step 1
Download and install UPnP applications such as PlayOn or Tversity; let the program run on your PC (when you stream content via UPnP, the computer must be on).
Step 2
(PlayOn will be used as an example onward) The PlayOn Settings window should appear on your PC. Find the “User Accounts” tab and input your login information to your Hulu, Amazon and YouTube accounts.
Step 3
Turn on the CinemaTube Mini and connect the CinemaTube Mini to the Internet, and you should see “UPnP” under “Media Center” on the CinemaTube Mini Menu. Click on “UPnP” and the PC running the UPnP application should appear on the CinemaTube Mini menu. Click on the one with (PlayOn) before your PC name.
Step 4
You should see a list of available channels, including Amazon VOD (Beta), CBS, CNN, ESPN, Hulu,and YouTube – all at the tip of your finger!
Step 5
Start streaming your favorite TV shows and movies from your computer to your TV!
Stream Your Windows Media Library to Your TV via UPnP Support without Downloading 3rd-Party Software
(* The CinemaTube Mini and your computers must be connected to the Internet to activate this feature)
Using Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 media sharing, you can stream music, pictures, and video from your computer to the CinemaTube Mini that are connected to your home network*.
*For more detailed information of Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 media sharing, please visit Microsoft website and search “sharing your media”
Step 1
Turn on Windows Media Player on your PC and click the arrow below the Library tab, and then click Media Sharing. In the Media Sharing dialog box, select the Share my media to check box. In the list of devices below "Share my media to:", select the CinemaTube Mini (*The CinemaTube Mini might be shown as “Unknown Device”) and click Allow.
Step 2
Turn on the CinemaTube Mini and connect the CinemaTube Mini to the Internet and go to “Media Center”; find “UPnP”.
Step 3
On the menu, you should see the name of your PC with “XXX (Your Name) Media : ” extension, click on it.
Step 4
You should see several folders labeled such as “Music”, “Pictures”, “Playlists” and “Video”. Start enjoying your Windows Media library in the comfort of the living room!
*Please note that brite-View cannot guarantee the viewing result when running 3rd-party software such as PlayOn and TVersity. The video quality and availability delivered by the 3rd party depends on the network bandwidth, speed, and the 3rd-party application condition.
For 3rd party application support, please contact the application provider.
Users have to purchase PlayOn and TVersity from their respective owners and companies after the trial period ends.
The CinemaGo is a WiFi-Ready Package; WL-6203 dedicated USB WiFi adapter is included.
CinemaGo (WiFi-Ready) can stream up to 720p video file. The performance will depend on the actual network environment.
CinemaTube Mini / CinemaGo Streaming (Wired and Wireless) Performance Report
| Networking | 1080p@24 | 1080i@30 | 720p@30 | 480p | ||||||||
| Format | MPEG 2 | DivX | H.264 | MPEG 2 | DivX | H.264 | MPEG 2 | DivX | H.264 | MPEG 2 | DivX | H.264 |
| BitRate | 30Mbps | 13.9Mbps | 33Mbps | 40Mbps | 30Mbps | 12.7Mbps | 16.5Mbps | 4.56Mbps | 6.3Mbps | 6.2Mbps | 1.44Mbps | 1.318Mbps |
| RJ-45 | OK | OK | Serious Lag | Minor Lag | Minor Lag | OK | OK | OK | OK | OK | OK | OK |
| USB Wi-Fi dongle (11n) | Serious Lag | Serious Lag | Serious Lag | Serious Lag | Serious Lag | Serious Lag | OK | OK | OK | OK | OK | OK |
| * For reference only, subject to actual networking environment. | ||||||||||||
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CinemaTube Mini / CinemaGo Streaming Internet Radio Streaming Minimum Requirements
| Video / Radio Channel Bit Rate | Internet Speed |
| > 300 KBps Channel | at least 2MBps |
| 300 ~ 900 KBps Channel | at least 6 MBps |
| <900 KBps Channel | at least 9 MBps |
| * For reference only, subject to actual networking environment. | |
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