What's it? What is LoopTeKZest Player? Watch PC contents on HD TV LoopTek Zest player is a TV Set-Top Box for TV, it has S-video and component video output, PC contents real-time streaming by Internet and wireless, Listen Internet Radio without PC. You can used LoopTek Zest player to listen internet radio like Live365, and local radio station. Use TV watch Video and Music from PC and internet. Listen Live365 online radio. Watch PC content from TV. Use remote control to enjoy all contents. can access several PC. Internet setting just need 10 sec. support UPnp. LoopTek Zest player is a TV Set-Top Box for TV HDMI output, support 1024,768. LoopTek Zest player support 1024,768 HD output.. Enjoy your PC content on HDTV After install LoopTek Zest PC software on your Windwos PC, Looptek Zest player can auto detect the software and play all media contents from your PC and used remote controler to access media content remotely.   Availability: Usually ships within 5 business days in US, Worldwide will ships with 1 weeks by air, please order by below link. US$269 Buy Now LPZest player, LoopTekZest player IP Set-Top Box Features : Language support Muti-language support, English,Deutsch, Espanol, Francais,Italiano, Portugues, Nederlands, Japanese, Chinese simple and Chinese tradition. Features Stream media contents from a PC or digital device to LoopTekZest player. Instant access video, music, and photo on USB Drives via built-in USB 2.0 connector Listen to digital music. View digital photo, slideshow, and video on TV. Enjoy superior video quality provided by the progressive scan MPEG 1/ 2/4 contents . Automatic network setup wizard -- easily connect to your wireless network using Windows Connect Now (WCN). Easily connect to your wireless networking via 802.11b/g protocol Throughput up to 10/100Mbps linked with Ethernet network cable. UPnP AV and DLNA compliant for maximum compatibility. Support most popular digital media formats. (refer to next page) Quick access to your media contents via the remote controlled TV interface. Sleek design complements your existed audio/video equipment. Built in coaxial digital audio output. Built in Composite/SVIDEO/Component video output. Provide 64- or 128Bit WEP and WPA-PSK security function. Support DHCP, AutoIP-- easily connect to your home networking. Provide one-touch color coded shortcut buttons remote controller-- for quick access to music, photo, video, and online media content. Support Internet radio (Live 365, vTuner, etc.) Support media playlist. Enjoy internet contents without PC Watch/Listen your PC content on TV . LoopTek Zest STB plays Internet TV LoopTek Zest STB plays MPEG2 file from PC LoopTeKZest player Remote Control LoopTeKZest player Input/Output Support DLAN and Upnp software Users can add/edit any internet Video/Audio, Like mms://xxx.com:8081 LoopTeKZest : Specification of LoopTeK Zest player Network 802.11 b/g, Wired LAN: 10/100Mbps, DHCP, Auto IP. or Static IP address Media Streaming protocol HTTP, TCP/IP Supported Audio Format MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC Supported Video Formats MPEG 1/2/4, Divx 3/4/5, Xvid, AVI( MPEG4 Layer Only,support with external SRT/SUB/SSA subtitles ) , WMV*, .MP4* , VCD (DAT),DVD (VOB) Supported Image Format JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF. OGG*, JPEG2000* Audio Playlist Format M3U, PLS Security Hardware Based WEP 64/128-bit, WPA-PSK ( AES/TKIP ) Encryption Compliant UPnP-AV 1.0, *DLNA Outputs RCA Audio/Video, S-Video, Component Video, Coaxial Digital Audio Antenna Type: 2.4 GHz Dipole antenna, Frequency: 2412~2472 MHz ( 11ch ) Impedance: 50 ohms, Gain: 1.8 dBi System Requirement Windows XP, Windows 2000, 500MHz Processor, 512MB Memory, 20MB Available Hard Disk Space, Broadband Internet Service for Online Media (Cable or DSL Modem), Transcoding needs at least 2.0GHz P4 Processor Environment Specification Operating Temperature: 0~ 45C, Storage Temperature: -25 to 55 C, Operating Relative Humidity: 10% to 95% non-Condensing Power Adapter Power Source: Input: 100~240 VAC 50/60Hz, Output: 5V/2A , 13W Dimensions L= 11.80 cm, W= 8.5 cm, H= 22.10 cm Weight 3.7 lbs USB port support USB Flash memory, USB extension HD, USB extension CD/DVD-ROM *DLNA is trademark of Digital Living Network Alliance Organization *WMV, .MP4, OGG , JPEG2000 supported via Trans-Code What's in the box: LoopTekZest player IP Streaming Set-Top Box Infrared Remote Control  x1 CD software x 1 LoopTeK Zest player IP Streaming Set-Top Box Stand x 1 Internet Wire cable x 1 Wireless antenna x 1 AAA  battery x 2 Users manual x 1 AV cable x 1   LoopTeKZest player IP Streaming Set-Top Box Feature/Model LoopTeKZest player Internet Radio and Favorite Station: Live 365. ˇ Network: TCP/IP 802.11 b/g Wireless at up to 11/54Mbps Wired LAN:10/100Mbps Ethernet DHCP, Auto IP or Static IP Address ˇ Supported Audio Formats: MP3, WMA, WAV, AC3, AAC ˇ Supported Image Formats: JPEG, TIFF, BMP, JPEG2000*, PNG, GIF ˇ Supported Video Formats: MPEG1/2/4, Divx, Xvid, AVI (MPEG4 Layer Only), WMV*, MP4* ˇ Audio Playlist Formats: M3U, PLS ˇ Wireless Security: WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) WPA-PSK ˇ Outputs: RCA Audio Jacks, Video S-Video, Component (YPbPr) SPIDF ˇ Configuration: UPnP-AV 1.0 Logo DLNA 1.0 Compliant ˇ Audio/Video Streaming: Trick Mode Trans-code ˇ Peripherals: USB 2.0 Video/Audio/Photo Playback ˇ Content List: We have 10,000 content for you. Live365.com, LoopTeK.com/search and more then 10,000 content for you, auto upgrade new content to your box. Bachelor Pad--Radio Radio Enigma REAL COUNTRY RADIO Reggaeton Radio Soothing Melodies RADIO EVANGILE UFO Paranormal Radio GYPSYSOUL.FM Country Shufflemania Jondoweb Radio Contemporary Classical Celtic Christian Spirit CF Radio- Comedy SOCANATION 1 All Down South PrinceOnLive365.com WimaxRadio.FM Charts 07 Whitester SmoothJazz TranceElements.Com New CRUISIN OLDIES RADIO StreetStar Radio Radio Hittin' The Web Gamers Radio - GR2 !!!!!!SKA TRAIN!!!!!! Jazz@Hot Sauce Radio Whisperings KKJZ 88.1 FM ROCKLAND USA : POP ROCK Click to listen PLANET ZEB! ♫ HotHitsAtlanta@ZeroHour WUMB BlackGospel Radio Old Christian Radio HB Absolutely Country Classic Hits Radio eXTreme Gospel THAT 70's CHANNEL EDGEWATER RADIO CAFÉ CODY .com Pat Metheny Radio CRIMETIME OTR More.... LoopTek Zest Player can play Youtube, AOL Video contents by Orb software, for the detail and download please see www.orb.com.   Smart Network wizard setup Apple TV?: What's different LoopTeKZest player and Apple TV? Feature/Model LoopTekZest player LoopTek MVP Player Apple TV Internet Radio and Favorite Station: Live 365, Local Radio Station Yes Yes No Live Internet Radio Supported Video Formats: MPEG1/2/4, Divx, Xvid, AVI (MPEG4 Layer Only), WMV*, MP4* Yesˇ Yesˇ Itune, Ipod audio format Supported Audio Formats: MP3, WMA, WAV, AC3, AAC Yes, Yes, Itune, Ipod audio format Audio Playlist Formats: M3U, PLS Yes Yes No it can plug-in any USB storage Yes, can plug USB extension HD Yes, can plug USB extension HD No, included 40 GB forward backward x2 x4 x20 x50 x100 Yes No No Play streaming video audio Yes No No HDMI output Yes No Yes Watch MMS Windows Media Video 9 contents Yes No No Add internet streaming contents Yes Yes No Suport 1080p, 1080i output Yes No Yes Add your mp3/Shoutcast streaming contents Yes Yes No Add your mms/wmv streaming contents Yes No No Watch/Listen your PC content on TV Yes Yes Yes Enjoy internet contents without PC Yes Yes Yes Support Windows Media Server 9 Yes No No * Apple TV, Apple, ITune,Ipod are trademark of Apple Media Format: . Supported Streaming Video Formats: WMV9. Multi boardcast, MPEG-2 TS Supported Streaming Audio Formats: WMA, MP3. Supported Video Formats: MPEG1/2/4, Divx, Xvid, DivX, AVI (MPEG4 Layer Only), WMV9, WM8,WMV, MP4, H.264 Supported Audio Formats: WMA, MP3, WAV. AC3, AAC Supported Image Formats: JPEG, TIFF, BMP, JPEG2000*, PNG, GIF Audio Playlist Formats: M3U, PLS   SDK/API: . LoopTek Zest has full SDK and solution to support your company to build Video Channel and IPTV solution, please welcome business partner working with us.

Get latest firmware

Turn on LoopTek Zest, connect to internet, Click and go to “Zest Player\Setup\Version\Firmware Upgrade\Internet Upgrade”, and select and upgrade latest version.

 

 

Get latest PC Server software

get the software from to our download page

http://www.looptek.com/Page_Download.php#_TocLoopZest

 

 

 

LoopTek Zest Player support UPnP server software

LoopTek Zest Player support UPnp server software, you can buy or download below softwares to enjoy more functions on LoopTek Zest Player with TV, ( we are guarantee of third party softwares. )

 

• www.orb.com
• FreeNAS, a free operating-system/software (based on FreeBSD), enabling you to turn any x86-based computer into a dedicated stand-alone NAS (Network-Attached Storage) device. (FreeNAS UPnP server code is from the Portable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) SDK project)
• MythTV, an open source HTPC and PVR software for Linux, with a built-in UPnP AV MediaServer
• SnapStream Beyond TV (BTV), a commercial Media Control/Renderer/Server and PVR software for Windows
• Musicmatch Jukebox, a commercial MediaServer UPnP MediaServer and music-player for Windows, (also features media organizing functionality)
• GeeXboX, an opensource lightweight Media center has uShare for Linux
• SimpleCenter is a Java-based UPnP AV MediaServer for Windows
• Elgato EyeConnect is an OS X add-on for Elgato's EyeTV PVR application. It allows for UPnP streaming of recorded content
• FUPPES is a free, open source, multiplatform UPnP A/V Media Server. FUPPES supports a wide range of UPnP MediaRenderers as well as on-the-fly transcoding of various audio, video and image formats. FUPPES also includes basic DLNA support.
• 360 Media Server is a UPnP media server designed for streaming music to the Xbox 360. It is capable of transcoding many non supported formats including AAC, Ogg and Flac as well as the formats the 360 already supports (MP3 and WMA).
• TwonkyMedia is a non-free DLNA certified UPnP mediaserver for GNU/Linux, Mac OS X and Windows.
• myiHome is a free Java-based UPnP AV MediaServer for Windows, Linux & Mac.

 

How to setup your MMS server and play with LoopTek Zest

Please download the PDF file from below link.
LoopTek_Zest_BuildMMS_withZest.doc.pdf

 

 

How to setup Multicast MPEG2 and play with LoopTek Zest via VLC

Please download the PDF file from below link.
http://www.looptek.com/download/LoopTek_Zest_multicast.pdf

 

 

 

Hello there, My question is that, there are many free internet TV programs that you can watch for free. Can I use the LoopTeKMVP to wath those free internet TV programs? Thanks. JB.

You can use LoopTekMVP to add MP3 streaming from internet, like Winamp Shoutcast Radio, Live365.com and our new product LoopTekZest, you can use LoopTekZest to add MP3 streaming and mms (Windows Media Server) streaming frominternet. of cause, you can build your own MMS and link it.

Can I use VLC (Videolan) to push content to a MVP or Zest?

LoopTekZest, can allow you link to streaming by Windows Media Server (mms), and MP3 streaming link Shoutcast, we are doing support multi-broadcast by VLC ,now, please Contact US for get the detail.

Can the box play multicast stream? ex. open a nsc file, multicast from a window media server. Thanks.

Yes, LoopTek Zest can allow you watch streaming video from Windows Media Server (MMS, WMV 9), if you have Windwos Media Server software like http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/forpros/server/server.aspx or Windows Media Encoder software and LoopTek Zest Player has PC software allow you enjoy PC contents on TV via LoopTek Zest (mp3, mpeg1/2/4 , wmv, divx.....) and Youtube.com contents. it also support UPNP softwares, Like Orb , TVersity...

 

How to setup your MMS server and play with LoopTek Zest

Please download the PDF file from below link.
LoopTek_Zest_BuildMMS_withZest.doc.pdf

 

How to setup Multicast MPEG2 and play with LoopTek Zest via VLC

Please download the PDF file from below link.
http://www.looptek.com/download/LoopTek_Zest_multicast.pdf