TViX Network Media Player (NMP) and HDTV DVR

Like many Home Theater PC (HTPC) users, you've stored tons of files from CD, DVD and HDTV recorders and camcorders over the years. The files are diverse (see the file types in the diagram below).  It could be stored on multiple hard drives or computers, or even a Network Attached Storage (NAS).  What's the simplest hassle-free way to play all those files without building an HTPC for every location, maybe even replace one with an easy to use Media Player?  

There are currently a variety of Media Players on the market.  Many use Syabas' Network Media Tank firmware based on Linux and requires the internal hard drive to be formatted as EXT2 or 3 to install programs that enhances the operation of the Media Player.  TViX utilizes a proprietary firmware by DVICO that's design to be used in primarily in conjunction with Windows environment and the recommended hard disk format is NTFS.  TViX also support Apple's MAC environment using FAT as the hard disk format .   

The Media Player market is currently dominated by Sigma Design video processors and functions depend on the chip revisions.  The most current version available on the market use the SMP8635 that features Blu-Ray file decoding, but use of that particular chip does not automatically mean that function is supported as that depends on the firmware features.  Don't assume they all play the same file types, check the manual for what the player supports.

The most compelling reason to buy the TViX-HD is the networking functions that allows the Media Player to access up to four PC hard drives on the network, in addition to Network Attached Storage, internal SATA drive, and external USB drive and memory sticks.  TViX supports SMB or NFS protocols for network access as shown above.  Once connected to the network, you're ready to play music, photo, or video files via LAN in up to 1080p high resolution output. 

Third party programs are available to enhance your graphical interface using icon mode and movie cover art and synopsis to personalize your TViX.

Weather you're a PC novice or expert, the TViX is a simple device to setup and use.  Optional features include an HDTV (ATSC) tuner for over-the-air HDTV reception and recording.  Connect an antenna to the TViX with the HDTV tuner and you're ready to watch all of your local broadcasts without having to pay any fees for the glorious high-definition HDTV broadcasts. 

In addition to supporting HDMI audio, the TViX also features Coax/Toslink as well as analog L+R audio, as well as HDMI (DVI with adapter), Component (Y-Pb-Pr), S-Video and Composite video output that allows you to connect the box to virtually any TV or PC monitor on the market today.

The TViX makes a perfect DVD servers that's easy even for kids to operate.  Store the video and put your discs away....and all of your movies can be accessible in one place and available at your fingertips.