Video Storm NetPlay video receiver and media player
Model VRX020
NetPlay AV allows you to distribute live
content protected HDMI content across your standard Ethernet home network.
This next generation technology will completely replace HDMI matrix switching,
delivering new features, flexibility, and an integrated user experience.
Video Storm Netplay Video makes your
installation headache free and give your customers access to more live, stored,
and cloud media than
anyone else.
VRX series is the TV mounted unit in
our Netplay video and audio live streaming solutions. One VRX020 is used
for each TV in the system.
Thinking about installing a HDMI/HDBaseT matrix switch? Click here to see
why Netplay AV is better.
Netplay AV features
Live HDMI video streaming via any standard IP network.
- Live HDMI (HDCP) streaming over your local 100Mbps network
- Unlimited scalability. Build the exact solution
you need and add sources or TVs at any time (up to 1000 sources & TVs)
- One encoder per HDMI source (VTX100
is our NetPlay encoder solution)
- One decoder per TV (VRX020 is our NetPlay decoder
solution)
- IP cameras (h.264 or MJPEG) integrate directly
without needed to buy VTX100 (up to 1080p)
- Support for inexpensive 3rd party sources such as
HDHomeRun cable / terrestrial sources, and network video recorders
- Supports all video formats up to 1080p60 with optional 3D
- Supports all major audio formats (DTS, Dolby, AAC, PCM, etc)
- Video automatically scaled and/or deinterlaced at each decoder
independantly
- TV never has to resync
- Every TV always receives the highest resolution
possible
- Best audio stream automatically selected or downmixed at each decoder
independantly
- Simulataeous support for multichannel and
stereo
- Audio return channel supported via IP: Play audio from your TVs
app via your centralized audio system
- Play up to 6 streams at once on your TV (3x2 video grid)
- Fully sychronized customizable video wall support
(up to 36 displays)
- Stream live video directly to mobile devices
- Play any media files stored in NAS libraries via built in Kodi on every
VRX020
- Customized Digital Signage application for commercial
installations
- CEC, IR, and RS232 control
at each TV via VRX020
- Advanced Bluray codec for the highest video quality
- Internet required for firmware updates
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Connections
diagram
Demonstation videos
Videos showing basic and advanced features of our NetPlay
distribution system.
Home automation features
Ethernet control features allow external control of matrix switches, your TV,
and Kodi by supported control systems or mobile apps.
- Full integration in Control4, RTI, and Savant.
- Ethernet to RS232: Control any CMX or VMX matrix
switch from VRX using our
IOS apps
- Ethernet to CEC: Control your TV via Ethernet using
CEC built into the HDMI connection
- Ethernet to Kodi: Control Kodi via Ethernet
- Ethernet to IR: Control any external IR
device (such as TV, receivers, etc) from supported control systems
- IR to Ethernet: Send local IR commands back to
supported control systems
- Ethernet to GUI: Send notifications and user
messages to the local display & audio from supported control systems
Media player features
VRX020 uses Kodi as its
media player engine. We believe that
Kodi is the most powerful, flexible, and universally compatible player
available. Here is a very abbreviated list of some of the most important
features.
- Extensive video and audio library support (NAS drives,
other servers, etc)
- Playback of virtually any video or audio format (up
to full HD 1080p)
- Playback of any media from the internet or cloud
applications (literally thousands of add-on channels to choose
from)
- Supports video and audio renderer playback from any
mobile device (virtual speaker and screens for your phones and tablets)
- Supports HD video streaming from HD HomeRun devices
- Easy to use ADD-ONs allow new internal channels to be
dynamically added whenever they become available
- Many different user interface skins to choose from
- Open source, community developed and supported
platform with millions of users worldwide
The best way to explain
what it can do is just to show you. Video demonstrations of Kodi.
USB expandability
VRX020 features a standard USB host port for expandability. Supported
modules include wireless Ethernet adapters and external storage.
Customization
Video Storm offers affordable customization options on VRX020.
Customization options include different/redesigned enclosures, customized
software, and customized control options. Please contact sales for
details.
Optional accessories
- IR receiver and IR blaster: 3V IR receiver and 5V IR blasters for
VRX020
- RS232 cable: 3.5mm to DB9 cable for VRX020
- MPEG2/VC1 license: If you use mpeg2 or vc1 formats
in your library, purchase this license
- USB external hard drive (for AV libraries if you don't
use NAS)
Special NOTE:
We are continuously improving and adding capabilities to this product through new
internal and 3rd party software. All new features can be easily enabled
by running our web updater and then selecting the desired features through the
web config interface. Some features on the website may be work in
progress, and other new features may not be shown here. Here is the
latest NetPlay feature support matrix.
Unit includes:
- VRX020 device with 1 year warranty
- USB power supply with 30 day warranty
Specifications:
- HDMI output
Autoconfigable resolution, up to 1080p60 or WUXGA
(including 3D)
CEC bidirectional control
Digital audio support, including multichannel audio formats
Supports streaming AV from NetPlay AV encoders
HDCP copy protection to enable support for DRM content
- Network
RJ45 autosensing network jack, 10/100 Mbps
Wireless connection via optional USB dongle
DHCP or static IP addressing (DHCP preferred)
Configurable
host name and UUID
- USB
4 x USB 2.0 host ports
Built in support for most peripherals (keyboards, remotes, mouse,
bluetooth, wifi, mics, hubs, etc)
- Audio
Analog stereo output via 3.5mm
tripole jack
Analog stereo input via 3.5mm stereo jack
Digital audio output via HDMI or TOSLINK
Digital audio input via
COAX (2 inputs) or TOSLINK
Support for audio streaming from internet
or any mobile device
- Power
Micro USB port for power,
require 2A (5W max)
Designed to use either the USB
port on the TV OR USB wall charger for power
- RS232
Ethernet to RS232 functionality
RS232
port via 3.5mm stereo jack
- Infrared
Infrared input via 3.5mm jack (compatible
with optional 3.3V IR receiver)
Infrared input can be used to control
Kodi and be sent to external controllers via ethernet
Infrared output via
3.5mm jack (compatible with optional 3.3V IR blaster)
Infrared
output can be used by Kodi or be controlled by external controller via
ethernet
- Cvbs video
Standard definition cvbs
output
- Flexible, open platform
Linux based
system which allows easy addition of new 3rd party AV players/codecs
- Enclosure
Back steel enclosure
VESA mounting holes
Small enough to easily mount behind TV:
3.7" x 3.5" x 1"
Designed and manufactured in the USA
- Internal design
High speed quad core ARM processor
with hardware accelerated AV datapath
Linux operating system with
8GB of
removable flash storage
Fully digital datapath
VRX020 is only available through authorized dealers
Setup instructions
NetPlay Protocol manual (pdf document)
Please also visit our VRX040 page for 4K video distribution.
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