Cloud network line CR18 eight core peak for the ultimate experience!

In recent days, Dongguan Zhongwei Imagine Electric Co., Ltd. has launched a variety of new boxes carrying Rockchip's most advanced 64-bit eight-core RK3368 cores. I'm honored to have qualified for the new CR18 4K Extreme Player. Cloud Network CR18 uses Rockchip's latest RK3368 eight-core 64-bit processor, based on ARM Coretex-A53 core architecture, 28nm process design, operating frequency of 1.5GHz, super video capabilities, support 4K × 2K video, H .264/H.265 hard decoding and HDMI 2.0@60Hz output, plus all-metal body cool design, LED beautiful display, DDR3 2GB dual channel memory and 8GB of FLASH flash memory, Gigabit LAN, dual-band WIFI, 4.0 Bluetooth, coaxial output, and the latest Android 5.1 system configuration are the pinnacle of cloud network.

I. Introduction of Rockchip RK3368:

Rockchip RK3368 is the world's only eight-core 64-bit OTT BOX chip in 2015, and it is also a new generation TV box solution, or it will become the standard for a new generation of flagship OTT BOX products.

Rockchip RK3368 uses eight core 64-bit ARM Coretex-A53 core architecture, 28nm process design, operating frequency of 1.5GHz; GPU is PowerVR G6110, support OPENGLES 3.1; RK3368 super video capabilities, support 4K × 2K video, H. 264/H.265 hard decoding and HDMI 2.0@60Hz output; system platform for Android 5.1 Lollipop; support for Security OS and mainstream DRM and HDCP2.2 security standards, eight-core Cortex-A53 can run at full speed at high loads, can also be Flexible core shutdown at low loads, reduced frequency conversion to low performance, low power modes, 64-bit environment, double the processor data stream width, and support larger capacity memory, available in large-scale data processing Higher processing efficiency.

Second, out of the box:
Cloudnet CR18's box is made of hard paperboard. It has changed its white background packaging style. It adopts a solid black tone and high-end atmosphere. The front of the box is marked with "4K UHD TV BOX" hot stamping. Words, cloud network logo on the side, the bottom box in green tones, the main function features and equipment information.

Open the box can see CR18 host, all-metal silver body, quite significant,

Cloud Network CR18, the host fuselage with a full metal silver shell, rounded corners highlight the unique metallic gloss, making CR18 more texture, the middle of the machine cloud network brand logo, the lower right corner has 4K words.

The front of the fuselage is seamless, with a power switch and a full-brown tinted window with a remote control receiver and an LED multi-function display that shows the status of the network, Bluetooth, resolution, and time. In this state, the power switch also has a working indicator lamp, which stands in red and blue when working.

Here is the situation when the CR18 machine is working:

Both sides of the fuselage and the back of the fuselage are equipped with a functional interface, the left side of the two USB2.0 interface for connecting mobile storage devices, greatly improving the machine's playability:

On the right side is a USB 2.0 OTG and a TF Card interface. The OTG interface is used to connect the computer to upgrade the firmware of the machine. There is also a Reset button next to the TF interface. The machine friend who enjoys tossing is relieved:

The back of the functional port is as rich, power input, wired network port, HDMI interface, coaxial, optical output and take care of old TV users need AV analog interface, everything.

A machine nameplate is placed on the bottom of the machine, and a large number of cooling holes are arranged in the round to help the host to dissipate heat. However, for almost ten hours of continuous work, the CR18 hands do not feel hot. Obviously, the CR18 is still in control of the temperature rise of the machine. Well done.

CR18 configuration remote controller is a 33-key full-function learning type remote controller with digital direct selection keys, full digital keyboard, mouse functions, learning functions, etc., real-feel touch and reaction sensitivity performance is good, the key stroke is clear, control is sensitive , two 7th battery-powered, economical and practical.

The power adapter is a 5V2.5A, USB output, split design, and is also equipped with an OTG dual USB male cable, which can be used to connect a PC for firmware upgrades.

To a family portrait, a full set of equipment configuration is here, CR18 host, remote control, power adapter, data cable, HDMI HD cable and manual, warranty.

Third, disassemble:

Disassemble is a technical job, non-professionals do not imitate, because the machine failure caused by dismantling machine is lost the original factory warranty

Cloud Network CR18 is not affixed with a warranty fragile sticker at the factory. Remove the four mounting screws on the base plate to open the machine. After opening, you can see the back of the motherboard. The first feeling is that the circuit board design is neat, the layout is reasonable, and there is no clutter. The floating line, full solder joints.

Samsung 8GB flash memory chip KLM8G1WEMB-B031, a blank area on the back of the circuit board should be installed with 16G high version of the installation, there is a hands-on machine friend should be able to DIY installation.

Fourth, boot:

The dynamic picture of the cloud network line CR18 is very cool. The elf under the brand logo moves from left to right. The picture is clear and dynamic.

The first time to open the opportunity for the user to launch two desktop options, one is the WIN 8 box desktop, one is the unique ecological Android desktop cloud network line,

Here, we chose the first WI8 cube desktop, which is very fast after selection. The desktop color is very clear. There are bluetooth and networking icons in the upper right corner. Different color blocks represent different functional module entries. Users can also click on the most. The right side of the add button for desktop customization settings, replaced by their own commonly used applications, the following five system applications are: application management, multimedia center, browser, resource management and system settings, the lowest end also retains the original ecology Android toolbar, the user can choose to hide, but hidden can not be called again, this is the desktop before customization

V. Settings:
Cloud Network CR18 uses the latest Android 5.1 system, click on the system settings to enter, users who have used smart Android phones should be able to set up operations with ease.

The machine supports wired/wireless wifi networking. Wireless wifi supports 2.4/5.8G dual-band AC wireless. 802.11ac is designed specifically for the 5GHz frequency band to provide greater throughput and greatly improve anti-interference ability while saving power consumption. Have better interoperability. Transmission rate and download speed are more than three times 802.11n 300Mbps, 802.11ac will become faster and faster, and its theoretical maximum can reach 7Gbps, users can choose the most suitable frequency band according to the use of the environment

Bluetooth pairing and connection are also fast and effective

The system default resolution is set to automatic, the actual test supports 4K TV output, the highest resolution is 4096X2160P,

It also supports the audio source output, select the source code output in the audio settings, users can use their own audio input with the source to enjoy the stunning high-quality surround sound, to reach the immersive feeling.


The unique screen capture function is specially designed to meet the needs of friends who do not have HD capture card. It is easy to use and only requires an external USB mouse to easily take screenshots. Screenshots can be saved in the internal memory, SD card or USB storage. Just look in the Screenshots folder.

Equipment information

An Bunny evaluates the V5.7 test score and the basic information of the machine, the result obtained in the state of resolution 1920X1080.

Hardware testing tool Nenamark 2.4 test frame rate: 59.6fps, good optimization

Six, online experience:

From all applications of the machine, it can be seen that the cloud network CR18 provides only a pure native application to the user. Randomly installs the Tektronix video and VST all-in-one application. Users use these two application softwares to achieve live TV viewing. And on-demand video and video, users can also use the machine's own sofa housekeeper to implement third-party application software installation, uninstall, upgrade and other management.

The sofa butler is a boutique application market produced by the sofa net, which contains nearly a thousand applications and games, all of which are television exclusive applications, through which you can easily install any desired TV application software.

Live TV, recommended users to install HDP live, rich content of thousands of live broadcast stations, CCTV, TV, local, Hong Kong and Macao and high-definition channels, can fully meet the users watching TV live:

A wealth of image adjustment features to ensure the quality of viewing, but also support for a week program review, very convenient.

VST all-aggregates to ensure on-demand movies, TV dramas, and variety shows on the CR18 box. It aggregates the content of the 18 mainstream video websites in the country. It is the most aggregated software in the aggregation software. The video content is available in real time every day. Update, the latest version of VST3.0, the interface UI is simple and elegant, control is sensitive, TV live support is suspended and time-shifted back to see, without worrying about missing exciting TV program content.

On demand page rich information, is my favorite on-demand tool

You see, the 36-episode TV series "The Pretender" starring Hu Ge's newest episode has a clear on-demand video, smooth playback, smooth selection time, no Caton, and no need for late nights and heavy advertising harassment.

Tai Jie video is also a very popular live and on-demand applications, cloud network CR18 as a machine configuration is not without reason, the program source is also very stable, users can choose according to their own preferences.

The anti-Japanese spy dramas of this time attracted many spectators. Tai Jie opened up a special topic here. I couldn't help but look at Li Youbin's sword, or it was wonderful.

Install a 1905 movie artifact, more than 7,000 genuine movies can make you full of movie addiction.

Shrimp Music TV is a lovely musical weapon. With it, you can choose your new song and old song, listen to the sounds of nature, and provide lyrics for you to learn songs:

Found that a large number of third-party applications installed, CR18 basically can be perfectly compatible.

Seven, local playback:

Cloud network CR18 online playback, users can use USB mobile storage and network neighborhood sharing to achieve playback, Gigabit network card configuration, so that even with the use of network neighborhood shared CR18 playback is quite smooth, use different rates, different formats of video Source for playback testing, CR18 playback performance is satisfactory, especially in the 4K video and H265 video test performance is quite good

Ann Bunny video test should also prove its playing ability.

The first test is the ISO format Blu-ray original disk - underwater world, using CR18's own player, no pressure to play, AC3/DTS decoding can be perfectly achieved, but can not achieve Blu-ray navigation, selection time, audio tracks, subtitles Switch normal, support external subtitles.

AVI format test passes:

The MP4 format test passes:

Common MKV format video, test play smooth, clear images, fast selection time.

4K video playback test, use a lot of 4K video test, can play smoothly

H265 format video playback is also quite perfect, "Gravity.2013.Trailer.1080p.AAC.x265-HDL.mkv" and "RoboCop.2014.Trailer.1080p.AAC.x265-HDL.mkv" these two segments in many The test video that cannot be played on the box, CR18 plays without pressure:

However, 3D testing cannot achieve 3D to 2D display playback:

Cloud Network CR18 pre-installed Kodi multimedia player, is also a HD player like to use the player, its super video playback capabilities, has been recognized by everyone, you may wish to try, when using the user can first The default English interface is converted to Simplified Chinese for a more convenient control experience.

Eight, game experience:

CR18 super hardware configuration, its performance in the use of the game, it should also be quite powerful, although I am not a fancier of the game, but also could not help but experience a bit, but it is strange that through the desktop game function entrance, unexpectedly Can not enter, jump directly to the Launcher3 home screen, click on all applications inside the KO game city, but also directly jump back to live interface, it seems that CR18's firmware still needs to be improved.

However, Android 5.1 system compatibility for the game still needs to be improved, many games are not unable to enter or direct flash back, it is regrettable.

Nine, summary articles:
Through the above tests, the cloud network CR184K very clear player, or left me with a good feeling of experience, its elegant and elegant design, 64-bit RK3368 eight-core CPU and other powerful hardware configuration, online playback and local playback The outstanding performance is the reason that people can not put it down. Of course, it does not hide, their performance has failed to optimize a good BUG, ​​but also requires the manufacturers to actively improve the correction, such as the bottom of the toolbar can not be recalled after the hidden, restore factory settings It is the full English interface, game entry failure, 3D to 2D playback, etc. It is expected that the updated firmware will continue to bring us new experiences.