This document is the October/November 2010 issue of TELE-satellite Magazine. It includes the following articles:
1) The cover story discusses how IPTV is ushering in a new era where anyone can become their own programming provider by transmitting TV channels over the internet without the need for expensive reception equipment like satellites dishes or cable boxes.
2) Other articles profile companies in the satellite industry like power supply manufacturer SPAUN, satellite distributor AZBox, and wireless card reader producer SMARTWi.
3) Product reviews of IPTV gateways, offset satellite dishes, antenna alignment meters, and LNBFs.
4) Sections on satellite news, the satellite DXing hobby, digital TV
This document is the October/November 2010 issue of TELE-satellite Magazine. It includes the following articles:
1) The cover story discusses how IPTV is ushering in a new era where anyone can become their own programming provider by transmitting TV channels over the internet without the need for expensive reception equipment like satellites dishes or cable boxes.
2) Other articles profile companies in the satellite industry like power supply manufacturer SPAUN, satellite distributor AZBox, and wireless card reader producer SMARTWi.
3) Product reviews of IPTV gateways, offset satellite dishes, antenna alignment meters, and LNBFs.
4) Sections on satellite news, the satellite DXing hobby, digital TV
TELE-audiovision is the world's largest digital TV trade magazine, established in 1981. The document discusses the growing popularity of different operating systems for digital TV receivers, including Linux, Android, and Xbox-based systems. It notes how user preferences and technologies are rapidly changing. The editor believes an adaptable software design is important and that users primarily want intuitive navigation and functionality from their receivers, regardless of the underlying system. TELE-audiovision aims to objectively test and evaluate the latest receivers and technologies.
This document summarizes the WORK Microwave Handheld Satcom Test Source signal generator. It can generate signals from 50-180 MHz and 950-2150 MHz with precision to serve as a reference for measuring complex analog systems. It has two independent synthesizers, allowing it to generate two signals simultaneously for measuring intermodulation of high-frequency converters. Its adjustable output power level from -45 to -5 dBm in 0.5 dB steps enables measuring the 1 dB compression point and conversion gain of converters. The portable generator can operate on its internal battery or via USB, making it a versatile testing device.
TELE-audiovision is the world's largest digital TV trade magazine, established in 1981. The document discusses the growing popularity of different operating systems for digital TV receivers, including Linux, Android, and Xbox-based systems. It notes how user preferences and technologies are rapidly changing. The editor believes an adaptable software design is important and that users primarily want intuitive navigation and functionality from their receivers, regardless of the underlying system. TELE-audiovision aims to objectively test and evaluate the latest receivers and technologies.
This document summarizes the WORK Microwave Handheld Satcom Test Source signal generator. It can generate signals from 50-180 MHz and 950-2150 MHz with precision to serve as a reference for measuring complex analog systems. It has two independent synthesizers, allowing it to generate two signals simultaneously for measuring intermodulation of high-frequency converters. Its adjustable output power level from -45 to -5 dBm in 0.5 dB steps enables measuring the 1 dB compression point and conversion gain of converters. The portable generator can operate on its internal battery or via USB, making it a versatile testing device.
This product report summarizes high-frequency filters manufactured by MFC. It discusses how MFC produces highly specialized filters for applications such as WiMAX to prevent interference. It also explains how high-pass and low-pass filters can be combined to replace separate frequency filters. The report provides details on the benefits of HF filters, describing how they eliminate unwanted signals on certain frequencies to prevent interference and equipment malfunctions.
The document summarizes the test results of the Icecrypt S3700CHD triple tuner PVR receiver. It has an elegant front panel with a VFD display and smartcard readers. The back panel features three tuner inputs, HDMI, network interfaces, audio/video outputs, and an RS232 port. It has a powerful CPU and memory. It performed well in tests, with quick channel switching, stable multimedia features, and the ability to record two channels while watching a third. The software is easy to use with features like favorites lists, EPG integration, and an on-screen manual. It also has integrated multimedia apps and plays various video and audio formats smoothly.
1. The document describes how to set up a self-made IPTV system using inexpensive hardware like a Raspberry Pi.
2. A Raspberry Pi board running XBMC software can be used as an IPTV receiver and connected to a TV to receive streaming video channels.
3. TSReader Pro software on a PC is used to receive TV signals, demux channels, and stream them over the network to be displayed on the Raspberry Pi IPTV receiver.
The document discusses proposed extensions to the DVB-S2 satellite broadcasting standard to improve efficiency and accommodate higher data rates. The extensions include reducing transponder roll-off factors and side lobes to allow transponders to be placed closer together, using wider bandwidth transponders, adding a new 64 APSK modulation, and providing more modulation and coding options. These techniques could increase data rates by 20% for direct broadcasting and up to 64% for professional services. The extensions aim to enable services like ultra-high definition TV that require greater bandwidth capabilities.
ELNET is a digital TV wholesaler and retailer located in Iceland. It offers a wide range of digital TV products from small DVB meters to large DVB transmitters at its 600 square meter premises. ELNET believes terrestrial and satellite DVB reception will continue to be important along with emerging fiber optic TV distribution. Asmundur Einarsson has owned and managed ELNET since 2000, growing it to serve Iceland's small and spread out population across its large land area. ELNET supplies over half of Iceland's digital TV transmitters and sells 200-300 satellite dishes annually in sizes from 85cm to 3m.
The document summarizes testing of the Deviser S7000 multi-norm digital TV signal analyzer. Key points:
- Measurement values from the S7000 closely matched five reference analyzers, confirming its precision.
- Its integrated real-time spectrum and waterfall diagrams make antenna alignment extremely easy.
- These display tools allow technicians to quickly optimize antenna position for strongest satellite signals.
- The S7000 was used to successfully troubleshoot interference in a home's CATV distribution system.
Marcos Benni has established a new office in Jundiai, Brazil to expand his popular BSD digital TV forum and launch an e-commerce site called bsdshop.com.br. The site will feature instructional videos and sell products related to digital TV reception, including satellite dishes, LNBs, cables, and receivers. Benni has also set up an IPTV showroom and plans to relaunch his Radio BSD internet radio station. With 400,000 monthly visitors, the BSD forum is one of the largest in Brazil and keeps users informed with news and channel listings from Benni's array of reception dishes installed at his new office.
The document summarizes the features of the Amiko Mini HD satellite receiver. It is a small receiver measuring 15x11x3.5 cm and weighing 250g. It has HDMI and USB ports, supports DiSEqC, and can automatically detect satellites and the TV resolution. It also has network features like accessing YouTube and weather forecasts. The receiver can record two channels simultaneously while watching a third and has an eight event timer.
1. The document tests and reviews the AB IPBox Prismcube Ruby, a new satellite receiver built around the Xbox Media Center operating system.
2. It has many features like support for 51 languages, DiSEqC protocols, overscan adjustment, and the ability to manually select the time signal channel.
3. The receiver impressed the reviewers with its design, channel listing capabilities, EPG functionality, and ability to record two channels simultaneously while buffering a third.
GlobalInvacom's fibre optic technology called FibreIRS has been very successful with over 2 million households connected in its first 5 years. The technology started with distributing satellite signals via fibre optic cables and has expanded to include terrestrial TV signals. Sales of fibre optic products have increased 20% annually with the largest markets being Northern Europe, MENA, and Southeast Asia. GlobalInvacom continues developing new products and versions of FibreIRS to increase connections and capabilities.
This document is the September-October 2013 issue of TELE-audiovision International magazine. It includes summaries of product reviews and tests of digital TV equipment, as well as company profiles, industry news, and analysis. TELE-audiovision is the world's largest digital TV trade magazine with over 350,000 readers globally.
Speedcast is a satellite TV uplink operator located in Barueri, Brazil. It provides uplink services for many Brazilian TV channels including Rede TV and SBT. Speedcast was founded in 2003 and began providing VSAT services before switching exclusively to TV uplinking in 2005. It now operates seven large satellite dishes and was the first in Brazil to uplink an HDTV signal in 2008. Speedcast uplinks not only regular TV channels but also provides uplinking for business TV customers like Volkswagen. It has 15 employees at its headquarters and additional field technicians serving customers across Brazil.
Öreind is a small electronics repair and installation business located in Kopavogur, Iceland that celebrated its 25th anniversary in October 2013. It was founded by two partners, Baldur Sveinsson and Sigurour Gunnarsson, who both have experience repairing home electronics. Öreind installs antennas and satellite reception systems and sells a variety of related components, generating around 40% of its revenue from satellite products. While satellite remains important, the company sees its future growth coming from IPTV and is focusing on expanding its offering of IPTV installation materials and components.
1. The document provides a test report of the MKTech IS1-19HD hybrid satellite and terrestrial PVR receiver.
2. The receiver has a removable hard drive frame, excellent channel scanning abilities, strong signal sensitivity, and versatile network functions when connected to the internet via ethernet or included WiFi dongle.
3. While the receiver has thoughtful software and useful functions, limitations include an inability to manually enter WiFi network SSIDs.
The document tests a new DVB-C signal meter called the Horizon HD-CM+. It summarizes that the meter is easy to use, has a perfectly readable display, offers a wide range of professional functions, and provides accurate measurement results, making it well-suited for professional cable installers. The meter performed very well in tests comparing it to a reference meter. It receives high praise for its usability, display quality, measurement accuracy, included accessories, and robust design.
Ultra high definition television (UHDTV) provides several improvements over traditional HDTV, including higher resolution (4K is 3840x2160 and 8K is 7680x4320), a wider color space for more natural colors, and higher frame rates up to 120 frames per second for smoother 3D video. However, UHDTV requires much greater bandwidth for transmission - 4K requires 4 times and 8K requires 16 times as many bits as HDTV. New equipment like UHDTV displays, sources, transmission standards, and codecs are still being developed to fully realize UHDTV, but it will provide a dramatic improvement in video and audio quality over existing HDTV.
1. TEST REPORT Mesureur de signal satellite et WIFI
La nouvelle option WiFi de
l'Analyzer de signal SPAROS
L'analyseur puissant devient
encore plus utile
L’excellent appareil de mesure satellite SPAROS 609 du fabricant de la haute qualité
SPAUN a déjà été présenté dans TELE-satellite 08-09/2009. Il s’agit d’un analyseur de
signal TV très complet et puissant, approprié pour le satellite, le câble et les signaux
terrestres. Il mesure pratiquement tout ce que vous désirez mesurer. Parallèlement,
SPAUN a élargi sa gamme d’analyseurs de signaux SPAROS et a même ajouté un mode
de mesure supplémentaire pour sa série SPAROS. Puisque tout ce qui touche la simple
transmission de la télévision numérique a déjà été pris en charge par leur appareil
ordinaire, ils se tournent vers le WiFi.car l’IPTV gagne de l’importance, les signaux WiFi
jouent également un rôle de plus en plus
important dans la réception de la
télévision via l’Internet.
■ Un récepteur
WiFi connecté à
un SPAROS 609
08-09/2010
SPAROS WIFI OPTION
lyzer to a
Converts the signal ana
universally usable tool
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2. Bien sur, le WiFi n’est pas deux minute et ensuite vous
seulement utilisé pour l’IPTV, devriez retirer la clé et redé-
mais également pour l’accès marrer le compteur. A partir
régulier à Internet. Un ana- de ce moment-là, vous serez
lyseur de signaux SPAROS en mesure de voir l’option
avec une extension WiFi peut WiFi cochée sur l’affichage
mesurer tous les 14 canaux de bienvenue de l’appareil et
WiFi allant de 2412 MHz à 2484 , qui est prêt pour l’exten-
MHz. Chaque canal à une lar- sion.La prochaine étape est
geur de 22 MHz. Les canaux naturellement de connecter Un analyseur de signaux SPAROS vient d‘être mis à niveau pour gérer
se chevauchent les uns les le récepteur WiFi lui-même. les mesures WiFi du récepteur
autres. Lorsqu’en mode Pour le rendre opérationnel,
Wi-Fi, nous pouvons régler nous devons aller dans le
le SPAROS pour afficher soit menu et sélectionnez un plan
un plan (tableau) avec tous que nous voulons utiliser pour
les réseaux WiFi détectés, ou les mesures WiFi. Ensuite, on
bien mesurer un seul sélec- passe en mode WiFi. Une
tionné. Hormis l’intensité du simple pression sur la touche
signal, nous obtenons les de « mesure plan », lancera
informations suivantes: ID du la détection de la WLAN dans
réseau, le numéro de canal, la votre région. Le bouton de
fréquence centrale du canal l’appareil commute le mesu-
et des débits du canal. En se reur en mode réseau unique
basant sur les taux de bits avec lequel, plus de données
répertoriés, on peut déter- concernant un réseau sont
miner quelle version du pro- affichées.
Après le redémarrage de l‘analyseur, l‘option Wi-Fi est indiquée comme
tocole IEEE 802.11 est pris activée
en charge par le réseau sous L’option WiFi ajoutée
test. Dans la capture d’écran à l’analyseur de signaux
ci-joint, ceux sont: 802.11 a, SPAROS est une bonne chose
b et g. Les autres fonctions pour cet appareil puissant.
de SPAROS que nous connais- Elle permet de nous indiquer
sons par les options de télé- non seulement les réseaux
vision numérique, comme qui sont disponibles dans la
par exemple, l’affichage du bande 2,5 GHz, mais aussi
spectre des fréquences, l’état des niveaux de signal.
sont inactifs en mode WiFi. De cette façon, nous pou-
Lorsque vous ajoutez l’ex- vons dire tout de suite lequel
tension WiFi à un analyseur des réseaux est réellement
de signaux SPAROS, la pre- exploitable dans un endroit
mière chose à faire est la particulier et, surtout, l’on
mise à niveau du firmware de aura à décider si le niveau Cinq signaux WiFi ont été détectés. Sauf pour le «linksys» local, tous
les autres viennent d’habitations distinctes du quartier
SPAROS. du signal est suffisant if pour
mobile IPTV. Le mesureur est
C’est très simple, effective- également utile en cas d’ins-
ment. Vous insérez la clé USB tallation d’un réseau WiFi
fournie avec le récepteur WiFi dans un bâtiment. L’empla-
au port USB de votre SPAROS cement des sites de trans-
et le processus de mise à mission peut être déterminé
jour démarre automatique- et contrôlé avec l’extension
ment. Elle dure juste une ou WiFi au SPAROS.
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