Kathrein UFS 910 HD

[iceman]

Looks like i'll be the first to post in this section...
Been using the Kathrein UFS 910 HD for the last 4-5 days now and i must say i am really impressed with this box of tricks.
First of all it works a treat on cardsharing,has a much more sensitive tuner than my old DM7020s and a far superior picture quality even on standard channels...The only downside i see at the moment which i am hoping will be fixed with next firmware upgrade is the lack of DISEqC 1.1 controls...
I would like to hear more from other users of this box...so c'mon lets get the ball rolling guys..

[rolfw]

Can you copy the full spec here iceman, as it is probably an unknown to most members.

[iceman]

This is a strong competitor against the long-awaited Dreambox 8000 which is still not available & the UFS 910 is already available! This HD receiver boast DVB-S2 and MPEG-4 capability.

For the hobbyists amongst us this is a very interesting receiver, because it runs on Linux & has an Ethernet connector, so cardsharing is possible! There is already an alternative image available which can run cardsharing clients/SoftCAM emulators.

Sadly the specifications only mention DiSEqC 1.0 & not DiSEqC 1.2 which is required to drive a DiSEqC motor or a big DiSEqC swithc (>4 connections) Probably a future firmware upgrade will add DiSEqC 1.2 capability, because this only a software based feature.

The Kathrein UFS 910 HD receiver is available in black, or silver.

Specifications

· Reception of digital satellite TV and radio channels in the DVB-S & DVB-S2 transmission standards
· Video decoding of MPEG-2 and MPEG-4/H.264 signals
· 16-digit alphanumeric display to show the channel names and programme information
· 4,000 channel memory positions
· Kathrein-easy-use EPG with timer programming
· Common Interface for two CA modules
· HDMI output for connection to an HDTV ready TV set
· HDCP copy protection
· Optical audio output for Dolby Digital data stream (AC 3)
· YPbPr output
· Cinch sockets for AV signal (composite colour picture, stereo-audio)
· One USB 2.0 port on the front panel & 2 USB 2.0 ports on the back panel for updates with a USB stick
· Multifunction setting device on the front panel
· Composite colour picture, RGB and Y/C signal output programmable on SCART socket
· Suitable for software updates (operational software & channel list separately) via satellite or USB stick . Language selection for programmes broadcast in several languages
· Channel search
· Channel position sort function
· Automatic date and time setting via DVB data stream
· On-screen display (OSD) in 8 languages (D, GB, F, I, E, CZ, NL, TR)
· DiSEqCTM 1.0 control signal and SCR one-cable system control signals (as of first quarter 2007)
· LINUX based operating system
· Mains switch
· Comes with: Remote control, batteries, manual, safety notes, SCART cable & power cable

Currently the UFS 910 is selling in Germany for around €300, other countries like the Netherlands can expect the receiver to be available arround September.

_http://www.hdtvinfo.eu/news/hdtv-broadcasting/the-kathrein-ufs-910-hd-satellite-receiver.html

[iceman]

I must add the fact that this box does excellent High Definition recording on to any HDD connected through one of its three usb connectors...
You just connect up your external drive through usb and once the box formats the drive you can record anything on it..so simple,just plug & play.
The recorded material can be played back on your PC using many video players available on the net...I use latest version of PowerDVD..

[T_G]

Very interesting indeed. So at this moment if you want to update keys you would have to use an USB stick or can you do it via network and ftp?

[T_G]

I did some looking around, it seems there are already images with mgcamd au emus, the satankey updater is also used, DCC. Very nice....

here for instance **w.np-ulc.net/index.php?direction=0&order=mod&directory=Receiver/Kathrein&

[rato]

I must add the fact that this box does excellent High Definition recording on to any HDD connected through one of its three usb connectors...
You just connect up your external drive through usb and once the box formats the drive you can record anything on it..so simple,just plug & play.
The recorded material can be played back on your PC using many video players available on the net...I use latest version of PowerDVD..

That is a big plus, not to mention the other functions on it looks very tempting to get one on my next trip to Germany.

This is something that I lack on my Humax HDCI-2000. It does have a USB port, and in the hidden menus of the reciever, it does have a turned off function for use with a hard drive. Now if only Humax could update the receiver to work with a hard drive for recording....

[CROSSBONES]

now this has opened my eyes!

A great price too. Thanks for the review iceman.

[T_G]

The main downside of this receive is that it cannot drive a motor...also, it has no card slots, so to use a legal card one will have to spend some money on a cam. So I hav gone off this one, especially as Kathrein have stated that they will not do anything for the motor. What a shame...

[T_G]

**w.spinnes-board.de/vb/showpost.php?p=710609&postcount=1

If you know a little bit of German than there is a nice comparison between the Kathrein, the Ferguson and humax HD.

[BGonaSTICK]

DrHans has an interesting mini-review of the UFS910:

_http://drhans.jinak.cz/ufs910/

It's a nice box, but has some issues. If they were resolved, it would be far more tempting.

[Prodelin]

Kathrein Receivers.
Software.
We have some feedback from Kathrein suggesting the Diseqc 1.1 software revision will be out in about 5 weeks and that they are working on the Diseqc 1.2 software for a revision after that.
Cannot be exact about that time scale but the intention is to sort this as soon as they can.
It should be noted that the Kathrein is a worlds first achievement. It is the first ever high definition Linux receiver and so the fact that some software enhancements are still in the pipeline should be considered in that context.

David M Craig BSc. MMIV MD
satellitesuperstore

[EDW]

Has anyone managed to get a card reader working with one of these?

It has a serial port right?

[jud1255]

hello
can someone please explain the use of ethernet ?
does this mean eg ,
somehow be coupled to broadband via wireless router , for updating software etc.please explain in simple terms for a simple mind , thanks.
or do we still have to use a card reader ?.
i am very interest in this receiver cos i cannot get anything on my humaxax hd1000 with magic module apart from demos,
so if anyone has any contacts eg, locations and prices
also if anyone's interested
i have seen where a 500 gig hardrive has been plugged in, on a proper terminal inside the kathrein ufs910.
i have link and photo if anyones interested .

[iceman]

Erthernet port is used to connect to internet and do cardsharing (like dreambox)
Please post the link/photo of the internal HDD connection on Kathrein.

[jud1255]

hope you find this useful
from a bloke called matic on the 11-1-87

_http://www.perfect-digitalsat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8130&page=3

if this dont work let me know cos ive got the pic
please keep me posted on this
as im really interested in this item

[iceman]

Thx for the link....(had to register to view the photos tho)
Connecting an internal SATA HDD sounds like a good idea,unfortunately by the looks of it,there is no 5V supply to power the HDD inside the box.
External USB recording will have to do for now.

[Prodelin]

Picture of SATA installation:

[DaWo]

Very interested in this receiver.
Would be my first foray in Linux Sat receivers....and possibly card sharing.

But I need to buy one first!
Can anyone recommend a decent company, to get this receiver at a reasonable price?

[T_G]

Apparently some forums are working hard in solving the diseqc problem. They got some sort of complicated method at the moment here w.spinnes-board.de/vb/showpost.php?p=785203&postcount=1

Here is the better one - but it is in German only... but it is a good sign
w.spinnes-board.de/vb/showpost.php?p=785252&postcount=1


I guess it is only a matter of time...

[Prodelin]

Now Kathrein have full Diseqc 1.2 support and integrated in the menu.

_http://ufs910.hdtvinfo.eu/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,26/func,view/id,1537/catid,36/

[jud1255]

Very interested in this receiver.
Would be my first foray in Linux Sat receivers....and possibly card sharing.

But I need to buy one first!
Can anyone recommend a decent company, to get this receiver at a reasonable price?

eyop neighbour, im in barnsley, elsecar actually not 2 far away,
all ive come across is a load in germany @ 288 euros plus postage,cant find out any cheaper.
Hopefully someone will give us a link !!
or find someone that might be going to germany

other than that the only one i can find in pounds is
satellitesuperstore.

[iceman]

Now Kathrein have full Diseqc 1.2 support and integrated in the menu.

_http://ufs910.hdtvinfo.eu/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,26/func,view/id,1537/catid,36/

not quite there yet.....Haven't tested myself yet but i heard reports that you still need to use manual goto sat command...

[DaWo]

@Jud1255
I ended up going with satellitesuperstore in the end @ £249.
Free delivery and a free 1Gb USB stick.
Ordered a black, but ended up with a silver one as they had run out of stock in black. Expect it to be delivered in the next day or so.

Figured that if I had any problems with the receiver I could send it back easier using a UK supplier.

[jud1255]

@Jud1255
I ended up going with satellitesuperstore in the end @ £249.
Free delivery and a free 1Gb USB stick.
Ordered a black, but ended up with a silver one as they had run out of stock in black. Expect it to be delivered in the next day or so.

Figured that if I had any problems with the receiver I could send it back easier using a UK supplier.

cheers m8 let me know how you get on with,
eg, what ya can watch viewable on HD