Please Help ...Technomate 8000 HD PVR Question!

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Hello All,

Im very interested in the Technomate TM-8000 HD 120 MC CI PVR

1) The unit spec says it has 'High-specified digital multi-satellite PVR receiver with twin Common Interface slots' - Is this a twin tuner??? - does this mean I can record one programme while watching another. Does It have 2 LNB inputs, ie, I can attach my Sky dish and motorised dish thats on 15w to the unit?

http://www.sateuropa.co.uk/product_overview.asp?id=851&catid=1&subcat=32

Thanks
 
Hi theorangelaptopguy,
it doesn't look like it has twin tuners, maybe the next model, 2xCI is Common Interface slots for putting CAM's into, Conditional Access Modules, like the Dragon Cam, Diablo, Conax, Viaccess etc....
Best wishes
Mickha
 
Have a look at the specs:-

Advanced Specification
System Capabilities
Fully DVB compliant

Channel Capacity
Digital Max 5000CH

Demodulator
Type: QPSK & FEC or DVB pr ETS 300 421
Symbol Rate: 2-45 Msps
SCPC & MCPC: Capable

Video Processing
MPEG-2 Main Profile * Main Level
Video & System Memory: 64Mbits of SDRAM
Data Rate: Upto 15Mbits/s
Video Output: NTSC/PAL (Auto)
Pixel: 720x480 * 30fps & 720x576 * 25fps
Video Format: 4:3 & 16:9

Audio Processing
MPEG-2 Layer I and II
Mono, Stereo Channel, Dual Mono

TV Scart
RGB, CVBS, Audio L/R

VCR Scart
CVBS, Audio L/R

LNB & Tuner Input
Input Frequency: 950 to 2150 MHz
LNB Supply: 13/18V, Max. 400mA
Band Switch Control: 22KHz
DiSEqC: 1.0 & 1.2 Compatible
Connector: 2x F-Type & 3/8-32UNEF-2A

Data Service Port
Connector: 9-Pin D-Sub
Data Protocol: RS232C
Data Rate: 19,200 Bit/s
On Screen Display

On Screen Display
256 Color per Display
Bit-mapped Type
720x576 Pixels

Remote Control
Operating Distance: Upto 10M
Batteries: 2x 1.5V (AAA Type)

Power Supply
Type: Switching Mode
Input Voltage: 95-265V AC, 50-60Hz
Nominal Power Consumption: 25W, 140W (Positioner)

Connector Summary
1x LNB Input (F-Type)
1x IF Output (F-Type)
2x Scart (TV/VCR)
1x 0/12 Volt (RCA)
1x Video Output (RCA)
2x Audio L/R (RCA)
1x RS-232 (9-pin D-sub Female)
1x RF-Modulator TV Output
1x RF-Modulator Antenna Input
1x Push Terminal (Skew)
1x Push Terminal (Positioner)

Dimensions (W x D x H)
370 x 273 x 60mm

Weight
3.2Kg
 
Hi theorangelaptopguy,

If you're still interested, I bought a Technomate 8000 in late 2003 and struggled with it for a few months. It dropped out frequently when watching programmes and the promised software updates were not available. It didn't meet its spec in many areas and I returned it through my supplier in the summer of 2004.

Instead I bought a Dreambox 7000s, which has been excellent and the Technomate 8000 seems to have been withdrawn from the market. I corresponded with two other Technomate 8000 owners who had also traded theirs in.

It is worth searching for Technomate 8000 problems on google.

The 2ci means that it has two cam slots.

Hope this helps.
 
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