For Sale Chaparral Monterey Classic

Michael Noon · Sep 1, 2016

On the move again have a Monterey Classic, put in the loft few years ago after the on off switch went wrong so its spares or repair as it still wont power up ,checked plug fuse and receiver fuse all ok but the switch feels like its not doing anything, anyway bought it in July 98 as one of the first 100 digital receivers, serial number 43, paid £2598.00 (yikes) have all receipts, manual plus digital manual, cables and handset, would like £300.00 to help with the move, so anyone out there with a thirst for dabble with one of the best sat receivers made heres you chance, will cost a fortune to post so how about pick up Leicester or meet within reasonable distance,
regrds Michael

Channel Hopper · Sep 4, 2016

You might get some interest if you provide the specifications of the digital circuitry , what it can and cannot receive in terms of symbol rate and FEC.

Captain Jack · Sep 4, 2016

I am still on the lookout for a MAC encoder...

Llew · Sep 4, 2016

Channel Hopper said:
You might get some interest if you provide the specifications of the digital circuitry , what it can and cannot receive in terms of symbol rate and FEC.

Uses the same circuit board as my ancient RSD ODM300 STB. Only DVB-S. ISTR seeing a description in a long-gone Wotsat mag, and it showed the same digital menu structure as my box, OP could confirm if he could post some pics of the menu.

Llew · Sep 4, 2016

Blast from the past. ODM300 checklist. May be same as Monterey, depends on any difference in firmware. -

RSD ODM300 Digital MPEG2
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999 channels both SCPC & MCPC. Unique SCPC channel naming feature.
Level 1 Teletext Multiple bouquets can easily be installed.
Multiple transponder scans when available.
Easy to use On Screen Display (OSD) in English (other languages available '98)
Parental control through PIN number.
Simple channel organisation via OSD OSD programme list for easy channel selection
Displays programme information (programme name, start/finish time) when transmitted.
Can be set for use in various time zones
OSD signal strength indicator
DiSEqC (up to 32 LNB's)
New software easily downloaded by computer through RS232 serial connector
TUNER
950-2150MHz single input "F" connector 13/17V/22KHz & DiSEqC 2-45Msps @ 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6 & 7/8 FEC
DECODING
MPEG2 (ISO13818) PAL & NTSC 16 PID, 22.05/32/44.1/48 KHz Audio Sample Rate
TELETEXT
Level 1 TeleText decoding
HOST CONTROL
Motorola Coldfire @ 33MHz 512Kbyte RAM & 512Kbyte Flash
POWER SUPPLY
110 - 240V AC 50/60Hz
FRONT PANEL
Channel up, down & standby 3 digit LED display & remote sensor
REAR PANEL
LNB input modulator(PAL-I) TV scart with CVBS/RGB/Audio VCR Scart with CVBS/Audio/Loop through 2 x RCA Audio RS232 serial & mains connector

Michael Noon · Sep 4, 2016

spot on Llew, uses the ODM-300 manufactured By RSD Communications Ltd, all spec you have put except casing and front panel as it uses the Monterey front panel, never gave it a thought to add digital details, you use the same Monterey remote, the NEXT button toggles between analoque and digital. PS for Captain Jack, it has a D2Mac decoder so the manual states, if I remember correctly used a D2 Mac card for Norway ? cheers lads Michael

Captain Jack · Sep 4, 2016

The good thing about this legend is that you can still actually watch something with it!

I know it has a D2MAC decoder (at least I think most of them did) but I have nothing to feed it with...

Channel Hopper · Sep 4, 2016

Captain Jack said:
The good thing about this legend is that you can still actually watch something with it!

I know it has a D2MAC decoder (at least I think most of them did) but I have nothing to feed it with...

Ebay item 220804771953

battenfan · Sep 5, 2016

What are those 4 black connections in the middle of the backside, 36 V actuator or something else like speakers?

Captain Jack · Sep 5, 2016

Channel Hopper said:
Ebay item 220804771953

Item not found, it says

Channel Hopper · Sep 5, 2016

Carry out a site search ;)

Channel Hopper · Sep 5, 2016

battenfan said:
What are those 4 black connections in the middle of the backside, 36 V actuator or something else like speakers?

Eight connectors, actuator , polariser and possibly an external control switch

Captain Jack · Sep 5, 2016

Ah, yes, I remember that. Though, that seems to have been a test card generator, rather than accepting a video input and converting to MAC. Perhaps it could have been been hacked to accept an input...

scopus · Sep 5, 2016

What ever happened to Steve Chilver?

Michael Noon · Sep 5, 2016

scopus said:
What ever happened to Steve Chilver?

not sure just vanished

Michael Noon · Sep 5, 2016

battenfan said:
What are those 4 black connections in the middle of the backside, 36 V actuator or something else like speakers?

the top row left to right B6,15vDC external 1GHZ switch. B7, sensor, 5v+ DC, - Ground,
bottom row left to right B13, 12v DC. B14, pulse, +5v, -Ground
they are for operating reed sensor actuator, hall-effect sensor or polar motor actuator,
or adding VCR, another satellite receiver, security camera ect,

Channel Hopper · Sep 5, 2016

scopus said:
What ever happened to Steve Chilver?

Wound up the business last year if I recall.

Channel Hopper · Sep 5, 2016

Steve Chilver | LinkedIn

Michael Noon · Sep 8, 2016

Up date, going on vacation Friday 9/9/16 back 23/9/16 any interest contact you when back, cheers Michael

Michael Noon · Sep 24, 2016

Right then, this has got to go to a good home as I said spares or repair as it wont switch on, FREE to any one willing to pick up from Leicester LE5
so there we go boys cheers Michael

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