SonicView HD vs. all Others

Wesley Tallant New member Username: Tallant Post Number: 2 Registered: Feb-08	Posted on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 - 15:38 GMT Someone that has seen more than one HD box tell me if there is a difference in picture quality between boxes. I would think that with HDMI its all the same. Are the channels crystal clear like blue ray and other HD feeds?
Wes New member Username: Tallant Post Number: 3 Registered: Feb-08	Posted on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 - 16:16 GMT When does the Sonicview 360 HD come out?
Wes New member Username: Tallant Post Number: 5 Registered: Feb-08	Posted on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 - 21:04 GMT someone's got to have input.
Wes New member Username: Tallant Post Number: 6 Registered: Feb-08	Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2008 - 17:39 GMT I am going to through it out there one more time. Does anyone have a comment?
The Coders Silver Member Username: The_coders Post Number: 515 Registered: Jan-08	Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2008 - 17:56 GMT I'm not sure when it's available but i did notice the Sonicview 360 HD had a SATA output on the back and the other 2 new models didn't , i think it's the first to have that
The Coders Silver Member Username: The_coders Post Number: 541 Registered: Jan-08	Posted on Friday, February 22, 2008 - 05:21 GMT the CW3000 HD has an AMD 3000+ processor with 64mb ddr2 ram expandable to 3gig , IKS ready - i dont think VS or SV can touch this puppy
bruce l Gold Member Username: Brucester Post Number: 1284 Registered: Jul-06	Posted on Friday, February 22, 2008 - 06:11 GMT yes the Sonicview 360 HD hase the sata output righ becide the hdtv plug is the sata plug this box looks nice hd on dish and bev right out of the box you dont have to put the modulater in it to get dish witch i like about it
bruce l Gold Member Username: Brucester Post Number: 1285 Registered: Jul-06	Posted on Friday, February 22, 2008 - 06:21 GMT i have nice piture of it to put here but there to big for this site sorry all or i would put them out im not as good with pitures as the coders is you think he would post them but no he only post pitures of spam that are of no use have a good night all and the coders do some good with you talint post the pitures
The Coders Silver Member Username: The_coders Post Number: 545 Registered: Jan-08	Posted on Friday, February 22, 2008 - 06:31 GMT SV 360HD }
The Coders Silver Member Username: The_coders Post Number: 546 Registered: Jan-08	Posted on Friday, February 22, 2008 - 06:33 GMT
The Coders Silver Member Username: The_coders Post Number: 547 Registered: Jan-08	Posted on Friday, February 22, 2008 - 06:38 GMT CaptiveWorks 3000HD (8PSK Required for DN) CW-3000HD Linux FTA and ATSC Home Entertainment Platform Features: Hardware: - Processor: Powerful AMD 3000+ 64Bit Processor - Memory: 512MB DDRII RAM Expandable to 8GB - Flash Drive: 1GB Fast System Flash - Hard Drive: Not Included - Video: MPEG2 and MPEG4 Acceleration - Satellite Tuner: - Input terminal: F-type 75 Ohm - Receiving frequency: 950~2150 MHz tuning range - Input level: -65~-25dBm - Support MCPC and SCPC - Symbol rate: 2~45 Msps - FEC Codes: 1/2,2/3,3/4,5/6,7/8 and Auto - QPSK - ATSC Tuner: - Latest LG 5th generation tuner for enhanced reception. - Supports QAM 64 and QAM 256 Cable signals. - One TV antenna 75 ohm reception port. - One S-Video input port. - One stereo connection jack to sound card for analog TV. - Video Output: VGA/HDMI or DVI/Component/S-Video - Audio Ouput: Analog and SPDIF Dolby Digital Audio output - USB Ports: 4 USB v2.0 ports on back panel and 2 USB v2.0 ports on front panel. - Media Reader: All In One Media Reader. Supports most popular flash cards. - Ethernet Port: RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbits compatible. - DVDRW: Read/Write DVDs and CDs. Software : - Open Source and available for download online - Linux Operating System - Version 2.6 Kernel - Powerful X Windows Environment - Java 1.42 Graphical User Interface - Software Upgradeable Via Internet and/or USB Storage Device - Firefox browser with support for popular plugins including Flash Multimedia Software: - DVB-S Free To Air Using Open Source Video Disk Recorder (VDR) - ATSC Reception Using Open Source Video Disk Recorder (VDR) - EPG (Electronic Program Guide) Support - Stored on Hard Drive - Remotely Schedule Recordings via Web Based Interface - Automatic Channel Scanning - Comprehensive DVR Functionality - Pause Live TV With Full Fast-Forward and Rewind Capability - Timer Recording Through Program Guide - Automatic Timer Recording For Series and Daily/Weekly Programs - Grid And List Style Electronic Program Guides Stored on Hard Drive - Updates Download via the Internet - Internet TV (IP TV) Streaming Video Player () - Peer To Peer TV (P2P TV) Streaming Video Player () - Customizable User Interface via Themes - Video Player For popular video formats. - Music Player For popular audio formats including MP3 and WMA. - DVD Player/Writer - CD Player/Writer * Requires Optional Wireless Keyboard
The Coders Silver Member Username: The_coders Post Number: 548 Registered: Jan-08	Posted on Friday, February 22, 2008 - 06:43 GMT Viewsat 9000 HD (8PSK Required for DN) Viewsat 9000HD Features: Enable to decode QPSK satellite and ATSC terrestrial transmissions. Mpeg2 and Mpeg4 HDTV, SDTV display support. Teletext close caption. Video : HDMI, S-Video, Ypbpr, Composite Audio : AC3, SPDIF (Optical) Aspect ratio adjustment 4:3 (16/9 crop), 4:3 (16/9 letterbox), 16:9 (4/3 pillar box). Output format 1080i, 720P, 576P and 576i. (Europe@50hz) User friendly OSD and operation. Favorite channel selections. S/W upgrade through RS-232 and USB 2.0 Parental Guide and rating control. Picture in Picture support....(Aux input/optional) Electronic Program Guide. DiSEqC 1.0 & or DiSEqC 1.2 USB 2.0 port
Paul Silver Member Username: Lol Post Number: 385 Registered: Sep-06	Posted on Friday, February 22, 2008 - 14:20 GMT no ones real happy with the vs9000 wait for the sv 360 HD Beautiful looking box rear usb ports, Sata
Dustin Bronze Member Username: Cnn Post Number: 15 Registered: Dec-07	Posted on Friday, February 22, 2008 - 20:25 GMT Any idea what the price range will be for the SV 360 HD? I'm thinking of buying a SV8000, wondering should I buy it now or wait. If the SV360HD comes out soon, I would think the price on the SV8000 will come down a bit...any inputs? thanks.
The Coders Silver Member Username: The_coders Post Number: 551 Registered: Jan-08	Posted on Friday, February 22, 2008 - 20:39 GMT Full list of features of the Sonicview 360: The SonicView 360 FTA receiver provides High Definition HD digital free to air satellite reception for the USA, Canadian, and Caribbean markets. This is SonicView's incredible HDTV FTA Receiver and it is an amazing looking unit! * Dimension : 370(W) x 250(D) x 60(H)mm * Selectable Output Video Format : 1080i / 720p / 480p / 480i * 2 Tuners : ATSC Tuner(Sharp,NIM Type) & QPSK (Samsung, NIM Type) * USB 2.0 PVR Function Supported : 1 Channel Record & Play with an external HDD * Fully Comply with ATSC HDTV(VSB) & DVB-S MPEG 2 * EPG Supported * Close Caption Supported * 9 Characters 1 Line VFD Blue Display * Channel Naming Supported * Full Colors & User Friendly GUI for Easy Control * The Fastest Booting & Scan Speed * Single & Multi-Satellite Auto Scan * Manual Scan Supported * Highly Speedy Channel Changing Time : Less than 1 Sec. * 6,000 Channels Memory Capacity for TV & Radio Programs * 8 Favorite Channel List Group Programmable * Channel Sorting by FTA, CAS, Satellite, Alphabetic Order & Network * Muti-Picture Frame Screen Available * 7 Controlling Keys Power On/Off, Channel Up & Down, Volume Up &Down, Menu, OK * F-Connector : TV Antenna-In * 1 LNB Input with IF Signal Loop Through Input Frequency 950 -- 2150 MHz Tuner Symbol Rate : 1?45 MS/s * Supports SCPC & MCPC from C / Ku-band DiSEqC 1.0 & 1.2 USALS with 500mA Max LNB Power / 22KHz Switching Control Supported * 4, 9,16 Flame Screen & Thumbnail View Selectable * Zoom In-Out Function for Watching Screen * Various Aspect Ratio with4:3, Letter Box, Full Screen & 16:9 * Background Graphic Display for Radio Program Channels * Parental Lock Function using Master PIN Code * Automatic NTSC / PAL Detection and Simple Video Converter (NTSC <-> PAL) * RS232C 9-PIN Connector : Twisted Cable * USB 2.0 Host : For S/W Downloading * PC to Set S/W Downloading using Window based Specific Program * Set to Set S/W Downloading (Main Program & Channel List Data File) * RCA Output for Video, Audio L/R * Composite Video Output( Y,Pb,Pr) * HDTV HDMI Output Connector * S/PDIF for Digital Audio / Dolby AC-3 Bitstream Output * S-VHS Output Connector * Useful Universal Remote Control Unit 95~250 VAC 50/60Hz Universal IR Remote Control * 3 Phono RCA Cable, Serial Cable, 2 AAA Batteries for RCU & User's Manual
King Tapeman Gold Member Username: Tapeman New York City in-HD, NY Post Number: 2414 Registered: Oct-06	Posted on Friday, February 22, 2008 - 22:13 GMT All HD receivers in the market today are nothing but garbage It's not the processor that makes the difference Entire Module that takes a 1080i broadcast and convert to a progressive scan All of these FTA HD receivers are at least 3 years behind in technology Get a regular SD receiver connect to a blu-ray player It will upscale it to a better quality signal than these garbage receivers These FTA HD receivers are nothing but a tuner capable of reciving 1080i broadcast These are the real rip off boxes Wait a little I expect a major improvements in HD boxes Trust me Look for receivers that say resolution of 1880x1080 or at least 1440x1080 None of them say it cuz they ain't Instead they'll say Video output resolution: 480p , 576p,720p,1080i Not the same thing This is not a signal processing folks This is an upscale enhancement I'll show yo how to compare yourself If yo have a 1080i TV or 1080p TV - Connect a regular outdoor antenna to your TV coaxial - Scan HD channels yo'll get local HD - Compare same channel quality to Your HD receiver - Come back and ask me why they ain't the same If yo have a 720p TV yo won't see a major improvements Maybe good enough for a better quality than regular TV But not a true HD standard quality Any one bought an HD FTA receiver is simply got DUPED
Paul Silver Member Username: Lol Post Number: 386 Registered: Sep-06	Posted on Friday, February 22, 2008 - 22:49 GMT local scan of over the air TV comes in at mpeg2 1080i sv 8000 hd gets mpeg4 1080i from dn so whats your point ? need a beter job to afford a HD reciever do you King?
King Tapeman Gold Member Username: Tapeman New York City in-HD, NY Post Number: 2415 Registered: Oct-06	Posted on Friday, February 22, 2008 - 23:05 GMT Everyhing is 1080i broadcast There is no 1080p broadcast If Your TV is 1080p That's an upscale MPEG-2 or MPEG-4 is just the encoding process Encoding process is never going to improve original broadcast quality My point is Compare for yourself to see quality difference first hand If yo have a question I'll be happy to answer it If yo don't believe me get a second opinion But best judjment is when yo compare it yourself
Subash Bronze Member Username: Krishn Post Number: 81 Registered: Sep-06	Posted on Friday, February 22, 2008 - 23:35 GMT Bruce You are totally off base SV360HD has dual tuners which are - ATSC and QPSK. No 8PSK tuner for you to get DN bruce l Gold Member Username: Brucester Post Number: 1284 Registered: Jul-06 Posted on Friday, February 22, 2008 - 01:11 am: yes the Sonicview 360 HD hase the sata output righ becide the hdtv plug is the sata plug this box looks nice hd on dish and bev right out of the box you dont have to put the modulater in it to get dish witch i like about it
King Tapeman Gold Member Username: Tapeman New York City in-HD, NY Post Number: 2417 Registered: Oct-06	Posted on Friday, February 22, 2008 - 23:51 GMT bruce is saying it has a module interface to connect to 8PSK module externaly
shay Silver Member Username: Shayeileen Post Number: 151 Registered: Aug-06	Posted on Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 00:03 GMT will any of the new hd boxes connect to a server like the nfusion does. I want to buy an hd box that wont go down! Thanks
Tooter Silver Member Username: Dimwitt Post Number: 433 Registered: Aug-06	Posted on Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 00:15 GMT King. 2 Tuners : ATSC Tuner(Sharp,NIM Type) & QPSK (Samsung, NIM Type) King Tapeman Post Number: 2105 What's saving DTV's Azz is they don't use MPEG-2 They use a non-industry standard called QPSK FTA receivers can receive all MPEG-2 encoding signals QPSK and MPEG-2 are not compatible at all Can't be converted without additional hardware
King Tapeman Gold Member Username: Tapeman New York City in-HD, NY Post Number: 2418 Registered: Oct-06	Posted on Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 01:01 GMT For Regulard definition DTV QPSK is not compatible with MPEG-2 QPSK QPSK (Quad Phase Shift Keying) is a phase modulation algorithm. 4 possible forms of phase shift modulation 45° 135° 225° 315° Signal is sent within one of 4 phase formations Symbol rate selection is 1 to 8 but two bits This is where MPEG-2 comes from 1&2 FEC is 1/2 2&3 FEC is 2/3 3&4 FEC is 3/4 4&5 FEC is 4/5 5&6 FEC is 5/6 6&7 FEC is 6/7 7&8 FEC is 7/8 DTV QPSK is similar to MPEG-2 QPSK but by far not compatible like PC and Mac both use Ascii code but entirely different hardware. Today Apples has Power Mac that can run PC and Mac. There is no big deal. Also like HDDVD and blu-ray They are both blue beam and HD DVD But one called blu-ray other is HDDVD They are not compatible Today's new standards for HD MPEG-4 Is 8PSK for broadcast Blu-ray for DVD media Blu-ray just recently became Ultimate HDDVD standard The decoder is not that hard to build If the hardware is compatible and there is hack then yo be able get Dave however is it truely compatible or not I won't know!!!

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