Sony Sat the actual reliable receiver
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Platinum Member Username: PlymouthModeratorCanada Post Number: 12178 Registered: Jan-08 | Sony Sat beat all receivers since 3 december. Here is the feature for both models available with support.  Sonysat DSR 5000 COMPLAINT SPECIFICATIONS * MPEG-2 PSI, DVB-S, and PVR Dual Recording FEATURES * Multilingual User Interface * Fast & Easy to use OSD Multi Picture Screen (4,9,13,16) Satellite List by exclusive RCU button * Subtitle & Teletext (OSD / VBI reinsertion) * Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 16:9 * RTOS Upgrade true USB * 6,000 Channels Programmable , Quick find function in Channel List * Powerful Channel Sorting and Grouping SID * Favorite Channel Lists for TV * Parental Control & Radio and Video Mode * Support Quick channels 1sec , Blind Scan , Quick Channel Scan IMPROVED FEATURES * PVR Function via External USB Memory Stick,HHD or Network Easy Setup(Auto DP , DiSec Scan and Auto Satellite Setting Dolby AC-3 (SPDIF output for High-Fi Audio) * Fast Booting and Auto Scan, Zoom In/Out, Closed Caption * Improved tuner sensitivity for high quality and better reception. * Additional OSD language available. User friendly larger font size. * Faster response between Remote Control Unit via STB Spec: Type IBM's Power PC405 Speed 350 MIPS Data/Instruction Cache 16KB/16KB Input Connector IEC169-24 female(F-type) Loop through Connector IEC169-24 female(F-type) Frequency Range 950MHz to 2150Mhz Loop through out Impedance 75 ohms nominal Band selection 22 KHz tone Switch DiSeqC 1.0,1.1,1.2, USALS Polarization 13/18V(400mA Max/per each) Transport Stream ISO/IEC 13818-1 Specification Aspect Ratio 4:3, 16:9 with pan vector Video Resolution 720*576(PAL) or 720 *480(NTSC) Audio Decoding MPEG-1 Audio Layer 1,2 Ethernet ::NONE:: Flash Memory Up to 4MB SDRAM 32MB Additional: PCMCIA LAN CARD(Xircom) Smartcard 1 slot (Xcrypt CAS, firecrypt CAS embedded) RF-Connect 750hm, IEC 169-2, Male/Female Output Frequency 470 MHz to 860MHz Output Channel CH 21-69 TV Standard PAL D/K, B/G, PAL I/or NTSC TV SCART 1*SCART VCR SCART 1*SCART RCA Video*1, Audio *2 Data Interface 9 pin D-sub, RS232C Input Voltage AC220V, 50Hz/or AC110V, 60Hz Power consumption 15W max (under 7W max. at stand-by mode) Size(W*H*D) 300 mm* 58 mm *235 mm |
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Platinum Member Username: PlymouthModeratorCanada Post Number: 12179 Registered: Jan-08 |  Sonysat DCR 5500 PVR COMPLAINT SPECIFICATIONS * MPEG-2 PSI, DVB-S, and PVR Dual Recording FEATURES * Multilingual User Interface * Fast & Easy to use OSD Multi Picture Screen (4,9,13,16) Satellite List by exclusive RCU button * Subtitle & Teletext (OSD / VBI reinsertion) * Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 16:9 * RTOS Upgrade true USB * 6,000 Channels Programmable , Quick find function in Channel List * Powerful Channel Sorting and Grouping SID * Favorite Channel Lists for TV * Parental Control & Radio and Video Mode * Support Quick channels 1sec , Blind Scan , Quick Channel Scan IMPROVED FEATURES * PVR Function via External USB Memory Stick,HHD or Network * Easy Setup(Auto DP , DiSec Scan and Auto Satellite Setting * Dolby AC-3 (SPDIF output for High-Fi Audio) * Fast Booting and Auto Scan, Zoom In/Out, Closed Caption * Improved tuner sensitivity for high quality and better reception. * Additional OSD language available. User friendly larger font size. * Faster response between Remote Control Unit via STB Spec: Type CONEXANT™ 303 Speed 200 MIPS Data/Instruction Cache 16KB/16KB Input Connector IEC169-24 female(F-type) Loop through Connector IEC169-24 female(F-type) Frequency Range 950MHz to 2150Mhz Loop through out Impedance 75 ohms nominal Band selection 22 KHz tone Switch DiSeqC 1.0,1.1,1.2, USALS Polarization 13/18V(400mA Max/per each) Transport Stream ISO/IEC 13818-1 Specification Aspect Ratio 4:3, 16:9 with pan vector Video Resolution 720*576(PAL) or 720 *480(NTSC) Audio Decoding MPEG-1 Audio Layer 1,2 Ethernet Network Interface IKS Flash Memory 4MB SDRAM 32MB Smartcard CARD(Xircom) 1 slot (Xcrypt CAS, firecrypt CAS embedded) RF-Connect 750hm, IEC 169-2, Male/Female Output Frequency 470 MHz to 860MHz Output Channel CH 21-69 TV Standard PAL D/K, B/G, PAL I/or NTSC 3 RCA White/Red/Yellow 3 Composite Video R/G/B S-Video Video*1, Audio *2 Data Interface 9 pin D-sub, RS232C,USB2.0 Input Voltage AC220V, 50Hz/or AC110V, 60Hz Power consumption 15W max (under 7W max. at stand-by mode) Size(W*H*D) 275 mm*52 mm *225 mm |
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Gold Member Username: Saqeeb9000Post Number: 6595 Registered: Oct-07 | plymouth i wish i would hear from people who are testing the unit at ecoustics... |
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Silver Member Username: JowharPost Number: 315 Registered: Jun-06 | Hey My freind have Sonysat DCR5500 but I don't like the picture.May be it is his TV, |
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Bronze Member Username: Fuglyb1tch_Post Number: 21 Registered: Dec-09 | plymouth I thought nfusion was teh good one...oops you switched again got some over stock to move?  |
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Silver Member Username: DghummanOntario Canada Post Number: 357 Registered: Feb-06 | i think sonysat is also down as it needs a new file since the last 2-3 days |
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Silver Member Username: JowharPost Number: 316 Registered: Jun-06 | No it is up |
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Platinum Member Username: PlymouthModeratorCanada Post Number: 12182 Registered: Jan-08 | damindar ghumman Sony Sat is always up! The best box since ECM, so it is very difficult to found one because the sales are very good for them.  |
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Silver Member Username: JowharPost Number: 317 Registered: Jun-06 | Was only down one day and it is easy to set up. |
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Bronze Member Username: SafariPost Number: 15 Registered: Dec-08 | I cant seem to find a place that sells them. Any suggestions where to buy from. Seems like a good alternative while waiting for KBox to come back to life. Are there any other better alternatives? Thanks |
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Silver Member Username: JowharPost Number: 318 Registered: Jun-06 | Here or ebay bestbuy4less.net. |
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Bronze Member Username: JustforhohasPost Number: 80 Registered: Oct-09 | Are all these channels up on Sony Sat? and for how long? until they sell out http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tyF5qoDjeJqg1n22LMWG4qQ&output=html |
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Silver Member Username: JowharPost Number: 320 Registered: Jun-06 | yes they are. |
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Gold Member Username: RunnerguyPluto Post Number: 1972 Registered: Sep-06 | All IKS is expensive, unreliable and legally very dangerous. |
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Gold Member Username: Saqeeb9000Post Number: 6598 Registered: Oct-07 | c&p from other site... Well, I've had the Sonysat DCR 5500 long enough to give an honest review on it. This receiver has the best picture of all the IKS boxes I have as I have had them all hooked up with Super S to the same Tv / Monitor with the same settings. This one puts it as close to HD as I've been as I've seen HD and it's not far off. Apparently the best picture comes with Component Video, not Composite Video but I found Super S really put the jam in my doughnut. I'm impressed. This box is quite good at providing first hand surprises as it has the most automated method in scanning your system to find your switch, the sats and the whole nine yards. It really is a few steps beyond the average IKS box when it comes to this. Once this box has been loaded with the bin file and hub file, it requires few updates so fewer bin files are needed or required. The downsides are, it can be intimidating as it has a longer learning curve when it comes to menu and submenus although they aren't huge, they can be a bit of a challenge initially. This box has some of the very best first hand support and if push comes to shove, extreme support is there to kick in and bail you out. I know, I've been there, done that. The EPG needs to be updated, no question as it really is in dire need of upgrading but it is in the works as a new EPG should be available soon. It is a smaller, more compact receiver than most, reliability is second to none, seldom down and provides a long, long list of channels. Fact is, it's the only box I have that has a lot of French Canadian channels up on Bev 91. Super Channels are up most of the time and many others are also being added and supported with the International channels as well. The biggest downside to this box is buying one, they are sold out everywhere but for those looking or thinking of buying one, you can check out the DCR 5500 at the Sonysat.net as they have the technical specs and list of authorized dealers. The picture quality is really, really quite stunning for a non HD box and this really pushes me to provide this review even though there are others who would be able to provide a better review, no doubt .... Tech07 would be just one of several who can provide first hand support for the Sonysat 5500, another great box |
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Bronze Member Username: JjjohnsonAnchorage, Alaska USA Post Number: 20 Registered: Dec-09 | Sh1t, here we go again First came the Nfusion then the Kbox now we have Sonysat once again the best IKS receiver on the market  you guys will never learn |
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Platinum Member Username: PlymouthModeratorCanada Post Number: 12186 Registered: Jan-08 | Here is the home site of Sony Sat: http://sony-sat.net/contact.htm |
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Silver Member Username: PicanhaEast LA Post Number: 941 Registered: Jun-08 |  |
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Bronze Member Username: AbusubhanPost Number: 45 Registered: Sep-07 | Is there a dealer in GTA for SonySat? I tried several stores but can't find any who has the knowledge of the box. Is there a trade in discount with any? thanks in advance |
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Bronze Member Username: SaibabaCalgary, ALBERTA CANADA Post Number: 29 Registered: Jun-09 | You can check with Maritime FTA they are the authorized distributors of the box, plus they are 10 dollar cheaper than the other website offering the same box. PS. No one has stock of sonysat right now you place an order and wait for 4 weeks or so to get it!! sai |
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