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Editorial Review [14 June 2002]

Digenius tvbox ci - Devil in disguise (Page 1 of 5)


The Box

Input frequency 950-2150Mhz
Symbol rate 4-45 MSys/S (SCPC/MCPC) (tested for 2MSys/S)
LNB control 22kHz tone A/B, DiSEqC 1.0, 1.2
LNB type Universal Type 1 or 2 / C band, overload protected
Picture format 4:3, 16:9 Pillarbox, Letter Box
Audio mode 32, 44.1, 48KHz Stereo, Dual, Mono, Join Stereo
Memory 2500 TV and 1000 radio channels, 50 satellites
Compatibility PAL
RF modulator CH 21-CH 69 (supports PAL-B/G/I/D/K)
Outputs 2xSCRT, 1xRS232, 1xCINCH audio, 1x F
CA Slots 2x PCMCIA DVB CA type I, II
Menu languages (four at the time)

Click to enlarge The Digenius tvbox® • ci is not much bigger than an A4 sheet of paper, and has neither flaps nor fancy engraved logos on the front. In fact the only thing that truly distinguishes this box from the other equipment on the shelf is its four digit LCD display, presented in a distressing, yet original, shade of Cru Beaujolais burgundy red. Two channel switching buttons to the right and a power button to the far left add the only complexity to the Spartan exterior.


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Looking at the back you will encounter something unusual - two hidden Common Interface slots! Admittedly not everyone enjoys watching blinking LEDs on their SMD Fun Cards, so the back of the receiver is indeed a good place to hide your cards.
The minimalistic design is kept throughout entire box - next to the common interface slots there is a standard RS232 serial interface to organise settings and upgrade the box (Digenius use a straight cable, not null modem like in most of the receivers), the cinch analogue audio outputs, two SCARTs and a single F connector. The receiver designers decided to skip the usual RF connectors used for IF loopthrough,to pass signal to a second receiver. But I don't think anybody will miss the latter in a DVB receiver.

 

Remotes do tend to be the cost cutter in the final package, and so is this particular one. The remote control is a very simple dual AA battery powered unit of considerable thickness and of a no thrills, plastic design. The buttons are responsive but solid; there isn't much chance of accidentally pressing one. The IR beam is quite narrow, approximately 60 degrees.


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