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Uma vez mais estamos - como ultimamente tem acontecido por diversas vezes - num ponto de viragem: os fabricantes de televiso esto fazendo mudanas e pretendem decidir que sintonizador deve integrar nos seus televisores. Durante vrias dcadas a resposta era bvia, um sintonizador analgico tinha que ser instalado em cada televisor. Mas com a chegada da televiso digital terrestre, a resposta deixou de ser to clara. Uma soluo mais lgica poderia ter sido no instalar qualquer tipo de sintonizador de televiso e deixar o cliente decidir o receptor que pretende usar. Mas esta ideia no iria funcionar. Como poderia um fabricante vender para os clientes um televisor sem sintonizador? Conectores HDMI e apenas isso? Os fabricantes de televisores poderiam at mesmo acabar com o controlo remoto, porque j vm em cada receptor. Mesmo que faa sentido esta ideia a realidade que os clientes simplesmente no iriam comprar televisores. Acontece o mesmo com os telefones mveis, eles devem incluir vrios recursos ou ningum iria compr-los mesmo sabendo que esses recursos extras no tm nada a ver com uma chamada telefnica. Os televisores tambm devem ter uma longa lista de recursos porque de outra forma ficariam nas prateleiras das lojas. Os fabricantes de televisores no tm outra alternativa, e porque no um sintonizador digital para a televiso terrestre. E enquanto estamos neste assunto, porque no adicionar um sintonizador de televiso via satlite e acima de tudo por que no incluir IPTV? Isto eliminaria a necessidade de um receptor. Vamos com calma, no seria de um dia para outro que os receptores se tornariam obsoletos, na realidade ser bem o contrrio. Primeiro os fabricantes de televisores tm que fabricar o que os clientes pretendem e isso a instalao de sintonizadores de TV digital terrestre. Cada comprador de um televisor ser capaz de receber estes sinais que exactamente o que pretendem num televisor. Mas ser que esse comprador tambm tem um sistema de satlite ou uma conexo de Internet de alta velocidade para o IPTV? Esta uma nica questo para cada situao individual. O televisor nunca ir incluir todas estas diferentes possibilidades. Os fabricantes de receptores so bastante inovadores para isso e esto constantemente a expandir e modificar as funes dos receptores em todas as direces possveis. Isto apenas um exemplo: a recepo de rdio no ser includa num televisor no entanto cada receptor capaz de receber sinais de rdio. Um media player ou PVR so funes que raramente interligam com aos fabricantes de televisores, porque estas funes no tm nada a ver com o que um televisor deve fazer. Mas definitivamente existem recursos que um cliente espera encontrar num receptor. muito improvvel a hiptese de um dia o televisor ter todas as caractersticas que um receptor tem actualmente. Os televisores vo sempre incluir apenas as caractersticas bsicas, actualmente e no futuro, porque todas as funes extra apenas poderemos encontrar num receptor externo. O receptor e ser sempre o ponto focal para a sua recepo de televiso e meios de comunicao!
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Golden Media UNI-BOX 9080 CRCI HD PVR COMBO Plus

Um Receptor PVR com uma Funo Blindscan Excepcional
Quem projectou a caixa Golden Medias UNI-BOX 9080, merece o nosso agradecimento. bastante agradvel olharmos para uma caixa que poder embelezar qualquer suporte de seu televisor ou armrio da sala. O painel frontal tem um designe elegante de cor preta onde podemos ver o display VDF, abrimos uma aba e por detrs encontramos oito botes que podem ser usados para controlar totalmente a UNIBOX 9080 no caso de faltar o controlo remoto. Por detrs desta aba vai tambm encontrar dois leitores de cartes integrado, bem como uma slot CI. Em contrapartida o leitor de cartes apenas compatvel com o sistema de encriptao Conax, a slot CI pode comunicar com vrios tipos de mdulo, por exemplo, Irdeto, Cryptoworks, Seca ou Viaccess.
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O display VFD muito fcil de ler mesmo se a aba do painel frontal estiver fechada e encontra-se no meio do painel frontal. Quando o receptor estiver ligado, vai apresentar informaes sobre o canal seleccionado, a hora, bem como os parmetros tcnicos atravs de pequenos cones. Tambm ficamos contentes com o painel detrs deste novo receptor da Golden. primeira vista notamos que tem dois sintonizadores, o nosso receptor que testamos veio equipado com sintonizadores HDTV para DVB-S2 e DVB-T. Uma vez que so sintonizadores de mdulos plug-in, possvel personalizar o receptor com uma combinao de sintonizadores que se encaixam s suas necessidades. O fabricante tem disponveis as combinaes DVB-S2 e DVB-C bem como DVB-T e DVB-C. Uma necessidade absoluta para qualquer receptor HDTV uma sada HDMI que pode proporcionar a melhor qualidade de udio e vdeo para o seu televisor. Alm disso, o fabricante incluiu fichas Scart (para uso na Europa), seis conectores RCA para YUV, udio estreo e vdeo composto e um conector RJ45, uma sada ptica de udio digital, uma interface serial RS232 e porque uma caixa PVR tambm vai encontrar uma porta USB 2.0. E para concluir, o painel detrs tambm vem com uma sada 0/12V programvel, bem como um interruptor de alimentao principal, para que
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o receptor seja completamente desligado da fonte de alimentao. Tambm ficamos bastante satisfeitos com o controlo remoto includo. Encaixa comodamente na sua mo alm de todos os botes estarem legendados de forma legvel e encontra-se organizado de forma bastante lgica. Em contraste com a caixa de plstico do controle remoto, os botes esto
cobertos com uma superfcie livre de deslizamentos, isto faz com que o controlo remoto seja totalmente confortvel de usar. Devemos mencionar que este pacote tambm tem includo um excelente manual multilingue para o utilizador. Apesar de pensarmos que primeira vista parecia ser um pouco desorganizado, no final, conclumos que o manual do usurio foi capaz de responder a todas as dvidas que surgiram durante os nossos testes e dever ser uma excelente fonte de informaes para o usurio em casa. Ao todo, ficamos muito contentes com a qualidade do receptor; ficamos impressionados com o seu design e at mesmo com o controlo remoto e o manual do usurio da Golden Mdia, est mais que visto que no pouparam em despesas para alcanarem esta qualidade. Quando ligamos a UNI-BOX 9080 pela primeira vez, no aparece um assistente de instalao como o caso de muitos outros receptores. Mas na realidade isto no tem importncia, basta simplesmente pressionar o boto Menu que vai imediatamente para o menu principal. Assim como o design elegante da caixa do receptor, o Menu Principal tambm bastante inovador e organizado. composto por oito submenus que permitem tratar de todas as configuraes do receptor e tambm permitem aceder a todas as funes do receptor. Porque um receptor combi com dois sintonizadores diferentes, naturalmente que o receptor necessita de
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tor com sistema SCR, est cheio de sorte: a UNI-BOX 9080 suporta solues para um cabo simples e permite definir todos os parmetros necessrios. As configuraes extensas do LNB so ainda mais expansveis com a capacidade de aumentar 0,5V de tenso de alimentao no LNB. Isto uma ptima ideia! Se o cabo que vai para a antena excepcionalmente comprido, aumentando 0,5V de tenso de alimentao no LNB ser o suficiente para superar uma maior queda de tenso que ocorre no cabo. Uma caracterstica especialmente interessante para aqueles que tm sistemas de satlite mais antigos seria a sada RCA programvel de 0/12V na parte detrs do receptor. Cada entrada de satlite pode ser activada ou desactivada individualmente atravs do menu de configuraes. Na generalidade percebemos com a UNI-BOX 9080 que o fabricante tem uma variedade de pontos no conceito de operao do receptor incorporado, algumas ideias so realmente maravilhosas com funes extras que tornam tudo mais fcil para o usurio final poder funcionar com esta caixa. No caso das configuraes do satlite, dever ser o reconhecimento DiSEqC automtico. Quem que nunca teve este problema? Os sinais de vrios satlites so enviados por um interruptor DiSEqC atravs de um nico cabo para o receptor, mas depois no consegue lembrar-se que satlite est ligado e a que porta DiSEqC. Para o Golden Media UNI-BOX 9080 deixa de ser um problema, apenas precisa de pressionar um boto e o receptor verifica automaticamente cada entrada para identificar a que porta pertence o satlite seleccionado. Testamos e este recurso funcionou bastante rpido e sem erros.
Uma caracterstica bastante til o sinal de aviso sonoro que pode ser activado para que no seja necessrio durante o alinhamento da antena andar por diversas vezes a olhar para o ecr do televisor. Assim que estiverem todas as configuraes correctamente inseridas e o receptor estiver em ligao com o sistema da antena, o prximo passo ser procurar os canais. A procura de canais est disponvel em trs diferentes modos: digitalizao por satlite, digitalizao manual do transponder e obviamente atravs do BlindScan. Apesar do receptor trazer dois slots CI e dois leitores de cartes integrados, a procura de canais pode ser limitada apenas a canais FTA (livres). Tambm pode limitar ainda mais a digitalizao por canais televisivos ou por estaes de rdio, pressionando apenas um boto no controlo remoto. A Golden Media tambm deu um passo em frente na digitalizao por Rede, nos nossos testes uma varredura automtica do satlite Hotbird 13 Este ficou concluda em pouco mais de seis minutos e apresentou 1.427 canais de televiso e 395 estaes de rdio. Pensamos isso e quisemos ver de perto o funcionamento do sintonizador DVB-S2. No teve soluos na recepo SCPC com symbolrates muito baixos nem na recepo de sinais muito fracos. Manipulou com facilidade o nosso teste SCPC do transponder com um symbolrate de 1.240 Ms/seg do INTELSAT 14 nos 45 Oeste, bem como dois transponders muito fracos do BADR nos 26 Este, em contrapartida outros receptores semelhantes nem sequer reconheciam os sinais. Durante estes ltimos anos aqui na TELE-satlite testamos uma variedade de receptores com o sistema
ser conectado a duas configuraes de antenas diferentes. Como mencionado anteriormente, o nosso receptor que testamos veio com sintonizadores HDTV DVB-T e DVB-S2. Para o sistema DVB-T, o receptor vem programado com uma lista de configuraes DVB-T para um total de 17 regies diferentes. A maior parte destas regies so da Europa: Gr-Bretanha, Alemanha, Grcia, Eslovnia, Dinamarca, Finlndia, Itlia, Polnia, Rssia, Espanha, Sucia, Repblica Checa e Eslovquia. Tambm existe configuraes para a Austrlia. Estas configuraes regionais levam em conta as diferenas que podem existir de uma regio para outra, como a frequncia de banda utilizada ou o plano do canal. Naturalmente que pode sintonizar manualmente com parmetros individuais em cada frequncia pretendida da banda UHF ou VHF. A UNI-BOX 9080 tambm pode fornecer 5V de entrada para a antena DVB-T, para que este amplificador de sinal seja usado com a antena evitando o uso de uma fonte de alimentao externa. O boto de funo vermelho pode ser usado para iniciar a procura automtica de todos os canais verificando em toda a faixa de frequncia. No nosso caso, a var-
redura de canais encontrou todos os canais DVB-T disponveis em 84 segundos. Infelizmente, o receptor UNI-BOX ainda no compatvel com DVB-T2. Para a recepo DVB-S/ S2, as configuraes necessrias e as opes so bem mais extensas. O fabricante incluiu uma lista pr-programada de 44 satlites europeus. Infelizmente, no se encontra na lista os satlites Asitico, Americano ou Ocenico e at mesmo os satlites Europeus e informaes includas do transponder no esto totalmente actualizados. Por outro lado, ficamos impressionados com a variedade de LOF e configuraes DiSEqC disponveis. A UNI-BOX 9080 suporta uma variedade de protocolos DiSEqC incluindo 1,0 para uma antena clssico multifeed at quatro LNBs, 1,1 para um prato duplo refletor at 16 LNBs bem como 1.2 e 1.3 (USALS) para usar numa antena motorizada. As configuraes LOF disponveis so bastante extensas: para alm do LNB de banda universal Ku, tambm pode ligar um LNB da banda C. Porque tem entrada LOF manual, podem ser inseridos manualmente LOFs menos conhecidos que no esto pr-programados no receptor. Se quiser usar este recep-
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BlindScan, seguro dizer que a UNI-BOX 9080 pode ser classificada como um dos melhores receptores. Comeamos por fazer o BlindScan do Hotbird 13 Este e ficamos impressionados porque terminou a tarefa em apenas cerca de sete minutos. Encontrou 1,479 canais televisivos TV e 430 estaes de rdio. Ao princpio pensvamos que o receptor funcionava com uma lista de canais definidos, no vamos outra forma de explicar este resultado excepcional em to pouco tempo. Por isso mudamos a nossa antena externa para outro satlite e fizemos outro novo blindscan. A UNI-BOX 9080 identificou 287 canais televisivos e 143 estaes de rdio do TURKSAT a 42 Este, at mesmo reconheceu transponders da banda SCPC estreita e armazenou na lista de canais. Para compararmos, realizamos uma varredura de canais sem a funo BlindScan usando apenas informao do transponder pr-programado pelo fabricante e obtivemos resultados muito escassos: conseguimos apenas 25 canais de televiso e trs estaes de rdio do TURKSAT. Efectuamos testes adicionais com a funo BlindScan, por exemplo, no EUTELSAT 36 Este, confirmamos a sua incrvel velocidade e preciso, at mesmo com a largura de banda mais estreita SCPC do transponder que reconheceu e processou com facilidade. Podemos ver na Tabela 1 uma apresentao mais precisa dos resultados de nossos testes com a funo BlindScan. O nico inconveniente
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para a funo BlindScan: no consegue definir uma faixa de frequncia especfica, nem podemos limitar a verificao para apenas uma polarizao. No entanto, uma funo que pode ser indispensvel para cada DXers e feedhunters. O processo de instalao complementado por mais duas caractersticas marcantes: a primeira caracterstica o submenu Instalao automtica. Este recurso tira muito do trabalho de configuraes para o usurio final. Este modo o receptor tenta identificar por seus meios prprios que satlites at mesmo atravs de um comutador DiSEqC - consegue receber com o equipamento disponvel. A varredura automtica de canais em todos os satlites recebidos pode ser iniciada apenas precisa de pressionar um boto. Este recurso funcionou na perfeio durante os nossos testes, e para alm dos satlites habituais como o ASTRA 19.2 Este e o Hotbird 13.0 Este, tambm reconheceu sem problemas o ASTRA2 nos 28,2 Este e BADR nos 26 Este. A segunda caracterstica uma calculadora de azimute e elevao. preciso introduzir manualmente as coordenadas de sua localizao, mas pode facilmente encontrar na Internet atravs do Google Maps ou outro tipo de servio. Em contrapartida, poder obter todos os parmetros necessrios para alinhar a sua antena de satlite. Assim que a UNI-BOX 9080 estiver com todos os par-
7 Minutes 1479 TV and 430 Radio Channels 8 Minutes 287 TV and 143 Radio Channels 10 Minutes 35 TV and 3 Radio Channels 4 Minutes 19 TV and 1 Radio Channels
Tabela 1: Resultados do BlindScan

2. Menu Principal simples e conciso
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15. Os parmetros de rede podem ser definidos via DHCP ou manualmente 16. Digitalizao de canais DVB-T 17. Os canais em HD e programas codificados so identificados na lista de canais por seus prprios cones 18. Escolha por satlite 19. Lista de canais apenas restrita por canais codificados em Irdeto 20. Guardando a lista de canais e todas as configuraes num stick USB 21. Funo de procura na lista de canais 22. Barra Infocom informao sobre o programa actual e o prximo 23. Os programas actuais em resumo no EPG
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metros locais configurados, ser uma boa ideia cuidar de todas as configuraes definidas pelo usurio, bem como configurar a ligao do televisor ao receptor. Os menus de comunicao do receptor podem ser em Ingls, Alemo, Francs, Italiano, Russo, Espanhol, Turco,
Portugus, rabe, Polaco, Ucraniano, Persa, Romeno, Hngaro, Croata, Blgaro, Checo, Indonsio, Esloveno, Sueco, Eslovaco bem como alguns outros idiomas. Como seria de esperar de um bom receptor DVB-S2, a hora real do relgio interno
(RTC) automaticamente definida atravs do sinal por satlite. No entanto, o usurio, precisa de ajustar o fuso horrio local do GMT, bem como activar ou desactivar o horrio de vero. Ficamos surpreendidos com a extensa configurao de exibio disponvel no ecr. Para alm de parmetros normalizados, como o limite de tempo de exposio, posio do ecr ou a transparncia, tambm pode ajustar o brilho, contraste e saturao da cor. Tenha cuidado em ajustar essas configuraes, porque tambm afectam a imagem exibida no televisor. Quando ligamos um televisor LCD ou plasma, a UNI-BOX 9080 pode transmitir o sinal de vdeo atravs da sada HDMI a 480p, 576p, 720p 50 Hz, 720p 60 Hz, 1080i 50 Hz e 1080i 60 Hz. Se no puder ou no quiser utilizar a sada HDMI, o sinal est disponvel tambm via RGB e YUV. Tambm pode seleccionar como que o sinal 4:3 seja visualizado num ecr de 16:9. Apenas precisa de usar um boto especfico no controlo remoto, o formato de vdeo pode ser alterado para coincidir com o sinal recebido. A todos estes recursos de definies acrescentamos a capacidade de seleccionar o modo standby rpido ou normal. No modo standby rpido, o receptor usa um pouco mais de energia, mas sai do modo standby muito mais rapidamente do que em modo normal. Alm disso, se pretender o display VFD pode ser completamente desligado no modo standby. Assim que a lista de canais estiver preenchida (mximo 8000 canais) com milhares
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de canais graas caracterstica BlindScan super rpida, necessrio um pouco de organizao. Para esta tarefa a UNI-BOX 9080 vem com inmeras possibilidades, apresenta tudo no menu de forma simples e fcil de entender. Assim como com a exibio EPG e a lista de canais, a tecla de funo vermelha usada para limitar o nmero de canais exibidos. Pode ser configurada para apresentar apenas os canais de um satlite especfico, aqueles que utilizam um sistema de criptografia especfico ou de um fornecedor especfico. A lista tambm pode ser configurada para exibir apenas os canais em HD, bem como apenas os canais de um ou de outro sintonizador. Os restantes canais podem ser renomeados, movidos, excludos, bloqueados com um cdigo PIN ou omitidos. especialmente til a capacidade de poder editar todos os transponders de uma s vez, simplificando muito esta tarefa. Graas poderosa funo de pesquisa, os canais individuais podem ser encontrados simplesmente digitando as primeiras letras do nome do canal. Os canais podem tambm ser movidos para uma das 32 listas de favoritos para posteriormente facilitar o acesso. A lista funo de edio de canais tambm est disponvel na lista de favoritos. Assim que todas as definies estiverem concludas, o receptor estiver configurado com o sistema da antena e a lista de canais estiver preenchida, pode finalmente sair do menu principal. A UNI-BOX 9080 apresenta automaticamente o primeiro canal disponvel. Sempre que mudar de canal, aparece uma barra
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24. O boto REC pode marcar programas para gravar directamente do EPG 25. Apresentao de parmetros tcnicos de um canal com um symbolrate de apenas 1.240 Ms/seg. 26. Reproduo de MP3 27. Exibio de imagens JPEG
de informaes com vrios detalhadas momentaneamente fornece informaes sobre o programa actual e o prximo do canal em exibio. Os cones que aparecem servem para o usurio saber que recursos adicionais esto includos pelo provedor. Por exemplo, citando alguns poder ser o teletexto, legendas, diversos idiomas e informao EPG. Como tpico em cada receptor DVB, se pressionar o boto Info exibe informao expansvel da programao com uma descrio do programa, pressupondo que esta informao seja disponibilizada pelo provedor. Para aqueles que pretendem informao mais tcnica, tem disponvel mais informaes se pressionar a tecla de funo vermelha: desde o PID at intensidade e qualidade do sinal, so exibidas dezenas de parmetros, isto ptimo para qualquer tcnico ou DXer. No que se refere imagem e qualidade de udio deste receptor, ficamos bastante impressionados com os nossos testes, independen-
temente de ser um canal HD ou um canal SD. O tempo de comutao entre canais tambm foi muito bom, cerca de um segundo entre dois transponders diferentes. O guia de programao electrnico (EPG) tambm funcionou muito bem. Podemos aceder atravs de um boto dedicado do controlo remoto e est disponvel em quatro modos diferentes: Actual exibida informao EPG actual de cinco canais Prximo exibida informao EPG do prximo programa de cinco canais Mais exibida informao EPG em formato tabela de cinco canais Programao Neste modo, a lista de canais exibida do lado esquerdo, por sua vez a informao EPG para as prximos semanas do canal actualmente seleccionado exibido do lado direito. No importa qual dos quatro modos selecciona, todos eles so colocados juntos de uma forma organizada e apresentam correctamente a informao EPG.
Graas tecla de funo vermelha, os canais apresentados podem novamente ser reduzidos a um pacote especfico de satlite ou Favoritos. Com a ajuda da funo do boto amarelo, bem como o boto REC, as entradas no timer podem ser configuradas directamente do EPG. Esto disponveis at oito configuraes no timer. Tambm possvel configurar este timer para gravar diariamente, semanal, num determinado dia da semana, mensal ou fim-de-semana. Por isso realmente deixou de ser importante quando que os programas televisivos so apresentados, esta extraordinria funo do timer no vai deixar que perca os prximos episdios. Se usar o receptor sem o disco rgido externo, no pode gravar qualquer programa, mas pode usar a funo timer para alertar o usurio para fazer a mudana para o canal pretendido. A lista de canais da Golden Media UNI-BOX 908 tambm muito boa. Pode ser apresentada pressionado apenas o boto OK. Nas configura-
es OSD pode escolher se pretende apresentar a lista de canais numa, duas ou trs colunas. Uma caracterstica que no vemos muitas vezes a capacidade de usar as teclas de funo coloridas para exibir informao EPG de um canal directamente da lista de canais. O que ser melhor folhear a lista de canais ou pressionar um nico boto para ler algo mais sobre o programa seleccionado? Decidir o que pretende ver no pode ser mais fcil do que isto. A tecla de funo vermelha tambm pode ser usada para reduzir a lista de canais para um determinado contedo ou provedor do satlite. Este mesmo boto tambm pode ser usado para alternar entre os dois modos de recepo, no nosso caso era HDTV DVB-T ou DVB-S2. Se quiser fazer uma pequena alterao na lista de canais, enquanto o receptor est em funcionamento, a UNI-BOX 9080 fornece as ferramentas necessrias para esta tarefa numa verso grfica simplificada. A tecla de funo azul fornece a ordem da lista de canais. Pode ser usada para classificar a lista com base em canais livres ou codifica-
dos, o modo de encriptao, bem como por ordem alfabtica. Todos estes recursos de lista de canais esto disponveis para o modo TV mas tambm para o modo de rdio. A comutao entre modos feita apertando um boto no controlo remoto. E porque tem 32 listas de favoritos, podemos organizar adequadamente milhares de canais. Cada membro da famlia pode personalizar a sua prpria lista de favoritos com os seus canais favoritos. Os dois leitores de cartes interno e as slots CI tambm tiveram que mostrar o que valem, usamos uma variedade de mdulos e cartes. Infelizmente, os leitores de cartes so apenas compatveis com Conax, por isso est limitado o seu uso. Como o nome do receptor sugere, esta caixa torna-se um verdadeiro receptor PVR uma vez que pode ligar um dispositivo de armazenamento externo, como um disco rgido USB ou um stick USB. E porque tem uma rpida conexo USB 2.0, o contedo de alta resoluo pode ser gravado sem problemas. Naturalmente, que o PVR pode usado com os dois sintonizadores, indepen-
dentemente do caminho do contedo que utiliza para entrar no receptor. Se no estiver familiarizado com o termo PVR, gostaramos de aproveitar este momento e dar uma breve explicao. O sinal DVB recebido armazenado digitalmente e sem qualquer tipo de degradao no dispositivo de armazenamento interno ou no nosso caso num dispositivo de armazenamento externo. Durante a reproduo, esto disponveis todos os recursos que tm vindo a conhecer, como a pausa e o avanar/ recuar em vrias velocidades. Acrescentamos a isso o recurso Time Shift, que permite que faa uma pausa de uma transmisso em directo e reinici-la a partir do ponto onde foi interrompida quando estiver pronto para continuar assistir. Por exemplo um telefonema interrompe o filme que estavam assistir, com o Time Shft pode fazer uma pausa no filme, exercer a sua conversa telefnica e depois de desligar o telefone continuar a ver esse filme sem perder alguma cena do filme. A UNI-BOX 9080 permite usar o Time Shift e gravar outro canal em simultneo, mas isto exige um dispositivo de armazenamento suficientemente rpido, que pode
verificar usando a funo de teste de velocidade integrada. Os dispositivos de armazenamento externos podem ser formatados em FAT ou NTFS. Obviamente, que a formatao exclui qualquer contedo gravado no dispositivo de armazenamento. E porque a Golden Media optou pelo uso de dispositivos de armazenamento externo na UNI-BOX 9080, os contedos gravados podem ser facilmente transferidos para um computador, isto vai possibilitar, por exemplo, converter para um DVD. Tal como acontece com a maioria dos receptores PVR, a caixa Golden Media tambm pode reproduzir msicas em MP3 e exibir as suas fotografias de frias que foram previamente armazenados num dispositivo de armazenamento externo. Nos testes que efectuamos, como em tudo, este recurso funcionou perfeitamente. Estes dispositivos de armazenamento externo no precisam de ser usados apenas para a funo PVR ou para armazenar msicas MP3 e imagens, mas tambm pode ser usado confortavelmente para instalar o novo firmware, bem como guardar as configuraes do receptor e a lista de canais. E no vamos
esquecer que o firmware tambm pode ser actualizado via DVB-S, DVB-T, USB e interface RS232, mas realmente a Internet o mtodo de actualizao mais utilizado. Os parmetros de rede necessrios podem ser obtidas automaticamente pelo receptor via DHPC atravs de um router de rede local ou podem ser inseridos manualmente pelo usurio. E acima de tudo isto, a UNI-BOX 9080 tambm vem com trs jogos de vdeo integrados que pode aproveitar para passar o tempo durante esses longos intervalos comerciais. Realmente apreciamos colocar prova a nova UNI-BOX 9080 no nosso centro de ensaios. um receptor extremamente amigo-do-utilizador que foi pensado em todos os detalhes. um receptor perfeito para uma sala e para toda a famlia, com uma grande variedade de funcionalidades, um software operacional estvel e acima de tudo uma funo BlindScan notvel, e tambm bastante interessante para um utilizador profissional. Graas sua funo BlindScan, este receptor encontrou um lar permanente aqui no nosso laboratrio de ensaios.
Como um receptor Combi, a UNI-BOX 9080 pode receber sinais DVB de duas maneiras diferentes. Os dois slots CI integrados e leitor de cartes permitem funcionar com uma variedade de sistemas encriptados. OA firmware no teve qualquer proThomas Haring blema durante os nossos testes. TELE-satellite Test Center O receptor pode armazenar at 8000 os canais Austria na memria do canal; isto suficiente para que este receptor seja facilmente ligado a um sistema de antena motorizada. Suporta solues SCR para um nico cabo bem como todos os diferentes protocolos DiSEqC. Ambos dos sintonizadores DVB-T e DVB-S2 so extremamente sensveis, no Modo DVB-S2 o receptor no teve problemas no tratamento de sinais da banda SCPC estreita ou sinais muito fracos. A extraordinria funo BlindScan merece um especial grande louvor!
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Golden Media, Cynextra GmbH Stuttgarter Strae 36, D-73635 Rudersberg +49 (0) 7183 / 30 777-0 +49 (0) 7183 / 30 777-20 info@cynextra.com www.golden-media.net Golden Media UNI-BOX 9080 CRCI HD PVR COMBO Plus Digital HDTV dual tuner PVR receiver with various Features & Blindscan, available tuners DVB-T HDTV, DVB-C, DVB-S/S2 8000 170-230 MHz, 470-860 MHz -70dBm to -8dBm COFDM 2K/8K 950-2150 MHz -65dBm to -25 dBm yes 1.0 / 1.1 / 1.2 / 1.3 yes yes yes 6x RCA yes no no yes yes yes yes yes yes yes no 100-250V AC 50/60Hz 40W max. 300x231x64mm 2kg 0C to 45C
Channel Memory Input range DVB-T RF-input level DVB-T Demodulation DVB-T Input range DVB-S/2 Signal level DVB-S/2 SCPC compatible DiSEqC USALS HDMI output Scart connector Audio/Video outputs Component video output S-Video output UHF modulator 0/12V connector Digital audio output EPG C/Ku-band compatible PVR-function
Infelizmente, a informao includa dos satlites e do transponder no est actualizada e existe apenas oito vagas livres disponveis no timer.
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TEST REPORT
IPTV Operator Software System Part 1
NetUP IPTV Combine 4x & Amino AmiNET130M

Professional software for IPTV operators
Thomas Haring
After having discussed the streaming function of the NetUP IPTV Combine 4x in TELE-satellite issue 10-11/2010 it is now time to have a closer look at all the features required to create a user-friendly OSD (on-screen display) for customers and to help them use all IPTV functions on the one hand, as well as to assist operators in maintaining full control over what type of content is available to end users, and what price they have to pay.
The IPTV Combine 4x was the focus of an in-depth test report in TELE-satellite
issue 10-11/2010.
IPTV Combine 4x from NetUP the core of

the IPTV network presented in this report.
Middleware interface between end user and IPTV network
channels nd their way into the channel list, it creates a user-friendly EPG (electronic program guide) and last but by no means least it packages all information into a neat OSD system on the IPTV receiver. Generally, there are two types of middleware that can
Basic conguration of the IPTV Combine 4x

1. The United Control Center is an integrated feature of the IPTV Combine 4x server and can be directly downloaded from there 2. All IPTV receivers in the network can be provided with software updates from the central rmware update server 3. Various OSD themes (skins) can be created, edited and saved on the IPTV server 4. IPTV operators can decide to have OSD texts translated into any required language 5. A web interface is available to launch, quit and adjust all IPTV Combine 4x services 6. The IPTV Combine 4x boasts 1TB of internal hard disk capacity to store VOD and nVOD content
Middleware is a software solution which takes care of presenting IPTV content in a visually pleasing way to customers of IPTV operators. It makes sure the right
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be used: The more simple version consists of the web server which creates and provides HTML pages and JavaScript applications, which in turn are made available to IPTV receivers which then display all corresponding information on the end users screens. In such a system the middleware takes over the role of
trol as well as marketing. Every time an IPTV network is set up to make money you need extended middleware, such as the IPTV Combine 4x from Russian company NetUP. The receiver component of the NetUP middleware is written in C++, runs directly on the IPTV receiver and therefore allows lag-free use of all features, even in
there is the server end (IPTV Combine 4x Server) which provides all required information. And then there is the client end (IPTV receiver) which receives this information, processes all data and creates a graphic userinterface. As these two components need to work very closely with each other all of the time, middleware and
Main menu of the NetUP middleware

1. United Control Center main menu 2. Thanks to a DNS server all services within an IPTV network can be addressed by name. While IP addresses can be used as well, they are no prerequisite. 3. List of existing TV and radio channels in the middleware 4. Adding a new TV channel complete with logo and station details
web server, while the IPTV box at the client end acts as web browser. While this is a system that can be set up and implemented easily, it does not serve any commercial purpose, as IPTV operators have no billing option and no way of controlling access to content. The second middleware category is more complex, but at the same time more versatile and much more for useful as a business application. It is based on IPTV boxes that are not only capable of displaying received information, but can also communicate with the middleware so that they cannot only create a nice OSD for end users, but also assist in billing, content and cost con-
connection with a high-definition on-screen display, which is an important aspect these days and in particular in future.
Middleware
Strictly
speaking,
the
IPTV box must be compatible with each other. If the NetUP IPTV Combine 4x is the middleware of choice operators can choose from a number of compatible IPTV boxes. For the purpose of this test report we have selected the AmiNET130M from Amino. All features and congurations of the NetUP IPTV
NetUP Combine 4x middleware consists of two distinct components: For one,
Combine 4x are partly controlled via a web interface which is used to launch, activate, deactivate and set up individual services such as streaming, middleware, VOD, etc. More detailed settings of the middleware, the billing system and the video-on-demand system are accessed through the socalled United Control Center.
5. Individual channels and their IP data within the IPTV network 6. Various packages with differing content 7. User account administration
We already dealt with the web interface in our rst test report in TELE-satellite issue 10-11/2010, and now we take a closer look at the United Control Center. It is basically a Java application which thanks to this universal programming language can be run on different platforms such as MS Windows, Linux or Apple, where it is used to control the entire content management system. The United Control Center main menu is made up of four elements: billing, middleware, nVOD (near videoon-demand)/VOD and DRM (digital rights management). The last two elements, TVOD (TV-on-demand) and DRM are proprietary solutions of NetUP, which were not part of our test system and which therefore cannot be evaluated in this report. With the a simple click icon on the video-on-demand content) into packages. This allows creating a starter package, for example, which includes only limited content, or an extended package with fullrange content. In order to grasp the underlying logics of the NetUP IPTV system we have to put ourselves in the role of an IPTV operator. This begins with starting to think and act like a commercial operation. As most of us come from terrestrial or satellite reception we are used to the fact that all content is always available to all users. Even if were talking about subscription TV we simply obtain a smartcard and all of a sudden encrypted content is available on screen as well. IPTV is different in a fundamental way: Thanks to direct communication between end user and IPTV operator, complete with return channel, it would be a total waste of resources to send all content to all customers all of the time in the rst place, only to then grant or restrict access (as is the case with terrestrial and satellite TV). Instead, IPTV operators create individual packages for a single customer or a certain group of customers. Lets take a hotel as an example: The hotel owner makes a certain range of basic TV and radio channels available to all guests, the price of which is included in the room rate. Therefore, we use the middleware to group together all required TV and radio channels by letting the system know the corresponding IP addresses and ports after we have congured them via the web interface of the streaming component of the IPTV Combine 4x. In order to simulate a realworld scenario we design a package with three HD channels, three SD channels as well as two radio channels from two different satellites. The IPTV Combine 4x is equipped with a total of four DVB/S2 tuners (see test report in TELE-satellite 10-11/2010) and so we are at liberty to select content from up to four different transponders or satellite positions. We then bundle these
middleware
NetUP United Control Center (UCC) opens up access to media groups, media content and media streams. All three to bine items media are intended or comWith add, remove
content.
media groups it is possible to group together different media content (such as TV channels, radio channels or
8. Different rate plans can be activated and deactivated for each single customer
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9. Setting up and editing rate plans 10. Customers are able to get access to individual channels at a set price 11. A currency converter can be used to display amounts in different currencies with the IPTV set-top box
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eight channels into a package labelled Basic. Next, it is time to think about making money. To that end, we decide to create two additional packages, one with current movies, and the second with live sports coverage. The procedure is the same as for the Basic package, with conguring the individual TV channels using the web interface of the streaming server, before determining their IP addresses and ports using the UCC. All these steps can be car-
ried out intuitively thanks to the excellent user interface of the United Control Center and the web interface. All options and functions are
more or less self-explanatory, so that its almost impossible to go wrong when setting up the system. Its even possible to add a chan-
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their preferred channel more quickly. It goes without saying that the same is true for radio channels as well, and for video-on-demand content which can be stored on the IPTV Combine 4xs internal hard disk. Several hundred hours of video t easily on the built-in 1TB hard disk. Stored content can be added to any package in the same way as a TV channel through the middleware. During special events (for example Olympic Games and the like) individual channels can be added for all to enjoy for a pre-set period of time, after which they will automatically disappear from the channel list again. This allows planning ahead so that hotel staff (in our example) does not have to deal with technical changes and system maintenance under pressure. In our test scenario we are looking at a professional IPTV system in a commercial framework, so that each IPTV channel also has to feature program information. After all, if hotel guests turn on their TV they want to know right away which event they are currently watching and whether or not there is anything on they would be interested in later that day. In order to implement this feature the NetUP IPTV Combine 4x offer two options. First, it is possible to take over program information for streamed channels right from the original provider via satellite, cable or DVB-T. This will also be the most reasonable and practical way to go in most situations. In addition, no additional costs occur. If, however, a TV or radio channel that is streamed over the IPTV network does not supply program information, the IPTV
Combine 4x middleware also allows adding EPG data manually for each channel. When we tried out both features in our test every nook and cranny seemed to work as intended and as smoothly as possible. Now that we have set up all basic functions of our virtual IPTV network we continue with looking at an appropriate billing system for our offering. Simply click on the Billing icon in the United Control Center main menu and youre right where you need to be.
IPTV Software and Hardware Producer, Russia
NETUP
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as on-demand content are available to this guest until all credit has been used up. The IPTV Combine 4x even does currency conversions so that guests can be shown the current account credit in their own currency, if the hotel decides to implement this feature. The nal step is customising the IPTV receiver in the guests room, so that it actually offers and displays all content the guest has paid for and/or is authorised to watch. The obvious way would be using the individual boxs MAC address or serial number, but once again NetUP has gone the extra mile and offers a brilliant feature for generating an activation key for each client on the IPTV Combine 4x server. This activation key has to be entered in the IPTV receiver to obtain access to the IPTV network in the rst place. At the same time, with this key the IPTV becomes an individually addressable and controllable IPTV reception point, no matter where in the hotel it is located. This way the IPTV receiver is sent information about the current guest, the length of his or her stay at the hotel, and any available credit the guest has available. It is
even possible to unlock all channels for 24 hours after the guests arrival and then lock extended channels again hoping guests will want to keep watching the full range and pay for the service accordingly. If guests now choose to watch content that is not available with the free Basic service they may simply use their remote control to select and activate additional content using the in-room IPTV receiver, provided they have bought enough credit at reception beforehand. Any credit used up for such extended content is automatically deducted from their account, with reception being able to monitor all transactions or even assist guests who might prefer to order content via phone rather than working with the IPTV receiver. As far as the NetUP billing system is concerned, we were just as impressed with all its features and ease of use as with the middleware options. Obviously, it takes a little time until you are able to use all tools to the fullest, but after only a short while everything seems as to be easy as ABC and in everyday use youll most probably be in awe at how smoothly the system works.
Billing
For the sake of simplicity, lets stick to our idea of a major sports event that should be made available at a hotel through IPTV. Obviously, all IPTV receivers need to be hooked up to the IPTV server for such a distribution network to work. This means that in theory each receiver has access to all of content, unless access is restricted by making use of the return channel capability. The IPTV Combine 4x billing feature is based on the assumption that each customer is entered in the system with his or her full name and has an individual customer account which can be used to activate and deactivate access to certain content on an individual level. In our hotel setting, for example, the Basic package would be available to all guests without extra charge. If hotel guests then decide to watch additional channels or content, they are able to top up their personal account at reception with an amount of their choosing, lets say USD 50. Reception staff uses the NetUP IPTV Combine 4x billing system to add that amount to the corresponding guest account so that additional channels as well
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12. Every single IPTV receiver across the entire network can be individually addressed and customised as required 13. An activation code is required so that an IPTV box can become a fully authorised member of the IPTV network 14. nVOD content can be easily organised and made available via the UCC OSD of the IPTV receiver
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In our rst NetUP IPTV Combine 4x test report we mentioned that the server is equipped with a 1TB internal hard disk with enough capacity to store several hundred hours of video content. The les need to be in transport stream format (MPEG-2 or H.264) in SD or HD resolutions and can be added to packages much like TV channels. If required, different on-demand content can even be offered at different prices. The middleware menu of the UCC is used
VOD Video On Demand and nVOD near Video on Demand
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to administer on-demand content. While video-ondemand is a fully customised service that makes available content individually for every single guest at a time of the guests own choosing, nVOD (near video-on-demand) is a service that repeats certain content at pre-dened times in a loop, so that guests can watch a movie, for example, every full hour. This means that with nVOD guests are not in a position to determine the start time of an event as opposed to true VOD. With nVOD, on the other hand, several guests use the same stream, using up less server and network capacity than true VOD. It makes perfect sense for operators to push nVOD over VOD by offering lower prices for nVOD, for example. The NetUP IPTV Combine 4x supports both nVOD and VOD and the UCC has a dedicated menu item for setting the start and end times of nVOD events. Here, too, we were impressed at how versatile and user-friendly the NetUP system behaves. It didnt take us much longer than a couple of minutes to set up our in-house nVOD system and store a number of current movies on the IPTV Combine 4xs built-in hard disk. The system can process up to 50 simultaneous videoon-demand streams, which means that in large set-ups using nVOD instead of VOD may be a wise move in order not to push IPTV network capacities to the limit. Incidentally, video-on-demand content can be transferred to the IPTV Combine 4x from any PC using an FTP client.
client end is displayed on screen using an OSD system. NetUP provides three OSD skins (themes): HD, SD and simplied SD. IPTV operators can freely choose the skin that best ts their purpose and are able to adjust each of the three skins, if need be. This allows offering several OSD languages, for example, or changing colours and display modes. The creative potential of IPTV operators can be exploited to the max and we, too, simply loved to try out various visual solutions. It has to be said, though, that these settings cannot be made with the help of a graphic user interface but need to be programmed directly in the les of the selected skin. Luckily, the user manual explains all relevant steps in detail, so that it rst looks trickier than it actually is. One of the benets of
software optimised for use in such businesses. Of course it, too, comes with all standard features that are useful for most applications (hospitals, large yachts, cruise ships, education institutions, etc.), but also features additional options focusing on hotels. The hotel version is available as an option and connects the IPTV system to frequently used hotel software suites such as MICROSFidelio, for example. The following additional features are then available: Individual welcome message in room via TV and IPTV receiver Hotel information screen via TV and IPTV receiver Displaying all hotel charges via TV and IPTV Displaying messages from reception via TV and IPTV receiver Express checkout Ordering room cleaning service via IPTV receiver This way hotel guests are not only provided with TV, radio and VOD content via IPTV right in their room, but the in-room TV and IPTV receiver also take over the role of multimedia control panel for most hotel agendas.
Conclusion
edged small IPTV and
With its IPTV Combine 4x NetUP has in store a fullysolution for medium-sized
IPTV networks consisting of up to 500 reception boxes. Our test revealed that only are the range of features, the absolute ease of use and the logical concept of the IPTV Combine 4x truly impressive, but it is actually real fun to work with a system that offers everything you need in everyday use and is genuinely user-oriented. Even though we looked long and hard there was hardly any aspect worth criticising. If there is one point we would like to raise its the user manual, which we would have preferred to be slightly more detailed at some stages. If this is the rst time you deal with IPTV it will be very difcult to set up the IPTV Combine 4x server, even with the help of the manual. Then again, we can safely assume that anyone investing a lot of money in the NetUP system will also be able to afford a technician to take care of the initial setup. Once that is completed it is virtually childs play to control, service and adjust the system.
an IPTV system is that the server is in direct touch with all connected IPTV boxes at all times. This way, updates, changes to OSD skins or any other conguration adjustments that will have to be made from time to time can be sent to all IPTV receivers fully automatically. The NetUP IPTV Combine 4x does not only come with a DHCP server for automatically assigning an IP address to each box, but also boasts a DNS server which takes care of correctly addressing content, a time server for maintaining the right date and time on all IPTV boxes, and an update server for providing new software and updated receiver. There is actually a reason why we have come up with a hotel scenario for our test: NetUP offers a dedicated version of its IPTV Combine 4x for hotels, with optimised settings to IPTV
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Manufacturer Fax E-Mail Model Function Tuners Max. simultaneous Transponders Max. bandwidth DiSEqC Ethernet ports CI Slots USB Connector RS232 Dimensions Power Weight Consumption NetUP Olof Palme Street 1, Floor 7 resp. Postbox 87, 119311 Moscow Russia +7 499 143 5521 info@netup.tv IPTV Combine 4x IPTV Gateway for DVB Signals, Middleware, Billing, VoD, nVoD, DHCP-, Time- & DNS-Server 4 4 240 MB/s 1.0 6 x Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 MB/s 4 yes (2) yes 430x44x411mm 90 ~ 264 Volt, 47 ~ 63 Hz 11.5kg ~ 100W
Customising the IPTV receiver to individual requirements
All user information at the
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TEST REPORT
IPTV Operator Software System Part 2
AmiNET130M
IPTV receiver
Thomas Haring
The back panel sports an HDMI output, optical audio output and network interface as well as USB connection. The box comes complete with a sort of pedestal which you may use in case
Now that were through with the features and potential of the NetUP IPTV Combine 4x server its time to have a closer look at one of the compatible IPTV boxes. We have selected the AmiNET 130M from manufacturer Amino. One of the most striking characteristics is its small size, which measures only 114x102x35 mm, and its solid build quality. The chassis is made of genuine aluminium, which suggests the box is built to last.
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1. Favourites list with EPG 2. EPG overview of all available channels 3. List with IPTV channels 4. Additional channels can be purchased and added by simply using the remote control 5. VOD content by genre 6. Access to personal user account 7. The current channel package can be changed directly on the set-top box using the remote control 8. Customer account overview (credits / debits) 9. A PIN code can be activated to avoid unauthorised access to the IPTV box 10. IP status information 11. Available OSD skins 12. The OSD can be translated into additional languages by the operator, if required 13. Marking an event in the EPG overview for automatic channel switching 14. Listing and editing timer entries 15. Keying in an address in the web browser 16. Favourites list of the web browser 17. Info bar with details about the current event 18. Language selection
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you want or need to place the receiver in an upright position to save valuable space. Also included in the package are HDMI cable and remote control with a convenient design and nicely laid out buttons that provide just the feedback you require. At the time of our test the operating manual was available in Russian only, but even with additional languages provided in future chances are you will never need to open it. This is because contrary to a satellite receiver an IPTV box receives its entire OSD and control interfaces from the IPTV server and requires no user input in this regard. IPTV server takes over the task of setting up your box. All required settings and parameters are provided by the IPTV server, which means they will always be correct. While in theory this almost sounds to good to be true, in actual use the DHCP server of the IPTV Combine 4x must be activated so that each new IPTV box within the existing IPTV network is assigned an individual IP address immediately and automatically. This at the same time makes sure the box is able to receive IP data from the server and its DNS server. So we rst have to activate all required functions via the web interface of the IPTV Combine 4x and dene a range of IP addresses to be assigned to IPTV boxes. Only then can we connect the AmiNET130M to our at screen TV via HDMI and to the IPTV network with an RJ45 cable. Finally, we connect the supplied power unit to the mains. The box powers up, immediately detects the IPTV Combine 4x server and downloads all software elements. One minute later this process is nished and we are asked to key in a valid activation key.
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Before we even begin with the rst step we have to discard conventional thinking stemming by and large from satellite receivers. Terrestrial, cable or satellite receivers come complete with pre-set software and all we need to do is hook up all required cables and press the ON button. Its a totally different story with an IPTV box, which runs via middleware and therefore has no integrated default operating software. With the middleware structure an IPTV box connects to the IPTV server which then provides the user software. This is to make sure both IPTV server and IPTV box are perfectly compatible with each other, and it makes setting up a new box so much easier. After all, theres nothing you can do wrong if the
Installation
With regard to the IPTV Combine 4x we have mentioned before that the activation key is required to customise the IPTV box and to create a tailor-made channel list, channel availability and billing system for
Everyday use
19. Each channel can be stored with a short station description and channel logo (seen here: Das Erste HD from Germany) 20. Each channel can be stored with a short station description and channel logo (seen here: MBC 4 from Dubai) 21. Changing the rate plan 22. Radio stations can be transmitted as well via the IPTV network 23. Selecting VOD content from the dedicated menu item using the IPTV set-top box software
each registered customer. As we have already created a specific customer account through the billing feature of the IPTV Combine 4x we can quickly key in the activation code generated by the system. The code consists of a total of six blocks with five digits each. We define did not specifically and every
The Radio section is not shown right below the TV channels section, which presumably is for commercial reasons. We should still like to mention it at this stage, as it is organised just like the TV section. The second menu item deals with Video-ondemand content, which is organised according to name, group or genre. Every available film is shown on the upper area of the screen complete with its title. The screen section dedicated to EPG information in TV mode shows extended information about each video-on-demand (text, cover image, price, etc.). If you decide to buy content you only need to press the OK button, with the price of the film being deducted from your credit. Purchased on-demand content is shown in a dedicated sub-menu that lists all content you have purchased with your available credit. This is also the menu section you may use to select and activate near-VOD content. Thanks to the sheer size of the IPTV server hard disk it is possible to make available quite an impressive range of on-demand content, and a virtual keyboard assists customers in looking for specific content. User-friendliness is the key to success, and with
the solutions provided by NetUP chances are customers will use the on-demand feature more readily. The Personal account section provides access to user data, selected packages and account credit. Here, customers can also upgrade to an extended package or look at all past transactions (credit topup, used credit). With this feature in place customers can change packages, buy on-demand content and keep a check on purchases without requiring assistance from hotel staff (as in our test scenario). This gives customers full control while not wasting valuable staff resources. In the Settings menu it is possible to change OSD language and appearance, and for service technicians to call up information on IP data and other relevant network parameters. The range of features of the AmiNET130M is completed with the Extras section of the main menu. All timer entries can be listed here, and a rather basic but nonetheless very functional web browser is available for surfing the web. To that end a virtual keyboard is shown on screen, and frequently visited sites can even saved onto
a favourites list for easy access at a later stage. During our test we noticed that NetUP has also thought about implementing basic functions in TV, radio and on-demand modes. For example, the colour-coded function keys can be used to change the language of the current event (in case more than one is available), and a smartly designed info bar is inserted in the lower section of the screen every time a new channel is selected. Apart from channel name this info bar also shows program information for the current channel. We were impressed at how quickly a new channels shows up on screen it only takes about one second, and together with very fast reaction to commands sent from the remote control zapping is real fun with the AmiNET130M. During playback of ondemand content it is of course possible to rewind and fast-forward (at different speeds) and pause. A PVR system at large, however, cannot be implemented with the IPTV set-up tested by us.
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option for our test environment, so the AmiNET130M first wants to know our preferred skin and presents us with all available OSD languages. As soon as these basic settings are determined the IPTV box switches to the first available channel and TV viewing please is about to begin. With a touch of the MENU button the main menu pops up on screen and is divided into six sections with the skin we have chosen before: TV channels, Radio, Video-on-demand, Personal account,
Settings and Extras. The TV channels section shows a list of all TV content available to the respective customer. If required, individual entries can be added to a favourites list for quick access. EPG data is available either for a single channel or as an overview so that it is easy to check at a glance what is currently shown on available channels. It is of course possible to call up EPG data for events on coming days, and timer entries can be created directly by marking an event so that the box will automatically switch to the corresponding channel before that event starts. The system we tested, however, does not support a PVR feature for selecting events to be recorded.
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Conclusion
The fectly capable
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box from Amino is a perbuilt IPTV box. Contrary to DVB-S, DVB-T and DVB-C reception IPTV boxes come
without default software, which means our conclusion covers the Amino box as the hardware component on the one hand, and NetUP as software provider on the other hand. To put it short, the Amino hardware leaves nothing to be desired. Whats more, the build quality achieved by Amino surpasses that of many competitors and easily sets an example when it comes to workmanship. The same goes for the remote control
that comes with the IPTV box. Apart from its highquality appearance it can also be used as a universal remote to control all currently available TV panels who could ask for more? Thanks to the fact that server and receiver are in perfect harmony the IPTV box is in a brilliant position for exploiting all features provided by the IPTV Combine 4x. In particular, we appreciated the simple
and logical control of the box which should be selfexplanatory even to the technologically challenged. If you add to that the complex control module of the IPTV server for business applications the two are a perfect match. With a whole range of customisable settings the IPTV Combine 4x together with the AmiNET130M should to the trick for almost any scope of application.
ENERGY
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Apparent Power
Mode Apparent Active Factor Reception 11.4 W 6W 0.52
Active Power
Active use with channel switching and watching live TV during the first 15 minutes, standby during the second 15 minutes.
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Manufacturer Amino Technologies, Buckingway Business Park, Anderson Road, Swavesey, Cambridge CB24 4UQ, United Kingdom +44 (0) 1954 234 101 info@aminocom.com AmiNET130M IPTV Set-top-Box yes (HDMI 1.2a with HDCP) no no no no yes (optical) yes no yes MPEG-2 MP@HL, MPEG-4 pt10 A, VC/H.264 HP@L4 up to 720p and 1080i 5V DC 114x102x35mm 262g
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Canais de TV por Assinatura Facilmente Distribudos em Sua Casa Alimente At Oito Receptores Apenas Com Um Carto Suporta Vrios Sistemas Caracterstica Especial: Possvel Ter Dois Sistemas de TV por Assinatura
Est a aumentar consistentemente o nmero de televises em mdia por casa. Comeamos por ter na sala de estar e, em seguida, expandiu-se para o quarto do mido percorrendo todo o caminho at chegar ao quarto e cozinha, e neste momento praticamente no h nenhum lugar da casa que no tem um televisor. H bem pouco tempo, quando o
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HDTV era uma entidade desconhecida, chegava apenas ter um receptor central que fornecia para todos os televisores da casa atravs de um sinal enviado por um cabo coaxial ou por rede sem fios. Mas estava limitado a ver um ao mesmo tempo um canal de TV em todas as televises, mas no era preciso muito para ter uma instalao como esta.
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Assim que apareceu a imagem em HDTV, naturalmente que o cliente final tambm queria ser capaz de assistir aos seus programas favoritos na melhor qualidade possvel. Mas surgiu um problema: o contedo HD no pode ser distribudo atravs do cabo coaxial ou atravs de um sistema sem fios e os cabos HDMI que ligam o receptor ao televisor so limitados a uma distncia de poucos metros. Para um agregado familiar mdio, isto significava que seriam necessrios vrios receptores - um receptor para cada televisor. fcil distribuir os sinais de um nico sistema de recepo via satlite para todos estes receptores desde que fique limitado a ver televiso de acesso livre, ou seja, canais sem criptografia, no vai ter qualquer tipo de problema. Mas o que dizer sobre a TV por assinatura? Infelizmente, isto no parece nada bom; um fornecedor de TV por assinatura geralmente fornece apenas um SmartCard para um cliente e, portanto, o contedo de TV por assinatura apenas pode ser recebido e decifrado penas num receptor. Existem alguns provedores de TV por assinatura que oferecem cartes adicionais, mas bvio que isso tem um custo mensal adicional e isso realmente uma excepo e no uma regra. O cliente final tem o problema de decidir se pretende ter no mesmo local vrias assinaturas de TV por assinatura - uma soluo que para a maioria dos clientes de TV por assinatura inicialmente um problema e que tambm um problema financeiro: quem que gosta da ideia de ter que pagar o dobro ou o triplo? - Ou vai ter que procurar outra soluo. O Sistema Clone+ da empresa Polaca PYCH International Electronics precisamente uma dessas solues e funciona desta forma: o carto original do provedor de TV por assinatura inserido numa unidade leitora de cartes que funciona com um transmissor integrado. Em vez de termos um carto
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original, temos um carto de recepo especial que colocado nos receptores (suportada at oito caixas), cria uma ligao sem fios para a seco do transmissor do sistema Clone+. Se estiver a usar um receptor ligado e se mudar para um canal encriptado, o carto Clone+ comunica com o servidor Clone+ e recebe as informaes de descodificao necessrias para que possa desfrutar do seu programa seleccionado. E assim possvel usar apenas um carto de TV por assinatura e operar at oito receptores de forma independente um do outro. Uma vez que a escala da seco do transmissor dentro da casa de apenas cerca de 30 metros, o provedor de TV por assinatura no precisa de se preocupar com os outros, de estarem a usar o carto de TV por assinatura ilegalmente. Quando recebemos o sistema Clone+ no nosso laboratrio de testes da TELE-satlite, estvamos curiosos
de saber como ele iria trabalhar, considerando que existe algum tempo sistemas semelhantes de uma variedade de fabricantes, mas nesses casos era frequente esses sistemas terem de lidar com uma srie de bugs no software e apenas poderiam ser utilizados com um sistema de criptografia ou o processador no poderia ter mais de dois receptores em simultneo. A embalagem que recebemos com o Clone+ veio com a seco do transmissor juntamente com duas placas de recepo. E comeamos logo a trabalhar. A seco do transmissor uma caixa preta muito elegante com 2,5 x 9,5 x 11 centmetros e muito fcil de manusear. No painel frontal vemos que tem o slot para o leitor de cartes interno, na parte de trs podemos ver uma interface USB e uma tomada para receber energia DC da fonte de alimentao externa que vem includa. Na parte superior vemos cinco LEDs que apresentam o status actual do sistema,
Twin Slot Interface
- permite assistir a diferentes canais digitais de TV por assinatura digital de 2 cartes de assinaturas diferentes
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bem como a qualidade do sinal da ligao sem fios. Os cartes para recepo so pretos feitos de plstico e tm seis LEDs pequenos de status que indicam o estado operacional e a fora do sinal. Porque preciso a seco do receptor bem como a parte electrnica para processar os sinais de entrada, estes cartes so um pouco mais compridos que os SmartCards estandardizados. Podemos ligar num leitor de cartes interno de um receptor ou num mdulo CI, mas provavelmente no vai ser capaz de fechar a tampa do painel frontal do receptor nem o mdulo CI. uma desvantagem visual que o fabricante reconhece e por isso oferece uma interface soft opcional. Isto envolve o uso de um formato de SmartCard standard que desaparece completamente no receptor com leitor de cartes ou numa slot CI e assim permite fechar a tampa do receptor. A parte electrnica do SmartCard est separada por um nico cabo fino que liga as duas peas. A Interface Soft no fazia parte do pacote que recebemos para testarmos por isso no foi possvel coloc-la prova. Para o nosso relatrio de ensaio, o Clone+ inclua um adaptador duplo para a seco do transmissor para que pudssemos usar duas placas de TV por assinatura e at oito receptores diferentes. Mais frente falaremos sobre isso. Ficamos muito impressionados com o sistema Clone+. O manual do utilizador includo fornecia informaes para a instalao e operao do sistema, apresentado ao pormenor e responde a todas as perguntas possveis. O CD includo e cabo USB pode ser usado para carregar um firmware novo para a seco do transmissor Clone+, isto vai servir para que o fabricante consiga enviar melhorias para o sistema bem como adicionar novos sistemas de criptografia ou reagir a outras mudanas no sistema. A PYCH Electronics recomenda que a seco do transmissor seja conectada a um PC com sistema MS Windows, atravs do cabo USB e assim conseguir enviar o firmware para que o sistema seja elevado at ao nvel mais actual mesmo antes do sistema seja usado pela primeira vez. Tal como o funcionamento geral do sistema Clone+, este procedimento de actualizao feito de forma simples e sem qualquer tipo de problemas. Assim que o sistema ligado a um PC e o software arranca, os drivers actuais so descarregados a partir do servidor do fabricante atravs da Internet. Depois so automaticamente instalados e activados. O Sistema Clone+ pode funcionar em dois modos diferentes, A e B, cada um com o seu prprio firmware. O modo A o modo de funcionamento normal para o Clone+, o fabricante integrou um modo B, que um modo de compatibilidade que deve ser activado apenas quando temos um problema com o SmartCard. Nos nossos testes utilizamos uma variedade de placas de TV por assinatura e descobrimos que no era necessrio activar o modo B. A transferncia para o firmware mais recente foi automtica, no tivemos dificuldades e demorou apenas alguns segundos. Assim que o processo de actualizao ficar concludo com xito, o cliente final no vai precisar de fazer mais nada porque o sistema muito fcil de instalar e configurar. O primeiro passo inserir o carto de TV por assinatura na ranhura da seco do transmissor e ligar o aparelho. O sistema Clone+ reconhece automaticamente o sistema de criptografia usado pelo carto, l mais uns parmetros e depois prepara os cartes de recepo com as configuraes necess-
1. Com apenas um clique do rato a seco do transmissor Clone+ faz o download automaticamente para o rmware mais recente a partir dos servidores do fabricante e instala na unidade. 2. O modo Standard A para funcionar com a maioria das placas de TV por assinatura 3. O modo Compatibilidade para aqueles cartes que no podem ser usados no modo A. A utilizao deste modo no foi necessria em nossos testes. 4. At mesmo os drivers necessrios para o MS Windows o download feito automaticamente com a actualizao de software. 5. A Interface Soft instala comodamente os cartes de recepo deixando fechar a aba CI.
rias. Assim que concluir este processo - nos nossos testes demorou apenas um segundo - o LED Ready acende-se para avisar que a seco do transmissor Clone+ est pronta para funcionar. A nica tarefa que precisa de fazer configurar os cartes de recepo. Para isso removida a placa de TV por assinatura original e todas as placas de recepo que vamos utilizar so momentaneamente inseridas no leitor de cartes. O LED upgrade da placa de recepo comea a piscar indicando que as configuraes necessrias esto a ser transferidas para o carto. Assim que este processo estiver concludo com sucesso, o LED Upgrade apaga-se e apenas perma-
nece aceso o LED Ready. Esta etapa da programao absolutamente necessria, porque os cartes de recepo devem ser preparados e activados deste modo. Se decidir usar um SmartCard diferente, ento este processo de programao deve ser repetido porque cada sistema de criptografia e cada tipo de carto exige configuraes diferentes. Nos nossos testes a placa de recepo foi programada e ficou pronta para usar, este processo demorou apenas cerca de oito segundos. Assim que este processo estiver concludo para cada placa de recepo a ser utilizada, a placa de TV por assinatura original novamente inserida na ranhura do leitor de cartes e os cartes de recepo so inseridos em cada receptor ou mdulo CI. Neste momento a instalao de todo o sistema est concluda. Assim que os cartes de recepo recebem energia atravs do receptor ou do mdulo CI criado uma hiperligao atravs da seco do transmissor Clone+. Podemos ver a intensidade do sinal atravs dos LEDs nos cartes de recepo, bem como na seco do transmissor. Quando a luz verde Link acender nos cartes de recepo feita uma conexo bem-sucedida para com o servidor Clone+. Chegou o momento de poder desfrutar dos canais de TV por assinatura ininterruptamente e com vrios receptores. Segundo o fabricante o sistema Clone+ compatvel com sistemas de codificao Conax, Crptoworks, Irdeto, Seca Mediaguard e Viaccess. Durante o nosso processo de testes, pudemos usar mltiplos SmartCards, at mesmo placas de ltima gerao e verificamos que o sistema Clone+ funcionou perfeitamente. O fabricante incluiu um total de trs cartes de recepo para o nosso siswww.TELE-satellite.com 02-03/201 1
tema de testes, por isso fomos capazes de seleccionar trs receptores para o nosso teste: dois receptores com slots CI e um com um leitor de cartes integrado. Foi inserido um carto de recepo na slot CI ou num leitor de cartes interno em todos os trs receptores e comeamos a fazer zapping atravs de todos os canais de TV por assinatura. Por muito que tentssemos no conseguimos perturbar o sistema Clone+, decifrou todos os canais seleccionados em todos os trs receptores, sem quaisquer problemas ou interrupes. E no importava se eram canais em HD ou SD. Ficamos impressionados com o desempenho da ligao. Dependendo do tipo de construo, pode ser usado dentro de casa num alcance de 30 metros. Analisamos fora do raio de aco e verificamos que conseguiu alcanar at 150 metros, apesar dos 100 metros ser mais realista, desde que tenhamos uma linha em aberto entre o emissor e o receptor. O sistema Clone+ no afectado pelo router sem fios ou outro dispositivo sem fios (como um auricular sem fios) 51
e funciona sem qualquer tipo de interrupes. Testamos isso configurando um router sem fios com a sua maior potncia possvel, e colocamos em estreita proximidade com o sistema Clone+. E tambm usamos ao mesmo tempo dois auriculares sem fios. Mas a cereja no bolo seria uma interface Twin Slot com dois SmartCards diferentes usados em simultneo. Testamos este recurso usando um carto ORF Austraco (Cryptoworks) e um carto para TV SRG Sua (Viaccess). De incio tnhamos dvidas de que ambos os cartes pudessem ser utilizados ao mesmo tempo, especialmente considerando que o sistema Clone+ teria que funcionar com dois sistemas de codificao totalmente diferentes. Mas as nossas dvidas foram rapidamente colocadas em
teste! O sistema Clone+ com a interface Twin Slot conseguiu com facilidade funcionar com ambos os sistemas de criptografia e sem problemas. E at mesmo neste modo a constante mudana de canais e a operao de trs cartes de recepo no conseguiu perturbar o sistema. Gostamos imenso de testar o sistema clone+ da PYCH Electronics. um sistema sofisticado e funcionou sem problemas com os sistemas de criptografia especificados pelo fabricante. Este sistema muito fcil de instalar e operar, o cliente final no dever ter qualquer tipo de problemas. Os LEDs de estado nos cartes de recepo e no sector de transmisso destacam o estado actual do sistema operacional e tambm so um instrumento de orientao valioso.
Incrivelmente simples e operao confivel e ainda tem a possibilidade de usar ao mesmo tempo dois cartes inteligentes. Com apenas 1,2 W, o uso de energia do sistema Clone+ insignificante.
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Os sistemas de encriptao Nagravision e NDS Videoguard no so suportados.
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Manufacturer Phone Fax Email Model Supported CAS systems Max. receivers Max. distance Transmission band Transmitter power Power supply Power consumption Pych International Electronics Sp. z.o.o.ul. Lipkowska 21, 04-801 Warsaw, Poland +48 22 2442831 +48 22 2442847 cok@pychinternationalelectronics.com Clone+ Irdeto, Seca Mediaguard, Viaccess, Cryptoworks, Conax 8 outdoor: max. 150m indoor: 30m RF 868-915 MHz, BW 150 kHz, GFSK, NRZ 38.4 Kbps variable from -20 to 5 dBm 9-12V DC ~ 1.2W
FEATURE
IPTV Standard OIPF
The New IPTV Standard OIPF

Yun Chao Hu is president of the Open IPTV Forum. He
discussed the future of the OIPF standard with TELEsatellite during the rst OIPF workshop held in Asia.
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OIPF is the new global standard for Internet TV OIPF is already in use in Singapore and Taiwan The new standard incorporates existing technologies and specications OIPF has the same specications world-wide, making it THE standard for Internet-based TV applications
It was exactly four years ago, in March 2007, that ve telecom heavyweights founded the Open IPTV Forum, with major players such as Sony, Samsung, Philips and Panasonic, but also with telecom companies focusing mainly on the Internet, like France Telecom, AT&T and Telecom Italia. Added to that were corporations from the mobile sphere, such as Ericsson or Nokia Siemens Networks. What started with nine founding members has meanwhile grown to 66 OIPF member companies, all of which have dened a single goal: to establish a uniform global standard for TV services via Internet (IPTV) and stimulating a horizontal retail market for IPTV end devices. On the journey to this goal the challenge does not lie in video and audio transmission more than enough established standards are used for that already. The tricky part is interactivity and personalization, as that is the main distinguishing feature of IPTV when compared with terrestrial or satellite reception. In the past, each IPTV provider seemed to do its own thing, developing applications and technologies that best t its particular purpose. IPTV had become a playground for unregulated proprietary developments, and that is exactly what hindered further growth. Software engineers and hardware manufacturers were having a hard time trying to incorporate as many of these diverging developments as possible, which at the same time meant too much energy had to be wasted on developments and technologies that would simply come and go. Yun Chao Hu is the president of OIPF, and we had the pleasure of meeting him during an OIPF workshop in China. There is a solution in sight, he states. A uniform standard that is accepted and implemented by all players and that establishes a level playing ground for all interested parties. The challenges that come with creating the new OIPF standard are twofold: For one, there is no need to start from scratch again and re-invent something that is already available at our ngertips. Rather, existing standards should be the foundation onto which the new OIPF standard is being built. Secondly, all applications that arise from IPTV interactivity need to be integrated into the open standardized application enablers. The OIPF specications will address the necessary application enablers that will be the basis for an open application ecosystem securing transparency towards the IPTV application developers. This will ensure that the application development will be independent of the IPTV middleware and the specic IPTV end-devices. The increased availability of IPTV applications will enrich the end user Quality of Experience of the standard based IPTV deployments, Yun Chao Hu adds. Interactivity does not only mean that end users i.e. TV viewers select the channel they want to watch from a list of offerings by using a remote control to send a request to the provider. Theres way more to it. The OIPF standard creates a log with information about which channel is currently being watched, how many times a new channel is selected and at what time channels are switched. This way a user prole with a precise viewing pattern can be created to provide valuable information for advertisers and content providers. Commercials can be inserted at a time that creates most viewer attention and a whole range of offerings can be tailor-made to maximise their effect. In order to collect the required data there needs to be an established and uniform standard across platforms. Whats more, the OIPF standard denes how advertisements and other offers are transmitted to the viewer. As you can see, simply watching TV is already based on a rather complex technological structure. If we now consider pay TV or pay-per-view both of which also have to be implemented in the OIPF standard it becomes plain for all to see that establishing a new standard involves overcoming a great many stumbling blocks. And then theres the Internet, which offers even more possibilities, according to OIPF marketing director Monika Gadhammar: Interactive EPG, video calling, chatting, le sharing, online voting, mobile TV and the like are only some of the applications that can be real55
Monika Gadhammar is marketing
manager of OIPF. Here she can be seen in front of a presentation of all current Open IPTV Forum member companies.
ised. To give you an example: If a phone call comes in while you are watching TV the callers number and name will pop up on the TV screen. If you decide to accept that call the system automatically starts PVR recording so that you are able to continue watching after hanging up, without missing a single second. This just goes to show that the list of possible applications is virtually endless. Major landline phone companies and Internet service providers are free to implement as many features as they think fit, and thats one of the major draw cards of the new OIPF standard. Yet, all these features that are made available to consumers are only one side of the coin. The other is the fact that all features need to be implemented at the providers end and the OIPF is the right answer for that as well. OIPF president Yun Chao Hu adds that OIPF is already being used in large-scale test set-ups. Theres the NIMS project in Singapore, and another one in Taiwan. Both make sure OIPF can make the quantum leap from developers playground to real-world application. OIPF is right on track to becoming a reality of TV viewers in the future! More information available at: www.oipf.tv For the latest technical specifications have a look at: www.oipf.tv/specifications.html
OIPF in Mobile Use

Business
executives are given a tool for coordinating appointments while on the go.
OIPF also
incorporates specifications for TV via mobile phone networks.
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List of All Current OIPF Member Companies
The New IPTV Standard
OIPF provides the IPTV market with open end-2-end IPTV specications OIPF includes most IPTV stakeholders OIPF stimulates a go-to-market drive from the IPTV industry
Open IPTV Forum 650, Route des Lucioles F-06921 SOPHIA-ANTIPOLIS Cedex France 58
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A Look Behind the Scenes:
The New OIPF IPTV Standard in The Making
This modern ofce
complex in northwestern Berlin (Germany) houses the Fraunhofer FOKUS institute. A range of other well-known telecom providers also rent ofce space here. The Fraunhofer FOKUS institute participates in exhibitions as well and can be found exhibiting at the CeBIT in Hanover, IFA in Berlin, IBC in Amsterdam and IPTV World Forum in London.
One of the strong technical partners of the Open IPTV Forum is FraunhoferGesellschaft from Germany, which has been looking at IPTV since 2005. We wanted to learn more about their approach to that topic and met with Robert Seeliger, the OIPF project manager at Fraunhofer. He occupies an ofce on the fourth oor of a recently built ofce complex in northwestern Berlin (Germany). Yet, its not only Fraunhofer 60
which is renting ofce space at this building, but also other well-known businesses from the telecom eld. One of them is Media Broadcast, a satellite broadcaster on which TELE-satellite reported only recently in issue 08-09/2010. We started out with asking Robert Seeliger about the nature of FraunhoferGesellschaft. Naturally, he can ll us in with all the details: Fraunhofer-Gesell-
schaft employs a technical workforce of 17,000 and generates an annual turnover of 1.7 billion EUR. Were not talking about a commercial company here, but rather an association with an exclusive focus on technical research. Some 30% of Fraunhofers budget are received from the German state, with the remaining 70% being generated from commercial corporations with all sorts of manufacturers. Some monies also come from the
Graduate engineer
Robert Seeliger is OIPF project manager at the Fraunhofer FOKUS institute in Berlin. Here he shows the institutes website on his monitor. Apart from the new OIPF standard FOKUS also looks at another interesting development: a universal operating system that can be implemented in mobile phones, set-top boxes, TV sets and so on. You can nd out more about that project at www.webinos.org.
receivers. To this end we use the CEHTML programming language, Robert Seeliger explains. Its the same language that is also used for HbbTV, for example. CE stands for consumer electronics and is perfect for calling up and displaying media content.
What is CE-HTML?
HTML is the programming language used to create web pages. You do not have to be an accomplished expert to realize that the web pages you surf on with your PC or a laptop are not so easy to navigate when displayed on the TV screen and handled with a remote control. There are several things that make reading and navigating them difcult: - sometimes simply the font is too small to be read from a distance by a regular TV viewer - they often require a mouse action or keyboard entry rather than the directional arrows and OK button that the regular remote control units have - they lack a highlight that show the user what will happen when he/she presses the OK button - they use different audio/video object implementations - they use specic extensions like Adobe Flash that require more software and more powerful hardware to be used than is available in popular consumer electronics equipment Therefore, the manufacturers of consumer electronics products decided to create a special version of HTML and called it CE-HTML. More precisely, CE-HTML is based on XHTML and has additional extensions. The pages created with CE-HTML are well suited to be viewed from a distance and be controlled with 4 arrows and an OK button. CE-HTML can be used to create the regular (online) pages but also to create the user interface screens of the CE devices you use at home, like digital TV receivers. Additionally, CE-HTML simplies interfacing of various multimedia devices you use at home. We can say that thanks to such standardization efforts like CE-HTML, the development of new CE equipment is faster and simpler, and the compatibility between different brands and models is better. CE-HTML is already incorporated in CEA-2014, HbbTV, OpenIPTV and Digital Living Network Alliance industry standards. There are already TV-sets on the market which are CE-HTML compatible.
European Unions research funds. Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is divided up into different institutes. We currently run 57 institutes, each of which does research on a specic eld, Robert Seeliger goes on. One of the institutes caries the name FOKUS, which is the German acronym for Fraunhofer Institute for Open Communications Systems. FOKUS consists of seven departments and one of these departments is FAME, short for Future Applications and Media, with a permanent staff of 40 employees. The FAME department within FOKUS deals with the new IPTV standard. It is headed by Dr. Stefan Arabnowski, with Robert Seeliger running the project group that looks at OIPF. Altogether we are 15 scientists, Robert Seeliger explains, which means employees with a degree in either software development or engineering. Their work consists mainly of looking at technological niches
and developing solutions for them. IPTV has been around for some time, which means huge efforts have already been put in doing research in this eld, Robert Seeliger continues. Our job is to dene gaps that are still around and then combine all aspects to arrive at a point where all the pieces of this puzzle fall into place. By the way, this particular Fraunhofer institute can proudly look back on an extremely successful Internet development: We were the ones to come up with the Session Initiation Protocol that is being used for VoIP, Robert Seeliger reveals and lends further proof to the fact that Fraunhofer scientist are spot on when it comes to developing solutions that are required in a real-world scenario. One task on the path to the new OIPF standard is to design a HTML-based user interface for implementation in IPTV
Several monitors and boxes in the lobby of the Fraunhofer FOKUS institute display applications
that were developed at the institute.
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COMPANY REPORT
Caixa IPTV do Fabricante Jiuzhou, China
A Jiuzhou expande na Produo de Caixas IPTV

A produo de caixas IPTV pode chegar a 1 milho de unidades em 2011 Jiuzhou arranca com caixas HbbTV para a Europa Grandes retalhistas prestes a lanarem-se nas vendas de caixas IPTV Jiuzhou pretende estar em todas as grandes exposies de 2011, 10 no total
A grande fabricante Chins Jiuzhou bastante conhecido pelos nossos leitores. A empresa iniciou sua actividade em Sichuan e j existe desde 1958. Em 2008 comemoraram o seu aniversrio de 50 anos (veja na TELE-satlite 02-03/2008). Em 2009 a empresa expandiu-se em HDTV e em 2010 na TV terrestre. Em 2011 Jiuzhou pretende tomar um grande passo mais voltado para o mercado IPTV, com nmeros enormes de produo. Huang Wei o Director de Vendas da Jiuzhou e revela-nos o que a Jiuzhou tem planeado para 2011. Para comear, o Director de Vendas Huang Wei levou-nos numa viagem ao passado . As primeiras caixas IPTV foram fabricados pela Jiuzhou em 2007, nessa altura foram produzidas cerca de 20.000 caixas e envolvia pura IPTV Os nmeros de produo apenas aumentaram lentamente. Em 2010 produzimos 60.000 caixas, comenta Huang Wei. Mas 2011 parece ser completamente diferente: vamos fabricar um mnimo de 200.000 caixas e poder ir to alto quanto um milho. Tudo depende das negociaes que esto em andamento com uma variedade de redes retalhistas na Amrica do Norte, bem como na Europa. O motivo: estas redes retalhistas esto em
Huang Wei o Director de Vendas,

est a cargo do desenvolvimento da IPTV, vendas e marketing, entre muitas outras tarefas
A Jiuzhou construiu um impressionante
edifcio grande no HighTech Shenzhens Park. Os engenheiros trabalham aqui continuamente em novos produtos - actualmente esto maioritariamente ocupados com IPTV.
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Jimmy Zhang
Vice-Gerente de Marketing e tem a seu cargo o marketing global das Set Top Boxes
vias de se tornarem fornecedores de programao prpria! Este um desenvolvimento muito interessante: obviamente que transmitir
atravs da Internet est abrindo novas possibilidades, agora j temos provedores de programao que podem aderir ao movimento que realmente no antigamente tinham qualquer interesse em
faz-lo porque teria significado enviar a programao via terrestre ou via satlite. Comparamos IPTV com uma tecnologia relativamente simples que utiliza servidores Gateway e apenas tudo o que necessrio. Mas ainda mais importante, o cliente no precisa de instalar uma antena; quase todos os lares tm uma ligao Internet. As grandes empresas privadas que j h algum tempo vendem produtos nas suas
Zoe Liu, Especialista em Markting
mostra que os grcos da nossa revista TELE-satlite so to teis que os coloca na parede.
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1. Uma imagem do escritrio dos Engenheiros da IPTV: aqui desenvolvido o software para o IPTV. 2. Aqui so vericadas as funcionalidades em amostras. 3. Zhang Yongjun Vice-Gerente, ele responsvel pela equipa de IPTV R&D e tem a seu cargo 20 engenheiros.
A equipa do Departamento de Marketing Externo da Jiuzhou. Em terceiro lugar do lado
esquerdo temos Linda Lee, ela tem trabalhado consistentemente desde 2006 com o Chefe-deRedaco da TELE-satlite Alexander Wiese (atrs de Linda Lee) para fazer com que a Jiuzhou seja um nome reconhecido no sector da TV digital atravs das pginas da revista TELE-satlite. Na extrema-direita temos Yang, ele o designer grfico da Jiuzhou, actualiza regularmente o anncio da Jiuzhou que aparece na parte de trs de cada nova edio da TELE-satlite.
super lojas, mas tambm os servios, tambm no querem perder esta oportunidade. No caso da IPTV, estas empresas poderiam oferecer os canais de TV mas tambm os receptores necessrios. Esta uma enorme oportunidade para fabricantes como a Jiuzhou que podem mostrar a sua competncia na produo de receptores em massa e comearem a abastecer esses novos fornecedores com o equipamento electrnico apropriado. Huang Wei est orgulhoso com a Jiuzhou por ser lder deste bloco. O facto de a Jiuzhou estar to bem configurada para isto tem a ver, em parte, pelo facto de que Jiuzhou tem vendido j algum tempo caixas IPTV no mercado interno para a China Telecom. Yongyun Zhang Vice-Gerente e chefia a equipa R&D com 20 engenheiros que so responsveis pela IPTV. Ele explica-nos: Ns vendemos IPTV para o mercado Chins com o software IPANEL. Para os outros mercados o software para IPTV ser naturalmente configurado para essa regio. Para a equipa R&D no haver qualquer problema em desenvolver o software necessrio. Naturalmente que ns
vamos dar ao cliente o que ele pretende, insiste Yongyun Zhang. O Director de Vendas Huang Wei tem algo mais para nos contar: Em 2010 entregamos 50% das nossas caixas IPTV a nvel nacional dentro da China, 40% foram para a Amrica do Norte e 10% foram enviados para o resto da sia. Isto vai mudar drasticamente em 2011: a produo para o envio domstico cair para 30%, na Amrica do Norte vai subir para 50%. 15% da nossa produo vai para a Europa e os restante 5% vo para a sia. Esta projeco para 2011 mostra-nos claramente o forte aumento no mercado Norte-Americano, bem como o incio do mercado IPTV na Europa. Huang Wei continua a conversa: Jiuzhou administra um escritrio nos E.U.A. no Texas em Dallas, onde seis funcionrios trabalham para preparar nossos produtos para o mercado Norte-Americano. Jimmy Zhang o Vice-Gerente de Marketing da Jiuzhou. Ele tem algo interessante para nos contar sobre o mercado europeu: Brevemente vamos iniciar a produo de uma caixa hbrida com
DVB-S2 e HbbTV, bem como uma variante com DVB-T e HbbTV. Estas caixas estaro disponveis na Alemanha e em Frana porque HbbTV j est presente nestes locais; mais tarde vai tambm comear a estar disponvel em outros pases. Jiuzhou est plenamente empenhado em expandir este novo mercado numa escala a nvel mundial. Ser a vasta experincia da empresa na produo de receptores que os vai ajudar mas tambm a sua exposio excepcional internacional. Linda Lee est no seu Departamento de Marketing Alm Fronteiras e diz-nos em que feiras de comrcio a Jiuzhou vai estar presente em 2011: Ns vamos estar na CSTB em Moscovo, Cabsat no Dubai, NAB em Las Vegas, ANGA na Colnia, IBC em Amsterdo, ABTA em So Paulo e para o mercado interno na CCBN em Pequim. Alm disso vamos estar na Feira de Canton como um expositor bem como em Hong Kong na Electronics Fair trade shows. Isto oferece-nos muitas oportunidades diferentes para poder estar com a equipa da Jiuzhou e aprender mais sobre a sua vasta gama de produtos alm de poder ver as suas novas caixas IPTV HbbTV. A Jiuzhou est a demonstrar que at mesmo uma empresa de idade pode ficar jovem ao assumir consistentemente novos desafios!
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Medidor de Sinais para TV Digital do Fabricante Trimax, China
Novos Produtos da Trimax

Novidade da Trimax: Analisador de Sinais HDTV com monitor HDTV Expanso de novos sectores de negcio como a bra ptica Fabrico prprio desde 2008
A marca Trimax tem analisadores de sinal faceis-de-usar com monitores embutidos: isto permite que o instalador instale um sistema de satlite com facilidade e tambm permite mostrar ao cliente uma imagem de satlite em directo. Como todos sabemos, uma imagem vale mais que mil palavras. Neste momento a Trimax expande o espectro do seu analisador e tambm inclui sintonizadores para DVBC DVBT; funcionando tambm para CI+. Fomos ter com Jerry Chu, Director Geral da Trimax, na sede em Shenzhen para saber ainda mais. Eu fundei a Trimax em 2001, juntamente com um parceiro: Tim Heinrichs dos EUA, explica Jerry Chu sobre o passado, antes disso era Director de Vendas de um fabricante de receptores.
Shenzhen
Mas ele queria realizar as suas prprias ideias e fundou a Trimax com o seu parceiro. Trimax signica tentar ao mximo, por outras palavras, tentar sempre o seu melhor, comenta Jerry Chu sobre o nome da empresa. Trimax era um comerciante: Procurei e encontrei fabricantes na China, por sua vez o meu parceiro nos EUA Tim Heinrichs vendia produtos dos fabricantes. Nessa altura a Trimax estava focada em receptores de satlite, LNBs e comutadores. Porm em 2006, Jerry Chu teve uma experincia interessante: um velho amigo dos EUA adquiriu um apartamento em Shenzhen e perguntou se Jerry Chu podia ajud-lo a instalar um sistema de satlite para poder receber a
Jerry Chu o Director
Geral do analisador de sinais fabricado pela Trimax. Podemos v-lo aqui no seu escritrio em Shenzhen, China.
TRIMAX
Signal Analyzer Manufacturer, China
www.trimaxtec.com
Company Details
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Average Turnover (Previous, This, Next Year Estimates)
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programao em Ingls. Equipado com um analisador de sinais de satlite prossional, Jerry Chu comeou a tarefa de alinhar a antena. Mas a frustrao comeou de imediato; era muito complicado operar esta unidade prossional. E de repente, teve uma ideia luminosa: Foi quando eu tive a ideia de desenvolver um analisador de sinais mais fcil-de-usar e comercializ-lo. Em 2007, Jerry Chu contratou um engenheiro de software que entretanto desenvolveu o primeiro analisador de sinal com um monitor embutido. E rapidamente acrescentamos mais funcionrios actualmente a Trimax tem 12 funcionrios - e a Trimax foi capaz de vender as primeiras unidades no
mesmo ano. Em 2007 foram menos de 1.000 analisadores de sinal, mas em 2008 vendemos mais de 10 mil unidades, diz Jerry Chu com orgulho quanto ao seu sucesso inicial, o nosso melhor ano foi em 2009 quando foram vendidos 12.000 analisadores de sinais. Enquanto que os analisadores de sinais foram produ-
Production Certicates
RoHS, FCC, DVB

Main Products
Signal Analyzer with built-in Monitor for DVB-S/S2, DVB-T and DVB-C
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A primeira placa de mostra produzida da
Trimax do novo analisador de sinais HDTV: esta amostra vai parar a um analisador com sintonizador HDTV destacvel para o mercado internacional.
zidos por um fabricante independente nos primeiros dois anos, Jerry Chu comeou a sua prpria produo em 2008: 20 pessoas trabalham para produzir
os analisadores de sinais. A Trimax apenas envia para distribuidores, mas fabrica para alguns fornecedores como OEM (fabricante de equipamento original). Ns vendemos 80% dos nossos analisadores de sinais sob a nossa prpria marca Trimax, os outros 20% so transferncias OEM, explica Jerry Chu. Os primeiros analisadores de sinais em 2007 foram modelos simples DVB-S, mas logo em 2008 saram com modelos que tinham software que gera uma analise espectro. Em 2009, foi introduzido um modelo com um analisador espectro em tempo real e para 2011 Jerry Chu diz que, Ns estaremos introduzindo um modelo HDTV! Quando esta edio da TELE-satlite for publicada, os primeiros modelos HDTV j tero sido entregues e com sintonizador destacvel: Ns oferecemos um sintonizador para cada aplicao - DVB-S2, DVB-C e DVB-T. O usurio pode facilmente inserir e remover o sintonizador, o software reconhece automaticamente o sintonizador que est a usar no momento Este um desenvolvimento animador; brevemente teremos na TELE-satlite um relatrio de ensaio sobre este analisador. Muito em breve vamos tambm ter uma verso CI+ no mercado: O software est pronto para sair, estamos apenas espera de uma amostra vinda da produo, comenta Jerry Chu. Mas a Trimax tem mais novidades: Recentemente entramos num acordo de cooperao com a empresa Hillton Optoelectronics cuja sede no est situada muito longe de ns. A Trimax pretende vender produtos pticos para sistemas de CATV e operadores por cabo, porque o futuro a bra ptica. Mas no camos por aqui! Em 2011
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a Trimax vai comear com uma diviso de produtos completamente diferentes: Analisadores de metanal. As normas dos EUA exigem que estes valores sejam medidos, explica, Ns j temos garantido um grande contrato para os EUA. Jerry Chu e o seu scio esto a expandir a sua empresa em duas direces: a construo do segmento de analisadores de sinais incluindo medies qumicas e a expanso de seus produtos na direco da bra ptica. Ambos os sectores de negcios esto numa fase de infncia e portanto perfeito para esta empresa jovem e enrgica. Os dois parceiros esto perfeitamente a honrar o signicado do seu nome da empresa!
William presidente da Hillton
Optoelectronics. A Trimax est a cooperar com esta empresa em comercializao de produtos de bra ptica. Presidente William aponta para uma das unidades prossional para uso de sistemas com cabos grandes e diz: A partir de 500 a cerca de 10.000 famlias podem ser fornecidas com um cabo para servio Triple Play com este sistema. Os custos de produo no incluem a instalao e ca menos de $200,00 dlares americanos por cada casa instalada com o nosso sistema.
O esquema da bra ptica de Hillton
Optoelectronics. A Trimax prepara uma verso menor deste sistema para uso em sistemas com o cabo menores.
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SKYWORTH Fabricante de Receptores, China
Sede futurista da SKYWORTH

localizada directamente em Shennan Boulevard, a rua principal que vai directamente para Shenzhen.
Shenzhen
SKYWORTH est em Expanso

Um dos maiores fabricantes de receptores na China a SKYWORTH. Eles tm estado consistentemente em modo de expanso e conseguiram uma entrada fenomenal em 2010 no mercado Sul-Americano: um grande contrato com o governo da Argentina, envolvendo 400 mil receptores para a norma terrestre ISDB-T, resultando numa actividade intensa de produo na SKYWORTH. Todos estes receptores j foram expedidos, ficamos a saber por Jack Jiang, Director de Vendas da diviso de receptores SKYWORTH. O nome oficial da empresa Shenzhen SKYWORTH Digital Technology Co., Ltd.
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Fomos ter com Jack Jiang na sede futurista da SKYWORTH localizada no Parque High-Tech em Shenzhen. Ele contou-nos alguns dos destaques desta empresa: Depois da Europa, temos o Mdio Oriente incluindo a Turquia que so mercados importantes para ns, informa: Em 2010 ns vendemos meio milho de receptores nesta regio e na realidade esperamos que este nmero seja a dobrar em 2011. H uma razo para o optimismo, como podemos ver pelo tipo de receptores que vendemos nesse local; o Mdio Oriente ainda tem bastante potencial para os receptores em HD. De acordo com Jack Jiang, 70% dos receptores vendidos no Oriente Mdio em 2010, foram modelos DVB-S SD e apenas 25% eram modelos DVB-S2 HD.
Est mais que visto, se olharmos para estes nmeros o mercado para receptores de alta definio nesta regio ainda no fez sucesso. Os restantes 5% foram para os receptores de sintonizador duplo. Jack Jiang tem algo mais para nos dizer: At ao momento no Mdio Oriente apenas o Iro tinha oficializo DVB-T; SKYWORTH entrega receptores OEM (Equipamento originalmente fabricado) DVB-T MPEG4 para um parceiro local no Iro. J foram enviadas milhares de unidades para o Iro e a SKYWORTH prev um aumento significativo dessas entregas para 2011. Mas vamos voltar para Amrica do Sul. Ns enviamos pela primeira vez o nosso receptor ISDB-T para o Brasil em 2009,
explica Jack Jiang , em 2010 enviamos cerca de 30.000 receptores OEM para o nosso parceiro no Brasil. Para 2011 a SKYWORTH prev que esse nmero aumente porque cada vez mais os pases da Amrica do Sul comeam a ter o servio regular de TV terrestre com a norma ISDB-T. Ns podemos fornecer trs modelos diferentes para a Amrica do Sul: uma caixa standard ISDB-T, uma caixa com ISDB-T e Middleware Ginga - isto permite o acesso a contedos de programao interactivos - bem como uma caixa combi com ISDB-T e DVB-S2. A SKYWORTH tem capacidades para oferecer receptores para este novo e prximo mercado!
1.Jack Jiang o Director de Vendas da SKY WORTH 2.Aqui podem ver a grande rea de escritrios com os desenvolvedores de software para a SKYWORTH
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OEM Receiver Manufacturer, China
www.skyworth.com
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RoHS, CE, REACH, DVB

Main Products
Receiver for DVB-S/S2, DVB-T, ISDB-T with single, twin and combo tuner, Receiver Sticks for USB, SCART in DVB-S and HDMI in DVB-S2
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E j que estamos a falar desse assunto, como estamos de novos produtos DVB? Jack Jiang tem a resposta: Ns comeamos recentemente com um receptor DVB-S2 HDTV com a variante CI+. Brevemente vamos ter um relatrio de ensaio sobre este novo receptor aqui na TELE-satlite. E quando estiver a ler este nmero haver um destaque de interesse especial da SKYWORTH: Ns estaremos
a introduzir uma stick HDMI DVB-S2 para o mercado e como bvio com a funo PVR, explica Jack Jiang. A SKYWORTH j tem muita experincia com receptores em formato stick, na edio 04-05/2010 da TELE-satlite apresentamos um receptor stick - que era em formato SCART e naturalmente com a definio standard - apenas a interface
HDMI est qualificada para ser usada com HDTV. E para o terceiro trimestre de 2011 tambm vamos ter HbbTV, comenta Jack Jiang ao apresentar a lista dos novos produtos da SKYWORTH. O Gerente Geral David Ken tem mais informaes para ns: Temos 2500 funcionrios, explica David Ken, dos quais 400 so engenheiros no departamento R&D. Uma razo importante para o sucesso da SKYWORTH o seu suporte tcnico. Nove engenheiros esto no departamento de suporte tcnico e esto na SKYWORTH para ajudarem de imediato os nossos clientes se tiverem um problema com o receptor. Neste caso os clientes no so os utilizadores finais, mas sim grandes distri1. Existem alguns problemas tcnicos? Apenas precisa de enviar um e-mail para a equipa de suporte tcnico da SKYWORTH. Na fotografia vemos Rock Cai, ele tem a seu cargo nove engenheiros que uma equipa de suporte tcnico bastante forte. Ele mostra que tipos de problemas vm: Por norma o hardware funciona livre de problemas. Quando temos problemas, normalmente com o software. E isto acontece porque o software est sempre a ser actualizado. A maioria dos problemas podem ser corrigidos com uma actualizao de software, explica Rock Cai, que conseguido at ao momento rastrear todos os problemas. 2. A SKYWORTH est neste momento a introduzir um receptor com CI+. Gong Yangno, mostra-nos aqui, ele responsvel pelo desenvolvimento tcnico. Dirige a equipa de desenvolvimento de software CI+ com 22 engenheiros.
buidores e marcas que ficam com os seus receptores da SKYWORTH como fornecedores OEM. especialmente importante para estas empresas que os receptores funcionem na perfeio porque desta forma eles conseguem ficar bem sucedidos no mercado. Se quiser saber mais sobre os receptores SKYWORTH, pode encontrar-se com o
Vice-Gerente Geral David Ken e o Director de Vendas Jack Jiang em muitas diferentes feiras de negcios. Jack Jiang apresenta a lista de feiras de comrcio que a SKYWORTH estar presente em 2011: Ns estaremos na CABSAT no Dubai, SET em So Paulo, IFA em Berlim, ANGA na Colnia, IBC em Amestraro e no Fall Trade Show em
Hong Kong. Assim podemos oferecer vrias oportunidades para poderem ver de bem mais de perto a linha de produtos SKYWORTH e para discutir opes de entrega. Com os seus diversos produtos inovadores e os seus extensos conhecimentos tcnicos, os clientes da SKYWORTH esto sempre em muito boas mos!
1.Wong Wei responsvel pelo software do receptor ISDB-T da Amrica do Sul. Ele est encarregue de quatro engenheiros ISDB-T. 2.O painel frontal do receptor ISDB-T para a Amrica do Sul. 3.O painel traseiro do receptor ISDB-T para a Sul-Americana 4.O monitor usado para testar um receptor ISDB-T da SKYWORTH. Podemos ver aqui no menu a escolha de pas que, por neste receptor limitada a pases Sul-Americanos que adoptaram a norma ISDB-T.
Receptor ISDB-T da SKYWORTH Para a Amrica do Sul
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COMPANY REPORT
Fabricante de Placas para PC Tenow, China
Shenzhen
Tenow est em processo de criar
novos escritrios no segundo andar deste novo complexo de escritrios no High-Tech Park em Shenzhen. Estes escritrios vo dar espao para a Tenow expandir-se.
Inovadoras Placas Para PC da China
Uma empresa que esteja totalmente concentrada no desenvolvimento dos seus produtos uma empresa jovem chamada Tenow que fica em Shenzhen, na China. um fabricante de placas para PC, embora o processo de produo seja outsoursing permitindo que Tenow concentre os seus esforos no desenvolvimento e marketing. interessante ver que a Tenow: uma empresa administrada por quatro scios e todos eles trabalham em conjunto como uma equipa para expandir ainda mais a sua jovem empresa. Tenow est em fase de adquirir um novo escritrio no grande parque High-Tech em Shenzhen. Fomos visita-los no seu antigo escritrio localizado na via 1 ao lado da Estao de Metro Da Shen.
Os quatro scios da Tenow: eles
fundaram a empresa em 2005. Da esquerda para a direita: Richard Zhang, Bob Liu, Eric Deng e James Liu
Os dois fundadores James Liu, responsvel de Marketing e Bob Liu, responsvel pelo Desenvolvimento de Software, conheceram-se quando estudavam na Universidade de Wuhan. Os outros dois scios j trabalharam num fabricante de receptores, chama-se Richard Zhang que responsvel pelo Desenvolvimento do Hardware, e o
Eric Deng que tambm est envolvido com o Desenvolvimento do Software. Os quatro fundaram a nova empresa em 2005 com um capital inicial de 500.000 RMB (cerca de 50.000 Euros). Tenow passou a funcionar como uma empresa comercial: o sistema DVB-T
estava apenas a comear a ficar conhecido e resolveram distribuir chips desmoduladores DVB-T para fabricantes locais em Shenzhen. Como produto prprio a Tenow desenvolveu aplicaes completas para os fabricantes. Uma histria de sucesso envolvendo
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TENOW
PC Card Manufacturer, China
www.tenower.com
Company Details
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RoHS, DVB
Main Products
PC-Cards for DVB-S/S2, DVB-T/T2, DVB-C with single, dual and quad tuner, CAM Box for DVB-S2, USB-Stick for DVB-S/S2, DVBC and ISDB-T
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1103/eng/tenow.pdf
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1. Irene Jiang responsvel pelas Vendas Internacionais 2. Susanna Zhao responsvel pela Vendas Internacionais. Ela sabe falar Ingls e Alemo 3. Lucky Lu Engenheira de Software. Est actualmente a trabalhar num aplicativo para o DVB-T2
sticks USB para DVB-T: Tenow desenvolveu o aplicativo que depois foi comprado por um fabricante local que comercializava estes sticks completos. Isso foi realmente o gatilho que obrigou os quatro fundadores a reorganizar o seu modelo de negcios: em vez de projectar solues para outros fabricantes que depois acabavam lucrando com as vendas, os quatro scios resolveram pegar nos seus projectos e fabricar e distribuir por conta prpria. Para a Tenow, o stick DVB-T era uma notcia antiga, os preos desse segmento de produtos j estavam demasiado baixos para continuar com o produto. Teve que ser encontrada uma nova ideia, mas no demorou muito: uma placa PCI para DVB-S, que foi comercializada sob a marca Tenow no final de 2006. Seguidamente, cada ano tinha algo novo: em 2007 tivemos a nova placa PCI DVBS2, em 2008 foi o momento certo para as placas com slot PCI Express. A primeira era uma placa DVB-S2, em 2009 uma
placa dupla DVB-S2, que foi introduzida pela TELE-satlite na edio 12-01/2011. Mas para 2011 os quatro scios esto realmente dando tudo que tm: no momento em que esta edio chegar aos s mos dos leitores, vamos ter uma avalanche de novos cartes inovadores para PC, bem como as caixas que podem ser conectadas num laptop: - Uma caixa CAM para DVB-S2 com chip ST0903 - Uma placa PCIe com 4 x DVB-S2 com chip CX24117 - Uma placa PCIe com 1 x DVB-T2 com um sintonizador Samsung - Uma placa PCIe com 2 x DVB-T2 - Um placa profissional PCIe com chip ST0900 e com suporte para VCM/ACM/ CCM e entrada para multi-stream No segundo trimestre de 2011 pretendemos ter outros destaques: - Uma placa dupla PCIe com 2 x DVB-S2 e 2 x CI E algo bastante apetitoso para DXers de satlite que vai aparecer no terceiro trimestre de 2011:
- Uma placa PCIe com 4 x DVB-S2 e o chip NXP 10074 especial porque esse chip permite Blind scanning! Bob Liu, responsvel pelo desenvolvimento do Software, revela algumas outras caractersticas em relao ao Blindscan: A nossa caixa CAM com chip ST0903 vem com a funo Blindscan tal como a nossa placa de dados com o chip ST0900. Mas para os caadores de feeds e DXers do satlite o carto com o chip NXP 10074 que traz consigo a to esperada soluo em torno de tudo o que envolve o Blindscanning. Eric Deng, desenvolvedor de Software explica-nos mais alguns recursos: O nosso grupo-alvo para as placas 4 x DVB-S2 so realmente os provedores de IPTV.
James Liu, gerente de Marketing tem algo mais para nos contar: Estamos no processo de criao de uma filial na Sofia, Bulgria. Assim teremos acesso directo para facilitar ainda mais a distribuio do produto na Europa. Esta nova filial no ser apenas para armazenamento mas tambm vai ter um escritrio de vendas para a Europa, desta forma a Tenow consigue dar apoio a seus clientes da Europa. Igualmente importante de acordo com Bob Liu, Ns tambm vamos usar o escritrio em Sophia como um centro de testes para as nossas placas para PC. E assim podemos verificar o desempenho das nossas placas com sinais de satlite reais A filial na Bulgria est preparada para cinco empregados; Trs seriam da regio local, enquanto os outros dois seriam para desenvolver software e hardware no escritrio central em Shenzhen.
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1. Steven Liu tambm engenheiro de software e est a trabalhar numa aplicao DVB-S2 2. Tenow tem feito outsourcing do processo de produo, mas continuam a fazer o controlo de qualidade sobre o produto acabado: aqui vemos o engenheiro Zhang a testar amostras do produto.
Eles exigem uma recepo simultnea de tantas fontes quanto possvel. Assim como tambm a nossa placa de dados com o chip ST0900 tem como alvo o mercado profissional; suporta CCM, ACM, VCM e entrada multi-stream - a exigncia profissional de downloads de dados de aplicativos por satlite. Com estes novos produtos que esto ou brevemente vo passar a estar no mercado, Tenow est claramente a preencher todas as aplicaes possveis. Mas gostaramos de ter uma ideia de como a Tenow se empenhou no inicio. James Liu, gerente de Marketing explica um pouco: No nosso primeiro ano em 2005, ramos apenas capazes de cobrir os nossos gastos. Mas comeamos a apresentar lucro em 2006: ns conseguimos vendas de 5 milhes de RMB (cerca de 500.000 Euros) Em 2010 atingimos 20 milhes de RMB (cerca de 2 milhes de euros). Em 2011 esperamos atingir cerca de 30 milhes de RMB (ou 3 milhes de euros). Bob Liu, desenvolve Software e apresenta o nmero dos seus funcionrios ao longo dos anos: Em 2005 ramos apenas quatro fundadores, em 2006 acrescentamos dois funcionrios e agora em 2010 temos 18 funcionrios. Isto inclui quatro engenheiros de software, quatro engenheiros de hardware, trs gerentes de vendas, um na contabilidade e trs na administrao. No nosso novo escritrio vamos ter muito espao adicional para que a Tenow consiga expandir para os 40 funcionrios.
Se formos ver a gama de produtos Tenow, vamos notar que est concentrada nos sistemas DVB-S2 e DVB-T2. Richard Zhang, engenheiro de hardware confirma: DVB-C no desempenha um grande papel, os nmeros de vendas so bastante baixos. Irene Jiang, responsvel pelas vendas internacionais, comenta: 80% das nossas vendas so na Europa, 15% vo para o Mdio Oriente e os restantes 5% para o resto do mundo, como Amrica do Norte. Dentro da Europa, 40% das vendas cada uma vai para a Alemanha e Inglaterra e os restantes 20% vo para pases como a Polnia, Frana, Itlia e Sucia.
Esta equipa jovem com apenas alguns anos conseguiu escrever uma impressionante histria de sucesso. Com aplicaes de auto-desenvolvimento e sobretudo um foco em produtos inovadores, ou seja produtos que ainda no existem, Tenow no deve ter problemas em expandir o seu alcance no mercado. Tenow uma empresa privada, incrvel como estes quatro scios conseguiram trabalhar em conjunto ao longo dos anos conseguindo expandir e fazer crescer a sua empresa em termos de desenvolvimento de produto mas tambm na conquista de novos mercados.
Se pretender conhecer a Tenow four, apenas precisa de fazer uma viagem e passar pela feira ANGA que vai ser realizada na Cologne, Alemanha: para apresentarem os seus novos produtos bem como estarem abertos para novos encontros com revendedores e distribuidores para os seus produtos. Tenow um excelente exemplo de uma empresa que sabe exactamente como desenvolver os produtos que o mercado procura. O truque no est em aparecer tarde com um produto quando aparecerem as redues de preos, mas sim colocar o produto no mercado no momento em que inicia-se a procura.
Os Novos Produtos da Tenow

1. Para ligar num computador porttil: a caixa DVB-S2 CAM com USB. Para conseguir ver no seu laptop canais de TV por assinatura. 2. Em particular os provedores de IPTV esperam por esta placa: suporta 4 x DVB-S2, consegue receber quatro canais em simultneo at quatro satlites diferentes. 3. Uma placa para recepo DVB-T2 com entrada/sada para IEC 4. Uma placa profissional para a recepo de dados. Esta ser a preferida pelos provedores de download de dados via satlite. 5. Com este sintonizador duplo da Samsung (!) os canais DVB-T2 podem ser recebidos em simultneo
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COMPANY REPORT
Globalsat fabricante De Receptores OEM, China
Milhes de receptores da Globalsat

GLOBALSAT abre uma nova unidade de produo em Zhuhai (a nordeste de Shenzhen) Com capacidade de produo at 8 milhes de unidades por ano Mais de 100 engenheiros na R&D Um novo receptor multimdia para o 2 trimestre de 2011 Distribuio da sua prpria marca para 2012 O nmero de vendas dever duplicar em 2011
Com a nova unidade de produo que vai comear a funcionar quando esta edio da TELE-satlite chegar s bancas, Na China a Globalsat vai lanar uma nova ofensiva em 2011 fabricando aparelhos receptores de alta qualidade, e isto inclui caixas para televiso por satlite, TV terrestre e IPTV. A exportao destas caixas para a Europa e Amrica est no topo da lista para esta expanso. Para isso, a Globalsat est planeando dobrar a sua capacidade de produo dos actuais quatro milhes de caixas por ano: a nova unidade de produo ser capaz de produzir um mximo de oito milhes de receptores por ano. Encontramo-nos com Alvin Sun, Director de Vendas e Marketing da Globalsat, na sua sede actual em Shenzhen, para saber mais sobre o que est acontecer. A Globalsat foi fundada em 2004 por Mike Miao juntamente com uma equipa de investidores e parceiros, incluindo o Gerente de Vendas Alvin Sun, o Gerente de Hardware R&D Ian Wu e o Gerente de Sof-
Shenzhen
Aqui podemos ver o edifcio
China Youse na Avenida Shennan Boulevard, a rua principal passa directamente atravs de Shenzhen, onde muitos fabricantes do sector da televiso digital tm a sua sede.
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tware R&D Bean Zhou. No seu primeiro ano foram produzidas 210 mil unidades, e foram entregues caixas de fabrico original (OEM) principalmente para o Mdio Oriente Mdio. At 2008, o Mdio Oriente foi mercado alvo primrio, seguidamente a empresa montou uma equipa de vendas para a Europa. Nessa altura, concentramos nossos esforos principalmente na Alemanha, Inglaterra, Itlia, Turquia, bem como na Rssia e na Ucrnia, disse Alvin Sun, Ns vendemos receptores OEMpara satlite e DVB-T a distribuidores locais. Foi acrescentada outra regio em
2009: a incorporao da norma ISDB-T para TV terrestre no Brasil abriu este enorme mercado para a Globalsat. A Globalsat tambm montou uma equipa de vendas para a Austrlia para o negcio local do DVB-T. Acima de tudo a Globalsat uma empresa de design. Todos os quatro fundadores foram empregados em empresas de receptores similares. No incio em 2004, tnhamos seis funcionrios, em 2005 esse nmero aumentou para 20 e em 2010 tivemos 200 funcionrios. Alvin Sun comenta, Metade dos nossos trabalhadores, 100 engenheiros no total, trabalham no Departamento de Desenvolvimento. Os seus conheci-
mentos para alcanarem locais distantes com o software podem ver no nmero impressionante em acordos de cooperao: Globalsat projecta aplicaes para quase qualquer fabricante de chips incluindo NXP/Conexant, BROADCOM, ST, FUJITSU, NACIONAL SHIP e SUNPLUS. A Globalsat um fabricante OEM que produz caixas para distribuidores locais e marcas de renome. O operador de negcios, ou seja, as caixas para prestadores de programao, era ao momento algo que no fazia parte de sua estratgia de negcios. Isto vai mudar. J temos as licenas para Conax, Crypton e XCrypt
Mike Miao fundador da Globalsat.
Ele desenvolve a estratgia da empresa e est constantemente envolvido em encaminhar a empresa para a frente. Em apenas alguns anos ele conseguiu elevar a empresa para a liga dos fabricantes de milhes de unidades e neste momento est determinado a elevar para um nvel superior dos fabricantes de alta qualidade.
GLOBALSAT
Receiver Mass Manufacturer, China
www.globalsatdvb.com
Company Details
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RoHS, FCC, UL, CE, DVB, ISO

Main Products
Receiver for HDTV and SDTV in DVB-S/S2, DVB-T, DVB-C, ISDBT, HD+, CI+ and HbbTV, Multimedia Receiver, IPTV Boxes, Media Player
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1103/eng/globalsat.pdf
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1103/ara/globalsat.pdf www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1103/bid/globalsat.pdf www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1103/deu/globalsat.pdf www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1103/eng/globalsat.pdf www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1103/esp/globalsat.pdf www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1103/fra/globalsat.pdf www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1103/heb/globalsat.pdf www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1103/man/globalsat.pdf www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1103/pol/globalsat.pdf www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1103/por/globalsat.pdf www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1103/rus/globalsat.pdf www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1103/tur/globalsat.pdf
e estamos trabalhar para a aquisio de licenas para Nagra, Irdeto e NDS, explica Alvin Sun. A Globalsat j tem as licenas para HDMI, CI+, Macrovision, Dolby e WMV; brevemente DTS e DiVX sero adicionados lista. Isto faz com que a Globalsat esteja totalmente preparada para o fabrico de todos estes mercados. Alvin Sun explica melhor: Em 2010 ns vendemos menos de 5% dos nossos produtos para os fornecedores de programao, em 2011 esperamos que aumente para 15%. Presidente Mike Miao deu-nos algumas dicas sobre a sua estratgia a longo prazo . At ao momento ns envivamos a nossa produo para terceiros, mas com a nossa prpria fbrica, vamos ser capazes de oferecer produtos de melhor qualidade, bem como cumprir todas as normas diferentes Isto envolve principalmente as normas RoHS e ISO e as normas de segurana FCC, UL e CE. Assim que a unidade de produo estiver totalmente operacional, dever ser por volta de meados de 2011, a Globalsat vai ser capaz de garantir todas as normas e coloc-los no crculo elite de fabricantes de alta qualidade. As vendas em 2010 foram cerca de 80 milhes de dlares Americanos, espera-mos alcanar praticamente o dobro, graas nova unidade de produo. Esperamos vendas em
Alvin Sun Director de Vendas e de Marketing da Globalsat e um dos scios fundadores.
Ele aqui apresentar-nos um modelo de TV 3D que est sendo distribudo a nvel nacional sob a sua prpria SVC. Ele consegue facilmente imaginar este produto eventualmente a ser exportado mas por enquanto a Globalsat concentra-se na exportao de seus produtos de alta denio e receptores multimdia que so fabricados nas suas prprias instalaes. A Globalsat tambm fabrica televisores LED e LCD para o mercado interno.
Sharon Yan est na
recepo e cumprimenta os visitantes com um sorriso.
cerca de 150 milhes de dlares Americanos em 2011, prev Mike Miao. A Globalsat vai continuar a sua posio como fabricante OEM. No desperdice o seu tempo procura de receptores com o logotipo da Globalsat. Provavelmente em 2012 vamos comear com receptores sob a nossa prpria marca, revela-nos o director de Vendas e Marketing Alvin Sun. Internamente, a Globalsat tem tido bastante sucesso com a marca SVC: os televisores so produzidos sob este nome. Um campo totalmente novo envolve os televisores 3D; Alvin Sun acredita que no vai demorar muito para serem vendidos internacionalmente. Por enquanto, a Globalsat apenas exporta receptores: Em 2010 exportamos 70% de receptores SD e 30% em HD. Em 2011, essa proporo vai mudar substancialmente com a sua nova unidade de produo: A parte de receptores em HD dever aumentar para mais de 50% . A Globalsat at tem um super receptor em desenvolvimento. Dever ficar disponvel no segundo trimestre de 2011 e vai aparecer com um sintonizador duplo para DVB-S2, um mdulo para o receptor IPTV, web browser e principalmente grficos 3D e jogos, assim como suporte Wi-Fi e,obviamente, um PVR. A ltima caracterstica vem com a opo de gravar o sinal original. Isso faz com que esta caixa seja compatvel com HD+ e CI+; tambm estamos a trabalhar para HbbTV. Vai ser difcil para a equipa de ensaios da TELE-satlite esperar para colocar suas mos num receptor prottipo para que possamos apresent-lo o mais breve possvel. A equipa de vendas forneceu-nos alguns nmeros destacando a distribuio geogrfica. Em 2010, 70% de todas as nossas vendas foram para o
Josie Yang Gerente de Marketing
da Globalsat. Ela est em p aqui frente de uma parede de exposio com uma seleco de produtos OEM fabricados pela Globalsat.
Mdio Oriente com 15% para a Europa e as Amricas. Em 2011, vamos ter uma mudana substancial: o Mdio Oriente, que tem sido seu principal mercado alvo, desde a fundao da empresa, ser reduzido para 50%, em contrapartida na Europa vai subir para 30%, Amrica do Sul ser cerca de 15% e a Amrica do Norte os restantes 5%. Para a Amrica do Sul ser principalmente os receptores ISDB-T e na Amrica do Norte a Globalsat estar centrada no IPTV e media players. A Globalsat fixou algumas metas bastante altas para 2011: Estamos a planear a produo de sete a oito milhes de receptores, bem como 500 mil televisores e 20.000 Analisadores de sinais, enumera Alvin Sun. A razo para isto o
arranque da sua prpria fbrica, que ser usado para fabricar produtos de alta qualidade para mercados Europeus e Norte-Americanos, para deste modo expandir bastante na sua posio do mercado OEM. Poder encontrar a Globalsat em quase todas as feiras adequadas. O Gerente de Marketing Josie Yang apresenta a lista . Para 2011 a Globalsat estar na CES, CSTB, CABSAT, CCBN, ANGA, SET, IBC, bem como nas duas exposies KDTC da Primavera e do Outono A Globalsat est claramente a caminho da expanso. O plano de negcios original de fabricar caixas de baixo custo para o Oriente Mdio tem sido substitudo pelo
Ainda no est totalmente pronto,
mas no vai demorar muito para que esta unidade de produo comece a alta velocidade. A administrao tambm vai mudar-se para este edifcio que est localizado em Zhuhai, a oeste de Shenzhen do lodo contrrio de Macau.
incio de uma linha de produo de alta qualidade: agora com produtos de alta qualidade focando nos mercados Europeu e Norte-americano. A empresa Globalsat est no processo de dar o prximo passo no seu desenvolvimento: esto a mudar de um fabricante de caixas de baixo custo para um dos produtos de alta qualidade que vem com todas as caractersticas que so esperadas pelos clientes de hoje. uma estratgia bastante virada para o futuro!
Um dos muitos novos produtos da Globalsat: um ISDB-T + DVB-S2 HD Combo, nome de modelo IS1-19HD.
Algumas especificaes tcnicas: ISDB-T complacente (MPEG-II/MPEG-IV/H.264), DVB-S/S2 Complacente (MPEG-II/MPEG-IV/H.264), SCPC & MCPC receptor de satlites de banda Ku e C, Universal, simples, Single Ku & Banda C e compatvel com LNB de Banda Larga, Tuner sensvel com Loop-Through, DiSEq C 1.0/1.1/1.2/1.3 (USALS), suporte SCR, PAL/SECAM/NTSC, Blind Search, relao de aspecto varivel (4:3, 16:9) com PAN&SCAN, CE, FCC, DTV complacente, suporta a funo Closed Caption (CC), acesso condicional opcional (por exemplo, Conax) incorporado. Este modelo Combo para o mercado brasileiro, mas foi lanado em simultaneamente um modelo europeu DVB-T plus DVB-S2 HD.
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Design de Hardware da Globalsat

1. Ian Wu est no comando da equipa R&D de Hardware. Ele tambm um dos scios fundadores da Globalsat e dirige uma equipa de 22 engenheiros. 2. Aqui concebido o hardware para as caixas da Globalsat. 3. Aqui as unidades da amostra so montados manualmente e vericadas para ver se podem ser produzidas desta forma.
4. Estas duas funcionrias aplicam soldadura em placas de circuito de amostra junto das unidades de amostra. Desta forma, as unidades teoricamente desenhadas pelos engenheiros podem ser testadas na prtica antes de entrarem em produo.
Equipa de Vendas da Globalsat

1. Anna Zhang a lder da equipa de vendas para norte e leste da Europa 2. Belinda Bi est a cargo da equipa de vendas para o sul e oeste da Europa, bem como para a Austrlia. 3. Ryan Wang o lder da equipe de vendas para clientes OEM do Norte e Sul da Amrica. 4. A lder da equipa para o Mdio Oriente a Fenny Ji
5. Um olhar sobre a equipa de vendas: as encomendas dos clientes OEM so manipuladas por quatro equipas que cada equipa pode ter at quatro funcionrios.
2
1. A equipe de design: no apenas para a desenhar a embalagem de seus produtos, mas tambm para desenhar o painel frontal bem como painel detrs das caixas. At mesmo os chassis so aqui concebidos. 2. As amostras produzidas so testadas aqui. Cinco engenheiros trabalham aqui para identicar o mais rpido possvel falhas de produo. 3. A equipa de contabilidade: as facturas de clientes so efectuadas aqui.
COMPANY REPORT
Fabricante de Receptores Sowell, China
Sowell, Uma Empresa de engenharia que Fabricante de Equipamento Original

Fundado por 5 Parceiros Em 2011 Receptores ISDB-T e DVB-T2 Planeamento de Escritrios Internacionais A filosofia do Empresa ser Amiga-doUsurio
Uma equipa de cinco engenheiros da R&D fundadora da empresa OEM Sowell. A fora motriz e o Director Gerente da nova empresa Eagle Chain. Ele era, como os seus quatro colegas, funcionrio da R&D que era um grande fabricante de receptores, mas ao longo do tempo no me sentia to confortvel com essa empresa. Era designado com muita frequncia para projectos que nada tinham a ver com os receptores. Os seus quatro colegas sentiram o mesmo problema e por essa razo em 2004 fundaram a sua prpria empresa chamada Sowell. Fomos ter com o Director Gerente Eagle Chain no escritrio da Sowell em
Shenzhen
Sowells ofces with their 70 employees are located on the seventh oor of this ofce building in Shenzhen. Receiver production takes place in Baoan which isnt too far from here and close to Shenzhens airport. 200 employees work in the production facility. 200,000 receivers per month can be produced by one shift; if all three shifts are used, receiver production climbs to more than 500,000 boxes a month.
Eagle Chain, Director Gerente a trabalhar no seu escritrio

frente de uma pintura da Grande Muralha.
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SOWELL
www.sowell-tech.com
Company Details
0................................ 50 ................................ 100

0................................ 25 ................... 50 Mio US$

DVB
Main Products
Receiver for DVB-S/S2, DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and ISDB-T, Receivers with 3D graphics
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1103/eng/sowell.pdf
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1103/ara/sowell.pdf www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1103/bid/sowell.pdf www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1103/deu/sowell.pdf www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1103/eng/sowell.pdf www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1103/esp/sowell.pdf www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1103/fra/sowell.pdf www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1103/heb/sowell.pdf www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1103/man/sowell.pdf www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1103/pol/sowell.pdf www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1103/por/sowell.pdf www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1103/rus/sowell.pdf www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1103/tur/sowell.pdf
Lisa, recepcionista
Shenzhen, que comeou por nos contar como tudo comeou: tnhamos apenas o dinheiro que tinha guardado enquanto trabalhava com a outra empresa. Ns juntamos todo o nosso dinheiro que deu um total de cerca de $70.000 dlares Americanos que foram utilizados para o capital inicial Na realidade o nome da empresa em chins diz-se Shi Wei; a partir deste nome ficamos com a verso inglesa Siwei porque achamos que assim poderia soar melhor em Ingls, o nome tornou-se Sowell. Este nome realmente combina com nossa filosofia da empresa, comenta Eagle Chain, ns queremos fazer tudo to bem. Os cinco parceiros da Sowell fundaram originalmente a empresa para design de software. Demorou apenas cinco meses antes de podermos vender a um fabricante o nosso primeiro software, recorda Eagle Chain, Nessa altura era uma soluo de software para o chip Conexant. Mas esses dias de fornecedor de um simples software duraram apenas alguns anos: Sowell iniciou a sua prpria produo de receptores em 2006. Naquela poca eles fabricavam receptores DVB-S para o mercado do Mdio Oriente. Amanda, Directora de Vendas d-nos mais alguns detalhes: At 2009 ns enviamos a maioria dos nossos produtos para o Mdio Oriente,
mas em 2010 isso comeou a mudar A distribuio geogrfica do produto foi de 80% para o Mdio Oriente, 15% para a Europa e de 5% para o Sudeste da sia. 2011 trar consigo mudanas ainda mais significativas, vamos comear a exportar para a Europa Oriental e sobretudo a Amrica do Sul. Isto d que pensar, ela acabou de dizer a Amrica do Sul? Isso s poder ser receptores ISDB-T! E por isso fomos falar com Pan Smile. Ele um dos cinco scios fundadores da Sowell e no apenas Vice-Director-Gerente, mas tambm o primeiro e principal o director da equipa de Investigao e Desenvolvimento. Ah, e alis, ele tambm Gerente de Produo. E vai contarnos as ltimas notcias da Sowell. At ao momento os produtos de sucesso da Sowell tm sido uma srie de receptores baseados no chip ST7101. Esta palete de produtos inclui um receptor DVBS2, bem como duas variantes de combi: DVB-S2 +C e DVB-S2 +T. A mais nova srie de receptores baseada no chipset NXP que introduzido pela Sowell atravs de um anncio da TELE-satlite. A vantagem do chip NXP ser mais econmico mas tambm tem funcionalidades adicionais, tais como multimdia e tambm
proporciona uma amigvel saudao a todos os visitantes.
compatvel com Linux, Pan Smile revela a razo para a mudana do chip. Mas qual a situao com ISDB-T? Pan Smile conta: No segundo trimestre de 2011 ns vamos ter um receptor combi com DVB-S2 e ISDB-T construdo com o chip da familia Mstar 782X. Mas a Sowell no est voltada para o mercado Sul-Americano, tambm esto focados na Europa: No terceiro trimestre estaremos a introduzir um receptor combi com DVB-S2 e DVB-T2 baseado na famlia de chips Mstar 785X que tambm compatvel com Linux. Para o quarto trimestre planeamos uma unidade multimdia: Ser baseada numa nova srie de chips Trident Apollo com o qual o OSD (On Screen Display) pode pela primeira vez ser apresentado em 3D Uma vez que vai ser um receptor multimdia, no ser necessariamente apenas o OSD em 3D mas tambm os jogos podem ser apresentados em 3D, como outras aplicaes que podem trabalhar com grficos 3D. Se formos ver mais de perto o desenvolvimento dos produtos da Sowells, ficamos a perceber que a empresa est bem de perto do cliente final: temos ISDB-T na Amrica do Sul bem como DVB-T e 3D na Europa - estes so segmentos que muito em breve as pessoas vo comear a falar. Se estiver bem perto da realidade, uma grande parte do pensamento dever ir
para as funcionalidades que o mercado actualmente exige. Em conversa com Eagle Chain verificamos que bvio que est acontecendo um pouco de observao e anlise. Eagle Chain cita um exemplo: Estou impressionado com a Apple e os seus produtos. Eles esto precisamente voltados para o cliente final e por isso tm sido muito bem sucedidos A concluso de acordo com a Eagle Chain:Temos uma viso semelhante com o nosso desenvolvimento de software, que chamados de operao de produtos amigos-do-cliente. exactamente por esta razo que Eagle Chain est cptico sobre como se ir desenvolver a IPTV, porem para a TELE-satlite um assunto que est sendo abordado muito em xtase: Os grandes fornecedores de telecomunicaes tm a sua prpria agenda que vender os seus pacotes de dados para o cliente final; eles esto focados apenas nesse conceito Ele no repara que o ponto de vista do usurio considerado de acordo com a IPTV e deseja que possa existir uma abordagem semelhante da Apple: seguindo um caminho estritamente baseada no utilizador final, sem olhar para trs no que o fornecedor pretende. Sowells, Director Gerente de Eagle Chain no est apenas a pensar no desenvolvimento da IPTV. Regra geral est tambm em mente o futuro do receptor. Ser que no futuro o receptor vai transformar-se num receptor multimdia, pergunta Eagle Chain , ou ser que as funes do receptor vo mudar gradualmente para o prprio televisor? uma questo que est em todas as nossas mentes e para o qual todos ns ainda no temos uma resposta. Mas at mesmo se no houver respostas, todos ns continuamos optimistas na Sowell sobre o seu futuro. Pan Smile revelou-nos que a sua actual equipa de 40 engenheiros ser ampliada para 80 em 2011. Aqui em Shenzhen tambm ns temos cinco engenheiros da Europa, que so os principais responsveis pelo suporte para com o cliente, comenta Pan Smile. Director de Vendas Amanda tambm est optimista: Nos ltimos anos fomos capazes de aumentar as nossas vendas em 50% a cada ano. Em 2010 as nossas vendas foram cerca de 30 milhes de Dlares Americanos e para 2011 espera-se que aumente para 45 milhes de dlares Americanos O Director Gerente da Eagle Chain acrescentou mais algum optimismo: Em
1.Sun Guanghua tambm Engenheiro de Software e um fundador da empresa. 2 Yi Peng engenheiro de software e um dos fundadores da Sowell. 3.Que revista pode ver sobre a mesa da Designer Zoe Lee? Sim, ela trata dos anncios da Sowell para a TELE-satlite. Tambm trabalha no layout grco dos receptores Originais, bem como a embalagem, o manual do usurio e tudo o mais que envolve os grcos da Sowell.
2011 estamos a planear a abertura de escritrios prprios em So Paulo para o mercado Sul-Americano, em Dubai para o mercado do Mdio Oriente e na Europa - provavelmente na Alemanha. - para os mercados ocidentais e da Europeu Leste Esta jovem empresa chamada Sowell foi fundada mais por necessidade do que por uma deciso consciente, tem talvez por isso desenvolvido de forma rpida e com dinmica. Os cinco scios esto concentrados no sucesso da sua empresa e imediatamente investem na empresa os lucros obtidos. por isso que a Sowell est a crescer to rapidamente. Actualmente estamos procura de um novo e maior escritrio aqui em Shenzhen, revelou Eagle Chain antes de sairmos. Sowell: uma empresa slida no caminho da expanso que faz tudo muito bem.
Equipa de Vendas Sowell

2
1. Amanda, Directora de Vendas. Poder encontr-la em feiras como a Cabsat no Dubai. Ela diz-nos: Todos os nossos quadros de chea tm muitos anos de experincia nesta rea, porque todos eles j trabalharam com sucesso neste sector, em outras empresas. 2.Aqui o cliente atendido pela Equipa de Vendas. Para cada regio temos um empregado. 3 Sempre ocupado: Roger Xu responsvel pela Equipa de Vendas da Europa.
Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento da Sowell
4. Pan Smile no apenas um dos fundadores e parceiros da Sowell, ele tambm ViceDirector-Gerente. Mas acima de tudo ele o encarregado da equipa R&D e tambm Gerente de Produo. 5. Aqui trabalham os engenheiros de software da Sowell. 6. Seis engenheiros vericam aqui o software no Centro de Testes. Vemos aqui Liu Xiongzi a testar as funes de um receptor original. 7. At mesmo o hardware tem de ser testado. Seis engenheiros trabalham no Centro de Teste de Hardware. Tambm aqui esto disponveis antenas de satlite: uma apontada para AGILA nos 146E, outra est alinhada para TELSTAR nos 138E e a terceira apontada para CHINASAT nos 115E.
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COMPANIES OVERVIEW
Best Digital TV Companies of the World
BEST DIGITAL TV COMPANIES in W EUROPE

SATSHOP24
Satellite Shop, Germany
DISHPOINTER EESHOP HORIZON WORLDWIDE SATELLITE GLOBAL INVACOM SMARTINNOVATIONS SATSHOP24 CLARK SEATEL SATBEAMS
Software Programming, Belgium
SATBEAMS
www.satbeams.com
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1101/eng/satshop24.pdf
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1011/eng/satbeams.pdf
SMARTINNOVATIONS
Satellite Distributor, Netherlands
GLOBALINVACOM
Fibre Optic Products, UK
www.globalinvacom.com
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1011/eng/smartinnovations.pdf
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1009/eng/globalinvacom.pdf www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1005/eng/globalinvacom.pdf www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0909/eng/globalinvacom.pdf www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0805/eng/globalinvacom.pdf Operator Market Qualied
EESHOP
Satellite Shop, Netherlands
DISHPOINTER
Software Programming, UK
www.dishpointer.com
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1005/eng/eeshop.pdf
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0803/eng/dishpointer.pdf
WORLDWIDE SATELLITE
Satellite Shop, Netherlands
SEATEL
Maritime 3-Axis Dish Manufacture, UK
www.cobham.com
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0903/eng/worldwidesatellite.pdf
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0803/eng/seatel.pdf
CLARK
Distributor, Netherlands
HORIZON
Manufacturer of Measuring Instruments, UK
www.horizonhge.com
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0811/eng/clark.pdf
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0801/eng/horizon.pdf www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0701/eng/horizon.pdf
Operator Market Qualied
www.TELE-satellite.com 02-03/201 TELE-satellite Global Digital TV Magazine 1
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COMPANIES OVERVIEW
SMARTWI
TECHNISAT DOEBIS NANOXX MEDIA BROADCAST GOLDEN MEDIA SMART SPAUN POWER GT SAT SPAUN
BEST DIGITAL TV COMPANIES in N EUROPE

Satellite Wholesaler, Germany
DOEBIS
www.doebis.de
SMARTWI
Wireless Card Reader Producer, Denmark
www.smartwi.net
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1011/eng/doebis.pdf
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1011/eng/smartwi.pdf www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0709/eng/smartwi.pdf
Power Supply Manufacturer, Germany
SPAUN POWER
www.spaun.com
Manufacturer and Distributor, Germany
GOLDEN MEDIA
www.cynextra.com
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1011/eng/spaun.pdf
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1009/eng/goldenmedia.pdf
MEDIA BROADCAST
Broadcasting Services, Germany
SPAUN
High Quality Accessory Manufacturer, Germany
www.spaun.com
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1009/eng/mediabroadcast.pdf
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0811/eng/spaun.pdf
SMART
Receiver Manufacturer, Germany
GT SAT
LNB Distributor, Luxembourg
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0901/eng/smart.pdf
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0805/eng/gtsat.pdf
NANOXX
Wholesaler and Receiver Manufacturer, Germany
TECHNISAT
TV Manufacturer, Germany
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0901/eng/nanoxx.pdf
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0709/eng/technisat.pdf
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COMPANIES OVERVIEW
NETUP
AB IPBOX
ABC BIZNIS
STAB
AZBOX
PROMAX
ANTECH
BEST DIGITAL TV COMPANIES in S/E EUROPE

IPTV Software and Hardware Producer, Russia
PULSTAR MENNYFIX
NETUP
www.netup.tv
Company Details
0................................ 25 ...................................50
0.................................. 5 ................... 10 Mio US$

ISO, RoHS, PCI SIG, IEEE, DVB

Production Categories
OEM, ODM
Main Products
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1101/eng/netup.pdf
Professional PC Cards for DVB-S/S2, DVB-T/MPEG-4, DVB-C, ASI, IPTV Gateway/Streamer, IPTV Middleware, IPTV Conditional Access Systems, IPTV Billing Systems, Video on Demand
Satellite Receiver Manufacturer, Slovakia
AB IPBOX
www.abipbox.com
Satellite Receiver Manufacturer, Portugal
AZBOX
www.azbox.com
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1009/eng/abipbox.pdf
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1001/eng/azbox.pdf
PULSTAR
Satellite Installer, Spain
MENNYFIX
Satellite Shop, Spain
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0911/eng/pulstar.pdf
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0903/eng/mennyx.pdf
PROMAX
Accessory Manufacturer, Spain
ANTECH
Uplink Technology, Italy
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0909/eng/promax.pdf
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0809/eng/antech.pdf
ABC BIZNIS
Satellite Receiver Manufacturer, Slovakia
www.abcbiznis.sk
STAB
Antenna Motor Manufacturer, Italy
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0903/eng/abcbiznis.pdf
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0809/eng/stab.pdf
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COMPANIES OVERVIEW
BEST DIGITAL TV COMPANIES in MIDDLE EAST

ATLANTA
Satellite Wholesaler, UAE
YAHYA
ATLANTA COMINTOUCH ECHOLINK
ECHOLINK
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1007/eng/atlanta.pdf
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1007/eng/echolink.pdf
COMINTOUCH
YAHYA
Software Programming, KSA
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1007/eng/comintouch.pdf
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0911/eng/yahya.pdf
COMPANIES OVERVIEW
SQUARE PLAN SAMMEG CNBC TELEMEDIA
BEST DIGITAL TV COMPANIES in AFRICA

CNBC
Satellite Channel, South Africa
SQUARE PLAN
Satellite Dealer, South Africa
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0811/eng/squareplan.pdf
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0709/eng/cnbc.pdf
SAMMEG
Satellite Wholesaler, South Africa
TELEMEDIA
Satellite Uplink, South Africa
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0801/eng/sammeg.pdf
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0709/eng/telemedia.pdf
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COMPANIES OVERVIEW
YONGSAN TOPFIELD NASA CNS ARION SEKISAT
BEST DIGITAL TV COMPANIES in ASIA

CISS
Satellite Wholesaler, Singapore
INFOSAT FASHION TV
CISS
SUBUR SEMESTA
TOPFIELD
High-End Receiver Manufacturer, Korea
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1007/eng/singapore.pdf
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0905/eng/topeld.pdf www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0801/eng/topeld.pdf
Dish Manufacturer, Thailand
INFOSAT
www.infosats.com
ARION
High Quality Receiver Manufacturer, Korea
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0907/eng/infosat.pdf www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0803/eng/infosat.pdf www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0705/eng/infosat.pdf
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0903/eng/arion.pdf www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0801/eng/arion.pdf www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0701/eng/arion.pdf Operator Market Qualied
OPERATOR MARKET Qualied

Classication for Best Digital TV Companies
NASA CNS
Satellite Wholesaler, Korea
Attributes of Qualied Company:

High Production Volume Quality Controlled Customized Product Case Customized Product Software Aftersale Service
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0805/eng/nasacns.pdf
FASHION TV
Satellite Channel, Thailand
SUBUR SEMESTA
Dish Manufacturer, Indonesia
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0811/eng/fashiontv.pdf
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0805/eng/subursemesta.pdf
YONGSAN
Satellite Shop, Korea
SEKISAT
Satellite Wholesaler, Korea
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0807/eng/koreasatshop.pdf
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0801/eng/sekisat.pdf
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COMPANIES OVERVIEW
SHALOM
CHANGHONG
BEST DIGITAL TV COMPANIES in CHINA

PC Card & Receiver Manufacturer, Taiwan
SVEC SKYWORTH
YINHE BOXSAM
MOTECK AZURESHINE
TEVII
TEVII
www.tevii.com
Company Details
0................................ 25 ...................................50
0............................... 2.5 ..................... 5 Mio US$

RoHS
Production Categories
OEM, ODM
Main Products
PC Cards for DVB-S/S2 and DVB-T/MPEG-4, Boxes for DVB-S/S2, DVB-T/MPEG-4, PC Sticks for DVB-S/S2
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1101/eng/tevii.pdf
BOXSAM
Receiver Manufacturer, China
www.boxsam.com
YINHE
High Volume Receiver Manufacturer, China
www.yinhe.com
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1009/eng/boxsam.pdf
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1007/eng/yinhe.pdf
SVEC
Professional Dish Manufacturer, China
www.svec.com.cn
AZURESHINE
Professional Dish Manufacturer, Taiwan
www.azureshine.com.tw
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1003/eng/svec.pdf
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0707/eng/azureshine.pdf
CHANGHONG
Receiver and TV Manufacturer, China
MOTECK
Antenna Motor Manufacturer, Taiwan
www.moteck.com
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1003/eng/changhong.pdf
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0707/eng/moteck.pdf
SHALOM
Satellite Installer, China
OPERATOR MARKET Qualied

Classication for Best Digital TV Companies
Attributes of Qualied Company:

High Production Volume Quality Controlled Customized Product Case Customized Product Software Aftersale Service
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0911/eng/shalom.pdf
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COMPANIES OVERVIEW
TENOW SKYWORTH
GLOBALSAT TRIMAX SOWELL
BEST DIGITAL TV COMPANIES in S CHINA

PC Card Manufacturer, China
TENOW
www.tenower.com
Company Details
0................................ 12 ...................................25
0............................... 1.5 .....................3 Mio uro

RoHS, DVB
Main Products
PC-Cards for DVB-S/S2, DVB-T/T2, DVB-C with single, dual and quad tuner, CAM Box for DVB-S2, USB-Stick for DVB-S/S2, DVBC and ISDB-T
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1103/eng/tenow.pdf
SKYWORTH
www.skyworth.com
Company Details
0............................ 1250 ...............................2500

0........................... 1.250 ................. 250 Mio US$

RoHS, CE, REACH, DVB

Main Products
Receiver for DVB-S/S2, DVB-T, ISDB-T with single, twin and combo tuner, Receiver Sticks for USB, SCART in DVB-S and HDMI in DVB-S2
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1103/eng/skyworth.pdf www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1003/eng/skyworth.pdf
GLOBALSAT
Receiver Mass Manufacturer, China
www.globalsatdvb.com
Company Details
0.............................. 125 .................................250

0................................ 75 ................. 150 Mio US$

RoHS, FCC, UL, CE, DVB, ISO

Main Products
Receiver for HDTV and SDTV in DVB-S/S2, DVB-T, DVB-C, ISDBT, HD+, CI+ and HbbTV, Multimedia Receiver, IPTV Boxes, Media Player
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1103/eng/globalsat.pdf
TRIMAX
Signal Analyzer Manufacturer, China
www.trimaxtec.com
Company Details
0................................ 25 ...................................50
0.................................. 1 ..................... 2 Mio US$

RoHS, FCC, DVB

Main Products
Signal Analyzer with built-in Monitor for DVB-S/S2, DVB-T and DVB-C
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1103/eng/trimax.pdf
SOWELL
www.sowell-tech.com
Company Details
0................................ 50 .................................100
0................................ 25 ................... 50 Mio US$

DVB
Main Products
Receiver for DVB-S/S2, DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and ISDB-T, Receivers with 3D graphics
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1103/eng/sowell.pdf
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COMPANIES OVERVIEW
SATMAN
SEATEL
FORTECSTAR WORLDWIDE SATELLITES MFC SADOUN COWMIX

BEST DIGITAL TV COMPANIES in AMERICA

GLOBAL SATELLITE
Satellite Dealer, USA
SONICVIEW QUALITY SATELLITE
GLOBAL SATELLITE SEATEL
COWMIX
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1007/eng/globalsatellite.pdf
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1003/eng/cowmix.pdf
QUALITY SATELLITE
SEATEL
Maritime 3-Axis Dish Manufacturer, USA
www.cobham.com
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-1005/eng/qualitysatellite.pdf
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0911/eng/seatel.pdf www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0901/eng/seatel.pdf
WORLDWIDE SATELLITES
Satellite Wholesaler, Canada
SADOUN
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0905/eng/worldwidesatellites.pdf
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0707/eng/sadoun.pdf
SONICVIEW
Satellite Receiver Manufacturer, USA
SATMAN
Satellite Dealer, Canada
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0903/eng/sonicview.pdf
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0705/eng/satman.pdf
MFC
Satellite Filter Manufacturer, USA
www.microwavelter.com
FORTECSTAR
Receiver Manufacturer, Canada
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0903/eng/mfc.pdf
www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0705/eng/fortecstar.pdf
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FEATURE
New Generation Tuners
Silicon Tuners
Jacek Pawlowski
Miniature tuners with great advantages More sensitive Extremely fast BlindScan Economical
of 54dB and a noise figure better than 6dB. These numbers significantly exceed the parameters of a typical can tuner. Also, other characteristics, like uniformity of gain, are very constant across the entire frequency band something that is very difficult to achieve with can tuners. There are already ICs available that offer additional very exciting features like a complete channel scan of more than 100 channels in less than two seconds (chip makers claim that the channel lock is a mere 5 ms as opposed to 150 ms for the can tuner) or advanced picture-in-picture (PIP) television technology providing multiple PIP capabilities that let the viewer watch up to 12 video channels simultaneously around the main channel. The key success factor in this case is the innovative internal design architecture that enables spur-free reception of analog and digital signals. Many silicon tuners include internal digital signal processors (DSP). These are special purpose processing units (i.e., computers) optimized to do very fast calculations on real world signals. It enables implementation of many functions and features not possible or very, very difficult to obtain without DSP. With DSP, its quite easy to configure on-board filters that meet all television standard requirements. To use DSP, the analog signal at the input of the tuner has to be converted into digital form using an analog-todigital converter (ADC). After the DSP has done its job, the signal is converted back to analog using a digital-to-analog converter (DAC). So, silicon tuners contain not only DSPs but also ADC and DAC subcircuits. The architecture varies from manufacturer to manufacturer and from type to type and the available features will also vary with different silicon tuners, but one things for sure: they all outperform can tuners. Naturally, the smaller overall size of silicon tuners and the ability to mount them directly on the audio/video motherboards of set-top boxes or TV sets is another important feature. In this case, printed circuit boards need to be designed with greater care and expertise in order to avoid radio interference. For-
There seems to be consistent progress in digital TV technology; features like HD, PVR, upscaling or BlindScan were not available a few years ago. In most cases this progress is only possible when a new generation of integrated circuits is developed. This is especially obvious when we consider, for example, the migration from SDTV to HDTV. Other times, these advances in technology are less obvious and harder to detect from the end users perspective. This is the case with the so-called silicon tuners. This term was coined to distinguish the new generation of tuners from the classical tuners made of discrete components. The classical tuners are referred today as can tuners. Thats because they require electromagnetic shields metal enclosures surrounding the electronic components that look a little bit like tin cans. But what is a tuner? According to Wikipedia, the definition of TV tuner is: A television tuner converts an RF television transmission into audio and video signals which can be further processed to produce sound and a picture. Different tuners are used for different television standards such as PAL, NTSC, ATSC, SECAM, DVB-C, DVB-T, ISDB, T-DMB, open cable. We will see that while the first part of the definition is absolutely true, the second part is not necessarily valid for the silicon tuner. Many difficult hurdles had to be jumped before a practical silicon tuner could be manufactured at a reasonable cost. However, once it happened, silicon tuners began gaining rapid acceptance among manufacturers because of their advantages compared to traditional
can tuners. Can tuners are built using a number of discrete components. Naturally, the more components there are, the more it will cost to assemble it. Silicon tuners are based on a single chip and require a minimal number of external components for example they dont need expensive SAW filters as are used in can tuners. A higher level of circuit integration enables a 75% reduction in space and a 25% reduction in the cost over can tuners. Moreover, the integrated circuits of modern silicon tuners are compatible with many TV standards. This is important for the manufacturers because it enables them to offer just one multistandard receiver model in different regions of the world. Theres no need to keep stock of several models to match various digital and analog standards. You can now offer just one set-top box or TV set model for cable, terrestrial, analog and digital TV. The versatility of the chip results in increased software commonality between regional receiver designs and this in turn significantly decreases development costs. Silicon tuners guarantee better repeatability of their parameters and this means that when testing receiver after receiver, theres hardly any difference in their performance. They do not require manual tuning or adjustments. Consistent performance and quality is one thing but superior specifications over can tuners is another. And were not talking about just secondary parameters but better sensitivity, adjacent channel rejection, phase noise and dynamic range. For example, a modern silicon tuner has a signal-to-noise ratio
tunately, the silicon tuner vendors help the designers with reference layouts making their job easier. And the tuners are extremely small. For example, one type of tuner is encapsulated in a plastic package 5x5 mm (0.2x0.2) while some can tuners can be as large as 50x100 mm (2x4). Silicon tuners also generate far less heat than can tuners. Because of this, they are not only more eco-friendly but consume less energy; that makes them suitable for use in battery operated devices like mobile phones. For TVs and receivers, silicon tuners lower their production costs, simplify the manufacturing process and improve their quality and reliability. It should
come as no surprise that the silicon tuner market has expanded rapidly since they first became available back near the turn of the century. Nearly every chip provider that is involved with the digital TV market today is offering silicon tuner solutions. Although can tuners have been the standard since the beginning of the small screen, set-top box and TV makers will eventually abandon the can tuner and switch to single chip silicon tuners. Business analysts predict that over 60 percent of the units produced worldwide are expected to rely on the single-chip silicon tuner by 2014. Why not 100%? Well, some TV OEMs are vertically integrated with can tuner producers; they may prefer to keep them in business for now, however, the days of the can tuner are numbered.
We, the end users, should only welcome this change. Our future products will perform better, will be smaller and more universal, will offer more features and be less expensive. This is very exciting for set-top box fans, but lets not forget that silicon tuners will also be used on a larger and larger scale in PCs and mobile phones. The silicon tuner is poised to unseat the can tuner in virtually every application. In a couple of years almost everything having a screen (PC, tablet, cell phone) will have a builtin TV tuner by default. So, to reiterate the explanation quoted at the beginning of this article: with a silicon tuner you only need one single tuner for every standard. Now thats what we call progress!
FEATURE
Transmission Technology
Single- and Multi Frequency Networks in Digital Terrestrial Television

Jacek Pawlowski
DVB-T/T2 and DVB-H standards for digital terrestrial TV use COFDM modulation. COFDM stands for Coded Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing and is a quite complex sort of digital modulation developed to ensure high bit rate capacity along with interference immunity. The latter feature is what makes single frequency networks (SFN) practically possible.
Fig. 1. Different signal
paths in terrestrial TV.
Before the digital era, the analog TV transmitters located in neighboring areas had to use different frequencies to avoid interference. It is intuitively understandable that using the same frequency to transmit channel A from transmitter 1 and channel B from transmitter 2 is not a good solution. There would always be a location where the reception antenna would not only receive the desired signal (say, channel A) but also the undesired signal. The undesired signal (channel B), even if transmitted from a completely different direction, could interfere because of electromagnetic wave reections or scattering on various obstacles (like buildings, masts, etc.). So the reception antenna properly directed to receive channel A from transmitter 1 has always a chance to pick up some signal from transmitter 2. But what if the two transmitter broadcast the same channel? If they use the same frequency to transmit the same analog channel, the reception antenna could again receive signals from both transmitters simultaneously. In practice, one of the signals would always be delayed in relation to the other one. Thats because the distance between the reception antenna and any of the transmitters would be different. Time delays cause phase shifts what in turn leads either to constructive or
If such digital signal is transmitted from two transmitters on the same frequency, the signal originating from the more distant transmitter is seen as a long delay echo. And this is the important factor for designing single frequency network (SFN): if we used powerful transmitters located far away from one another, we would have long echoes at least in some areas. Therefore, it is usually assumed that SFN requires a dense grid of small power transmitters. For a medium sized European country like Poland, it is assumed that some 350 transmitters with 40 m high antenna masts would be required. Creating such dense grid of transmitters is costly and takes time. On the other hand, MFN can use the existing infrastructure of analog transmitters and antennae. In such conguration, the channels are transmitted on different frequencies and we do not have to care about the echoes from neighboring transmitters. We still have echoes resulting from the same transmitter (self interference) because there are still signal reections from
Fig. 2. In a Multi-Frequency Network the neighboring transmitters must use different
frequencies. Only those separated by larger distance may use the same frequency. The transmitters can broadcast the same or different digital or analog content
destructive interference. This would lead to signal fading. Additionally, due to time delays the ghost effect would be visible on the TV screen. The multipath effect resulting from reections and scattering also would take place. Since analog TV used simple amplitude modulation for video, there was no other way to avoid interference but to ensure that the transmitters which cover overlapping areas had to use different frequencies. The same frequency channel is re-used only in regions separated by a large distance, to avoid harmful co-channel interference. Such arrangement is called Multi Frequency Network or MFN. In COFDM modulation digital data is not transmitted continuously but with pauses among the symbols. These pauses are called the guard intervals. The guard interval should be chosen long enough to allow all symbol echoes to reach the receiver. So that when the next symbol comes there are no longer echoes from the previous one. If all delayed signals (symbol echoes) come to the receiver within the guard intervals, it is possible to process the signals so smartly to avoid fading. DVB-T permits to choose one of the following values for guard interval: 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32. The longer the interval the more echoes we can cancel but
less useful data we can send in the same unit of time. To compensate for that, the number of carriers must be increased.
Fig. 3. SFN uses a grid of low power transmitters for more uniform eld strength. All
transmitters are perfectly synchronized, operate on the same frequency and broadcast the same digital data (multiplex).
different objects. But those echoes are shorter and do not pose serious problems for COFDM modulation. Another advantage of MFN is the fact that it is convenient to use it in the interim period when analog and digital TV are broadcast concurrently. Thats because the viewers do not have to rotate their antennae to catch new digital signal nor do they have to install new antennas. Analog and digital signals come from the same location. In SFN arrangements one multiplex is transmitted on the same frequency all over the country. So SFN has one tremendous advantage over MFN it spares a lot of precious bandwidth released after the analog transmission is completely switched off. This bandwidth can be either used to transmit many more digital channels or used for other purposes. Except for better spectral efciency described above, SFN has better power efciency. In other words, the electric energy consumed by all SFN transmitters is lower than that in MFN system with the same reception area. SFN uses more transmitters, but these are the low power units. SFN is also much more desired for DVB-H signals, especially if SFN is built with a dense grid of small power transmitters. Such grid creates a
much more uniform signal level what is important for reception on the move. Moreover, if we use the same frequency, the receiver can switch from cell to cell smoothly (handover). For MFN networks a second tuner is required in the receiver to check signals from the neighboring cells. SFN is also the better choice if we need to ensure the reception inside the buildings or in those places were it is difcult or impossible to install a roof-top antenna. It is not difcult to gure out that SFN is more demanding from technological point of view. It requires very good synchronization of all transmitters both in time domain and in frequency domain. Usually, GPS is used to synchronize all transmitters. Technology experts when comparing both solutions sometimes overlook non-technical aspects. For example, in some countries there are many regions that transmit local content to local viewers. Such local broadcasts are of little interest to the people living at the other side of the country. One can not split networks into regional or local area networks with different content using SFN. This is particularly a challenge for geographically large countries. Practically, SFN network requires everything be transmitted throughout the whole country.
As usually, it is not so easy to say which arrangement is better. It depends on the circumstances in a given country. One of the reasonable approaches could be to use MFN in the intermediate period and once the digital switch over is over and analog channels no longer exist, start building SFN. SFN will not only release bandwidth but also enable DVB-H reception almost everywhere. To become really popular, portable DVB-H devices should be operational everywhere where a mobile phone is used today. There are even some proposals to use the existing GSM infrastructure for DVB-T/H SFN transmitters. Another approach, justied especially in large countries, could be a mixed solution: MFN and SFN together. In this way, one could have different local multiplexes delivered to different regions, and nationwide digital multiplexes delivered all over the country. Before we conclude this article, a word about North America. COFDM modulation has been chosen for the terrestrial transmissions by DVB and ISDB, but the American standardization body ATSC has opted for 8VSB. Although 8VSB has not been designed with SFN in mind, this modulation is also good in ghost cancellation. So, at least theoretically, it is also possible to build SFN networks in North America.
SFN
Excellent spectral efciency= = low bandwidth consumption Good power efciency= = lower electric energy consumption More homogeneous eld strength distribution for portable and mobile reception (DVB-H) Suitable for indoor reception Network splitting for local content is difcult Excellent synchronization required= =extra cost Costly infrastructure of dense grid of transmitters needed to avoid self interference New aerials often required on the user's side
MFN
No change in user antenna systems required Easy coexistence with analog channels Can re-use existing infrastructure of analog TV transmitters and antennae Network splitting is easy= = different multiplexes in different regions Not effective in spectral occupancy (though much better than analog) Not so good for DVB-H Cannot assure indoor reception Lower power efciency
Advantages
Disadvantages
Table 1. A comparison of pros and cons of SFN and MFN networks

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COMPANY REPORT
AZBox Distributor, Russia
Two Buddies from School Days Found AZBox Russia

The two first met at the tender age of seven when they went to the same school. They embarked on different journeys afterwards, with one of them deciding to study economics while the other obtained a degree in electronics and software programming. Later on, their paths crossed again in the year 2006 when they together founded the company SatDream as exclusive distributor of AZBox products in Russia. Andrej Dolgopolov took on the role of Sales Manager, while Ruslan Rozanov became Technical Manager of the company. TELEsatellite met both founders in Moscow.
Technical Manager Ruslan Rozanov can justifiably be called a satellite enthusiast. It was in 2001 when my interest in satellite reception awoke, he tells us. He used to repair satellite receivers for friends and family in his spare time, and he soon discovered that it was the software aspect that I was really addicted to. This even went so far as to turn to receiver programming from 2004 onward. Looking at ways to turn hobby into profession he finally decided to start up a business. Together with his school-day friend Andrej Dolgopolov he raised an initial capital of USD 2,000 to get going. Right from the start the two have focused on repairing satellite receivers. By and by they had gained an expert reputation for servicing receivers of a particular Korean brand, but unfortunately that manufacturer completely missed the leap from SDTV to HDTV, so they had to look elsewhere. The option of customised receiver programming was a driving force behind that search, Ruslan Rozanov explains. One day we came across the AZBox and immediately got in touch with Hugo Condessa, the founder of AZBox. The two have been exchanging thoughts and ideas via e-mail or skype ever since. Our first move was the Russian translation of the AZBox on-screen menus. Even more important, however, was the adapta-
Looking up the faade of this inconspicuous
apartment building you can spot two satellite antennas. Right, next to the dishes are the office windows of AZBox Russia on the fifth floor. This building is only one block from the nearest metro station, which is called Kakhovskaya and is served by metro line 11. The company also makes use of a warehouse for storage, which is located elsewhere.
tion of the AZBox to accept major smartcards used in Russia, like those of provider Tricolor. It only took us three weeks to write the software so that the internal card reader of the AZBox was able to work with those smartcards, Ruslan Rozanov proudly remembers. That happened in October 2009 and things really got moving from there. In November 2009 the first shipment of boxes arrived. It consisted of 100 Elite boxes and 100 Premium boxes, Ruslan Rozanov recalls how it all began. And that pace has constantly increased up until today: For 2010 shipments totalled 1,000 units. However the SatDream team was not at the end with after the on-screen display texts had been localised. We wanted our customers to get the best, Ruslan Rozanov notes and mentions a CD-ROM which is shipped with every AZBox in Russia. The CD-ROM features a comprehensive FAQ covering all AZBox functions, as well as assistance for downloading new software versions. We also cover the initial installation procedure of the AZBox receiver so that all channels demanded from a Russian audience can actually be received, Ruslan Rozanov adds. Incidentally, he compiled the complete CD-ROM almost all by himself. Still, SatDream service does not stop there. All AZBox receivers we sell come with a twoyear warranty, Ruslan Rozanov explains and details the processes that have been set up in the background: Each AZBox is labelled with a unique serial number right at the manufacturing premises and we take
note of the serial number for every single customer of ours. This allows us to instantly look up the features and equipment level of every box ever sold by us. By the way, customers may even enter the serial number of their box at www.azbox.su themselves and check whether they have obtained their receiver through legal channels. Currently, the young company employs a workforce of 15: Four work in administration, three are repair technicians, three are software developers and four are installers who set up complete reception systems all over Moscow and beyond. Added to that are the two owners. Our top-selling product right now is the AZBox HD Plus with two DVB-S2 tuners, Sales Manager Andrej Dolgopolov reveals. We generate approximately 70% of AZBox sales with this model alone. The question that arises in this context refers to DVB-T. After all, AZBox does offer its receivers as DVB-T variants as well. Technical Manager Ruslan Rozanov has the answer: While there have been some test transmissions in Moscow we dont expect a real DVB-T breakthrough in our market before 2012. By that time well be ready and prepared to jump on that bandwagon. Our visit has clearly confirmed the general impression that AZBox Russia seeks to offer excellent customer service. Its employees are in a position to solve software problems in a timely manner, as well as address any hardware issues that might arise. This makes AZBox Russia very well placed for keeping up its steady expansion pace.
Russia
1. Irina Vitrenko is the receptionist at AZBox Russia. Shes the rst to pick up all incoming calls and for this photo she has placed an AZBox on the counter. 2. Always in touch: Sales Manager Andrej Dolgopolov is the co-founder of AZBox Russia and is in charge of sales to retail customers. 3. Technical Manager Ruslan Rozanov is one of the two founders of AZBox Russia. Here he shows us on his laptop PC part of the FAQ which he has compiled for the AZBox and which all AZBox customers receive on a CD together with their box.
4. View of the technicians room. This is where malfunctioning boxes are repaired. Technican Igor Radvogin can be seen on the right.
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CITY REPORT
Satellite Dealers in Algeria
The Satellite Dealer from Sidi Bel-Abbes

If you travel roughly 80km south of Oran youd nd the city of Sidi Bel-Abbes in western Algeria with its 500,000 inhabitants located about 150km from the Moroccan border. The city was named after its founder Sidi Bel-Abbes. We set out for this city in an effort to nd out how easy it is to buy satellite components such as dishes, LNBs and receivers in a city like this. Is it possible to nd these items here or do you have to travel to a big city in order to nd what you need?
A look at the beginning of the Rue Mascara in
Sidi Bel-Abbes in western Algeria. Here youll nd a large number of satellite dealers.
Sidi Bel-Abbes (Algeria)
Well, no need to ll the gas tank in your car! As soon as we found the Rue Mascara (also known as Boulevard Zabana), we could not escape all of the electronic shops. One store after another offered everything under the sun that came attached with a power cord. Several of these shops focused a little more on satellite components but mostly also sold other items such
as TV sets and household electronics. Because of the ever-dropping prices in the satellite industry, many of these dealers have no choice but to expand to neighboring regions. One of the rst satellite dealers in Sidi 138 TELE-satellite Global Digital TV Magazine 02-03/201 www.TELE-satellite.com 1
Bel-Abbes was Morsli Hallam. He thinks back: When I started in 1994, there were only two other satellite dealers. His best year was 1997 when more than 1000 receivers crossed his shops counter. In the meantime he gave up his business but still knows many of his old competitors. He introduced us to a few of them; for example, the team from Le Bleu. In their electronic shop back in the corner youll find a 90cm dish along with an assortment of satellite receivers. The manager is Benfreha Becheikh; he explains to us: We sell about 50 HD receivers a month and still about 100 SD receivers. Its obvious that it wont be long before more HD receivers will be sold than SD boxes. Most of the customers want to use their new satellite equipment to receive NILESAT. One of the only shops that deals exclusively with satellite reception is Maghreb Sat. Chafi Abdelhamid is the owner and explains to us: I started my business in 1993. But today I only deal with repairs and software updates. With two technicians and an assistant he repairs defective receivers and uploads new software to these boxes. Larger manufacturers can also be found with a branch office along the Rue Mascara. One of these companies is Condor, an Algerian manufacturer that not only produces household goods but also offers all the necessary components for satellite reception. One of the salesmen is B. Chaouchi and he shows us the new HD recei-
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1. Morsli Hallam (left) in front of his shop that he now only uses as an office. His former colleague Boudera Kada (right) recently became self-employed and installs satellite systems. 2. Entrance to the Le Bleu electronic shop with owner Benfreha Becheikh (left) and colleague Berrabah Bouzian (right). 3. In between the washing machines in Le Bleu youll find the satellite dishes.
1. In a small shop salesman Benbadaismat shows us a 90cm dish. He explains: An HD receiver with this dish and an LNB will run you about 200 Euros here. The same setup in SD would cost about 60 Euros. 2. Satellite shop Maghreb Sats company logo. 3. In the technicians room, Chafi Abdelhamid, Manager of Maghreb Sat, points out used or defective receivers.
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ver from Condor: This box costs only 11,500 DA (about 115 Euros). Just before we left, we met up with Boudera Kada. He learned his trade with Morsli Hallam and became self-employed a few years ago. He installs satellite systems. He explains to us: I install about 500 systems a year. He charges about 8 Euros for a fixed antenna system and about 20 Euros for a motorized system. Of course this only pertains to the labor performed. Most of my customers use an 80cm dish but that just barely cuts it; for HD reception I always recommend using a 120cm antenna, explains Kada to us from his experience. Most of the customers want to receive NILESAT at 7 west and ATLANTIC BIRD at 5 west so I install the antenna as close as possible to 6 west so that both satellites can be received! Other popular satellites for this region include HOTBIRD at 13E, ASTRA at 19.2E, BADR at 26E and ARABSAT at 30E. Kada also gave us an idea what the more popular channels are. In addition to French channels, there are Arabic channels such as Al Jazeera Sports, MBC 1 (with programming geared towards women) and MBC 3 (Childrens TV), Teletoon Arabic, National Geographic from Abu Dhabi, Al Jazeera Documentary, Algeria 3 (Family TV) and 2M from Morocco. Also included in this list are the religious channels IQRA and MAJD as well as the pan-Maghrebish channel El Maghribia 1. According to Kada, Algerian Arabic is closely related to the Arabic spoken in Morroco and Tunesia and is therefore easy for us to understand. It becomes a little more difficult with channels from places like Egypt that
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speak in an Arabic variant that isnt so easy to understand. Only the information channels are transmitted in highArabic, says Kada. Our tour through all of the electronic shops along the Rue Mascara in Sidi BelAbbes shows that even in smaller cities in a country like Algeria you can still find a large selection of satellite shops where you can get whatever you need for your satellite reception pleasure.
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1. HD receivers are among the items in Condors display window. 2. Condors salesman shows us an HD receiver. Condor also sells LNBs and HD TVs. 3. Belarbi Adel is the owner of this well-stocked shop along the Rue Mascara in Sidi Bel-Abbes. 4. One of the few shops that use satellite in their name: Kamel Mancer is one of the salesmen and can offer anything that a satellite friend would need. 5. Satellite installer Boudra Kada at work: here he can be seen installing a satellite dish on the roof of one of his customers.
DXer REPORT
Satellite Enthusiasts in Japan
Satellite TV in Tokyo
Aluo
Japan's most prominent satellite enthusiasts are Keito Takahashi and Takao Kameda, both of whom live in Tokyo. We paid a visit to them and found out about their tricks of the trade.
Takao Kameda is already 61 years of age and has been a very busy satellite enthusiast for some 17 years now. Hes a well-known gure in the Japanese satellite world and has written numerous articles about satellite reception. Most of them were published in Radio Life magazine which sheds light on all aspects of radio and TV reception. Young people in Japan these days dont watch a whole lot of live TV, he explains. Most use PVRs to record particular events and watch them whenever their busy schedule allows
Tokyo
Three of Eastern Asias
most inuential satellite enthusiasts: Keito Takahashi (left) from Tokyo, TELE-satellite author Aluo (centre) from Shenzhen/ China and Takao Kameda (right), also from Tokyo. The trio stands in front of Keito Takahashis house.
DXers World
The World of Satellite DXers

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Keito Takahashi has
mounted his rotatable C band mesh antenna on a professional pole with a height of 7 metres.
some time to be spent in front of the TV. Unfortunately, the entire magic of receiving foreign satellite channels from far-away corners of the world is lost in the process. When ASIASAT 1 started we all got very excited, as channels from that position were transmitted in NTSC, Takao Kameda remembers. NTSC was the analog colour system used in Japan, so DXers were able to watch channels from ASIASAT 1 with their existing TV. Over the course of so many years Takao Kameda has steadily enlarged his collection of satellite receivers using all sorts of CA systems. Right now he is having an in-depth look at the iCool G2 DVB-S2 receiver. Keito Takahashi is a similarly committed satellite enthusiast. He even speaks Chinese and is a regular viewer of the Chinese satellite channels by CCTV. He joined the satellite community more than ten years ago when he bought his first satellite antenna: It was a 3-metre KTI mesh antenna imported from the USA. Today he operates a 2.4m mesh antenna for the C band and a smaller 1.2m dish for the Ku band. Keito Takahashi is a true celebrity and a popular interview partner for Japanese TV stations and newspapers when it comes to experience and expertise in the satellite field. He also loves China and even sent his son over to China to learn the language. I watch Chinese TV and learn the language from watching and listening. Another worthwhile reason for becoming a satellite enthusiast!
Hardly noticeable
from outside: Keito Takahashis two antennas in Tokyo (C band in front, Ku band in the back).
NEWS
HDTV & 3D Programmes
Edited by
Branislav Pekic
EUROPE
FRANCE MARC DORCEL LAUNCHES 3D ADULT TV SERVICE
frame. The reconstructed right and left images maintain their original resolution, preventing an unbalancing of the vertical or horizontal resolution.
PORTUGAL PORTUGUESE BROADCASTERS INVEST 17 MILLION IN HDTV
of UK households now have a HD set, just ahead of the US with 57%. In the US, 44% of households receive up to 404 HD channels, followed by Japan with 43% accessing up to 103 channels, France with 42% enjoying up to 55 channels and the UK with just 13% accessing up to 50 channels.
Marc Dorcel Television has launched the rst 3D adult entertainment subscription VoD service in Europe. The company is initially making the channel available via French IPTV platform Free, but plans to roll it out with other partners in the country and elsewhere in Europe. The programming has been produced together with French rm 3DLized.
FASHION TV BOOSTS 3D CONTENT
The Fashion TV channel has announced that it is ramping up its 3D content. The broadcaster, which has just nished lming the fashion weeks in Milan and Paris in high-denition 3D, plans to make more than 40 hours a year of 3D content for its FTV HD channel and its video-on-demand service. A full 3D HD service is slated for launch next autumn.
The Portuguese national TV channels have started investing in HD as part of preparations for the analogue switch-off (ASO) due to take place on 26 April 2012. SIC has announced it will invest up to 12 million in HD, in both equipment and content. Rival TVI estimates investments at 3-5 million, mainly for the acquisition of transmission equipment. Public broadcaster RTP is already commissioning all Portuguese and foreign TV series in HD.
NORTH AMERICA
UNITED STATES SONY MOVIE CHANNEL LAUNCHES HD SERVICE
SERBIA TELEKOM SRBIJA LAUNCHES HDTV OFFER

Telekom Srbija has launched a HDTV package for subscribers of its IPTV service Open ITV. The package, costing RSD 400 a month, offers a total of seven channels: Discovery Showcase HD, National Geographic HD, FoodNetwork Channel as well as four Arena Sport channels in HD. The installation of a set-top box required for watching HDTV channels costs RSD 2034 and the monthly subscription costs RSD 338.98.
The Sony Movie Channel is dedicated to showing Sony movies in HD and in uncut and uninterrupted states. Programming will be selected from over 3,500 Sony lms which have won 184 Academy Awards. The channel is available the Dish, DirecTV and U-verse platforms.
VERIZON BROADCASTS LIVE COLLEGE FOOTBALL IN 3D
GERMANY NINE HD CHANNELS AVAILABLE ON HD+ PLATFORM
sixx HD and RTL II HD launched in high-denition (HD) quality on the HD+ platform in December. sixx HD is the fourth channel of the ProSiebenSat.1 group to join the technical platform. Other channels to launch on HD+ include RTL groups RTL HD, VOX HD, RTL II HD, as well as SPORT1 HD, a channel owned by Constantin Medien. Since its launch a year ago, 1.5 million HD+ smart cards have been delivered to manufacturers and 400,000 HD+ set-top boxes have been sold. TV viewers can chose between 38 different kinds of set-top boxes that have been brought to market by 22 manufacturers.
SPAIN LA SEXTA LAUNCHES HD CHANNEL

La Sexta has launched a pair of new channels and overhauled the programming line-up at its existing second channel La Sexta 2. The rst is La Sexta 3, a classic scripted series and movies channel, while La Sexta HD is a high-denition version of its main channel.
Verizon has started broadcasting college American football games live in 3D on its pay-TV platform FiOS TV, making it available to all subscribers across the country. The 3D transmissions are available to all FiOS TV subscribers who have a 3D television set, 3D glasses and a HD set-top box. The games are also being made available in HD and SD. Verizon is also offering access to 3D feature lms on-demand on its pay-TV platform.
LATIN AMERICA
BRAZIL SKY BRASIL TO REDUCE COST OF HD PACKAGES
SWITZERLAND SWISSCOM TO EXPAND HD OFFERING

Swisscom has added two free new HD channels for all subscribers - Arte D HD and France 2 HD - bringing the total number of free HD channels available to ten. Swisscom is also introducing two new HD packages for customers - HD Deutsche+ and HD Franais+, each offering nine HD channels, and each costing CHF 9 (US$ 9.26) per month. Games from the Swiss Axpo Super League, Italian Serie A, Spanish La Liga and Portuguese Liga Zon Sagres will be broadcast in HD quality, costing CHF 2.50 per month. Swisscom TV subscribers with a Teleclub Sport subscription will also benet from eight additional HD sports channels at no extra cost.
IRELAND IRELAND GETS FIRST HD CHANNEL

UTV became the rst broadcaster in Ireland to launch a high-denition (HD) TV service. Public broadcaster RTE has proposed a HD channel to be carried by free-to-air DTT platform Saorview that is pending a review by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. The plan is to show HD light coverage of live sporting events such as GAA matches, Six Nations rugby and international football. However, RTE has no plans to launch a national service, as upgrading RTEs infrastructure to support HD channels would cost over 25 million, money that is simply not available to the broadcaster.
The president of DTH operator Sky Brasil, Luis Eduardo Baptista, has said there must be a price reduction for HD packages in Brazil. According to him, when the threshold of 250,000 subscribers is reached, programming costs have signicant discounts. His expectation is that in 2-3 years there will be no more differences in costs between HD and SD packages. Sky Brasil in September had 302,000 HD subscribers, with the base growing at a rate of about 30,000 per month.
TVA LAUNCHES HD DECODER
ITALY PIEDMONT FIRST IN ITALY FOR BACKWARD COMPATIBLE 3D
UNITED KINGDOM BBC LAUNCHES BBC ONE HD

The BBC has launched the BBC One HD channel which is available on Freesat, Freeview, Virgin Media and Sky. The One Show, Holby City, Film 2010, Eastenders and Children in Need are some of the other programs that will be aired on the channel.
TVA has launched a new digital decoder, the TVA HD+, developed in partnership with Unicoba/ Topeld and Nagravision. It has two tuners and universal remote control and also lets users to schedule recordings and automatically records the content being viewed. At the launch, new customers who take the TVA HD packages will be able to test the TVA HD+ for a year without charge.
Italys Piedmont Region has initiated the rst free-to-air terrestrial 3D HDTV broadcasts, with a system for backwards compatibility with 2D TV sets. The initiative is the result of a partnership between public and private bodies operating in the area, including Sisvel, Quartarete TV and CSP Innovazione nelle ICT. The broadcasts rely on an innovative technique for formatting stereoscopic images, known as 3D Tile Format, which makes it possible to integrate two 720p frames within a single 1080p
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SKY NEWS HD DISTRIBUTED VIA MEASAT 3
RRsat Global Communications Network and BT Wholesales Media and Broadcast team have worked together to support the launch of Sky News HD on the Measat 3A satellite BT and RRsat are providing an end-to-end managed bre and satellite service. A bre network from the BT Global Media Network carries Sky News HD from the Sky News
UK WORLD LEADER IN HD TV OWNERSHIP
The UK leads the world in HD TV set ownership, but lags far behind in take-up of HD digital TV services, a new report by Ofcom has revealed. The UK and Spain have the highest digital TV takeup, at 91% of their respective populations, while 59%
Centre in Osterley, UK, to RRsats Global Network and teleport facility, where it is uplinked onto the Measat 3A satellite and distributed to customers throughout the Middle East and Asia.
CHINA HDTV SUBSCRIBERS IN CHINA TOP 2 MILLION

Total HDTV subscribers in China passed 2 million subscribers in the fourth quarter of 2010, up from 2 million in July 2010. Several factors are expecting to accelerate the HDTV take-up in 2011. First, an increasing number of cable operators are expected to roll-out HDTV over the next year. Second, the government will expand the number of HDTV channels from the current 12 to 42 by the end of 2011. Finally, cable operators in China are utilizing mass market upgrade pricing packages for migration to HDTV services.
INDIA DOORDARSHAN FAILS TO DELIVER HD CHANNEL

Prasar Bharatis promise to deliver a channel on HD has fallen flat, with Doordarshans sports channel now back on standard definition, according to a report in The Hindustan Times. The broadcaster had spent over R300 crore to ensure that the Commonwealth Games were shown on HD. The entire production was outsourced to UK-company SISLive, which has now been accused of tax evasion and outsourcing over 70% of the work to Zoom Communications.
JAPAN NHK PRESENTS ULTRA HIGH-DEF TV PLANS

NHK is planning public previews of its developing Ultra High Definition (UHDTV) television system, which promises images that contain roughly 16 times more picture information that that which is found in todays HDTV systems. NHK plans to expose the public to its system in 2012, by shooting some of the London Olympics in Ultra High Definition, which is also referred to as Super Hi-Vision. The footage would be transmitted to public viewing sites in the U.K., U.S. and Japan. Plans call for trials of UHDTV broadcasting to begin in Japan in 2020.
SKYPERFECTV BROADCASTS FIRST 3D DRAMA
Sky PerfecTV started broadcasting Japans first 3D drama series on its 3D specialty channel starting in January. Tokyo Control airs every Wednesday from 23:00 to 00:00 for 10 weeks, preceded by a 2D version in the hour earlier. Produced by Fuji TV with technical assistance from Sony and Sony PCL, the show is set in an air traffic control tower. Satellite station BS Fuji and Sony partnered to launch 3D*3D on January 1. The 30-minute show airs weekly and includes sports and live music.
MIDDLE EAST
OSN FIRST IN MIDDLE EAST FOR 3D
OSN made history in December by becoming the first TV network in the Middle East to bring its viewers 3D movies. The launch follows on from the huge success of its HD service which now has an estimated 5 million viewers.
OMAN OMAN SIGNS HD CONTRACT WITH SONY MIDDLE EAST

Omans information ministry has signed an OR 26.55 million contract with Sony Middle East to prepare for the Sultanates TV shift to HD transmission in 2011 by setting up a new complex to replace the present studios, Times of Oman has reported. When completed in November 2011, the Salalah complex is to be equipped with HD digital technologies and will include four digital studios for drama production, a news department and three other digital studios for news-related programmes, among other facilities.
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VIASAT CONTENT TO BE AVAILABLE ON LG TV SETS
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EUROPE
GERMANY T-HOME ADDS HDTV CHANNELS TO IPTV OFFERING
Modern Times Group (MTG) has signed an agreement with LG Electronics in the Nordic region for its Viasat OnDemand pay-TV services to be available directly on all LG TV sets enabled with NetCast functionality. The online on-demand pay-TV service features live sports content, hundreds of episodes of hit showswith programming from TV3, TV6 and TV8 in Sweden; TV3 and Viasat4 in Norway; and TV3 and TV3+ in Denmarkand some 200 feature lms.
analyse and learn user preferences, to record things it thinks the user will like. The box can also access BBC iPlayer, YouTube, eBay, Twitter and Facebook, with more sites set to follow. Its arrival in the UK comes ahead of BBC-backed IPTV initiative YouView and Google TV, both of which are due to debut in the market in 2011.
NORTH AMERICA
CANADA BELL FIBE TV ADDS 7 START CHANNELS
Bell Fibe TV has added 4 South Asian Star channels and three Star Mandarin-language channels to its IPTV line-up. The channels launched include Star One, Star India Gold, Star India News, Star Vijay, Star Chinese Channel, Star Chinese Movies 2 and Channel V Taiwan.
Deutsche Telekom launched a new HD package for its IPTV service T-Home Entertain in December. The new package initially offers six channels: TNT Film HD, TNT HD Series, Syfy HD, HD SPORT1, Classica HD and Planet HD. A seventh channel, AXN HD, will be added to the package in February 2011. The channel will be available to all customers with a VDSL connection for 9.95 per month. At the end of 3Q, the IPTV service had 1.04 million subscribers.
TURKEY TTNET ROLLS OUT IPTV SERVICE NATIONWIDE
PORTUGAL ZON LAUNCHES NEW ZON FIBRE 360 MBPS SERVICE
Zon has launched its new service Zon Fibra 360, which includes download speeds of 360 Mbps and upload speeds of 24 Mbps. These speeds are being sold only in packages that also include the TV package with more than 120 channels and xed telephony with unlimited calls. According to the operator, this is rst global launch of a commercial service supported by the EuroDOCSIS 3.0 standard.
TTNET has started the rollout of a new IPTV service called IPtivibu nationwide across 81 cities, using HD set-top boxes and wireless ADSL gateways from AirTies. The ISP has opted for AirTies Air 7120 set-top boxes and WAV-275, an all-in-one ADSL2 modem and VoIP residential gateway solution capable of streaming personal media including photos, music and video wirelessly to devices on the home network. The Air 7120 set-top box also comes with NAND ash storage and offers pause-live TV functionality as standard.
UNITED STATES DISH NETWORK EXPANDS DISH WORLD IPTV

The Dish World IPTV service now offers access to the largest Arabic-speaking channel line-up in the U.S. The service distributes select Dish Network international programming via broadband to the television without the need for a satellite dish. Its line-up of popular Arabic channels includes Al Jazeera, MBC, ART America, Dream 2, Murr TV, with packages start at just $29.99.
UNITED KINGDOM VIRGIN MEDIA PRESENTS TIVO STB

Virgin Media has unveiled details of its new TiVo-powered set-top box, featuring access to an app store and 1TB hard drive, capable of holding some 500 hours of SD programming. It uses TiVos recommendation engine to
LATIN AMERICA
ARGENTINA TDA LAUNCHES VOD SERVICE OVER ADSL
Telefonica de Argentina (TdA) has launched a VOD service over its Speedy ADSL broadband network. On Demand subscribers have unlimited access to a library of content, including a wide variety of TV programmes and movies. The service is priced at ARS 39.90 (USD 10.20) per month, with no activation fee; subscribers must have a minimum broadband connection speed of 1Mbps to access the VOD offering.
INDIA BHARTI AIRTEL LAUNCHES IPTV IN BANGALORE
AFRICA
EGYPT ERTU TO LAUNCH VOD SERVICE
ERTU is preparing to launch its first internet TV and VOD service. The broadcaster operates a bouquet of channels in the region, will make its content available through internet-connected TVs, computers and mobile devices. The service will be accessed by a home hub set-top box, which will also allow viewers to surf the web and buy entertainment applications.
Bharti Airtel has launched IPTV services in Bangalore, following a successful run in the Delhi NCR region. The operator currently offers 42 linear channels on its IPTV service, as well as time-shift capabilities and interactive services.
BRAZIL GVT TEAMS UP WITH ERICSSON FOR IPTV

GVT has signed a contract with Ericsson to deploy the platform for its pay-TV service to be launched in 2011. The operators plan is to launch a program grid including linear channels, interactive services such as remote recording of programs, watching programs up to 30 days, on-demand video along with access to internet content like YouTube, Twitter and Facebook. GVT has yet to select the supplier of set-top boxes.
SAUDI ARABIA SAUDI TELECOM SELECTS ALCATEL-LUCENT

Saudi Telecom Company (STC) has selected AlcatelLucent as a technology partner in its plans for a major expansion of its broadband access network. The operator has deployed Alcatel-Lucents Intelligence Services Access Manager (ISAM) platform, which enables the delivery of high-speed broadband multimedia services including data, IPTV, VoIP and video-on-demand. The large-scale project will leverage Alcatel-Lucents VDSL2 and GPON technologies.
WORLD
GLOBAL IPTV SUBSCRIBERS TOP 40 MILLION
At the end of September 2010 IPTV subscribers globally stood at 40.5 million, having increased by almost 8% from the previous quarter and by 37% over the last four quarters. TeleGeographys database now counts IPTV subscribers at 160 service providers in 74 countries, with at least 15 more operators about to join the list, which will boost the country count to 78. The lead country for subscribers remains France, accounting for no fewer than 24% of global subscribers. It is followed by the US (16%), China (16%), South Korea (8%), Japan (4%), Germany (3%) and Hong Kong (3%). China has by far the highest growth rate and China Telecom is already the service provider with the highest number of IPTV subscribers. Second is Iliad (France), followed by Verizon (US), France Telecom, AT&T (US), SFR (France), Korea Telecom and NTT (Japan).
ASIA & PACIFIC

CHINA CHINA BUILDS NATIONAL IPTV NETWORK
China has built a national platform network for online TV broadcasts. The IPTV platform is divided into two tiers, namely the central level, which will provide programmes catering to all audiences throughout the country, and the local level, which will provide more programmes designed for audiences in specific regions. It has capacity for 100 SD channels, 15 HD channels and 20,000 hours of VOD services. It is already available in five pilot regions in Sichuan, Hubei, Beijing, Shenzhen and Shandong.
SOUTH KOREA IPTV OPERATORS REACH 3 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS
IPTV has grown to take up about 30% of the pay-TV market with subscribers surpassing 3 million in December 2010. KT, which has the largest number of subscribers (over 1.64 million), provides 119 different channels, 90,000 episodes of VOD as well as 3D content. SK Broadband, which comes in second with 691,025 subscribers, features 89 channels and 60,000 VOD episodes on its B tv, but differentiates itself by providing real-time broadcast on IPTV. LG Uplus has 597,905 subscribes for its U+ TV Smart 7 service which offers 91 different channels and allows subscribers to browse the Internet and TV application store.
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INTELSAT 10-02 - Europe, Middle East, North India 359.2 East (000.8 West) C-Band: INTELSAT 10-02 - Europe, Africa, South East Asia 359.2 East (000.8 West) THOR 5, 6 - Europe 359.2 East (000.8 West) AMOS 2, 3 - Europe, Middle East 356.0 East (004.0 West) THOR 3 - Europe 356.0 East (004.0 West) ATLANTIC BIRD 3 - Europe 355.0 East (005.0 West) C-Band: ATLANTIC BIRD 3 - Africa, Europe, Middle America 355.0 East (005.0 West) NILESAT 101, 102, 201, ATLANTIC BIRD 4A - Middle East 353.0 East (007.0 West) ATLANTIC BIRD 2 - Europe, America, Middle East 352.0 East (008.0 West) EXPRESS AM44 - Middle East 349.0 East (011.0 West) C-Band: EXPRESS AM44 - Europe, North Africa, Middle East 349.0 East (011.0 West) ATLANTIC BIRD 1 - Europe, America 347.5 East (012.5 West) TELSTAR 12 - Europe, South Africa, Am. 345.0 East (015.0 West) INTELSAT 901 - Europe, Middle East 342.0 East (018.0 West) C-Band: INTELSAT 901 - Europe, Africa, Atlantic Ocean Region 342.0 East (018.0 West) C-Band: NSS 5 - Africa 340.0 East (020.0 West) NSS 7 - Europe, MIddle East, Africa, America 338.0 East (022.0 West) C-Band: NSS 7 - Europe, Africa, America 338.0 East (022.0 West) INTELSAT 905 - Europe 335.5 East (024.5 West) C-Band: INTELSAT 905 - Europe, Africa, America 335.5 East (024.5 West) INTELSAT 907 - Europe 332.5 East (027.5 West) C-Band: INTELSAT 907 - Europe, Africa, America 332.5 East (027.5 West) HISPASAT 1C, 1D - Europe, America 330.0 East (030.0 West) INTELSAT 903 - Europe 325.5 East (034.5 West) C-Band: INTELSAT 903 - Europe 325.5 East (034.5 West) TELSTAR 11N - Europe, Africa 322.5 East (037.5 West) C-Band: NSS 10 - Europe, Africa, America 322.5 East (037.5 West) NSS 806 - Europe 319.5 East (040.5 West) C-Band: NSS 806 - America, Europe 319.5 East (040.5 West) INTELSAT 11 - Brazil 317.0 East (043.0 West) C-Band: INTELSAT 11 - Brazil 315.0 East (043.0 West) INTELSAT 14 - Europe, North Africa, South America 315.0 East (045.0 West) C-Band: INTELSAT 14 - America 315.0 East (045.0 West) INTELSAT 1R - America 315.0 East (050.0 West) C-Band: INTELSAT 1R - America 315.0 East (045.0 West) INTELSAT 707 - America 307.0 East (053.0 West) C-Band: INTELSAT 707 - America, Africa 307.0 East (053.0 West) C-Band: INTELSAT 805 - America 304.5 East (055.5 West) INTELSAT 9 - Mexico, Brazil, Europe 302.0 East (058.0 West) C-Band: INTELSAT 9 - America 302.0 East (058.0 West) C-Band: INTELSAT 16 - America 302.0 East (058.0 West) AMAZONAS 1 - Brazil, South America 299.0 East (061.0 West) C-Band: AMAZONAS 1 - America 299.0 East (061.0 West) AMAZONAS 2 - North America 299.0 East (061.0 West) ECHOSTAR 12,15 - Conus 298.5 East (061.5 West) TELSTAR 14 - Brazil, Mercosul 297.0 East (063.0 West) STARONE C1 - Brazil 295.0 East (065.0 West) C-Band: STARONE C1 - South America 295.0 East (065.0 West) STARONE C2 - Brazil 290.0 East (070.0 West) C-Band: STARONE C2 - South America 290.0 East (070.0 West) AMC 6 - North America 288.0 East (072.0 West) C-Band: AMC 6 - North America 288.0 East (072.0 West) DIRECTV 1R, NIMIQ 5 - Conus 287.5 East (072.5 West) HORIZONS 2 - North America 286.0 East (074.0 West) C-Band: BRASILSAT B3 - Brazil 285.0 East (075.0 West) ECHOSTAR 4, 8 - America, Mexico 283.0 East (077.0 West) SIMON BOLIVAR - South America 282.0 East (078.0 West) C-Band: SIMON BOLIVAR - South America 282.0 East (078.0 West) AMC 2,5 - North America 281.0 East (079.0 West) NIMIQ 4 - Canada 278.0 East (082.0 West) AMC 9 - North America 277.0 East (083.0 West) C-Band: BRASILSAT B4 - Brazil 276.0 East (084.0 West) AMC 16 - North America 275.0 East (085.0 West) AMC 3 - North America 273.0 East (087.0 West) C-Band: AMC 3 - North America 273.0 East (087.0 West) GALAXY 28 - America 271.0 East (089.0 West) C-Band: GALAXY 28 - America 271.0 East (089.0 West) NIMIQ 1 - Canada 269.0 East (091.0 West) GALAXY 17 - North America 269.0 East (091.0 West) C-Band: GALAXY 17 - North America 269.0 East (091.0 West) GALAXY 25 - North America 266.9 East (093.1 West) GALAXY 3C - North America 265.0 East (095.0 West) C-Band: GALAXY 3C - North America 265.0 East (095.0 West) GALAXY 19 - North America 263.0 East (097.0 West) C-Band: GALAXY 19 - North America 263.0 East (097.0 West) GALAXY 16 - North America 261.0 East (099.0 West) C-Band: GALAXY 16 - North America 261.0 East (099.0 West) DIRECTV 4S, 8 - America 259.0 East (101.0 West) SES 1 - North America 259.0 East (101.0 West) C-Band: SES 1 - North America 259.0 East (101.0 West) AMC 1 - North America 257.0 East (103.0 West) C-Band: AMC 1 - North America 257.0 East (103.0 West) AMC 15 - North America 255.0 East (105.0 West) C-Band: AMC 18 - North America 255.0 East (105.0 West) ANIK F1R - North America 252.7 East (107.3 West) C-Band: ANIK F1R - North America 252.7 East (107.3 West) C-Band: ANIK F1 - South America 252.7 East (107.3 West) ECHOSTAR 10, 11 - America 250.0 East (110.0 West) DIRECTV 5 - America 250.0 East (110.0 West) ANIK F2 - North America 248.9 East (111.1 West) C-Band: ANIK F2 - North America 248.9 East (111.1 West) SATMEX 6 - America 247.0 East (113.0 West) C-Band: SATMEX 6 - America 247.0 East (113.0 West) SATMEX 5 - America 243.2 East (116.8 West) C-Band: SATMEX 5 - America 243.2 East (116.8 West) ANIK F3 - Conus 241.0 East (119.0 West) C-Band: ANIK F3 - America 241.0 East (119.0 West) ECHOSTAR 14 - Conus 241.0 East (119.0 West) DIRECTV 7S - Conus 241.0 East (119.0 West) ECHOSTAR 9, GALAXY 23 - North America 239.0 East (121.0 West) C-Band: ECHOSTAR 9, GALAXY 23 - North America 239.0 East (121.0 West) GALAXY 18 - North America 237.0 East (123.0 West) C-Band: GALAXY 18 - North America 237.0 East (123.0 West) C-Band: GALAXY 14 - North America 235.0 East (125.0 West) AMC 21 - North America 235.0 East (125.0 West) GALAXY 13, HORIZONS 1 - North America 233.0 East (127.0 West) C-Band: GALAXY 13, HORIZONS 1 - North America 233.0 East (127.0 West) CIEL 2 - America 231.0 East (129.0 West) C-Band: AMC 11 - North America 229.0 East (131.0 West) GLOBAL C-Band: GALAXY 12 - North America 227.0 East (133.0 West) DIGITAL TV C-Band: AMC 10 - North America 225.0 East (135.0 West) C-Band: AMC 7 - North America 223.0 East (137.0 West) MAGAZINE C-Band: AMC 8 - North America 221.0 East (139.0 West)
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002.0 East ASTRA 1C - Europe 002.8 East C-Band: Rascom QAF 1 - Africa 004.0 East EUROBIRD 4A - Europe, Asia 004.8 East ASTRA 4A, 1E - Europe 007.0 East EUTELSAT W3A - Europe, Africa 009.0 East EUROBIRD 9A - Europe 010.0 East EUTELSAT W2A - Europe 010.0 East C-Band: EUTELSAT W2A - Global 013.0 East HOTBIRD 6,8,9 - Europe, Middle East 015.8 East EUTELSAT W2M - Europe, Madagascar 015.8 East EUROBIRD 16 - Europe, Madagascar 015.8 East EUTELSAT SESAT 1 - Europe 017.0 East Amos 5I - North Africa, Middle East 017.0 East C-Band: Amos 5I - Africa, Middle East 019.2 East ASTRA 1H,1KR,1L,1M - Europe 020.0 East C-Band: ARABSAT 2B - Africa, Middle East 021.6 East EUTELSAT W6 - Europe, Asia, West Africa 023.5 East ASTRA 3A,3B - Europe 025.5 East EUROBIRD 2 - Europe, Asia 026.0 East BADR 4,5,6 - North Africa, Middle East 028.2 East EUROBIRD 1 - Europe 028.2 East ASTRA 2B - Europe, Nigeria 028.2 East ASTRA 2A,2D - Europe 030.5 East ARABSAT 5A - Middle East 030.5 East C-Band: ARABSAT 5A - Asia,Middle East 031.5 East ASTRA 1G - Europe 033.0 East EUROBIRD 3- Europe 036.0 East EUTELSAT W7 - Europe , South Africa, Asia, Russia 036.0 East EUTELSAT W4 - Russia, Nigeria, Africa 038.0 East PAKSAT 1 - Pakistan, North India 038.0 East C-Band: PAKSAT 1 - Pakistan, India, Middle East, Africa 039.0 East HELLAS SAT 2 - Europe, Middle East, Asia 040.0 East EXPRESS AM1 - Europe, Russia 040.0 East C-Band: EXPRESS AM1 - Europe, Russia 042.0 East TURKSAT 2A - Europe, Russia 042.0 East TURKSAT 3A - Europe, Russia, North India 045.0 East INTELSAT 12 - India, South Africa, Middle East, Europe 049.0 East C-Band: YAMAL 202 - Global 053.0 East EXPRESS AM22 -Europe, Middle East, North India 055.0 East C-Band: INSAT 3E - India 056.0 East BONUM 1 - East Russia 057.0 East NSS 12 - Europe, Russia, Africa, India 057.0 East C-Band: NSS 12 - Europe, Russia, Africa, India, Global 060.0 East INTELSAT 904 - Europe 060.0 East C-Band: INTELSAT 904 - Europe, Africa, Global 062.0 East INTELSAT 902 - Europe, Middle East 062.0 East C-Band: INTELSAT 902 - Europe, China, Australia, South Africa, Global 064.2 East INTELSAT 906 - India, Nepal 064.2 East C-Band: INTELSAT 906 - Europe, Africa, South India, Global 066.0 East INTELSAT 702 -Europe,Russia 068.5 East INTELSAT 7 - South Africa 068.5 East INTELSAT 10 - Africa, Europe, Middle East 068.5 East C-Band: INTELSAT 10 - Global 070.5 East EUTELSAT W5 - Europe,Middle East, India 074.0 East INSAT 4CR - India 074.0 East C-Band: INSAT 3C - India 075.0 East ABS-1 - Europe, Asia, Middle East 075.0 East C-Band: ABS-1 - Global 075.0 East EUTELSAT W75 - Middle East, North India, China 076.5 East APSTAR 2R - North East Asia 076.5 East C-Band: APSTAR 2R - Global 078.5 East THAICOM 5 - Thailand 078.5 East C-Band: THAICOM 5 - India,China,Thailand, Global 080.0 East C-Band: EXPRESS MD1 - Russia, North India 083.0 East INSAT 4A - India 083.0 East C-Band: INSAT 4A - India, Middle East 083.0 East INSAT 3B - India 083.0 East C-Band: INSAT 2E - Asia, Middle East, Europe 085.2 East INTELSAT 15 - Middle East 087.5 East C-Band: CHINASAT 5A - China, India, Midle East 088.0 East ST 1 - India, Malaysia 088.0 East C-Band: ST 1 - India, Thailand 090.0 East YAMAL 201 - Russia, North India 090.0 East C-Band: YAMAL 201 - Russia, North India 091.5 East MEASAT 3 - Malaysia, South Asia 091.5 East C-Band: MEASAT 3 -Global, Thailand, Australia, East Asia 091.5 East C-Band: MEASAT 3A -Global 092.2 East CHINASAT 9 - China 093.5 East INSAT 3A,4B - India 093.5 East C-Band: INSAT 3A,4B - India, Middle East 095.0 East NSS 6 - India, Middle East, South Africa, North East & East Asia, Australia 096.5 East C-Band: EXPRESS AM 33 - Asia, Russia,China 100.5 East ASIASAT 5 - East Asia, India, Middle East, Thailand 100.5 East C-Band: ASIASAT 5 - Global 103.0 East C-Band: EXPRESS A2 - Russia, China 105.5 East ASIASAT 3S - East Asia, South Asia, Australia 105.5 East C-Band: ASIASAT 3S - Global 108.0 East NSS 11 - South Asia, North East Asia, China 108.0 East C-Band: TELKOM 1 - Indonesia 108.0 East SES 7 - South Asia, Australia 110.0 East BSAT 2A,3A, N-SAT 110 - Japan 110.5 East C-Band: CHINASAT 5B - China, Asia Pacic 113.0 East KOREASAT 5 - South Korea, North East Asia 113.0 East C-Band: PALAPA D - Asia, Australia 115.5 East C-Band: CHINASAT 6B - Global 116.0 East ABS 7 - South Korea 122.0 East ASIASAT 4 - East Asia, Australia 122.0 East C-Band: ASIASAT 4 - Global 124.0 East JCSAT 4A - Japan 125.0 East C-Band: CHINASAT 6A - China 128.0 East JCSAT 3A - Japan 128.0 East C-Band: JCSAT 3A - Asia 132.0 East VINASAT 1 - Vietnam 132.0 East C-Band:VINASAT 1 - Asia, Australia 132.0 East JCSAT 5A - Japan 134.0 East APSTAR 6 - China 134.0 East C-Band: APSTAR 6 - Asia, Australia 138.0 East TELSTAR 18 - India, China 138.0 East C-Band: TELSTAR 18 - Asia, Australia 140.0 East EXPRESS AM3 - Russia, China 140.0 East C-Band: EXPRESS AM3 - Russia, China 144.0 East SUPERBIRD C2 - Japan 146.0 East ABS 5- Myanamar 146.0 East C-Band: ABS 5 - India, China 150.0 East JCSAT 1B - Asia 152.0 East OPTUS D2 - Australia, Newzealand 154.0 East JCSAT 2A - Japan 154.0 East C-Band: JCSAT 2A - Asia&Oceania&Hawaii 156.0 East OPTUS C1,D3 - Australia, Newzealand 160.0 East OPTUS D1 - Australia, Newzealand 162.0 East SUPERBIRD B2 - Japan 166.0 East INTELSAT 8 - Australia, Newzealand, North East Asia 166.0 East C-Band: INTELSAT 8 - Pacic 169.0 East C-Band: INTELSAT 5 - Pacic 172.0 East GE 23 - South Pacic, South East Pacic 172.0 East C-Band: GE 23 - Pacic 180.0 East INTELSAT 701 - Australia, Pacic 180.0 East C-Band: INTELSAT 701 - Pacic
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