Monthly Archives: December 2011

Latest Model from Openbox! S12HD Mini PVR Satellite Decoder

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Smart Mini HD receiver!
SOLUTION: ALI3602
FUNCTION: FTA+USB+PVR+MULTI CAS+CI+LAN(CC CAMD,NEW CAMD,MG CAMD SUPPORTED)

Manufacturer General Specifications

Main Features:

1) Fully MPEG-4 H.264/AVC. Main Profile Level 3 & High Profile Level 4.1 Complaint.

2) Fully MEPG-2 MP@HL & MP@ML;MPEG-1 Layer Ⅰ.Ⅱ.Ⅲ. Dolby Audio (AC3) Compliant.

3)SCPC & MCPC Receivable from C/KU Band.

4) DiSEqC1.0/1.1/unicable/1.2/1.3 (USALS) Supported.

5) NIT Search, MPEG-5, HDMI1.3 Supported.

6) PVR (External USB), EPG For 7 Days Supported.

7) Multi-lingual DVB Subtitle And Teletext supported.

8) Teletext And Subtitle Out Through OSD.

9) Multimedia Files Playback (by USB).

10) Automatic And Manual Channel Scan Options.

11) Multi-lingual On Menu Screen Supported (English, French, Deutsch, Spanish and Portuguese, etc.)

12) Multiple Display Mode: 1080i/720p/570p/576i/480p

13) MPEG-2/H.264 Hardware Decoding, Videotext Decoder.

14) Digital Audio Output: S/PDIF By Coaxial And Optical, YCbCr Avaiblable.

15) Screen Format: 4:3/16:9 Auto., 2 Scarts (RGB, FBAS or S-Video).

16) CA (One Slot), 10/100 Mbit Ethernet Interface.

17) Upgrade Software & Update Channel Database Through USB2.0 Port.

18) Directly Bouquet-lists.

Price: RM358   Shipping RM10 within Malaysia

How to manually add a TP to your OpenBox (easy)

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This one is very simple to do, anyone can do it. I was missing the Florida Network S2 channel on 87W last night so I simply added the TP, scanned it and found very quick.

2 ways you can start:

1. Move the dish to the satellite you want to add a TP to.

-or-

2. Just go to the tp list and flip thru the satellites. OpenBox will automatically move the dish as you change satellites.

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Either way here is the proceedure when you are on the sat you want to add to.

1. MENU > INSTALLATION > TP List.

2. Look and make sure you are on the correct satellite. If not use the < and > arrows to flip thru. If you were already on the satellite it should be the one selected alreadyu.

3. Press green button to add.

4. Type in the frequency, then arrow down to symbol rate

5. type in the symbol rate, arrow down to polarity. Use < or > arrows to change polarity.

6. Arrow down to save, press OK button

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To scan the TP:

1. Press blue button on remote for Search
2. Either press ok and it will search, or set the options if you want such as FTA only, TV/Radio and Network search. I just hit the ok button as the defaults are what I want with a manual TP scan.

Understanding the video modes on your OpenBox

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First note: If you are in a HD mode (YUV) DO NOT EVER TOUCH THE VFORMAT BUTTON ON THE REMOTE! The VFORMAT button only cycles thru PAL HD modes. In analog (RGB) operation it will go thru 480i NTSC and 576i (PAL) only.

The above screen is where all resolution changes should be made. Reach it by pressing the MENU button on the remote, then navigate to System Setup (the two gears) and select TV System.

It is important to understand that the OpenBox is primarily designed for the European market where they use PAL type TV. PAL starts at 576i instead of our NTSC 480i resolution. It also operates at 50Hz instead of our 60Hz. 99% of North American TV’s won’t do any PAL mode. You will get either a rolling black and white picture or no picture.

Video terminology
It certainly does not help that both the “average joe” and China use somewhat incorrect terms for video modes. Here is what each means.

NTSC. The North American television standard. 480i, 480p, 720p and 1080i are the modes, all at 60Hz.

PAL. Standard used in Europe and most other parts of the world. The PAL standard is 576i. Extended PAL supports 576p, 720p and 1080i, all at 50Hz. Most North American TV’s do not support any PAL mode.

RGB. For purposes of the OpenBox, RGB is analog mode. In this mode which you receive your OpenBox there is only 480i NTSC and 576i PAL selectable. Only the composite and HDMI ports work in this mode. True RGB is what computers and a few other devices put out and there would be 3 wires, one each for Red, Green and Blue components. DO NOT CONFUSE THIS WITH THE COMPONENT (Y/Pb/Pr) OUTPUTS ON YOUR OPENBOX AND TV. Component outputs do not function when in “RGB” mode on the OpenBox.

CVBS & Composite This is the yellow (analog) RCA video output on the OpenBox. The maximum resolution is 480i NTSC or 576i PAL. Progressive modes are not supported. This output only functions correctly when the OpenBox is set to “RGB” mode at 480i.

YUV For purposes of the OpenBox this is the HD mode. The analog/composite output does not function in this mode. Component (Y/Pb/Pr) functions along with HDMI. For North American TV’s select 480i, 480p, 720p or 1080i modes at 60Hz only. The other modes are all PAL 50Hz.

Component (Y/Pb/Pr) output. This is often incorrectly referred to as RGB because of the Red, Green and Blue RCA cables used. Component can carry 480i, 480p, 720p and 1080i signals. This mode only operates on OpenBox if “YUV” is selected. Component outputs do not carry audio, so you must hook RCA audio from the OpenBox into your TV, or use the S/PDIF (coaxial) audio output if your TV/stereo supports it.

Choosing the best mode for your setup
If you have an ancient analog only TV you are stuck using the composite. The mode we ship your OpenBox in is the correct one, 480i RGB. Ask Santa for even a 32″ HDTV for Christmas, because if you have to use the 480i output you are missing out on the great picture the OpenBox produces.

For HDTV’s the mode and output you use depends on your TV and its maximum resolution. HDMI is best and carries the audio with it. Select YUV mode in the OpenBox and choose either 720p or 1080i 60Hz modes depending on your TV’s maximum resolution. The OpenBox will automatically upconvert lower grade signals such as SD/480i to your maximum set resolution.

Other options on this screen
Aspect Mode. “Auto” normally will work fine. If not, flip thru the modes to find the one that fits the picture to your TV the best.

Digital Audio Out. This only functions with HDMI audio or the S/PDIF. “LPCM Out” sends formatted digital audio and allows full adjustment with the OpenBox remote volume controls. “BS Out” sends raw data and should be used if your TV/stereo won’t work with formatted digital audio. In the “BS Out” mode AC-3 outputs at a fixed volume, standard audio can still be varied with the remote. LPCM should work with most equipment.