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Shawshank Redemption or Prison Break in Style??

A manhunt is under way in western Germany for a convicted drug dealer who escaped by mailing himself out of jail.
The 42-year-old Turkish citizen – who was serving a seven-year sentence – had been making stationery with other prisoners destined for the shops.
At the end of his shift, the inmate climbed into a cardboard box and was taken out of prison by express courier. His whereabouts are still unknown.
The chief warden of the jail told the BBC this was an embarrassing incident.
The prison authorities in Willich, near Duesseldorf, said the man, who was tall and broad-shouldered, had hidden in a box that was about 150cm by 120cm.

When the weekly express courier arrived to pick up several boxes of merchandise, the one containing the prisoner was also loaded into the back of the lorry.
Shortly after it had passed through the prison gates, the inmate made his dash for freedom by cutting a big hole in the tarpaulin of the lorry and jumping off.
The driver alerted the police after he noticed the tarpaulin flapping in the breeze.
Lying low
The jail’s chief warden, Beate Peters, said the man must have had accomplices outside the prison.
“As soon as the prisoner jumped off the back of the lorry his friends would have picked him up,” she told the BBC.
“We have no idea where the fugitive is hiding. We assume that he is still in the county and is lying low before making his move.”
Ms Peters said fellow convicts must also have known of his plan but that they would not talk because of a “code of honour” and because it is a criminal offence in Germany to help somebody escape from jail.
She said the incident showed that security needed to be beefed up urgently, something she had been lobbying for in the last few years.
“I was not surprised that an escape happened on my watch. For years I had been asking for more security guards from the government. But now they’ll have to listen.”

Viewsat Max HD Features and Specifications

 

The VIEWSAT MAX HD is best selling Free To Air Receiver. We’ve added a faster processor (200 MHz), double the memory of the Xtreme (32 Mb SD RAM), and a USB communications port for easy data updates. Now you can use your USB flash drive to update your receiver. The new universal remote that comes with this unit is awesome. If that’s not enough, wait until you see the new colorful Graphic User Interface. This is by far the best FTA STB the market has ever seen.

Viewsat Max HD

Viewsat Max HD Features :

Fully MPEG-2 & DVB-S2 Compliant
Input frequency 950 ~ 2150 MHz
Supports EPG,PIG
Supports SCPC & MCPC from C/Ku-band
1 LNB Input Tuner with Loop Through IF Signal
Tuner Symbol Rate: 1~45MS/s
Fast booting & auto scan
Quick channel changing
Max. 4000 channels (TV & radio) programmable
True color OSD & easy GUI
A lot of OSD Language supported
Radio channel background Display
Favorite Channel List programmable
Master PIN Code Function & Parental Lock Function
100-Steps Volume control
Automatic Detection of Forward Error Correction
Window based S/W Download Program Supported By RS232 Serial Port
Set to Set Download (Main Program, Channel Data)
7 Keys on the Front Panel (Power On/Off, Channel Up/Down, Volume Up/Down,
Menu, Ok)
Various LNB Polarity Control
* 22KHz Switching Control
3 RCA Output for Video,Audio L/R
3 RCA outputs for Component(Y, Pb,Pr)
USB Host Interface
S/W Upgade Supported by USB Port
9Days EPG (Electronic Program Guide) Support
S/PDIF Output for Digital Audio
S-VIDEO Output
Zoom Function
Multi Picture

Viewsat Max HD Technical Specifications :

Power Supply
Type: AC 95V~240V 50Hz / 60Hz
Input Voltage: AC 95V~240v 50Hz / 60Hz

Demodulator
Waveform: QPSK, 8PSK
DVB-S: 2-45 Ms/s (QPSK, 10-31 Ms/s (QPSK)
Convolutional Code Rate 1/2. 2/3, 3/4, 5/6/ 7/8 DVB-S2: Auto, 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10 (QPSK)
Auto, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10 (8PSK)

Tuner & Channel
Input Frequency: 950 ~ 2150MHz
Input Signal Level: -25 ~ -65dBM
LNB Power Supply: 13V/18V, Max 500mA with Short Circuit Protection
22KHz Tone: Frequency 22± 4KHz, Amplitude 0.7±0.2V
DiSEqC: 1.0 , 1.2, USALS Compatible

Video Decoder
System Decoding: MPEG-2 ISO/IEC 13818
Profile and Levels: MPEG-4 AVC-H.264 HP@L4
Compressed data input: Parallel peak input rate : 160 Mbps
Input Rate: Max. 15 Mbit/s
Video Formats : 4:3, 16:9 Letter box (Default)
Video Resolution: 1080i, 720p 480p/576p, 480i/576i

Audio/Video Output
Digital Output: HDMI
Audio Output: 2 RCA Cinch
Video Output: 1 RCA Cinch
Digital Audio: 1 S/PDIF Optical
S-Video: 1 S-VIDEO
COMPONENT: 3 RCA Cinch

USB Interface
USB: USB Host Port (Max Load 200mA)
Data rate: 12M bps
Output Connector: “F” Type Female
Ant. IN Connector: “F” Type Female 
8. Serial Data Interface
Signal: RS-232, Max. 115200 bps
Connector Type: 9 Pin D-Sub (male)

Serial Data Interface
Signal: RS-232, Max. 115200 bps
Connector Type: 9 Pin D-Sub (male)

Memory
Flash Memory: 16MB
Graphic (MPEG) & System DRAM
EEPROM: 2K

Sonicview SV 8000 HD Features and Specifications

SONICVIEW 8000 HD PVR V2
 with internal cooling fan is the hottest new high definition FTA (Free-To-Air) Digital Satellite Receiver that will deliver the best in High Definition television. Sonicview 8000 HD PVR V2 FTA Receiver is very easy to setup and use. This Sonicview High Definition unit will provide 1080i output quality on all the best channels with USB 2.0 port Sharp video tuner and much much more. The PVR (Personal Video Recording) function allows you to record your favorite shows on external Hard Drive. Sonicview 8000 HD PVR V2 FTA Receiver has a very powerful processor, fastest booting & scan speed which makes this receiver to be the best in the Free To Air World.

Sonicview SV 8000 HD

 

 

Sonicview SV 8000 HD Features and Specifications:

ATSC (VSB) Tuner (Samsung NIM)
QPSK Tuner (Sharp NIM
RS232C, 3 RCA Output for CVBS Video, Audio L/R, 3 RCA Output for Composite
( Y,Pb,Pr), S-VHS Output, SPDIF Digital Audio AC3 Bitstream Output, HDTV Output
Fully Complies with ATSC HDTV (VSB) & DVB-S MPEG 2
Decodes All ATSC HDTV Standard Video Formats Including 576i / 576p / 720p / 1080i
Down – convert HDTV to SDTV
Selectable Output Video Format : 1080i / 720p / 480p / 480i
2 Tuners : ATSC Tuner (Sharp,NIM Type) & QPSK (Samsung, NIM Type)
USB 2.0 PVR Function Supported : 1 Channel Record & Play with an external HDD
EPG Supported, Channel Naming Supported
Full Colors & User Friendly GUI for Easy Control
Quick Channel Changing Time : Less than 1 Sec.
6,000 Channels Memory Capacity for TV & Radio Programs
8 Favorite Channel Lists: Programmable
Channel Sorting by FTA, CAS, Satellite, Alphabetic Order & Network
Zoom In-Out Function for Watching Screen
Various Aspect Ratio with4:3, Letter Box, Full Screen & 16:9
Background Graphic Display for Radio Program Channels
Parental Lock Function using Master PIN Code
Automatic NTSC / PAL Detection and Simple Video Converter (NTSC <-> PAL)
Blue VFD Display : 9 Character 1 Line
Real Time Clock
Low Power Consumption Supported : Less Than 5 W in Stand-By Mode
DiSEqC 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 & USALS / 22KHz Switching Control Supported
HDTV Output Connector
S/PDIF for Digital Audio AC-3 Bitstream Output
S-VHS Output Connector
Component Output with 3 RCA Jacks : Y, Pb, Pr
3 RCA Jacks for CVBS Video & Audio L/R Output
RS232C 9-PIN Connector : Twisted Cable
PC to Set S/W Downloading using Window based Specific Program
Set to Set S/W Downloading (Main Program & Channel List Data File)
Luminous Universal Remote Control Unit
Built-in Internal Cooling Fan

Viewsat, Sonicview, or Coolsat

I found a very nice unbiased entry by Arjun at blogspot.

Choosing The Right FTA Receiver – Coolsat or Viewsat ?

Lately there has been a lot of interest in FTA (free-to-air) receivers. These boxes allow users to use standard dishes (similar to those used for Dishnet and DirectTV) and get hundreds of freely broadcasted channels from a host of nations without any monthly fees. Some hobbyists also modify the software on their FTA receiver to view encrypted channels. Such usage is illegal but fta receiver files can be easily found on many forums online.

Even with just FTA channels, getting an FTA receiver is definitely worth it. However, with several manufacturers and more getting into the game everyday, how do you choose between them? Some of the more common manufacturers including Coolsat, Viewsat, Pansal and SonicView have been around for many years and provide good product support which is very important when dealing with these fickle devices.

Coolsat receivers tend to be the most user friendly. The remote controls are well thought out and make common tasks very simple. However, the coolsat file support generally lags behind Viewsat by up to 2 weeks. Coolsat receivers can be updated with new software via serial cable.

Although not as user friendly as Coolsat receivers, Viewsat receivers are very stable and the support is top notch. Viewsat programmers tend to release updated files before all other FTA receiver manufacturers. The remote is a little awkward to use but the support makes Viewsat receivers our top choice. In particular, the Viewsat Xtreme 2000 provides the best value for money. Like Coolsats, Viewsat receivers are updated via serial cable.

Sonicview receivers seem to be a cheaper Viewsat line and also provide good value for money. The remote is better designed but the support seems to lag Viewsat a bit although it doesn’t seem to be as bad as Coolsat. The Sonicview receivers also have a front USB port so that file updates can be conveniently applied with a USB memory stick instead of via serial port like the others. As a cheaper secondary receiver, Sonicview is definitely a good choice although we have had slight issues scanning channels at higher frequencies.

When choosing an FTA receiver, go with Sonicview if price is your most important consideration, with Coolsat if you’re after ease of use and Viewsat if you want quick bin updates.

 

here is the current Viewsat line up except the MAX HD, I will be sure to post it asap.

Viewsat VS2000 Platinum Lite

The Viewsat Platinum Lite was developed to meet the demand for a lower priced unit with the same power as the Viewsat Platinum. The Lite does not include a card reader, Dolby output, or a universal remote. The Lite also has one set of composite outputs. Other than that, it is just as user friendly and powerful as it’s big brother, the Viewsat Platinum.

Viewsat VS 2000 Platinum Lite

 

Viewsat Ultra Lite

The VIEWSAT ULTRA Lite Introducing the NEW VIEWSAT Ultra Lite. Viewsat designed this unit to satisfy the demand for a small but very powerful low end unit. Don’t be fooled by it’s small size or it’s low price. This sleek unit has all of the power of Viewsat’s all time best seller, the Viewsat Ultra. The Ultra Lite has a USB port for easy updates like its big brother and uses the conexant Chipset. The 200Mhz processor gives this baby everything it needs to handle the future of FTA. The Ultra Lite is perfect as a stand alone receiver, or for additional rooms. This Viewsat is a must have for all Viewsat owners or FTA hobbyists.

 

Viewsat Ultra Lite

 

Viewsat Ultra V2

The VIEWSAT ULTRA (New VERSION 2) has added a faster processor (200 MHz), double the memory of the Xtreme (32 Mb SD RAM), and a USB communications port for easy data updates. Now you can use your USB flash drive to update your receiver. The new universal remote that comes with this unit is awesome. If that’s not enough, wait until you see the new colorful Graphic User Interface. This far then the old Xtreme. 

 

Viewsat Ultra V2

 

Viewsat VS Pro

The Viewsat VS-PRO is the latest outstanding STB added to the Viewsat product line. Designed with user-friendly functionality in mind, VS-PRO contains a new simple setup wizard, all your favorite On-Screen functions such as “Theme Search” and a great 7 day EPG. The Viewsat VS-PRO also offers dual USB ports and USB PVR (Personal Video Recorder) Functionality. 
The new processor used in VS-PRO will prove to be the front runner for all STBs to follow. The unique new Samsung Tuner and 2 USB Ports will make VS-PRO a winner among all other STBs in the market! Included new feature options will allow you to capture, record, playback and save to your external HDD right out of the box! View your recorded programs using the PIP option, now with the ability to playback your recorded program right along side your current channel. 
Loaded with new Features and Options, High Speed Processing, Excellent Picture Quality and USB PVR Capabilities, VS-PRO is another unmatched technologically advanced STB release by Viewsat. 
The Viewsat Pro FTA receiver provides free to air satellite reception for the USA, Canadian, and Caribbean markets.

 

Viewsat Pro

 

Viewsat PVR 7000

The Viewsat PVR 7000 is the flagship product in the Viewsat family of FTA receivers. It is a dual-tuner Personal Video Recorder, which enhances TV viewing experience by allowing users to record one program while watching another one or record two programs at the same time. It uses ATA or Ultra ATA 3.5″ IDE hard drives for program recording, which can be easily installed through the front access panel. 
The PVR receiver comes with component outputs for superior picture quality. It can record continuously, giving users the ability to “rewind” while watching live TV. Recording is simple and can be completed with just a few clicks of the remote control; users can schedule recording by using electronic programming guide or by selecting the desired time and channel. The PVR contains many features found in other Viewsat FTA receivers, such as blind scan, support for C and Ku-bands, control for various LNB polarities, and many more. It also includes a built-in MP3 player and photo viewer. Users can connect to a PC via the USB 2.0 ports and transfer recorded programs for external archiving, or their favorite photos or MP3s. 

 

Viewsat PVR 7000

 

Viewsat 9000 HD PVR

The Viewsat 9000 HD provides many new features that make it stand out from all the other ordinary FTA receivers. Besides supporting PVR function with optional external USB HDD best EPG period, Selectable Output Video Format: 1080i / 720p / 480p / 480i give you the option to download updates through the USB port, zoom in and out to a picture and it will also allow you to view up to 9 different channels on a single screen. It has a 266 MHz powerful processor The Fastest Booting & Scan Speed which makes this receiver to be the best in the Free To Air World. Buy this receiver today and experience the difference. The Viewsat 9000 HD is a very high quality receiver completely designed, engineered, and manufactured in Korea. 

 

Viewsat 9000 HD PVR

Directions to FTA Ultimate

 

Directions to FTA Ultimate your  Ultimate FTA Store.

Address:

100 South Industrial Blvd, Euless, TX 76040

817-903-2595

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FTAUltimate.com :About US

FTA Ultimate About Us :

We are Dallas Fort Worth based Company, We Are Viewsat And Sonicview Authorized dealer and sell Free to Air Satellite Receivers and Accessories at a Low Price price. We also have a branch in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Our goal is to Provide fast and effective service to our walk in customers, and meet their needs, as well as providing reliable guaranteed Free to Air products to our online customers .

We love to talk! .
We’re not afraid to talk to you.  Need help or just don’t like placing orders over the Net?

Dallas @ 817-903-2595

Tulsa @ 405-762-0114

Or

Email us at : cs@ftaultimate.com

we will do our best to assist you .

We are available Monday Thru Friday from 8:00am To 6:00pm, We do respond to E-mails during after hours, please do email us with any questions or concerns.

Walk in customers are an essential part of our business, if you Live around Dallas Fort Worth or surrounding Area Please come and Visit us. We are Located at,

 

100 South Industrial BLVD
Euless, TX-76040

To all of you, from all of us at FTA ULTIMATE – Thank you and Happy e-Commerce.

Viewsat 9000 HD PVR

 

Viewsat 9000 HD FTA Satellite Receiver

 

The Viewsat 9000 HD provides many new features that make it stand out from all the other ordinary FTA receivers. Besides supporting PVR function with optional external USB HDD best EPG period, Selectable Output Video Format: 1080i / 720p / 480p / 480i give you the option to download updates through the USB port, zoom in and out to a picture and it will also allow you to view up to 9 different channels on a single screen. It has a 266 MHz powerful processor The Fastest Booting & Scan Speed which makes this receiver to be the best in the Free To Air World. Buy this receiver today and experience the difference. The Viewsat 9000 HD is a very high quality receiver completely designed, engineered, and manufactured in Korea.

Viewsat PVR 7000

 

Viewsat PVR 7000 FTA Satellite Receiver

 

The Viewsat PVR 7000 is the flagship product in the Viewsat family of FTA receivers. It is a dual-tuner Personal Video Recorder, which enhances TV viewing experience by allowing users to record one program while watching another one or record two programs at the same time. It uses ATA or Ultra ATA 3.5″ IDE hard drives for program recording, which can be easily installed through the front access panel. 
The PVR receiver comes with component outputs for superior picture quality. It can record continuously, giving users the ability to “rewind” while watching live TV. Recording is simple and can be completed with just a few clicks of the remote control; users can schedule recording by using electronic programming guide or by selecting the desired time and channel. The PVR contains many features found in other Viewsat FTA receivers, such as blind scan, support for C and Ku-bands, control for various LNB polarities, and many more. It also includes a built-in MP3 player and photo viewer. Users can connect to a PC via the USB 2.0 ports and transfer recorded programs for external archiving, or their favorite photos or MP3s. 

Viewsat VS Pro

 

Viewsat VS Pro

 

The Viewsat VS PRO is the latest outstanding STB added to the Viewsat product line. Designed with user-friendly functionality in mind, VS-PRO contains a new simple setup wizard, all your favorite On-Screen functions such as “Theme Search” and a great 7 day EPG. The Viewsat VS-PRO also offers dual USB ports and USB PVR (Personal Video Recorder) Functionality. 
The new processor used in VS-PRO will prove to be the front runner for all STBs to follow. The unique new Samsung Tuner and 2 USB Ports will make VS-PRO a winner among all other STBs in the market! Included new feature options will allow you to capture, record, playback and save to your external HDD right out of the box! View your recorded programs using the PIP option, now with the ability to playback your recorded program right along side your current channel. 
Loaded with new Features and Options, High Speed Processing, Excellent Picture Quality and USB PVR Capabilities, VS-PRO is another unmatched technologically advanced STB release by Viewsat. 
The Viewsat Pro FTA receiver provides free to air satellite reception for the USA, Canadian, and Caribbean markets.

Viewsat Ultra V2

 

Viewsat Ultra V2 FTA Satellite Receiver

 

The VIEWSAT ULTRA V2 (New VERSION 2) has added a faster processor (200 MHz), double the memory of the Xtreme (32 Mb SD RAM), and a USB communications port for easy data updates. Now you can use your USB flash drive to update your receiver. The new universal remote that comes with this unit is awesome. If that’s not enough, wait until you see the new colorful Graphic User Interface. This far then the old Xtreme. 

Viewsat Ultra Lite

 

Viewsat Ultra Lite

 

The VIEWSAT ULTRA Lite Introducing the NEW VIEWSAT Ultra Lite. Viewsat designed this unit to satisfy the demand for a small but very powerful low end unit. Don’t be fooled by it’s small size or it’s low price. This sleek unit has all of the power of Viewsat’s all time best seller, the Viewsat Ultra. The Ultra Lite has a USB port for easy updates like its big brother and uses the conexant Chipset. The 200Mhz processor gives this baby everything it needs to handle the future of FTA. The Ultra Lite is perfect as a stand alone receiver, or for additional rooms. This Viewsat is a must have for all Viewsat owners or FTA hobbyists.

Viewsat VS2000 Platinum Lite

viewsat VS 2000 FTA Satellite Receiver

 

The Viewsat Platinum Lite was developed to meet the demand for a lower priced unit with the same power as the Viewsat Platinum. The Lite does not include a card reader, Dolby output, or a universal remote. The Lite also has one set of composite outputs. Other than that, it is just as user friendly and powerful as it’s big brother, the Viewsat Platinum.

Sonicview SV 360 Premier Satellite Receiver

 

Sonicview SV 360 Premier FTA Satellite Receiver

The new Sonicview 360 Premier PVR has arrived. It is the FTA market’s most inexpensive and power packed PVR receiver. It is yet another win for Sonicview as they continue to deliver high quality and feature rich products for your FTA viewing pleasure. This unit employs two USB 2.0 ports, one in the front, and one in the back. Record your favorite movies by attaching an external hard drive to either of the two USB ports. The price of this PVR unit is amazing, its less than you’d pay for many other standard definition receivers that don’t even have PVR functionality. The powerful 333mhz processor will have your unit operating fast and efficiently. The 512MB of internal SDRAM memory will improve the longevity and accuracy of the electronic programming guide. This unit has definitely redefined what a single tuner PVR FTA receiver should behave like. And all at one low and affordable price.

Sonicview SV 360 Elite FTA Receiver

Sonicview SV 360 Elite

 

The New Sonicview SV 360 elite satellite receiver provides many new features that makes it stand out from all of the other FTA receivers. Besides Dual Recording & Playback Simultaneously, and supporting a real 7-day EPG, it will give you the option to download updates through the USB port, zoom in and out to a picture and it will also allow you to view up to 9 different channels on a single screen. It has a very powerful processor. The Fastest Booting & Scan Speed that makes this receiver to be the best in the Free To Air World. Buy this receiver today and experience the difference.

Caution! Nigerians Spreading HIV

Love

Your mobile phone beeps, you have received a text message.

It begins: “I swear, I will make sure I give you HIV…”

But it’s not an abusive threat, it’s a “romantic” text message copied from a book on sale all over Nigeria that professes to give young people the words they need to court the woman or man of their dreams.

“H is for Happiness and joy forever with an I: Incomparable love that will never V: Vanish until death do us part. I love you,” the message concludes.

The book, called “Touching the heart through unforgettable text messages (vol.2)” is one of several on sale in markets around the country that give suggestions to tongue-tied young lovers.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7657314.stm

 

Review and Specifications and Features for Viewsat 9000 HD PVR

 

Viewsat 9000 HD PVR

Here is the Review and Full Features and specifications for the Viewsat PVR 9000 HD, people looking for it will find it useful.

 

The Viewsat 9000 HD provides many new features that make it stand out from all the other ordinary FTA receivers. Besides supporting PVR function with optional external USB HDD best EPG period, Selectable Output Video Format: 1080i / 720p / 480p / 480i give you the option to download updates through the USB port, zoom in and out to a picture and it will also allow you to view up to 9 different channels on a single screen. It has a 266 MHz powerful processor The Fastest Booting & Scan Speed which makes this receiver to be the best in the Free To Air World. Buy this receiver today and experience the difference. The Viewsat 9000 HD is a very high quality receiver completely designed, engineered, and manufactured in Korea. 

This unit can be purchased from Fta Ultimate, your Ultimate FTA store in Dallas, Texas. Fta Ultimate is Viewsat and Sonicview authorized dealer in Dallas Texas.

Full Features and Specifications for Viewsat HD 9000 PVR:

Enable to decode QPSK satellite and ATSC terrestrial transmissions.

Mpeg2 and Mpeg4

HDTV, SDTV display support.
Teletext close caption.
Video : HDMI, S-Video, Ypbpr, Composite
Audio : AC3, SPDIF (Optical)
Aspect ratio adjustment 4:3 (16/9 crop), 4:3 (16/9 letterbox), 16:9 (4/3 pillar box).
Output format 1080i, 720P, 576P and 576i. (Europe@50hz)
User friendly OSD and operation.
Favorite channel selections.
S/W upgrade through RS-232 and USB 2.0
Parental Guide and rating control.
Picture in Picture support….(Aux input/optional)
Electronic Program Guide.
DiSEqC 1.0 & or DiSEqC 1.2
USB 2.0 port

 

Power Supply
Type: SMPS
Input Voltage: AC 95V~240v 50Hz / 60Hz
Fuse Rating: 250V/T2A

Tuner
Input Frequency: 950 ~ 2150MHz
Input Signal Level: -65 ~ -25dBm
Input Impedance: 75ohm Unbalanced
Connector Type: ‘F’Type Female
LNB Power Supply: 13V/18V, Max 500mA with Short Circuit Protection
22KHz Tone: Frequency 22± 4KHz, Amplitude 0.6±0.2Vpp
DiSEqC: 1.0 , 1.1, 1.2, USALS(1.3) Compatible
Channel Selection: PLL Frequency Synthesizer

Demodulator
Type: QPSK Demodulation (DVB-S)
Symbol Rate: 1 ~ 45 MS/s
Inner FEC: Viterbi Convolutional Coding
Rate 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
Outer FEC: Reed Solomon Coding(204,188) T=8

Video Decoder
System Decoding: MPEG-2 ISO/IEC 13818-2
Profile and Level: MPEG-2 MP@ML
Data Rate: 1 ~15 MB/s
Video Formats: 4:3(Normal) & 16:9(Widescreen)

Audio Decoder
System Decoding: MPEG-1 ISO/IEC 11172-3 Layer I & II
Audio Mode: Mono, Dual, Stereo, Joint Stereo
Sampling Frequency: 32, 44.1, 48 KHz

Audio/Video Output
Audio Output: 2 RCA Cinch (1 on LIte Model)
Video Output: 2 RCA Cinch (1 on Lite Model)
Digital Audio: 1 S/PDIF Optical (Platinum & Xtreme)
S-Video: 1 S-VIDEO
COMPONENT: 3 RCA Cinch (Xtreme)

RF Modulator
Modulator Output: CH3~4
Video Type: NTSC
Output Connector: “F” Type Female
Ant. IN Connector: “F” Type Female 
8. Serial Data Interface
Signal: RS-232, Max. 115200 bps
Connector Type: 9 Pin D-Sub (male)

Viewsat PVR 7000 Review, Features and Specifications

 

Viewsat PVR 7000

Here is the Review and Full specifications and features for the Viewsat PVR 7000, people looking for it will find it useful. 

 

The Viewsat PVR 7000 is the flagship product in the Viewsat family of FTA receivers. It is a dual-tuner Personal Video Recorder, which enhances TV viewing experience by allowing users to record one program while watching another one or record two programs at the same time. It uses ATA or Ultra ATA 3.5″ IDE hard drives for program recording, which can be easily installed through the front access panel. 
The PVR receiver comes with component outputs for superior picture quality. It can record continuously, giving users the ability to “rewind” while watching live TV. Recording is simple and can be completed with just a few clicks of the remote control; users can schedule recording by using electronic programming guide or by selecting the desired time and channel. The PVR contains many features found in other Viewsat FTA receivers, such as blind scan, support for C and Ku-bands, control for various LNB polarities, and many more. It also includes a built-in MP3 player and photo viewer. Users can connect to a PC via the USB 2.0 ports and transfer recorded programs for external archiving, or their favorite photos or MP3s. 
All Viewsat Products come with a 2-year Manufacture warranty.

This unit can be purchased from Fta Ultimate, your Ultimate FTA store in Dallas, Texas. Fta Ultimate is Viewsat and Sonicview authorized dealer in Dallas Texas.

Full Features and Specifications for Viewsat PVR 7000:

Fully MPEG-2 & DVB Compliant 

160 MHz ST Processor 
2 Tuners 
Watch and record 
Dual recording 
Time-shifting 
Front panel easy hard drive access (hard drive not included) 
Compatible with up to 2000 Gig hard drive!!! 
Front panel card reader (X Crypt Conditional Access System) 
MP3 (MPEG-1 Layer3) decoding 
Powerful trick mode supported 
Playback of the selected region repeatedly 
Front Panel USB 2.0 supported for fast PC interface 
Dual Decoding (PIP-Picture in Picture) 
160MHz ST processor 
Set to Set Download (Main Program, Channel Data) 
Input Frequency 950 ~2150MHz 
4:3, 16:9 Letter Box 
22KHz Switching Control 
Various LNB Polarity Control 
Supports Electronic Program Guide (EPG), Picture in Graphic (PIG) 
Supports SCPC & MCPC from C / Ku-band 
Fast Booting & Auto Scan 
Quick Channel Changing 
Max 8000 Channels (TV & Radio) Programmable 
User Friendly 256 Colors OSD & Easy GUI 
Multi OSD Language supported 
Favorite Channel List editing 
Master PIN Code Function & Parental Lock Function 
Optical Output for Digital Audio 
Window based S/W Download Program Supported by RS232 Serial Port 
S-VIDEO Output 
RF-Modulator Output 
Power Switch 
S/PDIF Output for Digital Audio 
9 RCA Output for Video (Twin), Audio L/R (Twin), Component 
Zoom function 
Hardware based Blind Scan 
DiSEqC 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 and USALS (1.3) Compatible 
Photo Album 

 

Power Supply
Type: SMPS
Input Voltage: AC 95V~240v 50Hz / 60Hz
Fuse Rating: 250V/T2A

Tuner
Input Frequency: 950 ~ 2150MHz
Input Signal Level: -65 ~ -25dBm
Input Impedance: 75ohm Unbalanced
Connector Type: ‘F’Type Female
LNB Power Supply: 13V/18V, Max 500mA with Short Circuit Protection
22KHz Tone: Frequency 22± 4KHz, Amplitude 0.6±0.2Vpp
DiSEqC: 1.0 , 1.1, 1.2, USALS(1.3) Compatible
Channel Selection: PLL Frequency Synthesizer

Demodulator
Type: QPSK Demodulation (DVB-S)
Symbol Rate: 1 ~ 45 MS/s
Inner FEC: Viterbi Convolutional Coding
Rate 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
Outer FEC: Reed Solomon Coding(204,188) T=8

Video Decoder
System Decoding: MPEG-2 ISO/IEC 13818-2
Profile and Level: MPEG-2 MP@ML
Data Rate: 1 ~15 MB/s
Video Formats: 4:3(Normal) & 16:9(Widescreen)

Audio Decoder
System Decoding: MPEG-1 ISO/IEC 11172-3 Layer I & II
Audio Mode: Mono, Dual, Stereo, Joint Stereo
Sampling Frequency: 32, 44.1, 48 KHz

RF Modulator
Modulator Output: CH3~4
Video Type: NTSC
Output Connector: “F” Type Female
Ant. IN Connector: “F” Type Female 
8. Serial Data Interface
Signal: RS-232, Max. 115200 bps
Connector Type: 9 Pin D-Sub (male)

Viewsat VS Pro Complete Features and Specifications

 

Viewsat VS Pro

Here is the Review and Full specifications and features for the Viewsat VS Pro, people looking for it will find it useful.

 

 

The Viewsat VS-PRO is the latest outstanding STB added to the Viewsat product line. Designed with user-friendly functionality in mind, VS-PRO contains a new simple setup wizard, all your favorite On-Screen functions such as “Theme Search” and a great 7 day EPG. The Viewsat VS-PRO also offers dual USB ports and USB PVR (Personal Video Recorder) Functionality. 
The new processor used in VS-PRO will prove to be the front runner for all STBs to follow. The unique new Samsung Tuner and 2 USB Ports will make VS-PRO a winner among all other STBs in the market! Included new feature options will allow you to capture, record, playback and save to your external HDD right out of the box! View your recorded programs using the PIP option, now with the ability to playback your recorded program right along side your current channel. 
Loaded with new Features and Options, High Speed Processing, Excellent Picture Quality and USB PVR Capabilities, VS-PRO is another unmatched technologically advanced STB release by Viewsat. 
The Viewsat Pro FTA receiver provides free to air satellite reception for the USA, Canadian, and Caribbean markets.

This unit can be purchased from Fta Ultimate, your Ultimate FTA store in Dallas, Texas. Fta Ultimate is Viewsat and Sonicview authorized dealer in Dallas Texas.

Viewsat VS Pro Complete Features and Specifications:
Fully MPEG-2 & DVB compliant 
Input Freq 950-2150MHz 
Supports EPG and PIG 
Supports SCPC & MCPC from C/Ku-Band 
1 LNB Input Tuner with Loop-through IF Signal 
Fast Booting & Auto Scan 
Quick Channel Changing 
User Friendly 256 Colors OSD & Easy GUI 

Max 6000 Channels 
Multiple OSD Language Support 
Radio Channel Background Display and Screen Saver 
Master Pin Code Function & Parental Control Lock Function 
Automatic Detection of Forward error Correction 
Window based SW Download Program Supported by RS232 Serial Port 
Receiver to Receiver Transfer Supported [Main Program, Channel Data] 
4:3, 16:9, Letter Box Screen Formats 
7 Segment 4 Digit Display 
7 key front panel operation [Power On/Off, Channel Up/Down Volume Up/Down, Menu] 
Various LNB Polarity Control 
22 kHz Switching Control 
1 Composite Output (Video, Audio L/R) 
1 Component Output (Y.Pb,Pr) 
USB Host Interface 
SW Upgrade Supported via RS-232 and USB 2.0 Ports 
7 Day EPG (Electronic Program Guide) Support 
S/PDIF Digital Audio Output (Optical) 
S-Video Output 
RF-Modulator Output 
Blind Scan 
Zoom Function 
Multi Picture Display 
USALS Support • Universal Remote Control Unit 
All Viewsat Products come with a 2-year Manufacture warranty. Made in South Korea 

Power Supply
Type: SMPS
Input Voltage: AC 95V~240v 50Hz / 60Hz
Fuse Rating: 250V/T2A

Tuner
Input Frequency: 950 ~ 2150MHz
Input Signal Level: -65 ~ -25dBm
Input Impedance: 75ohm Unbalanced
Connector Type: ‘F’Type Female
LNB Power Supply: 13V/18V, Max 500mA with Short Circuit Protection
22KHz Tone: Frequency 22± 4KHz, Amplitude 0.6±0.2Vpp
DiSEqC: 1.0 , 1.1, 1.2, USALS(1.3) Compatible
Channel Selection: PLL Frequency Synthesizer

Demodulator
Type: QPSK Demodulation (DVB-S)
Symbol Rate: 1 ~ 45 MS/s
Inner FEC: Viterbi Convolutional Coding
Rate 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
Outer FEC: Reed Solomon Coding(204,188) T=8

Video Decoder
System Decoding: MPEG-2 ISO/IEC 13818-2
Profile and Level: MPEG-2 MP@ML
Data Rate: 1 ~15 MB/s
Video Formats: 4:3(Normal) & 16:9(Widescreen)

Audio Decoder
System Decoding: MPEG-1 ISO/IEC 11172-3 Layer I & II
Audio Mode: Mono, Dual, Stereo, Joint Stereo
Sampling Frequency: 32, 44.1, 48 KHz

Audio/Video Output
Audio Output: 2 RCA Cinch (1 on LIte Model)
Video Output: 2 RCA Cinch (1 on Lite Model)
Digital Audio: 1 S/PDIF Optical (Platinum & Xtreme)
S-Video: 1 S-VIDEO
COMPONENT: 3 RCA Cinch (Xtreme)

RF Modulator
Modulator Output: CH3~4
Video Type: NTSC
Output Connector: “F” Type Female
Ant. IN Connector: “F” Type Female 
8. Serial Data Interface
Signal: RS-232, Max. 115200 bps
Connector Type: 9 Pin D-Sub (male)

Viewsat Ultra V2 Complete Features and Specifications

 

Viewsat Ultra Version 2

Here is the Review and Full specifications and features for the Viewsat Ultra V2, people looking for it will find it useful. 

 

The VIEWSAT ULTRA (New VERSION 2) has added a faster processor (200 MHz), double the memory of the Xtreme (32 Mb SD RAM), and a USB communications port for easy data updates. Now you can use your USB flash drive to update your receiver. The new universal remote that comes with this unit is awesome. If that’s not enough, wait until you see the new colorful Graphic User Interface. This far then the old Xtreme. 

This unit can be purchased from Fta Ultimate, your Ultimate FTA store in Dallas, Texas. Fta Ultimate is Viewsat and Sonicview authorized dealer in Dallas Texas.

Viewsat Ultra V2 Complete Features and Specifications: 
Fully MPEG-2 & DVB Compliant 
Input Frequency 950-2150MHz 
200 MHz Connexant Processor 
32 Mb SD RAM 
Supports 7 Day EPG (Electronic Program Guide) 
Supports PIG (Picture in Graphic) 
Supports SCPC & MCPC from C / Ku-band 
1 LNB Input Tuner with Loop Through IF Signal 
Tuner Symbol Rate: 1-45MS/s 
New Universal Remote Control 
Card Reader (X Crypt Conditional Access System) 
Fast Booting & Auto Scan 
Hardware Driven Blind scan
4000 Channel Programmable (TV & Radio 
Fast Channel Changing 
User Friendly 256 Colors OSD & Easy GUI 
Multi OSD Language supported 
Radio Channel Screen Saver 
Favorite Channel List Programmable 
Master PIN Code Function & Parental Lock Function 
100 Step Volume Control 
Automatic Detection of Forward Error Correction 
USB Host Interface (Only for USB Memory Stick) 
S/W Upgrade Supported by USB Port 
Window Based S/W Download Program Supported by RS232 Serial Port 
Set to Set Download (Main Program, Channel Data) 
4:3, 16:9 Letter Box & Teletext using OSD 
7 Segment-4 Digit Display 
5 Keys on Front Panel 
(Power On/Off, Channel Up/Down, Volume Up/Down) 
Various LNB Polarity Control 
22 KHz Switching Control 
Optical Output for Digital Audio 
S-VIDEO Output 
3 RCA outputs (2 Audio L/R and 1 Video) 
3 RCA Video Component Outputs (RGB 
RF-Modulator Output 
Rear Power Switch 
Power Supply
Type: SMPS
Input Voltage: AC 95V~240v 50Hz / 60Hz
Fuse Rating: 250V/T2A

Power Supply
Type: SMPS
Input Voltage: AC 95V~240v 50Hz / 60Hz
Fuse Rating: 250V/T2A

Tuner

Input Frequency: 950 ~ 2150MHz
Input Signal Level: -65 ~ -25dBm
Input Impedance: 75ohm Unbalanced
Connector Type: ‘F’Type Female
LNB Power Supply: 13V/18V, Max 500mA with Short Circuit Protection
22KHz Tone: Frequency 22± 4KHz, Amplitude 0.6±0.2Vpp
DiSEqC: 1.0 , 1.1, 1.2, USALS(1.3) Compatible
Channel Selection: PLL Frequency Synthesizer

Demodulator
Type: QPSK Demodulation (DVB-S)
Symbol Rate: 1 ~ 45 MS/s
Inner FEC: Viterbi Convolutional Coding
Rate 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
Outer FEC: Reed Solomon Coding(204,188) T=8

Video Decoder
System Decoding: MPEG-2 ISO/IEC 13818-2
Profile and Level: MPEG-2 MP@ML
Data Rate: 1 ~15 MB/s
Video Formats: 4:3(Normal) & 16:9(Widescreen)

Audio Decoder
System Decoding: MPEG-1 ISO/IEC 11172-3 Layer I & II
Audio Mode: Mono, Dual, Stereo, Joint Stereo
Sampling Frequency: 32, 44.1, 48 KHz

Audio/Video Output
Audio Output: 2 RCA Cinch (1 on LIte Model)
Video Output: 2 RCA Cinch (1 on Lite Model)
Digital Audio: 1 S/PDIF Optical (Platinum & Xtreme)
S-Video: 1 S-VIDEO
COMPONENT: 3 RCA Cinch (Xtreme)

RF Modulator
Modulator Output: CH3~4
Video Type: NTSC
Output Connector: “F” Type Female
Ant. IN Connector: “F” Type Female 
8. Serial Data Interface
Signal: RS-232, Max. 115200 bps
Connector Type: 9 Pin D-Sub (male)

Viewsat Ultra Lite Review and Specifications

Viewsat Ultra Lite

Here is the Review and full specifications and Features for the Viewsat Ultra Lite, people looking for it will find it useful.Viewsat designed Viewsat Ultra Lite to satisfy the demand for a compact but very powerful low end unit. Don’t be fooled by it’s small size or it’s low price. This sleek unit has all of the power of Viewsat’s all time best seller. The Ultra Lite has a USB port for easy updates like its big brother and uses the conexant Chipset. The 200Mhz processor gives this baby everything it needs to handle the future of FTA. The Ultra Lite is perfect as a stand alone receiver, or for additional rooms. This Viewsat Ultra Lite is a must have for all Viewsat owners or FTA hobbyists. This unit can be purchased from Fta Ultimate, your Ultimate FTA store in Dallas, Texas. Fta Ultimate is Viewsat and Sonicview authorized dealer in Dallas Texas.

Viewsat Ultra Lite Features:

Fully MPEG-2 & DVB Compliant 
Input Frequency 950-2150MHz 
200 MHz Conexant Processor 
32 Mb SD RAM 
Supports 7 Day EPG (Electronic Program Guide) 
Supports PIG (Picture in Graphic) 
Supports SCPC & MCPC from C / Ku-band 
1 LNB Input Tuner with Loop Through IF Signal 
Tuner Symbol Rate: 1-45MS/s 
Classic Viewsat universal Remote Control 
Fast Booting & Auto Scan 
Hardware Driven Blindscan 
4000 Channel Programmable (TV & Radio 
Fast Channel Changing 
User Friendly 256 Colors OSD & Easy GUI 
Multi OSD Language supported 
Radio Channel Screen Saver 
Favorite Channel List Programmable 
Master PIN Code Function & Parental Lock Function 
100 Step Volume Control 
Automatic Detection of Forward Error Correction 
USB Host Interface (Only for USB Memory Stick) 
S/W Upgrade Supported by USB Port 
Window Based S/W Download Program Supported by RS232 Serial Port 
Set to Set Download (Main Program, Channel Data) 
4:3, 16:9 Letter Box & Teletext using OSD 
7 Segment-4 Digit Display 
3 Keys on Front Panel 
(Power On/Off, Channel Up/Down) 
Various LNB Polarity Control 
22 KHz Switching Control 
S-VIDEO Output 
3 RCA outputs (2 Audio L/R and 1 Video) 
RF-Modulator Output 
Rear Power Switch

Technical Specifications of Viewsat Ultra Lite:

Power Supply
Type: SMPS
Input Voltage: AC 95V~240v 50Hz / 60Hz
Fuse Rating: 250V/T2A
Tuner
Input Frequency: 950 ~ 2150MHz
Input Signal Level: -65 ~ -25dBm
Input Impedance: 75ohm Unbalanced
Connector Type: ‘F’Type Female
LNB Power Supply: 13V/18V, Max 500mA with Short Circuit Protection
22KHz Tone: Frequency 22± 4KHz, Amplitude 0.6±0.2Vpp
DiSEqC: 1.0 , 1.1, 1.2, USALS(1.3) Compatible
Channel Selection: PLL Frequency Synthesizer
Demodulator
Type: QPSK Demodulation (DVB-S)
Symbol Rate: 1 ~ 45 MS/s
Inner FEC: Viterbi Convolutional Coding
Rate 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
Outer FEC: Reed Solomon Coding(204,188) T=8
Video Decoder
System Decoding: MPEG-2 ISO/IEC 13818-2
Profile and Level: MPEG-2 MP@ML
Data Rate: 1 ~15 MB/s
Video Formats: 4:3(Normal) & 16:9(Widescreen)
Audio Decoder
System Decoding: MPEG-1 ISO/IEC 11172-3 Layer I & II
Audio Mode: Mono, Dual, Stereo, Joint Stereo
Sampling Frequency: 32, 44.1, 48 KHz
Audio/Video Output
Audio Output: 2 RCA Cinch (1 on LIte Model)
Video Output: 2 RCA Cinch (1 on Lite Model)
Digital Audio: 1 S/PDIF Optical (Platinum & Xtreme)
S-Video: 1 S-VIDEO
COMPONENT: 3 RCA Cinch (Xtreme)
RF Modulator
Modulator Output: CH3~4
Video Type: NTSC
Output Connector: “F” Type Female
Ant. IN Connector: “F” Type Female 
8. Serial Data Interface
Signal: RS-232, Max. 115200 bps
Connector Type: 9 Pin D-Sub (male)

Viewsat Platinum Lite Complete Features and Specifications:

 

Here is the Review and Full specifications and features for the Viewsat Platinum Lite,people looking for it will find it useful.

Viewsat Platinum Lite is compact version of the big brother Viewsat Platinum. The Lite version does not come equiped with teh built-in card reader, Dolby output, or universal Remote Control. The Lite also has one set of composite outputs. Despite being compact, it is as friendly as Viewsat Platinum.This unit can be purchased from Fta Ultimate, your Ultimate FTA store in Dallas, Texas. Fta Ultimate is Viewsat and Sonicview authorized dealer in Dallas Texas.

Viewsat Platinum Lite Complete Features and Specifications:

Features:
Fully MPEG-2 & DVB Compliant
Input Frequency 950-2150MHz
Supports EPG, PIG
Supports SCPC & MCPC from C / Ku-band
1 LNB Input Tuner with Loop Through IF Signal
Tuner Symbol Rate : 1-45MS/s
Fast Booting & Auto Scan
Quick Channel Changing
Max. 4000 Channels(TV & Radio) Programmable
User Friendly 256 Colors OSD & Easy GUI
A lot of OSD Language supported
Radio Channel Background Display
Favorite Channel List Programmable
Master PIN Code Function & Parental Lock Function
100 Steps Volume Control
Automatic Detection of Forward Error Correction
Window based S/W Download Program Supported
by RS232 Serial Port
Set to Set Download (Main Program, Channel Data)
4:3, 16:9 Letter Box & Teletext using OSD
7 Segment-4 Digit Display
5 Keys on the Front Panel (Power On/Off, Channel
Up/Down, Volume Up/Down)
Various LNB Polarity Control
22KHz Switching Control
3 RCA Output for Video, Audio L/R
Optical Output for Digital Audio
S-VIDEO Output
RF-Modulator Output
Power Switch  

Power Supply
Type: SMPS
Input Voltage: AC 95V~240v 50Hz / 60Hz
Fuse Rating: 250V/T2A

Tuner
Input Frequency: 950 ~ 2150MHz
Input Signal Level: -65 ~ -25dBm

Input Impedance: 75ohm Unbalanced
Connector Type: ‘F’Type Female
LNB Power Supply: 13V/18V, Max 500mA with Short Circuit Protection
22KHz Tone: Frequency 22± 4KHz, Amplitude 0.6±0.2Vpp
DiSEqC: 1.0 , 1.1, 1.2, USALS(1.3) Compatible
Channel Selection: PLL Frequency Synthesizer

Demodulator
Type: QPSK Demodulation (DVB-S)
Symbol Rate: 1 ~ 45 MS/s
Inner FEC: Viterbi Convolutional Coding
Rate 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
Outer FEC: Reed Solomon Coding(204,188) T=8

 

 

Video Decoder
System Decoding: MPEG-2 ISO/IEC 13818-2
Profile and Level: MPEG-2 MP@ML
Data Rate: 1 ~15 MB/s
Video Formats: 4:3(Normal) & 16:9(Widescreen)

Audio Decoder
System Decoding: MPEG-1 ISO/IEC 11172-3 Layer I & II
Audio Mode: Mono, Dual, Stereo, Joint Stereo
Sampling Frequency: 32, 44.1, 48 KHz

 

 

Audio/Video Output
Audio Output: 2 RCA Cinch (1 on LIte Model)
Video Output: 2 RCA Cinch (1 on Lite Model)
Digital Audio: 1 S/PDIF Optical (Platinum & Xtreme)
S-Video: 1 S-VIDEO
COMPONENT: 3 RCA Cinch (Xtreme)

RF Modulator
Modulator Output: CH3~4
Video Type: NTSC
Output Connector: “F” Type Female
Ant. IN Connector: “F” Type Female 
8. Serial Data Interface
Signal: RS-232, Max. 115200 bps
Connector Type: 9 Pin D-Sub (male)

Yup! Washington funds propaganda not Schools, Vaccinations, Hospitals, Infrastructure etc.

Washington can not let DPRK, Iran, Hammas, Taliban, Al-Qaida etc beat it to the game of Propaganda, we can do it better then them, after all we are the ones that made it into a science not them.. they are still crude at it..:) We have a fancy name for it too “psychological operations”. 

Hard to say, if the Bush Administration spent more money on “Reconstruction” or on propagenda of “Reconstruction”. 

WASHINGTON – The Defense Department will pay private U.S. contractors in Iraq up to $300 million over the next three years to produce news stories, entertainment programs and public service advertisements for the Iraqi media in an effort to “engage and inspire” the local population to support U.S. objectives and the Iraqi government.

The new contracts — awarded last week to four companies — will expand and consolidate what the U.S. military calls “information/psychological operations” in Iraq far into the future, even as violence appears to be abating and U.S. troops have begun drawing down.

The military’s role in the war of ideas has been fundamentally transformed in recent years, the result of both the Pentagon’s outsized resources and a counterinsurgency doctrine in which information control is considered key to success. Uniformed communications specialists and contractors are now an integral part of U.S. military operations from Eastern Europe to Afghanistan and beyond.

via U.S. to fund publicity in Iraq – Washington Post- msnbc.com.