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HIFI TEST awards the accolade ?very good? to the TechniSat DigiCorder S2!

08.03.2006

In its February issue, the magazine HIFI TEST tested and reviewed five hard drive recorders featuring twin tuners. In the 5 criteria of picture, sound, specifications, product quality and operation, the TechniSat DigiCorder S2 was awarded the accolade ?very good? (ave. 1,3) ? you certainly won?t miss out on any TV highlights using this hard drive recorder!

In terms of the test criteria picture and sound quality, the DigiCorder S2 earned rave reviews ? the receiver tuner provides a good image even when faced with a weak signal. Full marks were awarded for the specifications of the satellite receiver. Naturally, the DigiCorder S2 provides the user-friendly electronic programme guide ?SiehFern INFO?, developed by TechniSat, as well as teletext and picture in picture functions. The TimeShift function facilitates time-shifted viewing, while the integrated hard drive allows you to record a programme and simultaneously to view another programme. Automatic software updates via satellite ensure your software is always up to date. The DigiCorder S2 was the only receiver on test to provide a co-axial interface, used to connect a Dolby Digital system. As is usual with TechniSat products, the DigiCorder S2 was awarded very high marks in the fields of production quality and ease of operation. With its programme list manager ISIPRO, TechniSat provides customers with an easy and convenient method of managing and updating the programme lists, while a simple, user-friendly menu-driven operating system ensures that anybody can easily and quickly learn to operate the unit.

The DigiCorder S2 is available in two models, featuring either an 80 or a 160 GB hard drive. In addition, the TechniSat DigiCorder S2 comes equipped with two CI slots, enabling use of the unit in a Pay-TV environment.

Features of the TechniSat DigiCorder S2 at a glance:
  • Free, user-friendly electronic programme guide (EPG) "SiehFern INFO"
  • Control recordings via "SiehFern INFO"
  • ISIPRO, free automatic updating of programme lists via satellite
  • Software update via satellite
  • TWIN tuner
  • PIP (picture in picture) function
  • USB interface
  • 2x CI slots to take two CI modules of any decoding systems
  • 80 or 160 GB hard drive
  • 16-digit VF display shows channel number and channel name as well as programme-related information as scrolling text
  • Loop-through function from Tuner 1 to Tuner 2 (switchable for Single LNB)
  • Super TechniText (1000 pages memory)
  • preprogrammed programme list
  • AutoInstall installation assistant
  • Dolby AC3 optical + electrical digital output
  • Comprehensive editing and cutting function
  • Videotext sub-titles
  • DiSEqC 1.2
  • 14 OSD languages
  • 2 SCART connections
  • S-Video Hosiden output
  • RS 232 interface
  • Low power consumption in stand-by mode
  • 80 GB hard drive: RRP 459,99 EUR
  • 160 GB hard drive: RRP 499,99 EUR
The TechniSat Group:
The TechniSat group develops and produces ? in Germany ? home electronics products as well as information technology products. Exceptional technical quality as well as contemporary design are the hallmarks of TechniSat products: digital set-top boxes, TV sets, PC cards and car radios, all Made in Germany. TechniSat is the market leader in Germany in the field of digital receivers for direct satellite reception, in the application of digital programmes in cable networks, as well as in the new field of digital terrestrial television (DVB-T).

Product development: TechniSat Digital GmbH in Dresden
Production facilities: i TechniSat Elektronik Thüringen GmbH
Product development: TechniSat Vogtland GmbH
Product development: TechniSat Teledigital AG, Staßfurt/Magdeburg

For additional information, please contact:
Head Quarters:
TechniSat Digital GmbH, TechniPark, D-54550 Daun
Tel. +49 6592/712-600, Fax +49 6592/712-779
export@technisat.com, www.technisat.com

Export Division
TechniSat Digital S.A., MediaCenter Betzdorf
11, rue Pierre Werner, L-6832 Betzdorf/Luxembourg
Tel. +352 710 707-900, Fax +352/710 707-959

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