The HD-Vision range of LCD television sets by TechniSat has already won numerous awards, and will once again be a highlight for visitors to the TechniSat stand number 211 in Hall 1.1 at this year?s international broadcasting show, the IFA 2007, which takes place in Berlin from 31.08-05.09.2007.
The multi-talented HD-Vision - quality Made in Germany!
Quality Made in Germany as well as numerous other unique features lift the HD-Vision head and shoulders above its competitors. This is also confirmed by the test review published by the highly respected Stiftung Warentest, the consumer watchdog association in Germany: in the issue of December 2006, the HD-Vision was awarded the highest marks (2,2). The TechniSat LCD TV was particularly praised for its integrated Multi-Tuner that covers all digital high-quality television broadcasting pathways. The HD-Vision allows you to receive digital TV and radio programmes via satellite, cable and via the terrestrial path, as well as analogue programmes via cable or terrestrial paths, as well as FM radio. This means you can enjoy the huge multitude of programmes provided by digital television, with tremendous depth of field and exceptionally sharp pictures.
Pay-TV and Pay-Radio programmes
The HD-Vision is already equipped with the CONAX decoding system, including an integrated SmartCard, enabling you to also receive Pay-TV and Pay-Radio programmes. The TechniSat-SmartCard supplied with the HD-vision allows you to receive CONAX-encrypted programmes such as the TechniSat-Radio Bouquet (15 CONAX-encrypted niche radio programmes broadcast via ASTRA at 19,2° East) and the RADIOROPA audio book channels (4 CONAX-encrypted audio book channels broadcast via ASTRA at 19,2° East) as well as the MTV unlimited Pay-TV package (6 CONAX-encrypted Pay-TV programmes broadcast via ASTRA at 19,2° East).
In addition, further decoding systems can be used in parallel with CONAX, as the HD-Vision is equipped with a Common Interface (CI) slot, for use with a CI decoding module. This is an ideal performance feature for customers who wish to avail themselves of Pay-TV or Pay Radio from several providers.
Unparalleled ease of operation
The provision of an integrated multi-tuner means you no longer have to clutter up your living room with an additional separate digital receiver in order to enjoy the full programme choice available. That also means you need only one remote control to fully control the operation of your television set! Naturally, TechniSat places great store by providing easy-to-use, relaxed and user-friendly television viewing.
Radio mode
You can also listen to radio programmes using the HD-Vision! The remote control allows you to change quickly and easily from TV mode to radio mode, and back again. In addition, the radio mode of the HD-Vision allows you to listen to radio programmes even when the screen is switched off.
DigiButler-Service ? free of charge
Naturally, the HD-Vision also is equipped with the TechniSat DigiButler-Service, free of charge. The DigiButler-Service is the term used to describe all the added value services provided by TechniSat. These include the programme information service ?SiehFern INFO?, the programme list manager ISIPRO, the automatic software updating function TechniMatic and the installation assistant AutoInstall.
AutoInstall
AutoInstall is a software programme developed by TechniSat to ensure easy, automatic initial installation of the product, making it child?s play to set up the HD-Vision. This proven, free added value service ensures complicated configurations are truly a thing of the past.
TechniMatic ? automatic software updating service
TechniMatic allows you to update the software automatically, via satellite, cable or terrestrial signal. The TechniMatic software updating function of the HD-Vision allows you to download new functions, thus adding new features to the capability of the set. In addition, the auto update function provided by TechniMatic ensures your operating software is always totally up to date.
ISIPRO keeps you up to date at all times
The ISIPRO programme list manager supplied by TechniSat together with the HD-Vision provides automatic programme list updates whenever there are frequency changes, or when new programmes are broadcast, or old programmes switched off, ensuring TechniSat customers need never worry about bothersome manual updates and reprogramming.
ISIPRO informs the viewer directly on screen when there are any new programmes available, or when programmes have been switched off, or when there are frequency changes. The viewer can then decide for himself whether he wishes to download the new programme list on offer, whether he wants to reject the list, or whether he wants to park it temporarily, and download it at a later time. Individual programme lists compiled by the viewer will not be overwritten, any changes will be individually and automatically added to the list.
?SiehFern INFO? programme information service ? free of charge ? for ever!
The programme information service ?SiehFern INFO?, which is available free of charge, allows you to compile programme contents directly and individually. "SiehFern INFO" is the well-known programme information service provided by TechniSat, featuring editorially enhanced programme information at a high level for more than 70 channels, with previews up to seven days in advance.
Also available as the HD-Vision PVR with integrated hard disk
The TechniSat HD-Vision is also available in a version with an integrated hard disk, called the HD-Vision PVR. The products of the HD-Vision PVR series allow you to easily record digital TV and radio programmes on the integrated hard drive, simply by pressing the Record key on the remote control.
Recording function using ?SiehFern INFO?
Are your favourite programmes broadcast during the daytime, when you don?t have the time to view them? In that case the free TechniSat added value service ?SiehFern INFO Plus? provides the optimum solution:
?SiehFern INFO Plus? enables you to plan your own radio and television programmes up to seven days in advance, allowing you to record your favourite programmes during the week, so that you can view them in peace and quiet on the weekend.
Simply use the ?SiehFern INFO Plus? function to select digital TV or radio programmes from a programme list with a single keystroke, and have them recorded. If, for instance, you wish to record your favourite series automatically each week, you can simply mark this programme using ?SiehFern INFO Plus?, and can set the automatic recording function conveniently with a single keystroke. An ideal feature for all those viewers who want to be certain they will not miss their favourite programmes.
Timeshift
The HD-Vision PVR, which is equipped with an integrated 80 GB hard disk, also features a timeshift function.
If, for example, you are viewing a television programme, and are interrupted by a telephone call, you can stop the programme simply by pressing the ?Pause? key on the remote control. The programme will now be recorded in the background, and you can resume viewing, from the point at which you stopped the programme, when you have completed the telephone call.
Large choice of models
The HD-Vision is available in various models, featuring detachable side-mounted or base-mounted loudspeakers, and can be obtained either with or without a special contrast pane. The standard colour is silver, but other attractive options such as platinum, black, high-gloss black and high-gloss white are also available. In addition, you can configure your HD-Vision individually. The guarantee covers a full 5 years (3 years complete guarantee, if the product purchase is registered with TechniSat, plus 2 years parts guarantee, excluding the panel and remote control.
TechniSat HD-Vision 32 and HD-Vision 40 features:
Reception options:
?Multi-Tuner:
?Suitable fort he reception of free-to-air and encrypted digital TV and radio programmes via satellite (DVB-S), cable (DVB-C) and via the terrestrial path (DVB-T).
?Suitable for the reception of TV and radio programmes via analogue cable, analogue terrestrial signals and FM radio.
?Programme slots in a programme list can be mixed, independently of the signal source
Decoding systems:
?Ready for Pay-TV: Integrated CONAX decoding system, including a SmartCard reader
?CI slot (Common Interface) for CI modules for additional decoding systems
?Ready for reception of CONAX-encrypted TV and radio programmes, such as, for example, the TechniSat-Radio Bouquet, RADIOROPA audio book channels and MTV unlimited using the TechniSat SmartCard (included with set).
Features
?HDready
?100% free of pixel errors (bestpanels)
?Extremely wide viewing angle (178º)
?DigitalDirect integrated digital tuners ensure no standard conversions of signals are required)
DigiButler-Service ? added value free of charge
?AutoInstall: Installation assistant provides simple, automatic initial installation
??SiehFern INFO?: editorially enhanced programme information service with previews up to seven days in advance
?ISIPRO: Automatic programme list updates via satellite
?TechniMatic: Automatic software update via satellite
Display
?Size: HD-Vision 40? (102 cm diagonal screen size)
?Size: HD-Vision 32? (81 cm diagonal screen size)
?Type: TFT LCD (flat screen)
?Format: 16:9
?Resolution: 1366 x 768 (lines x rows)
?HDready
?Number of colours: 16,7 million
?Contrast: 1200:1; Dynamic Contrast: 5000:1
?Brightness 500 cd/m2
?Reaction time: 8 ms
Audio
?Dolby Digital (AC3) bitstream out / electrical and optical
?Music output in Watts (L/R): 15 W / 15 W sine
?Loudspeakers: 2 x 2-way system with bass reflex
Additional features
?aTHP (=advanced TechniSat Home Platform)
?Play back JPG and MP3 files via USB stick
?1000 pages memory for Teletext, HiText Level 2.5
Connections
?Serial interface (RS 232)
?2 x HDMI (digital multi-media connections)
?S-Video connections
?Video IN
?Audio cinch (L/R)
?Component inputs (YUV and Audio)
?Audio IN (R/L)
?Sub-woofer connection
?Digital audio output (SPDIF optical and electrical)
?Headphone socket
?VGA (for connection with a PC or laptop graphics card)
?Two SCART connections
?And many more
Variety of models
Numerous specification and colour options: side-mounted or base-mounted loudspeakers, with or without contrast pane; colours: silver, black, high-gloss black, platinum, high-gloss white; optionally with 80 GB hard drive (PVR)
Manufacture
Made in Germany
Guarantee
5 years guarantee: 3 years complete guarantee (if product purchase registered) + 2 years parts guarantee (excluding the panel and remote control)
RRP from 1599,99?
TechniSat-SmartCard contained in scope of delivery:
The TechniSat-SmartCard is additionally contained in the scope of delivery and is activated to receive the TechniSat-Radio Bouquet via satellite ASTRA 19,2°Ost for 30 days.
After registration you can either activate the TechniSat-SmartCard to receive the TechniSat-Radio Bouquet for one year free of charge, or MTV unlimited for three months free of charge or RADIOROPA audio book channels for three months free of charge.
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About TechniSat:
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 (also suitable for PREMIERE), TV sets, PC cards, car radios and navigation systems, 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). In addition, the TechniSat-Radio Bouquet and RADIOROPA Audio book channels provided by TechniSat make up a CONAX-encrypted Pay-Radio package that currently offers 19 high-quality radio niche channels via satellite (ASTRA 19,2° East).
The TechniSat group of companies has also established a production facility in Oborniki, close to Wraclaw in Poland since the autumn of 2006. This facility produces items exclusively for the markets in Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and also for Portugal. The establishment of the TechniSat facility in Poland has enabled us to get back production demand from the Far East to a member country of the EU, a benefit also for other companies. We see this as a contribution to the concept of Made in Europe. Made in Germany is a seal of approval for products made in Germany, Made in Europe is for products made in EU member states.
Product development:
TechniSat Digital GmbH, Dresden (Saxony)
TechniSat Digital GmbH, Daun
TechniSat Force Digital, Oslo and UK
Production facilities:
TechniSat Elektronik Thüringen GmbH, Dippach (Thüringen)
TechniSat Vogtland GmbH, Schöneck (Saxony)
TechniSat Teledigital AG, Staßfurt/Magdeburg (Sachsen-Anhalt)
TechniSat Digital Sp. Z o.o., Oborniki Slaskie (Poland)
For more information, please contact:
TechniSat Digital GmbH ? Press Office ? TechniPark ? D-54550 Daun
Tel.: +49 - (0) 6592/ 712-755 ? Fax: +49 - (0) 6592/ 712-649
presse@technisat.de ? www.technisat.de