Small box with a great performance

Then the TechniBox been connected and switched to S1 + TV (Samsung UE46B8090) and music receiver (Harman / Kardon AVR 5000). While the very detailed for a Quick Start Guide 50 pages Only in German was at hand next to it, was one of us but not needed because of the HDTV receiver is in its menu navigation on the monitor really self-explanatory. Additionally there is a CD attached, in the complete operating instructions for the TechniSat HDTV receiver is included.

The operating language and locale is preset in German, then start some queries for the initial installation, such eg the aspect ratio (4: 3 or 16: 9).., Antenna configuration (satellite search), channel scan for TV and radio programs, the conclusion can be still load the electronic program guide (EPG), which takes about half an hour of time. Then the satellite receiver is so far ready, but of course are not the individual programs on the usual program places what you can subsequently make. This, too, is running without any problems and using the arrow keys on the remote control you can quickly set the transmitter to the desired channel.

Convincing for us once the crisp picture, that transmits the SAT receiver. We have had an approximately 5-year-old Topfield SAT receiver and this is a significant difference is noted, the sound is also improved and heard through our surround speakers (Nubert) a good track clearer and more voluminous as before. The very short switching to the next program also convinced absolutely appropriate and television films of the TechniBox S1 + in Dolby Digital 5.1. transmitted.

About the "Menu" button can still basic settings are made, such as TV or radio lists manage, picture and sound settings and more. In addition can be personalized with TechniFamily password-protected user profiles with corresponding restrictions and maximum service life creating. Ideal for parents with young children.

An additional plus is the included HD + card (worth 50), which receives one year free all encrypted private HD channels (RTL HD, Sat1 HD, ProSieben HD, etc.). Pay TV channels can use the TechniSat HDTV receivers are also received and a digital recording function by connecting an external hard drive with USB 2.0 offers the TechniBox also.

Conclusion: Here's price / performance ratio is absolutely: the image is razor sharp, the sound clear. In addition, the HDTV receiver from TechniSat convinced yet with a simple menu navigation, many extras and a great look.