OVHD(OpenView) Space TV or Ellies Decoder.

[RichardG]

There are 2 different decoders in the market currently with more to come in future possibly.

Ellies Decoder Specifications:

HD MPEG-2/4 (H.264) fully DVB-S2 compliant.
Automatic PAL/NTSC conversion.
Select up to 32 different favorite groups.
View up to 7 days of program schedule with the Electronic Program Guide (EPG).
Picture in Graphics (PIG) support.
True colour On-screen display (OSD).
Various channel editing functions (favorite, move, lock, rename and sort).
Parental control function.
Automatic saves for last channel.
Channel list can be sorted in alphabetic order A-Z.
Support Upgrade software.
Full High Definition - 1080i resolution.
HDMI output for High Definition picture and surround sound.
Easy to use interface.
Dolby® Digital Plus audio capability.
RCU - Multi-decoder capable remote control.
Signal detection LED.
12 month warranty.


Package contains:

- Decoder
- Remote control unit (batteries included)
- Power Supply
- 1.5m 3RCA Audi/Video Cable
- User guide
- Warranty Card

Unfortunately there is no PVR capability decoder as yet but Ellies said that a PVR model will be available next year February.

You can link up to 4 decoders on one lnb with the ellies model. The Space model requies a multiswitch


SpaceTV Specification:


Space High Definition Openview Digital Satellite Receiver

Features:
• HDMI - Digital interface for perfect picture and sound
• Straight connect with TopTV dish
• Required repositioning for Multichoice dishes
• Full High Defnition -1080i Resolution
• Future Pay TV NDS ready
• External DC power supply unit
• Over the Air Software Upgrade
• Plug and Play set-up
• Parental Control
• Dolby Digital Plus
• RF in & out
• USB 2.0 Interface
• Analog Audio & Video RCA ouput
• Digital Audio - S/PDIF digital audio output



Bonus Features:

• Remote room IR TVLink capable from TV RF-out connector
• Multimedia Functionality
• USB output can be used to charge mobile device
• SMATV preset tuning
• USB PVR Ready
• Multiple USB


Package includes:

1 x DVB-S2 HD Satellite Receiver (DSD200-HD)
1 x Remote Control with 2 x AAA Batteries
1 x 12V Power Adaptor (Euro two-prong plug)
1 x AV RCA Extension Cable
1 x Product Documentation Manual

I would rather purchase SpaceTV decoder, better value for money even though you will have to cough up R100 extra and what I like about this decoder is

Future Pay TV NDS ready

which can probably work on TopTV/StarTimes at a later stage. They use the same encryption if not mistaken.

 

[Quantum Theory]

Both decoders are future Pay TV ready. Space TV has TVlink capabilities and future PVR capabilities, that sets it apart.

Neither OVHD or Top TV will allow services from the one to be shown on the other's STB's... Ever...

 

[RichardG]

Neither OVHD or Top TV will allow services from the one to be shown on the other's STB's... Ever...

Maybe things will be possible in the foreseeable future with the new shareholders on board if the transaction is successful. Urgent court interdict happening Tuesday but the brand is dying they lost me for good.

http://teeveetee.blogspot.com/2013/10/breaking-toptv-ending-becoming-starsat.html

ODM which wanted to launch StarSat today, is now hopeful to launch StarSat as soon as possible, ending the TopTV brand which suffered huge reputational damage since its commercial launch just over three years ago.

 

[Quantum Theory]

There is a possibility that OVHD will allow Pay TV services to use their platform, however Top TV/StarTimes will never use the OVHD platform. Also, Top TV will never allow OVHD on their platform. They don't even allow GlobeCast FTA on their boxes.

 

[digitalp]

do you know if one can pick up other FTA channels on SES 5 using the Ellies receiver?

There is a possibility that OVHD will allow Pay TV services to use their platform, however Top TV/StarTimes will never use the OVHD platform. Also, Top TV will never allow OVHD on their platform. They don't even allow GlobeCast FTA on their boxes.

 

[RichardG]

@Quantum Theory, did mention that you can receive free-to-air channels such as bV not sure which others are available, he is using the SpaceTV unit.

Here is a list on free-to-air channels available http://www.lyngsat.com/freetv/South-Africa.html Look under Satellite - SES 5, maybe Quantum can share more knowledge with us

 

[digitalp]

He said that based on his experience with the Space TV receiver. I dont know if he has any knowledge if the Ellies one can pick up FTA channels as well.

@Quantum Theory, did mention that you can receive free-to-air channels such as bV not sure which others are available, he is using the SpaceTV unit.

Here is a list on free-to-air channels available http://www.lyngsat.com/freetv/South-Africa.html Look under Satellite - SES 5, maybe Quantum can share more knowledge with us

 

[MobileAllOver]

Very old thread, but quick question.

My parents have the SpaceTV version but it seems that the recent firmware has voided any FTA channels and only display the remaining channels on SES-5.

Seeing that OpenViewHD moves to IS20 completely so think that the only option would separate dish & decoders for each ?
ie one OpenViewHD to IS20 and then FTA to SES-5 ?