· Award winning satellite receiver with superb Standard (SD) and High Definition (HD) picture quality· Receive over 250 free-to-air digital channels and HD broadcasts from the Astra 28.2E satellite· 10,000 channel memory (7,000 TV, 3,000 radio)· HD upscaling for standard definition, improves picture quality through HDMI or component connections· Make use of a redundant Sky dish by plugging in this receiver to get Free Satellite digital TV· ''Plug ''n'' play'' ready - comes pre-loaded with all Freesat channels currently available in the UK- Simply select where you live to get your regional channels prioritised· Complete channel list and pre-sorted favourites (general, news, children''s, music, films, other)· See all the latest channels that are available including BBC HD and ITV HD from:- http://www.fortecstar.com/whatsnew/index.asp?task=itemview&id=128· Plays MP3s from a USB memory stick· HDMI and component (YPbPr) outputs· Parental lock facility· 2 CI slots for pay satellites· Multiple output resolutions: 1080i, 720p, 576p· MPEG4/H.264 is an improved compression process for digital television and HDTV, 1080i (interlaced) and 720p (progressive) HDTV video format With the increase in Plasma and LCD HD-ready TVs, Fortec has created a receiver to provided HD quality at a great price. Take advantage of this technology by installing a High Defintion satellite receiver in your home. Pick up hundreds of free digital TV channels from the UK and across Europe. The receiver also features 2 CI slots to make it compatible with pay-satellite TV and is compatible with USALS and DisEqC for motorised positioning systems. Satellite TV Explained Digital TV via satellite has often come at too high a price for many households, as subscriptions to satellite TV companies run into many hundreds of pounds. Wth the advent of Freesat, viewers can now watch HDTV broadcasts for a one-off payment and no contract or subscriptions. Maplin has a range of high quality satellite receivers, dishes and accessories that are Freesat friendly and will allow you to watch the channels Freesat will broadcast plus many more. Our systems enable you to easily complete the installation yourself with a step-by-step guide; we also have an informative guide to introduce you to the world of satellite TV reception. <U>Why would I need digital satellite?</U> Sometimes a satellite system is the only way to receive TV signals; especially in certain areas in the UK. The advent of digital TV and particularly high definition (HDTV) broadcasts means that satellite provides great home entertainment. Systems available through Maplin are designed to enable you to make a one-off purchase without any costly monthly subscriptions. You can then open up a world of free-to-air channels. So, if you have an existing satellite system and are thinking of upgrading your dish or receiver, or you are new to digital satellite TV we have systems and components to fit all budgets.
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FORTEC STAR
HighDefinition FTA Satellite Receiver Passion ( HD FTA Passion Silv ) Price Comparison
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£149.99