The document summarizes a test report of the TechniSat DigitSim S2 satellite receiver. It is a compact and easy to use receiver that supports SIM cards for encryption systems. It has a simple setup process guided by an assistant that helps configure language and location settings. The receiver automatically sorts channels by region and supports common connectors and protocols like DiSEqC for satellite dishes.

1. TEST REPORT Satellite Receiver
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Satellite receivers are currently available in every possible DigitSim S2 box the Crypto- card can be used to access the
price class but really good units are getting harder to find. One works system. MTV Unlimited package for all
manufacturer that has always stood for quality, ease-of-use and viewers in Europe.
the latest hardware technology, the company TechniSat from Ger- The included remote control,
many, just recently sent us their latest model from their Digit as expected from TechniSat,
receiver line, the DigitSim S2. sits comfortably in your hand Everyday Use
with all the buttons clearly What could possibly be more
marked. It’s a good idea to annoying than a technical piece
This quality receiver is sol- card. Because of this, Techni- always have fresh batteries on of equipment that is com-
idly built and is so small that it Sat opted to use the newest SIM hand since the receiver can’t plicated to use? It certainly
can be taken almost anywhere. card technology, something that really be used at all without wouldn’t be much fun to buy a
In combination with an equally has been used for some time in the remote because of the lack new receiver and then spend
small satellite antenna such as mobile telephones. of control buttons on the box hours reading through the user
the Multytenne for reception of itself. manual.
up to four satellites and also Many PayTV providers already
from TechniSat, it would make offer their cards in the standard The included user manual This is exactly what Tech-
the perfect companion on any larger format as well is in the comes with detailed informa- niSat for years has been
camping trip or whenever you new smaller SIM card format tion, numerous pictures and trying to eliminate and even
go to your vacation home. such as in the Czech Republic, clearly explains all of the func- the DigitSim S2 is no excep-
Slovakia and also with Techni- tions of this box so that even tion. A graphically pleas-
At just 16 x 10.5 x 3.5 cm, it Sat’s own radio package. Other a beginner will have no trouble ing and easy-to-follow Setup
has only two LEDs on the front providers are also making the understanding what is going Assistant guides the user in
panel that show its current smaller SIM format available; on. simple steps through the ini-
operational status. this trend will only continue. tial installation after which it
As an extra bonus, Technisat asks what the desired OSD lan-
And because of its small size, The built-in card reader in includes a SmartCard that pro- guage should be. The user can
there obviously wasn’t all that the DigitSim receiver series vides a 120-day free trial of the choose between German, Eng-
much room in the back for too supports the Conax encryption TechniSat radio package. For a lish, French, Spanish, Italian,
many connectors so Techni- system (DigitSim S1) and in the small monthly charge, the same Turkish, Swedish, Portuguese,
Sat concentrated on what was
absolutely necessary, namely a
Scart jack, an IF input as well
as a connection for an external
12V power supply.
But what about the SIM card?
Again, because of its size, the
DigitSim S2 is far too small for
a standard CI module or PayTV
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Greek Ελληνικά www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0711/hel/technisat.pdf always find SF at the top of the little over eight minutes. Obvi-
Croatian Hrvatski www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0711/hrv/technisat.pdf list. ously, no speed records were
Italian Italiano www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0711/ita/technisat.pdf
Hungarian Magyar www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0711/mag/technisat.pdf The receiver is now ready broken here but it is still in the
Mandarin 中文 www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0711/man/technisat.pdf
Dutch Nederlands www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0711/ned/technisat.pdf
to use. If any special settings acceptable range. On the posi-
Polish Polski www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0711/pol/technisat.pdf need to be addressed, such as tive side, the ISIPRO system
Russian Русский www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0711/rus/technisat.pdf
Turkish Türkçe www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0711/tur/technisat.pdf the audio/video output signal does not require the user to
or complicated DiSEqC param- first run a manual scan and
eters, this can be handled later already provides an up-to-date
Russian, Greek, Polish, Czech, these can be set up manu- through the six-category main channel list that contains all of
Hungarian and Dutch; you ally. If you happen to have a menu. the most important channels.
should have no trouble finding DiSEqC motor, you are also in For more experienced users, of
one to match your needs. luck; both the DiSEqC 1.2 and The DigitSim S2 supports course there’s also a PID scan.
1.3 (USALS) protocols are sup- CVBS and RGB although YUV
After selecting the audio ported. and S-Video are not available. If you decide against the
language, you are asked to But then, who would install a ISIPRO system despite all of
enter your location and then The search for a software projection TV system or a flat its advantages, you can fall
go through some basic settings
such as choosing daylight sav-
ings time or standard time.
In order for the receiver to
automatically switch between
the two, it must know in what
country and in what time zone
it will be used. The country
selection determines what hap-
pens with the automatic sort-
ing and updating of the channel
list and helps to place regional,
country-specific channels at
the top of the list. update via satellite marks the screen TV in their RV? The back on a variety of sorting
end of the initial installation. receiver can handle both PAL and editing possibilities. Indi-
The antenna configuration The DigitSim S2 then asks and NTSC signals; reception vidual channels can be moved
menu was set up for the popular the user if a channel scan for of US feeds is therefore not a or deleted while popular chan-
European satellite pair ASTRA all channels or encrypted-only problem. nels can be moved into Favor-
at 19.2° east and HOTBIRD at channels should be started. ites lists. The editing functions
13° east. If there are other The preprogrammed satel- are separated for the TV and
satellites that interest you or If you really want to have lite list includes unfortunately radio channel lists helping to
if DiSEqC parameters need to it easy, simply select ISIPRO, only 20 European satellites. promote organization and clar-
be used, this can directly be TechniSat’s automatic channel 13 additional satellites can be ity.
handled with the Installation update system. In this mode added manually.
Assistant. the receiver loads a prepared Another highlight of this
channel list via satellite that TechniSat provided this little receiver is the automatic down-
In addition to standard Ku- from that point on will be auto- receiver with enough space for loading of EPG data at a specific
band universal LNBFs, Techn- matically kept up to date. only 4000 channels. If the Dig- time via satellite. In this way,
iSat’s own Multytenne system itSim S2 is used with a DiSEqC when you actually want to look
for reception of up to four sat- And if a specific country was motor, then sooner or later you at this data, you won’t have to
ellites as well as the Disicon selected during set up, this will have a problem with avail- wait any length of time; it will
single-cable solution can be channel list will be arranged able channel memory. immediately be available. For
used. Even LNBs with unusual such that, for example, an Aus- the user this has the distinct
LOFs are no problem at all; trian will always find ORF or A scan of an 80-transponder advantage that all of the EPG
Main Menu Satellite List SCPC Reception via EUTELSAT 36° east
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3. data is downloaded regardless test transponder on EUTELSAT The perfect overall picture
of what channel happens to be SEASAT at 36° east with a sym- of the DigitSim S2 is enhanced
selected at the time and there- bolrate of 1.628 Ms/sec. was even further by the speedy tele-
fore can provide, for example, handled effortlessly even though text decoder and the easy-to-
a list of all primetime program- the manufacturer’s specifica- use parental control feature.
ming with the push of a single tions start at 2 Ms/sec.
button on the remote control.
Even in normal TV mode this
little TechniSat receiver pres-
Expert Conclusion
ents itself very well. After +
pressing the OK button a nicely The operation of the DigitSim S2 from Tech-
organized channel list is dis- niSat is clearly and logically arranged making
played that in addition to a it easy to use even for newcomers. The family-
preview window also shows the friendly living room receiver proves itself with its
current EPG data for that chan- well thought out features and reliable functions. Thomas Haring
TELE-satellite
nel. The list can be sorted by Its small size makes it perfect for use in RVs or for Test Center
Austria
your weekend cabin in the woods. It slips easily
into your pocket so you can take it anywhere. We especially liked
its excellent sensitivity and its fast channel switching speed.
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Its available channel memory could stand for improvement;
4000 channels for a CI receiver with DiSEqC motor support might
not be enough.
TECHNIC
DATA
Manufacturer TechniSat Digital GmbH, 54550 Daun, Germany
Tel +49-(0) 65 92 / 712-600
Favorites list or by provider. Fax +49-(0) 65 92 / 49 10
Website www.technisat.com
The channel switching time Model DigitSim S2
between two channels on dif- neously displays either the Function Digital CI Satellite Receiver
ferent transponders is out- current or upcoming informa-
Channel Memory 4000
standing at less than one tion for up to 12 channels or,
Satellites 33
second. After each channel if desired, the entire program-
Symbol rates 2-45 Ms/sec.
change an Info bar appears ming data for a single chan-
SCPC Compatible yes, 1.628 Ms/sec in our tests
with EPG information and addi- nel. You can also set up timer
tional channel data (teletext, USALS yes
entries directly from the EPG
AC3, audio, subtitles, etc.). so that you’ll never again miss DiSEqC 1.0 / 1.2 / 1.3
your favorite programs. Scart Connectors 1
A double-push of the OK Audio Connectors no
button brings up expanded The TechniSat-built tuner UHF Modulator no
EPG information as long as this showed its excellent sensitivity 0/12 Volt Output no
data is made available by the in our tests and had no trouble Digital Audio Output no
provider. handling weaker signals with C/
EPG yes
N values between 4 and 5 dB.
C/Ku-Band Compatible yes
The SFI button on the remote
Power Supply 180-250 VAC / 50 Hz via Power Supply; 12V / 1.6A direct
control starts the electronic The receiver showed its best
program guide that simulta- side with SCPC reception: our
SFI EPG Overview EPG Data of a Channel DiSEqC Motor Settings
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