This document provides a review of the Technotrend TT-micro S320 satellite receiver. It notes that the receiver uses HDMI to digitally transmit video and audio to compatible TVs. While it can only receive MPEG-2 channels currently, it upscales the signal to near HDTV quality. The receiver is small, lightweight, and energy efficient. It has a full program guide, teletext, and fast channel switching. However, it does not allow editing the overall channel list or connecting a rotating dish.

1. TEST REPORT Satellite Receiver
Technotrend TT-micro S320
Video transmission via HDMI
In the past, the video signal from receiver to increasingly being used these days, especially Common Interface module
TV used to be transmitted as an analog video since ‘HD ready’ television sets are able to pro- which needs to be inserted in
or colour signal. In 2003, the specifications for cess HDMI signals. So if a high-end DVB set- the receiver’s CI slot.
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) top box capable of receiving HDTV is available, By default, the receiver is
were defined, allowing a fully digital transmis- the signals are sent to these TVs through HDMI pre-programmed with the
sion of video and audio data to any compat- using the HDTV protocol. transponder data of 18 sat-
ible output device. This improved technology is ellites. However, since the
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Top video quality tha
able price
– at an afford
Technotrend now makes use of watch. next events is displayed when- receiver only uses DiSEqC 1.0
this technology in the low-cost I particularly like this receiver ever a new channel is selected and toneburst your options are
sector as well. because of its future-proof and content as well as presen- limited to either a single LNB,
Admittedly, this satel- technology, even though it has tation are up to expectations. a monoblock for two satellites
lite receiver can only receive some minor limitations which, It goes without saying that or a multifeed system for four
MPEG-2 channels, which however, will not compromise a full EPG (Electronic Program satellites. You cannot connect a
means the new high-resolution its everyday use. In addition, it Guide) in extended mode is rotating dish to this receiver.
MPEG-4 signals being tested at is small and lightweight, does available, meaning you can Channels are stored in
the moment will not show up not consume much energy and look up events up to one week
on your TV screen. However, can easily be used in cars or in advance and set the timer
even the quality of regular campervans as well, thanks to directly in EPG mode.
PAL channels is improved to its 12 VDC power unit. Its very Teletext is integrated as
an extent that comes close to low signal threshold makes it well and as an added feature
true HDTV. an ideal travel companion. it stores all received pages so
In order to achieve this, Switching channels or that any selected page shows
Technotrend uses a techni- between TV and radio takes up immediately.
cal gadget called upscaler – a place quickly and without any A full signal search is fin-
system which extrapolates the switching distortions, which ished in next to no time and
existing 625 PAL lines to simu- is proof of a state-of-the-art can be limited to free-to-air,
late 1080 lines. This way, the operating system. Software encrypted or all signals. If you
irritating visible line structure updates are available via intend to receive encrypted
– which most of all LCD screens ASTRA1 and downloads start channels as well you need
suffer from – disappears and without long delays. On-screen a smartcard of the respec-
the image becomes clearer to information about current and tive content provider and a
Full channel list | Favourite list 1 3sat program guide Overview of events
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The fact that channels
cannot be rearranged in the
overall lists might irritate some TECHNIC
users, but this is compen- DATA
sated for by the availability of Distributor DVB-Shop, Deutschland
four favourite lists each for TV Tel. +49-34954/31960
and radio channels, where you Fax +49-34954/49233
Website www.dvbshop.net
E-Mail webmaster@dvbshop.net
Model TT-micro S320 HDMI
Power Supply 12 V DC or 230 V AC
Power Consumption 10/11 Watt (Stand-By/Off)
Size 25x17x3,5 cm
Weight 650 g
DiSEqC 1.0 and Toneburst
Satellites max. 4 of 18
RF-Modulator No
Program Listings TV, Radio, Favorites
Teletext 800 Page Memory
EPG Day, next day, week with program details
Timer EPG-programmable On/Off
Connectors IF In, 2xSCART, 2xRCA, S/PDF, HDMI, Power Supply
Upgrades Via Satellite
Expert Conclusion
can arrange channels to your indicate the operating status. This is a small low-cost receiver with good
heart’s content. It’s a similar story on the features for all standard requirements.
Another feature that is irri- back panel: apart from the
tating at first, but logical at sockets for the LNB and power +
second thought is the complete cord there are only the analog perfect video thanks to HDMI and upscaler
lack of control buttons on the and – more importantly – digital easy to use
front panel, which is limited to outputs for video and audio. fast channel switching Heinz Koppitz
TELE-satellite
the CI slot and a single LED to fast teletext Test Center
Germany
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overall channel lists cannot be edited
not suitable to rotating dishes
System information Program information Info bar after switching channels
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