Digital set top boxes (DVB-S)

List of digital set-top boxes meant for receiving DVB-S satellite TV.

• Tuners (Number of tuners)
  If the device includes multiple tuners, it typically allows picture-in-picture functions (and, in case of PVR-capable devices, recording) for two or more channels, even if the channels are physically located in different multiplexes.
• DVB-C (Includes also DVB-C tuner)
  DVB-C tuner is required to receive digital cable television transmissions.
• HDTV (HDTV support)
  Does the device have support for High-Definition television (HDTV) programming, i.e. can the tuner handle AVC (MPEG4) format.
• HDD (Does the device include hard drive?)
  If the device has an internal hard disk drive (HDD) it is possible to save programs without any loss in picture quality.
• MHP (MHP support)
  MHP is a unified standard for interactive digital TV services. The standard is mostly used in the Nordic countries.
• USB (USB or USB2 connector)
  USB port offers a fast data transfer route between the set top box and a computer. The connection is typically used to transfer saved programs from the set top box to a computer.
• VideoGuard (Integrated VideoGuard card reader)
  VideoGuard card reader is required to use several pay-TV operators' offerings, including UK's BSkyB, Nordic's Viasat and Australia's Foxtel.
• Conax (Integrated Conax card reader)
  Conax is a form of encryption method used by several European pay-TV operators. Without Conax reader (or Conax CA-module), those channels can't be accessed, as the authentication car provided by pay-TV operator can be read only by Conax reader.