Difference between revisions of "CaptiveWorks CW-600S Premium FTA Receiver"
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* Supports DiSEqC 1.0/1.2/ 1.3(USALS) and 22KHz Tone | * Supports DiSEqC 1.0/1.2/ 1.3(USALS) and 22KHz Tone | ||
* Software upgrade via Rs232 | * Software upgrade via Rs232 | ||
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| + | * Auto DiSEqC Detection | ||
| + | * 256 Color Graphic User Interface | ||
| + | * Super Fast 800 Pages OSD Teletext Supported | ||
| + | * OSD Subtitle Function | ||
| + | * Multi Pictures in Display for Browse: 4/9/12/16 | ||
| + | * Hi Sensitivity QPSK Tuner and Demodulator | ||
| + | * Multi Timer Function | ||
| + | * Network Search | ||
| + | * Game Function | ||
| + | * Multi Languages: English/German/French/Italian/Spanish/Arabic/Turkish/Persian/Russian | ||
| + | * Support 20 Audio PID (Language) | ||
| + | * Fast Channel Switching | ||
| + | * Update Via SDX | ||
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| + | * Main Processor Cx24138, Speed 160 MIPS (Million Instructions Per Second) | ||
| + | * 2MB of Flash Memory | ||
| + | * 16MB SDRAM | ||
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| + | The Captive Works CW-600S FTA receiver comes with remote control, serial cable for updating your receiver, 4x1 diseqc switch and a 1 year warranty. It comes with an outstanding set of features making it truely one of the best digital satellite receivers in the market. It is the only receiver in the market with Auto DiseqC functionality. This feature allows for auto recognition and configuration of all satellites connected to the receiver via a DiseqC switch. | ||
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| + | == Review == | ||
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| + | For the under $100 price range you really cannot beat this FTA receiver! It has a powerful tuner capable of pulling in satellite signal even off of undersized dishes. It is also extremely easy to operate, out of the box, and doesn't include a bunch of unnecessary options in the UI that no one uses or understands anyway. | ||
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| + | There are, however, two significant shortcomings of this receiver, one being the lack of a USB port and the second being the unit has an underpowered CPU. | ||
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| + | Anyone that has ever flashed an FTA receiver from USB knows how fast and easy it is. Since the CaptiveWorks 600S lacks a USB port, it has to be disconnected and moved to your computer area, connected to the PC with an ancient null-modem serial cable, and flashed slowly. | ||
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| + | The sluggish processor can be noticed when operating the unit with the remote control. Some simple tasks, such as changing the channel, can seem sluggish and the unit is sometimes unresponsive as it queues up user commands; i.e. don't try to change channels too quickly. It should also be noted that there does not appear to be a way to automatically sort the channels by common Station ID (SID). | ||
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| + | If CaptiveWorks would upgrade the CPU in this unit, and add a USB port, it would definitely be a 5 star FTA receiver. Yet, even with these shortcomings, it is a receiver we recommended because when push comes to shove, it works well for pulling in satellite signals and letting you relax and watch some quality FTA television. | ||
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Revision as of 09:25, 30 March 2008
About
- MPEG-2 Digital and Fully DVB-S Compliant
- SCPC/MCPC Receivable from C/KU band Satellite
- User Friendly OSD Menu with Full Function
- Installation by Easy Setup Guide
- 100 Satellites, 6000 Channels and 4000 transponders
- VBI Teletext Supported
- Small Picture in Graphic and Zoom Function
- 8 Favorite Groups and Parent Lock Function
- EPG, including 4 days data fast download and timer
- Supports DiSEqC 1.0/1.2/ 1.3(USALS) and 22KHz Tone
- Software upgrade via Rs232
- Auto DiSEqC Detection
- 256 Color Graphic User Interface
- Super Fast 800 Pages OSD Teletext Supported
- OSD Subtitle Function
- Multi Pictures in Display for Browse: 4/9/12/16
- Hi Sensitivity QPSK Tuner and Demodulator
- Multi Timer Function
- Network Search
- Game Function
- Multi Languages: English/German/French/Italian/Spanish/Arabic/Turkish/Persian/Russian
- Support 20 Audio PID (Language)
- Fast Channel Switching
- Update Via SDX
- Main Processor Cx24138, Speed 160 MIPS (Million Instructions Per Second)
- 2MB of Flash Memory
- 16MB SDRAM
The Captive Works CW-600S FTA receiver comes with remote control, serial cable for updating your receiver, 4x1 diseqc switch and a 1 year warranty. It comes with an outstanding set of features making it truely one of the best digital satellite receivers in the market. It is the only receiver in the market with Auto DiseqC functionality. This feature allows for auto recognition and configuration of all satellites connected to the receiver via a DiseqC switch.
Review
For the under $100 price range you really cannot beat this FTA receiver! It has a powerful tuner capable of pulling in satellite signal even off of undersized dishes. It is also extremely easy to operate, out of the box, and doesn't include a bunch of unnecessary options in the UI that no one uses or understands anyway.
There are, however, two significant shortcomings of this receiver, one being the lack of a USB port and the second being the unit has an underpowered CPU.
Anyone that has ever flashed an FTA receiver from USB knows how fast and easy it is. Since the CaptiveWorks 600S lacks a USB port, it has to be disconnected and moved to your computer area, connected to the PC with an ancient null-modem serial cable, and flashed slowly.
The sluggish processor can be noticed when operating the unit with the remote control. Some simple tasks, such as changing the channel, can seem sluggish and the unit is sometimes unresponsive as it queues up user commands; i.e. don't try to change channels too quickly. It should also be noted that there does not appear to be a way to automatically sort the channels by common Station ID (SID).
If CaptiveWorks would upgrade the CPU in this unit, and add a USB port, it would definitely be a 5 star FTA receiver. Yet, even with these shortcomings, it is a receiver we recommended because when push comes to shove, it works well for pulling in satellite signals and letting you relax and watch some quality FTA television.
