Fortec Passion HDTV FTA Receiver

[Scott Greczkowski]

This is one of the hottest items on display at this years SBE 2007, the Fortec Passion High Definition Free To Air receiver!

I will have more pictures of this receiver from our SatelliteGuys photo booth later but since they only have one of them here and everyone wants to see it I can't get my hands on it for photos.

One things you might note that is not mentioned which this receiver will be able to do is 4:2:2 digital! I know many of our Free To Air fans have been waiting for that!

Anyways here are some pictures to tide you over for a little bit with more to come later today or tommorow.

All photos are copyright 2007 SatelliteGuys.US and may not be used without permission.

 

[Anole]

That brochure shows SCART connectors on the rear.
What does the unit have?

I think the 4:2:2 will win over many.
Any answer to delivery date, price, (in the US, of course)
...or confirmation on blind scanning?

edit: Oh, sorry, that IS the Euro model.
Well, no matter, tell 'em we don't mind the SCART connectors and will deal with 'em.

re-edit: Clipped from another thread:

I had a great meeting with David from Fortec and I got to say if you are a TRUE FTA Fan you are going to want one of these units when they are available later this year.

I will have lot of pictures of this unit for you tommorow, however don't expect any screen shots at this time as the receiver David has needs new software as the software on it only does PAL. From the specs on the thing and all the connections on the back, this is going to be a very impressive unit!

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

It will do Blindscan. They are only making one model for all countries.

The american version will come with an american power cord, and other contries will come with the proper power units as well.

When you turn it on the first time you will see a map on your screen, select your country and the proper software will then be installed on the box (NTSC or PAL)

This means it WILL has SCART's as well as HDMI and component outputs.

I am going to go over and try steeling it for photos in a little bit.

I am going to go over and try

 

[realplaya3tn]

FTA HD boxes, old news, they have been around for a couple of months now

 

[Mr Tony]

FTA HD boxes, old news, they have been around for a couple of months now

not one that does 4:2:2

 

[Anole]

... and not one that does Blind Scans.
It's about damned time!

Now, if they'd just put recording capability into it... but I digress.
Sounds wonderful.
Tell 'em 50 SatGuys will take the first batch off the boat!

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Now folks here are some REAL pictures.

Images are copyright 2007 SatelliteGuys.US- Use of images without permission of SatelliteGuys.US is prohibited.

 

[grusome]

Wonder how many pints of blood I'm gonna have to sell to get this one??
Looks good!
grusome

 

[Shawn95GT]

That will look right at home in the cabinet with the Tivo Series 3 (similar case design).

Here's praying for a MSRP I can afford to impulse buy .

 

[timmy1376]

I might have to hold off on a receiver for now. When will this come out?

 

[wildboys]

not one that does 4:2:2

Iceberg will the new fortec passion do 4.22?

 

[Shawn95GT]

Iceberg will the new fortec passion do 4.22?

The fist post says it will

It isn't a huge deal, but it would be a nice touch if it would decode AC3 audio and down convert to 2 ch stereo on board like most non-fta (D* / E* / Cable / etc) boxes do.

 

[SatelliteAV]

There is a scheduled North American preproduction run to be made during the next month.

 

[brad1138]

What is 4:2:2 ?

 

[SatinKzo]

What is 4:2:2 ?

http://www.satelliteguys.us/showpost.php?p=637313&postcount=7

 

[Anole]

It isn't a huge deal, but it would be a nice touch if it would decode AC3 audio and down convert to 2 ch stereo on board like most non-fta (D* / E* / Cable / etc) boxes do.

It hadn't occurred to me 'till you put it this way, but it really IS a big deal, and I fully expect such a sophisticated box will do it!

 

[kb7oeb]

It has a CAM slot, anything subscribeable in the US?

 

[DVBResource]

Ther are good few 4.2.2 feeds and are free. The reason they are not found is that all the receivers in the US market either cannot even display the pixelated video, the screen is just black.
My Manhatten Plaza ST 550 will display 4.2.2 but pixelated and pass audio from a blind scan, so I am 99% shure it is 4.2.2
Mostly all the major live sports from the satellite trucks are 4.2.2 at least from myfriends satellite trucks in NY.

Jimmy

 

[digiblur]

Ther are good few 4.2.2 feeds and are free. The reason they are not found is that all the receivers in the US market either cannot even display the pixelated video, the screen is just black.
My Manhatten Plaza ST 550 will display 4.2.2 but pixelated and pass audio from a blind scan, so I am 99% shure it is 4.2.2
Mostly all the major live sports from the satellite trucks are 4.2.2 at least from myfriends satellite trucks in NY.

Jimmy

Don't forget about PC DVB devices and the QualiTV.

 

[tdtran1025]

4:2:2

Pardon my ignorance. What does 4:2:2 option do?