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Overview of budget tuning devices Discovery Satfinder SF-500 and Discovery Satfinder SF-600
Today, our review once again aims to expand the horizons are not just fans of satellite TV, and for the people who have given subjects related to everyday Life, for those who did not stop the installation Gorynych. After all, for those who spend their service antenna farm or just constantly adds new converters need portability and ease of use. Perhaps the installer and you have not decided to choose the device for quick and easy installation of the most important dish. Our review will be presented two models sat-Finder Discovery, a significant difference which is a built-in battery in the older model and a difference in display size.
Description Discovery Satfinder SF-500:
Device for adjustment of satellite dishes SF-500 supports both DVB - S and DVB - S2. The device has a memory which contains all the basic satellites used in our regions may edit them through the buttons on the panel. The signal power level and is visible on the scale of the device as a% and even an audible alert.
Cheap, professional tool for fine-tuning of satellite dishes
Supported formats DVB S and DVB S2
Display signal strength and quality
Select, add, and edit satellite and types of converters
Select, add, and edit the parameters of transponders
Supports DiSEqC 1.0 and 0/22 KHz
Power supply via the antenna cable from the receiver, or power supply (included)
Integrated compass (very easy to use)
error of ± 1% of the scale (maximum fine)
scale quickly responds to even the most low-speed transponder
simple operation, reliable and high quality housing
Description Discovery Satfinder SF-600:
Device for adjustment of satellite dishes SF-600 supports both DVB - S and DVB - S2. The device has a memory that contains all the basic satellites used in our regions may edit them through the buttons on the unit. The signal power level and is visible on the scale of the device as a% and even an audible alert.
Cheap, professional tool for fine-tuning of satellite dishes
Supported formats DVB S and DVB S2
Display signal strength and quality
Select, add, and edit satellite and types of converters
Select, add, and edit the parameters of transponders
Supports DiSEqC 1.0 and 0/22 KHz
Power supply via the antenna cable from the receiver, or power supply (included)
Integrated compass (very easy to use)
error of ± 1% of the scale (maximum fine)
scale quickly responds to even the most low-speed transponder
simple operation, reliable and high quality housing
Built-in rechargeable battery, operates in the installation up to 14 days without recharging.
The difference in price of these devices, about $ 20. Which will suit you, you can decide for yourself by reading on our comparative review.
The devices have a very low weight and minimum size that does not require the manufacturer to invent what or mitigating structures for transportation, well, it will be easier to take them constantly with him. The boxes are the specifications and capabilities in English.
At entry-Discovery SF-500 Included you will find:
Power supply 220V-13V
User Manual in English
F-F transition
And the device itself.
In older models Discovery SF-600 Complemented
Power supply 220V-12V
User Manual in English
F-F transition - 2 pcs
USB - microUSB cable for PC connection
And the device itself.
In the entry-level power supply has F-connector and connects to the Receiver. Can also provide power to the receiver from any device that is currently running, and supplies power to the converter. In the older model of power can be made from the power supply, or from the internal battery. The manufacturer guarantees the operation of the device 2 weeks without recharging. As the functionality of both devices are identical, but the low-end model is more suitable to adjust or expand the number of converters, because of frequent when you first install the antenna cable is carried out in the last turn, and he's low-end model is needed to ensure efficiency. On the other hand, if you make the initial installation, then most likely, you will have power supply, mounting bracket. In any case, the final choice is yours.
On the case of devices consist of 6 buttons (UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, OK and EXIT) for menu navigation, a compass. Additional charge indicator, connector for the power supply and switch the older model.
The displays in the two models are highlighted, allowing you to set-up in the dark.
The first time you use the device, you must make the first setting, add the desired satellites and transponders.
In the main menu available 7 main menu in English:
Find Satellite - Find Satellite
List Satellite - Satellite List
Add Satellite - Add satellite
Edit Satellite - Edit satellite
Add Transponder - add transponder
Edit Transponder - Transponder Edit
Calculate Angle - the angle calculation
The first thing we add our satellite, such as Astra 4A at position 4.8°E, it is the 4th item
Name: Astra4A
LO Freq: Univ
22K: AUTO
DiSEqQ1.0: your value
USALS: ON or OFF
Longtitude: 004.8 E
After you add all of the transponders, this 5th item:
Satellite: Astra 4A
Tran Freq: 12284
Symbol Rate: 27500
Polarity: V
Now you can continue to search for this, we go in the 1st or 2nd item
In paragraph 1 meter can select the satellite on which to search, select the type and frequency of the oscillator, select the desired transponder frequency, flow rate, polarization, input switch, USALS work and submit a beep when capturing transponder. At the bottom of the screen displays the signal level and quality when you hover over the item, click OK, to open a large display.
In the 2nd point, you will be available to satellite list, after you get into the transponder list, from which fall directly on the large display.
Though the device and make you spend a little time to adjust, and then use to get very simple.
In the older model also has a microUSB connector, but for what it is not yet clear.
Advantages:
low cost
Powered by a receiver or built-in battery (the older model)
Beep when setting
Working without charge for a very long time
Ease of Use
disadvantages:
Lack of opportunities to work with DiSEqC 1.1
Instruction in English
Lack of facilities for our region
Discovery Satfinder SF-500
Discovery Satfinder SF-600
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Thank shop Antenka for the provided test equipment
Posted by: maxya