Technical Specifications

[BGonaSTICK]

Dreambox DM600 PVR

- 250 MHz PowerPC Processor (350 Mips)
- Linux Operating System
- 1 x Smartcard-Reader
- MPEG2 Hardware decoding
- Common available NIMs (DVB-S, DVB-C, DVB-T)
- V.24/RS232 Interface
- 10/100Mbit compatible Ethernet Interface
- 2 LED status
- 32 MByte Flash, 96 MByte Ram total
- integrated IDE UDMA66 Interface
- Support for internal HDD 2,5" in any capacity
- unlimited channel lists for TV/Radio
- channel-change time < 1 second
- full automatic service scan
- supports directly bouquet-lists
- supports EPG (electronic program guide)
- supports own videotext
- supports multiple LNB-Switching control (DiSEqC)
- fully adaptable OSD in many languages and skin-support
- S/PDIF Interface for digital bit stream out (AC-3)
- 1 x Scart-interfaces
- S-Video connector
- analoge modem

DreamBox DM600 technical data

DBS-Tuner:
Frequency Range 950 …. 2150 MHz
Signal Level - 65 dBm …. - 25 dBm
Signal-to-Noise Level 12 dB max.
DBS-Tuner Input Connector F-Type female
Input Impedance 75 Ohm
AFC +/- 3 MHz
Demodulation Shaped QPSK
FEC Viterbi and Reed-Solomon
Viterbirate 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, automatic assimilation
Roll-off Factor 35 %
Demultiplexing according ISO 13818-1

Video decoder:
Video Compression MPEG-2 and MPEG-1 compatible
Video Standard PAL G/ 25 Hz
Video Formats 4:3 / 16:9
Footage 16:9, automatic assimilation for 16:9 TV-Device (over Scart)
Letterbox precolating for 4:3 TV-Device

Audio decoder:
Audiokompression MPEG-1 & MPEG-2 Layer I and II
Audio Mode Dual (main/sub), Stereo
Frequency: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz

Output analog:
Output Level L/R 0,5 Vss on 600 Ohm
THD > 60 dB (1 kHz)
Crosstalk < -65 dB

Output digital:
Output Level 0,5 Vss on 75 Ohm
Sampled Data Filtering 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
S/PDIF-Output optical (AC3)

Video parameter:
Input Level FBAS 1 Vss +/- 0.3 dB on 75 Ohm
Teletext filter in conformity with ETS 300 472 Standard

TV-Scart:
Output: FBAS,RGB,S-Video

Serielle Interface RS 232:
Typ RS232 bidirectional
Bitrate 115,2 kBit/s max.
Plug Connector SUB-D-9
Function: Update of Firmware

Ethernet:
10/100 MBit compatible interface
Function: Update of Firmware, Connect to PC

UDMA66 IDE Interface:
Intern for connect 2,5" HDD

LNB Power and polarisation:
LNB Current 500mA max. ; short-circuit-proof
LNB Voltage vertical < 14V without load, > 11,5V at 400mA
LNB Voltage horizontal < 20V without load, > 17,3V at 400mA
LNB shut-off at Standby-Mode

Count of active satellite position:
DiSEqC 1.0/1.2 SAT POSITION / SAT OPTION
DiSEqC - Rotor Control

Power consumption:
< 15W / 12V

Input voltage:
DC12V,alternating acurrent +/- 15%

Extern power supply:
Input: 110-240V AC / 50-60Hz / 0,6A
Output: 12V = / 2,5A

Physical specification:
Ambient Temperature +15°C...+35°C
Humidity < 80%
Size (W x D x H): 195 mm x 130 mm x 40 mm
Weight: 0,6 kg

[wod]

Originally Posted by BGonaSTICK

Support for internal HDD 2,5" in any capacity

hmm thats good so i can buy a 120gig and then install a 300 gig one later ? as is it hardware limited or just software ?

[BGonaSTICK]

It says 'any capacity' so yes, you should be able to upgrade at will

[rossiuk]

can i say what great info

[joebuck]

I've read on some of the Dreambox sales sites that the DM600pvr has dual tuners. Is that true? Can you watch one channel while recording another? Is this unit capable of "time shifting" (pause and continue live tv)? Thanks in advance,
Joe

[yunnowho]

There is a problem if you want to use Phoenix card reader from rs232, simply not working... i've heard of a bug in enigma or intentionaly removed. On the other hand why we need modem port???!

This same problem is with DM500+ and now along with new DM600pvr, both have disabled rs232 for phoenix use and both have modem port.

In times of common DSL use, who would need modem port anyway? Maybe somebody knows something more, differently?

[kerrywez]

Originally Posted by joebuck

I've read on some of the Dreambox sales sites that the DM600pvr has dual tuners. Is that true? Can you watch one channel while recording another? Is this unit capable of "time shifting" (pause and continue live tv)? Thanks in advance,
Joe

Hi Joe, Sorry but it has only one tuner, the only twin tuner Dreambox, at the moment, is the 7025. If you can wait for the new 8000HDPVR and have deep pockets, then I would advise you to do so. if you are after time shift, twin tuners and HDD. It has been reported that the 8000 will cost in the region of €800, which even a dreamer like myself thinks is way too much.

Very best regards Wez

[kerrywez]

Originally Posted by yunnowho

There is a problem if you want to use Phoenix card reader from rs232, simply not working... i've heard of a bug in enigma or intentionaly removed. On the other hand why we need modem port???!

This same problem is with DM500+ and now along with new DM600pvr, both have disabled rs232 for phoenix use and both have modem port.

In times of common DSL use, who would need modem port anyway? Maybe somebody knows something more, differently?

The port is used for installing an image in the box, not for what you seem to think it is used for.
Hope this helps you.

Very best regards Wez

[omer_jee]

i thought that dm600 pvr updates it self when hit, i herd it was better than other cable boxes at this, yet mine is down wthin few months. any idea?