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Digital Free To Air (FTA) Satellite Receiver

FORTEC STAR Lifetime TM

 

 

 

 

 

Fast chipset, very sensitive tuner, easy menu, and the list goes on.  One of the best Free To Air (FTA) receivers on the market today.  Super fast channel changing speed.  Crisp picture with the S-Video output.  Dolby Digital (AC3) S/PDIF audio coaxial output for your listening pleasure. Listen to AC3 broadcasts (Dolby Digital 5.1) when your Lifetime receiver is connected to a Dolby decoder.

Watch and listen to the Free PBS stations on 

AMC3 satellite with this receiver.

Watch Free-to-air International & ethnic TV and Radio Channels  

on Telstar 5 satellite, Galaxy 10R, AMC4, Galaxy 3C, and other satellites.  High quality and fast system!

One of the fastest consumer receivers in the market today. Switches channels in a fraction of a second.

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Main Features

• EPG (Electronic Program Guide) - 7 days of program information

• 3,000 Channel Memory (TV & Radio)

• Fully compliant with MPEG-2 Digital & DVB broadcasting

• 950~2150 MHz input Frequency (with IF loop throughput)

• Variable input Symbol Rate (1.5~45 Msps)

S/PDIF Digital Audio Output (AC3)

• Multi-language OSD (On-screen Display)

• Automatic PAL/NTSC Conversion

• Fast Channel Change

• Flexible reception of SCPC & MCPA from C/Ku band Satellites

• Timer Function (Automatic On/Off Setting Function)

• 256-Colors (Graphic Use Interface)

• P-I-G (Picture-in-Graphic) On-screen Display

• 5 Favorite Lists

• Powerful Channel Editing Function

• Sorting: Alphabetic, Satellite, FTA/Scramble, Parental Lock, TP Order

• Move, Delete, Edit Favorites

• Parental Lock, Channel Rename, Channel Skip.  (Default PW 0000)

• Manual PID/Satellite & TP/Network Scan

• Simultaneous Scan of 4 Satellites

DiSEqC 1.0, 1.2, 1.3, and USALS (Universal Satellites Automatic Location System  ) compliant

• Capable Of Setting the Frequency for SMATV Systems

• Upgrade through RS-232C (STB to STB, PC to STB)

1 Year Parts & Labor Mfg Warrantee

SatcoDX File Transfer Compliant

 

Specification

Value

DIGITAL TUNER & DEMODULATOR

Input Connector

F-type, IEC169-24, Female

Input Frequency Range

950 MHz to 2150 MHz

Loop Throughput

950 MHz to 2150 MHz

Input Impedance

75 ohm

Signal Level

-25 to -65dBm

LNB Power

13/18 V DC, 500mA Max.

22 KHz Tone

Frequency: 22 ± 2 KHz   Amplitude: 0.6 ± 0.2 V

DiSEqC Control

Version 1.0 & 1.2

Demodulation

QPSK

Input Symbol Rate

2-45 Ms/s, SCPC/MCPC

FEC Decoder

Convolution Code Rate 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8

DiSEqC

USALS Compatible

SYSTEM MEMORY

Main Processor

STi5518 ST20 32 bit CPU

CPU Clock

81MHz

Flash Memory

1 Mbytes

SDRAM

8 Mbytes

EEPROM

32 Kbytes

Channel memory

Digital channels: 3,000

Multi-Language Menu

(Varies by Region)

English / Spanish / French / German / Portuguese / Russian / Arabic / Turkish

Remote Control

IR remote control (carrier Freq: 38 KHz)

MPEG TRANSPORT STREAM & A/V DECODING

Transport stream

MPEG-2 ISO/IEC 13818 Transport Stream Specification

Profile Level

MPEG-2 MP@ML

Input Stream

Max. 90Mbits/s

Aspect Ratio

4:3, 16:9

Frame Rate

25 Hz for PAL, 30 Hz for NTSC

Video Resolution

720 x 576(PAL)  720 x 480(NTSC)

Teletext

Through VBI / OSD

Audio Decoding

MPEG Layer I & II

Audio Mode

Single channel / Dual channel / Joint stereo / Stereo

Sampling Rate

16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, and 48 KHz

A/V & DATA IN/OUT

RCA Output

Video, Audio L/R, 0/12V or S/PDIF on N.A. model

IF Input

F-type Connector

Loop-through Output

F-type Connector

TV SCART (If avail.)

CVBS, L, R Output with volume control

VCR SCART (If avail.)

RGB, CVBS, L, R

Data Interface

RS-232, Connector: 9-pin D-sub type

RF MODULATOR BUILT-IN

RF-Connector

75ohm IEC169-2, Male/Female

Frequency

470MHz to 860MHz

Output Channel

CH 21-69 or Ch 3-4

TV Standard

PAL D/K/I/M, NTSC

Preset Channel

Ch 3, or CH 38 Software changeable by Menu screen

POWER SUPPLY

Input Voltage

AC 90 to 250 VAC (SMPS), 50Hz/60Hz

Power Consumption

Max 25W

Stand-by Power

< 5 Watts

Protection

Separate internal fuse

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Size (W x H x D)

290 x 200 x 65 mm

Weight

2.3 Kg

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Operating temperature

0 ~ 40 C

Storage temperature

-10 C ~ + 80 C

Operating humidity range

10 ~ 85% RH, Non-condensing

Storage humidity range

5 ~ 90% RH, Non-condensing

 

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Fortec Star LifeTime FTA Digital Satellite Receiver

DVB FTA MPEG2 Digital - IR remote included    

Discontinued

Click here for newer receivers

Availability:    The Fortec Star Lifetime receiver is discontinued.  It was been replaced by the Lifetime ULTRA blind search receiver.  See the LifeTime ULTRA Blind Search Receiver

 

Tighten all the coaxial cable connections only by hand. Using a wrench may over-tighten the connections, causing damage. Such damage is not covered by the Limited warranty.

Motorize Your Antenna to surf multiple satellites
Add a DiSEqC 1.2 Compatible MOTOR

We have it in stock and works with all DiSEqC 1.2 receivers

 

Dolby Digital (AC3 ) is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation

FAQ:

What are Free To Air (FTA) channels?

Free to Air channels are digital channels that are not encrypted by the service provider and require no subscription or monthly payment. They are provided free of charge and are perfectly legal to receive with an FTA receiver.

Are there any Dish Network or DirecTV channels that are FTA?

Almost all of the channels provided by these companies are NOT FTA. The channels are encrypted and require an authorized receiver and monthly subscription. A few FTA channels are available on Dish Network such as the music channels on http://www.lyngsat.com/echo7.shtml

Can I use an FTA receiver to receive premium channels like Dish Network or DirecTV?

Absolutely not. These channels require subscription and special receivers supplied by the service provider. Any tampering with your FTA receiver (whether by hardware or software modification) to try to receive the premium channels without paying is not only a violation of the law and unethical, but also will void the warrantee on your receiver and may hinder it unusable. We do not support or condone piracy of signal.  Don't even inquire about it.  Sale of products on this site is subject to "Terms of Use and Declaration of Intent" agreement.

What size dish I need for the Free to air channels?

For the C-Band signal channels you will need a 6-10ft dish.
For KU-band channels you will need a 30 inch dish and up.

Where can I find out what channels are available free to air?

There are many free to air channels available in North America on satellites such as Galaxy 10R, AMC4, Telstar 5, AMC3, etc. There are from the USA and from around the world. See http://www.lyngsat.com/america.shtml for a complete listing of what is available. Anything with an F designation is FREE TO AIR.

 

 

Warning:

 

When you buy a receiver from us, your receiver will be sent to you with the latest software and firmware from the manufacturer. 3rd party software are not supported by us or the manufacturer and if used it will void the equipment manufacturer's warranty.


Note that the software is incompatible across various models. If you upload the wrong software and create a problem with the receiver, this will not only void your warrantee and but may make your receiver inoperable. It may require service which is not covered under the warranty. File transfers errors are entirely your responsibility and we are not responsible for any receivers problems as a result of that.

 

To avoid invaliding your warranty, contact your dealer to have a factory trained technician upload software to your receiver. Only official software and upgrades available from the manufacturer's can be used with your receiver.  Under no circumstances, should any other software be used with a receiver.

 

LEGAL DISCLAIMER:

The equipment provided by Sadoun Satellite Sales, distributor, is intended for legitimate usage only. By placing an order, the purchaser states that he/she is of legal age and that products ordered will only be used in a lawful manner. It is the sole responsibility of the end user to ensure compliance with all laws when using these products or any information contained herein.  Your purchase is subject to "Terms of Use and Declaration of Intent" agreement.

 


 
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