Silvercrest SL65
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Silvercrest SL65 is the name for three models of FTA DVB-S receiver.
There are two versions, released in 2005 and 2006, with the first being widely sold by a well known european chain of supermarkets. Most info in the internet refers to this model.
[edit] 2005 model
The 2005 model uses the same hardware and firmware as the Comag SL65 and Chess SL35. The firmware is also very similar to that used in the Strong SR65xx series, and it can be ported from the Strong SRT65xx to the Silvercrest SL65 and vice-versa.
The latest firmware is version 1.7, which corrects the support of Cryptoworks channels (including MTV networks). This firmware has to be copied to the receiver by means of a JTAG cable.
Currently, anyone who has this model of SL65 with firmware version 1.7 or older is unable to watch:
- Polsat (Hotbird - Poland)
- SRG Swiss (Hotbird - Switzerland)
- Sky Digital (Astra 2 - UK)
Info about availability channels provided by AR PcPro (updated 6 March 2007)
[edit] 2006 model
This model uses an ALI chip, and also has a DVB-T version.
It has the following other differences from the 2005 model:
- The 2005 model has screws at the side of the box; the 2006 model does not
- The 2005 model is programmed through a 20 JTAG pin interface; the 2006 model is programmed through a 6 pin interface
[edit] Other information
Pictures of the menu of the SL65 2005 based on STi5518:
