Hailo HDSTB-8000 HD Digital Set Top Box 1080i, HDMI

Introducing the Hailo HDSTB-8000 High Definition Digital Set Top Box now with full Australian Govermnet Accreditation. The label on the box indicates that the set top box can receive High Definition (HD) and Standard Definition (SD) digital TV. With High Definition broadcasts, you are able to receive the full range of channels, including those HD channels that are unavailable with SD set top boxes.

Existing analogue television receivers are able to display the digital signals simply by connecting a digital set top box to your current TV set. These televisions will continue to receive the existing analogue TV channels provided by broadcasters until analogue switch off occurs between 2010 and 2013.

First and foremost the Hailo HDSTB-8000 offers exceptional Digital TV picture quality. The elegant low profile casing comes pre-loaded with 4th generation firmware and is one of only a few that offers software upgrades via PC. With a super clear 32 Bit Colour On Screen Display (OSD) and friendly navigation user interface the Hailo is one of the class leading HD Set Top Boxes available on the Australian market.

The Hailo HDSTB-8000 supports Full HD output via HDMI, HDMI to DVI or Component (RGB). It also supports Standard definition via S-Video and Composite AV (red, white and Yellow). Listen to high quality audio through SPDIF / Optical Audio Output or Digital Coaxial Audio output (Orange socket) in 5.1CH Dolby Surround Sound.

Get up and running in minutes. Simply follow the 12 Step Quick Installation guide. This simple to follow plan make set up a breeze.

Other key features include an Electronic Program Guide (EPG), Full function remote, Teletext, SuperText Subtitle and Closed Caption support, favourite, Move, Lock, Rename, and sort channel editing. The Hailo also includes timer settings for recording your favourite programs to dvd or vhs recorder,last channel saved when power disconnect, one touch reminder for up coming programs on a different channel and parental lock control so as to limit access to programs by rating.

The key benefits of  Digital TV are 1. Better picture quality  2. Better sound  3. More content . Read below for more details.

What does a HD Set Top Box do ? It allows you to receive and decode Digital Video Broadcasts (DVB) into a form suitable for display on both CRT (4:3,16:9 ratio) type televisions or HD Ready Televisions (16:9 ratio), computer monitors and projectors alike. Analogue TV sets currently in use in Australia cannot display these digital transmissions without such a digital set top box.

What is Freeview? Freeview is set to add an extra 15 digital free to air channels starting 2009.  The Hailo HDSTB-8000 is the perfect solution to all your Standard Definition and High Definition Digital TV needs. The majority of TV stations in Australia  are heavily broadcasting in FULL HD (1920x1080i)

Backed by a 24 Month Warranty this unit also offers an unconditional 12 Month Replacement Warranty, now thats hard to beat! For peace of mind all CrazyStu customers are supported with free call telephone support. This service is open to all Crazy Stu customers from 9am - 7.30pm Monday to Friday for your convenience.

Q. Does this unit receive all the Standard Definition channels such as ABC 1,2 and  all  the NEW HD channels also?
A. Yes the HDSTB-8000 will pick up all the digital channels both HD & SD that are broadcast in your local area, Australia wide.

Q. What are the benefits for a normal CRT type TV?
A. The main benefits for this type of TV will be increased picture quality, clarity, improved reception and access to all the new HD channels broadcasting with extra programs, features and content.These channels are not available on Standard Definition (SD) Set Top Boxes or CRT, LCD or Plasma type Tv's without an HD tuner inbuilt.

*HDMI is a relatively new type of home video connection, supported on most high-definition displays and sources and on some standard-definition equipment as well. HDMI cable carries what amounts basically to a digital version of RGB video, with digital audio embedded in the video signal to enable a one-connector hookup between source and display.

Package Contents :

1x Gen 4 Hailto HDSTB-8000

1x Remote Control

1x AV (Composite Cable)

1x Instruction Manual.