Compare Magic TV™ models
Summary
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| Model | MTV1000 | MTV3300D | MTV3800D | MTV8000D / MTV8000D-4TB |
| Description | With a new micro case and lowest ever price, MTV1000 provides the perfect entry in to the world of Magic TV™ | Dual tuners and the latest processor make this the most flexible Magic TV™ receiver yet. Add USB disks to take control of your viewing! | With an integrated 1000GB of storage and dual tuners, MTV3800D is instantly ready for action at the heart of your home entertainment system. | MTV8000D is the most advanced Magic TV™ model yet. The new Sigma SMP8673 processer together with Magic Link and Video Streaming! |
| MSRP | $1380 |
$1880 |
$2980 |
$4280 / $5980 |
| Type | Receiver | Receiver | Recorder (1000GB) | Advanced Recorder (1000GB / 4000GB) |
| Number of tuners | Single tuner | Dual tuner | Dual tuner | Dual tuner |
| Processor | Sigma SMP8675 (166% faster than the first generation SMP8635) | Sigma SMP8673 (166% faster than the first generation SMP8635) | Sigma SMP8673 (166% faster than the first generation SMP8635) | Sigma SMP8673 (166% faster than the first generation SMP8635) |
| New demodulator chip for increased reception sensitivity | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DMB-T/H Multi- and Single-Carrier modes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Case style | New micro case | Compact case | Compact case | Midsize Metal case |
| Video inputs | No | No | No | 3x HDMI (1080P Full HD) 1x S-Video or Composite (SD) |
| Variable recording quality and compression | No | No | No | 10 levels of advanced compression on recordings of DTV and external sources |
| Magic Link | No | No | No | Seamlessly view and record Pay TV channels when you connect your Now TV or Cable TV set-top box. MTV8000D adds the ability to record one input while watching another and record an input while recording 2 other digital terrestrial channels. |
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General features
* = Connect USB storage to enable these features.
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| Model | MTV1000 | MTV3300D | MTV3800D | MTV8000D / MTV8000D-4TB |
| Digital CMOS silicon tuner for outstanding reception | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MHEG-5 Interactive TV support |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Customise your TV Channel numbers | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AVCHD camcorder playback |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fanless design for quiet operation | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI 1.3 video output specification | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet 1000-Base-T | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dual Tuner |
No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Internal Hard Disk Drive |
No | No | Yes | Yes |
| One-touch recording from the EPG |
Add USB HDD to activate | Add USB HDD to activate | Yes | Yes |
| Pause Live TV and Instant Rewind (Timeshifting) |
Add USB HDD to activate | Add USB HDD to activate | Yes | Yes |
| Repeat Scheduled Recording to record entire series |
Add USB HDD to activate | Add USB HDD to activate | Yes | Yes |
| Edit recordings and add bookmarks | Add USB HDD to activate | Add USB HDD to activate | Yes | Yes |
| Jump forward & backward by 1-9 minutes during playback | Add USB HDD to activate | Add USB HDD to activate | Yes | Yes |
| Storage folders to organise recordings |
Add USB HDD to activate | Add USB HDD to activate | Yes | Yes |
| Export recordings to external USB disk |
Add USB HDD to activate | Add USB HDD to activate | Yes | Yes |
| Continuous playback of multiple recordings | Add USB HDD to activate | Add USB HDD to activate | Yes | Yes |
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Internet-enabled features
Add an Internet connection to Magic TV™ to gain these extra features
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| Model | MTV3300D | MTV3300D | MTV3800D | MTV8000D / MTV8000D-4TB |
| iEPG Enhanced Programme Guides | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Series Recording for intelligent linking of episodes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic rescheduling of recordings | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Browse by programme genre | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Increased programme information | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Live News, Weather info | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Recording: Record from anywhere! | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Physical and Electrical
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| Model | MTV3300D | MTV3300D | MTV3800D | MTV8000D / MTV8000D-4TB |
| Dimensions (WxDxH in mm) | 125 x 125 x 32 | 220 x 220 x 56 | 220 x 220 x 56 | 325 x 230 x 62 |
| Weight |
420g | 1kg | 1.2kg | 3kg / 3.3kg |
| Power supply: +12V DC. 100-240 VAC auto-ranging |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power consumption | 15W (max) | 15W (max) | 18W (max) | 35W (max) / 40W (max) |
| Power Saving Mode included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Specification
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Additional software features
- 7-day HD EPG with Vertical and Horizontal layout options
- Aspect Ratio Correction modes: Full, Wide Zoom (non-linear stretch), Pillarbox/Letterbox, Zoom 1, Zoom 2
- Support for 16:10 screens
- On-screen hints and tips
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Additional hardware details
- Video DAC: 12-bit 150MHz
- Audio DAC: 24-bit 192KHz
- Front panel display with alphanumeric display and helpful status icons (not on MTV1000)
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Digital TV standards
- China DTT standard GB20600-2006 (DMB-TH). Requirements for Higher-tier DTT Receivers (HKTA 1108), Hong Kong Telecommunications Authority
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Video decoding formats
- MPEG 2 and MPEG 4 AVC/H.264
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Audio decoding formats
- Dolby Digital and PCM audio. Includes downmixing for Stereo systems
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Supported output TV formats
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SD:
- 480i (NTSC)
- 576i (PAL)
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HD:
- 480p 60Hz
- 576p 50Hz
- 720p 50/60Hz
- 1080i 50/60Hz
- 1080p 50/60Hz
- Smooth frame rate conversion: 50Hz to 60Hz supported
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Firmware upgrade
- Via external USB thumbdisk or OAD (Over-the-Air Download) Protected firmware provides risk-free upgrading
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Remote control
- Infrared smart remote with 4 learning buttons (TV power, TV input, Vol+, Vol-)
- Colour: Black
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OSD Languages
- Traditional Chinese
- Simplified Chinese
- English
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Rear connections
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RF:
- Antenna input x1 and antenna loop-through x1
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Video output:
- 1x Composite Video (Standard Definition only)
- 1x HDMI with embedded audio
- 1x Component Video (not on MTV1000)
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Audio output:
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Digital:
- 1x SPDIF Optical (not on MTV1000)
- 1x SPDIF Electrical (Coaxial) (not on MTV1000)
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Analogue:
- 1x Stereo Audio (Stereo pair)
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Other connections:
- USB 2.0 x2 for firmware upgrading, connecting external storage, camcorders and Wi-Fi Adapter.
- Ethernet 1000-Base-T x1 for Internet-enabled features and return path of Interactive TV services (100-Base-T on MTV1000)
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