Sonicview Digital
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Here’s basically how it works. The Sonicview 8000HD PVR is a fully functional FTA (Free to Air Receiver) that is pre-downloaded with all of the FTA channels outside of the U.S. (that’s anywhere from 1000-3000 channels at any give time alone!). Although not the intended use of FTA, upgrading to get premium domestic channels is possible. All software and firmware for this purpose is available for download by 3rd party websites. You can find out more on this topic by visiting the free FTA Forum site www.ftalife.com and clicking on the Sonicview section. FTA setup information is there as well. Register for a free account there and review the information already posted. If you have questions that haven't already been answered then start a new thread. There is even a live chat feature for even quicker assistance. They should be able to help you out there. We are in no way affiliated with the aforementioned website.

The new Sonicview 8000 Version 2.0 High Defintion Free-To-Air satellite receiver, with built-in internal cooling fan, ATSC Off-Air HDTV tuner. For those unfamiliar with the brand, SonicView was launched in May of 2006 and ever since has become one of the leading manufacturers in the industry. The Sonicview 8000HD PVR is very easy to setup and use. This new SonicView 8000 HD receiver is a high definition receiver that is able to display 480p 720p and 1080i resolution. Download channel list through the USB port, zoom in and out to a picture and it will also allow you to view up to 9 different channels on a single screen. It also has a true PVR function similar to Tivo. Add an external hard drive via USB port and you will be able to record and play back your favorite shows. Full FTA setup instructions can be found at by visiting the free FTA Forum site www.ftalife.com and clicking on the Sonicview section. Register for a free account there and review the information already posted. If you have questions that haven't already been answered then start a new thread. There is even a live chat feature for even quicker assistance. They should be able to help you out there. We are in no way affiliated with the aforementioned website.

The Sonicview 8000HD PVR by itself will give you limited HD viewing capacity. For an enhanced HD viewing experience, you must install the 8PSK module. That is why we sell the two together in a combo version. For instructions on how to install your 8PSK module please visit the free FTA Forum site www.ftalife.com and do a search for 8PSK. FTA setup information is there as well. Register for a free account there and review the information already posted. If you have questions that haven't already been answered then start a new thread. There is even a live chat feature for even quicker assistance. They should be able to help you out there. We are in no way affiliated with the aforementioned website.

In order to start viewing satellite TV, you will need a the aforementioned unit, a satellite dish, a null modem cable (included with purchase), and a diseqc switch (included with purchase). For those of you interested in viewing FTA channels, a 30" dish equipped with a singular linear LNB is required. For those of you interested in viewing premium channels, a 22" dish equipped with dual circular LNB's is required. We sell both dishes. Click here to view the product page. You will also need to point your dish towards the desired satellites that you wish to pick up. You can find a location of all of the satellites in the atomosphere along with their respective longitudes and lattitudes at www.lyngsat.com. Or you can purchase a Satellite Finder. This makes finding a satellite a piece of cake. It works by pointing the dish away from the satellites and turning the adjuster until the clear LED glows red and a noise is emitted (Starting point). When the dish nears the satellite position the LED will turn green and emit a higher pitched sound. The adjuster can then be turned for fine alignment to the dish. You can purchase one of those here.

In regards to getting your satellite dish installed in your home, we suggest you contact a local satellite dish installer in your area. You can easily find one in by thumbing through your local Yellow Pages.

The Sonicview 4000 is a fully functional Free to Air Receiver that is pre-downloaded with all of the FTA channels outside of the U.S. (that’s anywhere from 1000-3000 channels at any give time alone!). Although not the intended use of FTA, upgrading to get premium domestic channels is possible. All software and firmware for this purpose is available for download by 3rd party websites. You can find out more on this topic by visiting the free FTA Forum site www.ftalife.com and clicking on the Sonicview section. FTA setup information is there as well. Register for a free account there and review the information already posted. If you have questions that haven't already been answered then start a new thread. There is even a live chat feature for even quicker assistance. They should be able to help you out there. We are in no way affiliated with the aforementioned websites.

The Sonicview 4000 provides many new features that makes it stand out from most of the other FTA receivers. Besides supporting a real 7-day EPG, it will give you the option to download updates through the USB port, zoom in and out to a picture and it will also allow you to view up to 9 different channels on a single screen. It has a very powerful processor. The Fastest Booting & Scan Speed that makes this receiver to be the best in the Free To Air World. Buy this receiver today and experience the difference. Full setup instructions can be found at by visiting the free FTA Forum site www.ftalife.com and clicking on the Sonicview section. Register for a free account there and review the information already posted. If you have questions that haven't already been answered then start a new thread. There is even a live chat feature for even quicker assistance. They should be able to help you out there. We are in no way affiliated with the aforementioned website.

In order to start viewing satellite TV, you will need a the aforementioned unit, a satellite dish, a null modem cable (included with purchase), and a diseqc switch (included with purchase). For those of you interested in viewing FTA channels, a 30" dish equipped with a singular linear LNB is required. For those of you interested in viewing premium channels, a 22" dish equipped with dual circular LNB's is required. We sell both dishes. Click here to view the product page. You will also need to point your dish towards the desired satellites that you wish to pick up. You can find a location of all of the satellites in the atomosphere along with their respective longitudes and lattitudes at www.lyngsat.com. Or you can purchase a Satellite Finder. This makes finding a satellite a piece of cake. It works by pointing the dish away from the satellites and turning the adjuster until the clear LED glows red and a noise is emitted (Starting point). When the dish nears the satellite position the LED will turn green and emit a higher pitched sound. The adjuster can then be turned for fine alignment to the dish. You can purchase one of those here.

In regards to getting your satellite dish installed in your home, we suggest you contact a local satellite dish installer in your area. You can easily find one in by thumbing through your local Yellow Pages.

No contract is required and owners are able to view all the free-to-air channels that can be received without limitations. You can also view programming from various countries and if you are lucky you may actually get to view programming from your own home country if you happen to have been born outside of North America. You are not obliged to sign up to a contract. Overall the free-to-air systems are better, especially if you enjoy watching programming in other languages. You can rotate your dish to the satellite you want and watch as many free-to-air channels as you are able to receive.

Free-to-air TV is clearly the choice if you are interested in multilingual broadcasts. For example, if you like to watch Greek broadcasts you have at least 3 channels to choose from; many of which are actually also broadcast over Echostar for a subscription. If you like to watch broadcasts in Italian there are over 5 Italian channels available. If you like to watch broadcasts in Spanish there are well over 49 accessible in North America from various countries in the world. There are over 30 broadcasts in Arabic, and the list goes on.

Free-to-air television is an excellent hobby that will keep you busy with endless hours of entertainment without monthly subscription payments.

SONICVIEW 4000 AND SONICVIEW 8000HD PVR WARRANTY-

2 Years Manufacture warranty. The manufacturers or Cablejokers will not cover the installation of any 3rd party software onto your unit. That means that if you visit any other website, other than the manufacturer's for your unit which is www.sonicviewusa.com, and download software from this other website, then your warranty will be voided. If for any reason your product doesn't work for its intended use which is for FTA channel reception with a 30" satellite dish with a single linear LNB within 30 days of purchase you may return the item directly to Cablejokers for a refund minus a 30% Restocking Fee. You must also pay for S/H back to our warehouse.

We do not provide or condone the use of third party software. If you chose to use 3rd party softrware on your receiver once you have received it then that is your choice. Using third party software may be illegal and void product warranty. Do not email or call asking about DishNetwork, DirecTV, etc. Our satellite receivers are designed and intended for 100% legal use only. We will refuse sale to anyone whom we believe intends to use our product illegally or sell our products for illegal use.