Max M4 – 4x Multi-Band Tuner TV Card

The reception of SD to Ultra HD modulated channels on the transponders of the provider is no problem for the M4. Due to the low power consumption of ~ 7 watts, the card works very economically. The Max M4 Multituner card comes in Full Profile Format (full height) with corresponding bracket.

The choice of reception is done dynamically. The Max M4 has four individual front ends, depending on the tune request, the card switch automatically to a free cable, satellite or terrestrial tuner. Through the dynamically switching, a reprograming of the receiving mode during operation is not needed. Thus a DVB-C or DVB-T2 connection can be used for bad weather alternative with disturbed SAT reception, in order to keep a running operation.

Receive stations from different sources, such as SAT and terrestrial, without investing in different receiving systems. If not only satellite, but also cable TV should to be received at a location(for example for local channels), this is now possible without any problems with the Max M4.

For operation with a standard satellite receiving system (star cabling), you need a cable for each DVB-S tuner to the Max M4, thus also the card can be used with full DiSEqC support. Likewise, the use of Unicable I (EN50494) and Unicable II / JESS (EN50607) systems is easily possible. To supply the individual SAT tuners with a Unicable signal, the SAT inputs of the card are connected to the Unicable system by a Unicable splitter.

For operation on a cable provider or terrestrial antenna, only one cable from the DVB-C wall socket or antenna is needed. The signal is internally distributed to the tuner, thus no splitter parts are needed.
(IEC adapter to F socket for connection to antenna or BK system included in the scope of delivery)

In the field of data analysis, you now receive the data from one source from different reception types, e.g. Advertising analysis, time offset, data rate of individual transmissions. Also the dynamic switching of the required reception type offers advantages, becuase a changing is immediately possible.

The hardware design of the card allows an operation in the 24/7 envoirement for professional and home use. Thanks to the use of high-quality components, such as ceramic capacitors and the absence of environmentally hazardous substances, the Max M4 ensures a long lifetime even with permanent use of the hardware.

Connection via: PCI Express
Number of CI slots: 0
Digital TV radio reception: Yes
Single-cable operation: JESS | Unicable II (EN50607) | Unicable I (EN50494)
Reception types: DVB-S/S2/C/C2/T/T2/ISDB-S/C/T/J.83 Annex B
Power consumption: Approx. 8 watts
Expansion ports: 0
HDTV (H.264/H.265/MPEG4): Yes
Linux / Windows drivers: Yes
Power supply: PCIe slot
Tuner: 4
WMC compatible: Yes

Satellite Characteristics

• Symbol Rate: Up to 46 MSymbols DVB-S2, QPSK, 8PSK
• LNB Power:
  • 4 outputs, max. 19V
  • 1A pulse current, 500mA continuous current
  • Overcurrent protection, short-circuit protection
• L-Band: 950 MHz to 2150 MHz
• DVB FEC: Auto spectral detection
• Modulation: QPSK/8PSK
• DiSEqC Support: Full DiSEqC 2.X

DVB-C Characteristics

• Frequency Range: 51-858 MHz
• Modulations: All supported as per DVB-C specification
• Symbol Rate: 0.87 to 6.9 MBaud
• Sensitivity:
  • 47 dBµV (64QAM)
  • 47 dBµV (256QAM)

DVB-C2 Characteristics

• Demodulation: 16, 64, 256, 1024, 4096 QAM
• Code Rates: 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
• Guard Intervals: 1/64 and 1/128
• Channel Bandwidths: 8 MHz and 6 MHz
• Data Slice Types: 1 & 2 supported
• Data Slice Width: Up to 7.61 MHz
• Stream Processor: Automatic common-PLP and data-PLP combination
• Additional Features:
  • FEC header type
  • Robust and high-efficiency modes
  • Notch support: narrowband and broadband notches

DVB-T/T2 Characteristics

• Frequency Range: 49-861 MHz
• OFDM Modes: 2k & 8k
• Modulations: All supported as per DVB-T and DVB-T2 specifications
• Sensitivity: -83.0 dBm for 16-QAM & 3/4

ISDB-T Characteristics

• Standard Compliance: ARIB STD-B31
• Bandwidth Support: 6 MHz, 7 MHz, 8 MHz
• Features:
  • Excellent phase noise resistance
  • Multipath equalization performance
  • Automatic mode/guard interval detection
  • EWS (Emergency Warning System) flag output

Standard Connectors

• Interface: PCI Express
• Connectors:
  • Sat-F connector (requires power supply to LNB)
  • IEC input connector
  • 20-pin socket for flat-ribbon cable to connect to Octopus NET
• Unicable Compliance:
  • SCR / CENELEC EN 50494 (Unicable®)
  • CENELEC EN50607

Green IT Compliance

• RoHS Compliance
• WEEE Registration: DE 99353762

Power Consumption

• DVB-T2: 8.6 watts (worst case, -80 dBm QAM256 7/8)
• DVB-C: 7 watts
• Cooling: Active cooling required; passive cooling insufficient

Supported Operating Systems

• Linux: Kernel 2.6.34 and higher
• Windows:
  • XP (SP3)
  • Vista
  • 7 (32/64 bit) (including Windows Media Center)
  • 8 (32/64 bit) (including Windows Media Center)
  • 10 (32/64 bit)

System Requirements

• Processor: Dual Core Intel® or AMD® CPU
• RAM: 512 MB minimum
• Slot: 1x PCIe slot (x1 up to x16)

Dimensions

• Height: 104 mm
• Length: 111 mm
• Depth: 15 mm