Dreambox

Dreambox is the name for the DVB receiver in Lünen (North Rhine -Westphalia) based company Dream Multimedia GmbH.

There are receivers in different versions: DM 100, DM 500 ( ), DM 500 HD, DM 5600, DM 5620, DM 600 PVR DM 7000, DM 7020, DM 7020 HD DM 7025 ( ), DM 800 HD PVR, DM 800 HD se and DM 8000 HD PVR.

The Dreambox 7000 was the first receiver at all, which was delivered "ex works" with a Linux operating system.

All receivers have in common that they (apart from the DM 100) work with a Linux operating system. Thus they are customizable by the owner to the respective requirements. The older models it was only for DVB -S. Since 2006, there are also models for the reception of DVB -C and DVB -T. This is achieved either by separate models ( in the 500 series ), or through plug- and thus interchangeable tuner modules ( HD 7020 and 8000 at 600, 800, 7025, ). Some models offer the additional option of a 2.5 - to integrate hard disk " or 3.5". This will simultaneously for about 6 shots and time-shifted television ( Timeshift ) enabled.

Larger notoriety in the media got the Dream boxes in the spring of 2007, when it became known that with appropriate software, the Nagravision encryption could be undermined by Premiere.

The receivers are able to display the new information service Radio Screen Show ( transmission of images in parallel with the reception of radio transmitters).

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Models

DM 100

The DM 100 is the smallest of all the dream boxes ( 195 mm × 130 mm × 30 mm). From the DM 100 there is only one satellite variant. The operating system is not based on Linux as the other models, and is also open source. Reason for this is that the company Dream Multimedia neither seller of DM 100 is still the developers of the software. It was only licensed to use the name and taken the technical support.

DM 500 and DM 500

The DM500 and DM500 do not have a LCD screen but just 2 status LEDs and their dimensions are very compact ( 195 mm × 130 mm × 40 mm). The DM500 it was from the factory as DVB -S, DVB -C and DVB- T version, the DM500 only as DVB -S. However, the tuners are not, as in the newer boxes, interchangeable. The DM500 also has 32 ​​MB NAND Flash and 96 MB RAM, unlike the DM500 with 8 MB ​​NOR Flash and 32 MB RAM and enhanced Ethernet interface ( chipset DM500 was too slow ).

Specifications:

  • 250 MHz PowerPC processor
  • 2 × LED display
  • MPEG -2 Hardware decoding, DVB-C/T/S
  • Smartcard reader ( Dreamcrypt CA)
  • Scart connector (supports RGB, CVBS and S-Video Y / C)
  • Composite RCA
  • RS232 interface
  • 10/100-Mbit-kompatibles Ethernet interface RJ45
  • S / PDIF optical port (Toslink)
  • 8/32 MByte Flash, 32/96 MB of RAM (memory) DM500 / DM500
  • Analog modem (only DM500 )

DM 500 HD

The DM 500 HD is a technically -reduced version of the DM 800 HD PVR in the case of a DM 500 without display. It provides the first Dreambox HDMI instead of DVI output. As the DM 8000 HD PVR it also has a faster 400 MHz MIPS processor (Broadcom BCM7405 ). The DM 500 HD has a built-in analog modem, while the mini- USB connector on the device is just a " USB -serial device" to update the firmware via a PC. Since the summer of 2013 a new revision of this box in the trade, which has a larger memory of 512 MB ​​instead of 256 MB and a flash memory of 1 Gb instead of 64 MB (V2 ). This was necessary in order to implement new services, such as HbbTV.

Additional features:

  • MPEG -4 H.264 ( 1080p) and HDMI.
  • DVB -S2 or DVB -C / T tuner, permanently mounted (model dependent)
  • 10/100 Mbit Ethernet Interface RJ45
  • HDMI ( HDCP compliant), CEC support
  • Smart Card Reader
  • S / PDIF optical port (Toslink)
  • ESATA connector for HDD (PVR)
  • A mini - USB Type B with integrated USB2Serial interface for service
  • Analog modem RJ11
  • SCART output with downscaling of HD (supports CVBS, YUV, S-Video and RGB)
  • 400 MHz MIPS processor (Broadcom BCM7405 ) 64 MByte Flash, 256 MByte RAM (since V2 increased to 1 GB Flash, 512 MB ​​RAM)
  • The support of high definition TV to 1080p
  • Integrated PWM fan

DM 5600 and DM 5620

The DM 5600 has been sold for a relatively short time and was then replaced by the supplemented with a network interface 5620. In addition to the network interface, there are no differences between the DM 5600 and DM 5620th Also this box has no LCD screen but a 4- digit 7- segment display. The RF (UHF ) modulator allows the connection of a TV set without a SCART connection

DM 600 PVR

The 600 PVR is seen as the successor of the 500. A major difference is the optional internal 2.5 "IDE hard drive. Main features are a 250 MHz PowerPC processor, Linux OP, the Dreambox DM600 PVR supports the Standard Linux API ( DirectFB, Linux - FB, LIRC, ...), ENIGMA1. The box has change tuner for DVB-C/S/T. The DM600 PVR also has 32MB NAND Flash and 96MB RAM memory.

Specifications:

  • 250 MHz PowerPC processor
  • 2 × LED display
  • Exchangeable tuner Plug & Play ( DVB -S, DVB- T, DVB- C, user-selectable)
  • MPEG -2 Hardware decoding, DVB-C/T/S
  • Plug & Play frame for internal 2.5 " PATA IDE hard disk
  • Smartcard reader ( Dreamcrypt CA)
  • Scart connector (supports RGB, CVBS and S-Video Y / C)
  • S-Video Y / C connector (mini - DIN S-Video)
  • RS232 interface
  • Analog modem
  • 10/100-Mbit-kompatibles Ethernet interface RJ45
  • S / PDIF optical port (Toslink)
  • 32 MB NAND Flash, 96 MByte RAM (memory)

DM 7000

The 7000 Dreambox is a pure satellite receiver and came in 2003 to the market. It provides the ability to install a hard drive. The unit has no fan and therefore operates silently.

DM 7020

The DM 7020 is the successor to the DM 7000th The differences to DM 7000 are essentially improvements, which should eliminate the well-known hardware-related weaknesses of DM 7000.

  • The DM 7020 is powered by a separate power supply from another manufacturer, so problems with starting currents should belong HDDs of the past.
  • To overcome the known problems with the simultaneous operation of hard disk and CF disks the CF slot now has a separate IDE bus.
  • An RF modulator, video RCA and one external 12 - V power supply for satellite switching are among the other new features.
  • On the DM 7020 can be quite simple additional tools, such as Samba, DHCP, etc. install. For this iPKG used.

Specifications:

  • 250 MHz PowerPC processor
  • Large-area LCD screen
  • MPEG -2 Hardware decoding, DVB-S
  • 1 x DVB Common Interface slot
  • 2 x Smartcard -Reader ( Dreamcrypt CA)
  • RS232 interface
  • CF Card Reader (Compact Flash)
  • Analog modem
  • 1 × USB 1.1
  • S / PDIF optical port (Toslink)
  • 2 x SCART outputs ( support CVBS, S-Video and RGB)
  • RF Modulator
  • Audio / Video cinch out
  • 32 MByte Flash, 96 MByte RAM (memory)
  • Built-in IDE connector
  • Support for internal HDD in any capacity Plug and Play ( 3.5 " PATA IDE)

DM 7020 HD

The DM 7020 HD was put on the market as a model update of the 7025 ( ). Main difference is the support for DVB -S2 tuners for reception of HD programs. Furthermore, the hardware has been updated so now comes as a faster 400 MHz MIPS processor used, which is related to the processor the DM 8000. In the summer of 2013, the version appeared 2 (V2 ). It differs from its predecessor only by memory modules from another manufacturer. Is delivered, the DM 7020 HD with DVB -S2 and a DVB-C/T-Kombi-Tuner.

Main features:

  • MPEG -4 H.264 ( 1080p) and HDMI.
  • OLED display, monochrome white
  • 10/100Mbps Ethernet Interface
  • HDMI ( HDCP compliant), CEC support
  • 2 x Smartcard - Reader
  • 2 x common interface
  • S / PDIF optical port (Toslink)
  • 2 × exchangeable tuner Plug & Play ( DVB -S2, DVB- T, DVB -C; freely chosen or combined)
  • 2 x USB 2.0 on the back
  • 1 × USB 2.0 front
  • 1 x Mini USB Type B with integrated USB2Serial interface for service
  • 1 x eSATA
  • 1 × SATA internal
  • Analog modem
  • Plug and Play support for an internal 3,5 "SATA hard disk
  • 400 MHz MIPS Processor (Broadcom BCM7405 ), 1 GB Flash, 512 MB ​​RAM
  • The support of high definition TV to 1080p
  • SCART output with downscaling of HD (supports CVBS, YUV, S-Video and RGB)
  • Integrated PWM fan

DM 7025 and DM 7025

  • 2 arbitrarily mixed and plug Plug & Play Tuner ( DVB -S tuner 2 are with it, DVB- T and DVB -C tuners are available as accessories)
  • Because of the new CPU can decode the MPEG -2 7025 HDTV. As the box has no digital video outputs, appropriate channels, however, only output is scaled ( SDTV ). Through the web interface, however, the transmitter can be viewed in full quality on the PC monitor. The DM7025 has an OLED display instead of LCD, an improved power supply ( low temperature with built-in HDD) and an eject button for the CI slot.

Specifications:

  • 300 MHz MIPS processor
  • Brilliant OLED display ( 7025 )
  • TWIN Tuner plug-in and, mixable, Plug & Play (DVB -S, DVB- C, DVB -T)
  • 1 x DVB Common Interface slot
  • 2 x Smartcard -Reader ( Dreamcrypt CA)
  • RS232 interface
  • CF Card Reader (Compact Flash)
  • 1 × USB 1.1
  • S / PDIF optical port (Toslink)
  • 2 x Scart inputs and outputs ( supports CVBS, S-Video and RGB)
  • Composite RCA
  • RF modulator
  • 32 MByte Flash, 128 MByte RAM (memory)
  • Built-in IDE connector with plug -and-play support
  • Support for internal HDD in any capacity (3.5 " PATA IDE)

DM 800 HD PVR

The DM800HD PVR is the successor of the DM 600 PVR and was replaced by the DM800HD se ( second edition ).

Main features:

  • MPEG- 4 H.264 (1080p ) and DVI
  • OLED - Display monochrome white
  • 10/100Mbps Ethernet Interface
  • Exchangeable tuner Plug & Play ( DVB -S2, DVB- T, DVB- C, user-selectable)
  • Smart Card Reader
  • S / PDIF optical port (Toslink)
  • 2 x USB 2.0 on the back
  • 1 x eSATA ( this port is working, if no internal 2.5 "SATA hard drive is connected only )
  • Plug & Play frame for internal 2,5 " SATA hard disk
  • RS232 interface
  • DVI ( HDCP compliant)
  • Analog modem RJ11
  • SCART output with downscaling of HD (supports CVBS, YUV, S-Video and RGB)
  • 300 MHz MIPS Processor (Broadcom BCM7401 ) 64 MByte Flash, 256 MByte RAM.
  • The support of high definition TV to 1080p

DM 800 HD se

The DM 800 HD se ( second edition ) is the successor of the DM 800 HD PVR. It is offered in the summer of 2013 as the new revision (V2 ), which has a larger memory of 512 MB ​​instead of 256 MB RAM and a flash memory of 1 GB instead of 64 MB NAND. This was necessary in order to implement new services, such as HbbTV.

Main features:

  • MPEG -4 H.264 ( 1080p) and HDMI.
  • OLED Display Color
  • 10/100Mbps Ethernet Interface
  • HDMI ( HDCP compliant), CEC support
  • 2 x Smartcard - Reader
  • S / PDIF optical port (Toslink)
  • Exchangeable tuner Plug & Play ( DVB -S2, DVB- T, DVB- C, user-selectable)
  • Connection available for an internal SATA 2.5 "HDD
  • 2 x USB 2.0 on the back
  • 1 x Mini USB Type B with integrated USB2Serial interface for service
  • 1 x eSATA ( this port is working, if no internal SATA is only connected 2.5 "HDD )
  • Plug and Play support for an internal 2,5 " SATA hard disk
  • Analog modem RJ11
  • SCART with downscaling of HD (supports CVBS, YUV, S-Video and RGB)
  • 400 MHz MIPS Processor (Broadcom BCM7405 ) 64 MByte Flash, 256 MByte RAM (since V2 increased to 1GB NAND Flash, 512MB RAM)
  • The support of high definition TV to 1080p
  • Integrated PWM fan

DM 8000 HD PVR

Digital HD satellite receiver for TV and radio programs with a large OLED display. The flagship of the Dream Multimedia. It had to wait after the first announcement 2006 over 3 years on, and was sold out for months after launch. The setting of the production was in June 2012 by Dream Multimedia announces result of no longer available components.

Main features are a 400 MHz processor clocked at (Broadcom BCM7400 ) the dreambox DM 8000 supports the Linux TV API, has a 256 MB RAM Flash memory and 256 MB RAM.

  • Twin - DVB -S2 tuner on board
  • Additional 2 free tuner slots ( for DVB -S, DVB -S2, DVB- C or DVB- T; any plug-in and miscible; Plug & Play)
  • OLED display monochrome amber (yellow)
  • 2 x Smartcard - Reader
  • SD card reader (Secure Digital)
  • CF card reader (Compact Flash)
  • 3 × USB 2.0 external (1 x front, 2 x back)
  • 1 × USB 2.0 internal
  • 2 x SATA 2.0 internal
  • DVI output (HDCP compliant)
  • YPrPb (Component) RCA
  • 2 x SCART inputs and outputs with downscaling of HD ( support CVBS, YUV, S-Video Y / C and RGB)
  • Composite RCA
  • S-Video Y / C (mini- DIN S-Video connector)
  • RS232 interface
  • S / PDIF optical port (Toslink)
  • 3.5 "SATA hard drive ready ( cable supplied and Plug & Play frame for 3.5 " SATA HDD )
  • PWM fan connector and plug -and-play support for 60 mm PWM fan (optional)
  • Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11g ( MiniPCI Internal connection and built-in antenna )
  • MPEG -2 / H.264 Decoding, Plug & Play
  • The support of high definition TV to 1080p
  • DVD drive ( Blu -Ray) retrofitted, ODD slimline format prepared
  • 4 x Common Interface (2 x front, 2 x back)
  • Up to 16 pictures at one time while watching a HD movie from the hard disk and parallel burn a BluRay.
  • PIP, picture-in - picture HD channels (HD HD )
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