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VAST Viewer Access Satellite Television available now!Digital TV from SatelliteThe Australian Government is funding a new free to air satellite service – the Viewer Access Satellite Television (VAST). VAST will provide digital television to viewers in remote areas of Australia who currently rely on analogue services from the Optus Aurora platform; as well as viewers who are unable to receive digital TV through their normal antenna because of issues relating to local interference, terrain or distance from the transmitter in their area.Click Here to go to the Online Registration Page! The VAST service covers all of Australia and includes ABC1,2 &3 SD channels, SBS1&2 SD channels, ABCHD, SBSHD, ABC24, 7, 9 and 10 network channels including 7 TWO, 7 MATE, GO, GEM, ONEHD, and 11. The local news content from regional broadcasters is also available on a dedicated local news channels exclusive to VAST The UEC DSD4121 is the authorised satellite receiver for this service. This receiver comes complete with smart card and this card can only be used with the VAST receiver it comes in. It is not transferable, and will not work in any other Irdeto receiver.. The VAST signal is on Optus C1/D3 satellite. If your current Aurora system is working properly, and you want to upgrade to VAST, it is only a matter of buying a VAST receiver and connecting it to current working Aurora dish. It should load the channels immediately providing the LNBF setting in the receivers matches your LNBF on the dish. The standard setting is 11300. If your dish LNBF is 10700 you will need to change the LNBF setting in the VAST receiver to match your LNBF value. General Information for existing Aurora Customers switching to VAST Viewers that are currently watching ABC, SBS, Seven Central and Imparja on an Aurora satellite system, and have a genuine registered Aurora card should be able to swich over to VAST now and have their commercial channels activated by submittion the application on line, by fax, ot by post. Channel 800 will start working as soon as a suitable dish is connected and enough signal is received. When the smartcard is activated the other channels will appear on the list. Stock is available now. RECEIVER DETAILS The brand is UEC and the model is DSD4121 Cost is $279 each + $18 freight for 1 unit or $28 for 2 units. 5 or more units will be sent freight free with registered post. The receiver comes with Yellow, Red and White RCA leads to connect to the composite video/audio input of your TV. This will give standard definition resolution. If the viewer wants high definition resolution they need a TV that will support it and then they need to connect the receiver to the HDMI input on their TV. They will need to purchase an additional HDMI lead. We are offering good quality HDMI 2M leads at $15.40 each inc GST with a receiver purchase. Add a 2.0M HDMI to HDMI lead to your order only $15.40! CLICK HERE AM I ELIGIBLE TO GET THE VAST SERVICE? The VAST service can now be accessed by eligible viewers in all states. Access to Commercial TV services is subject to an eligibility test that takes into account commercial television licence areas and availability of conventional terrestrial television services at your location. There are four categories of viewers eligible to access Commercial TV on VAST 1. Viewers in the Remote Central & Eastern Australia Licence Area: For more information on VAST View Map 2. Current Satellite Viewers outside the Remote Central & Eastern Licence Area: these viewers currently watch satellite television and have special permission (“out of area” approval) for the existing “analogue” Aurora satellite services because they are in a television black spot. They will have an original Aurora smart card that is registered with Optus and this smart card number will be included on their application to activate their VAST service. 3. Viewers in regional and metropolitan areas served by normal terrestrial TV services but who are unable to receive TV after digital switchover. As digital switchover rolls out across Australia, regional and metropolitan viewers who will not be able to receive television after switchover can apply for VAST access 6 months prior to switchover. More information here 4. Travellers: people travelling in caravans or motor homes in Remote Central and Eastern Australia are eligible to apply for temporary access to Commercial TV on VAST. Click Here for Travellers Application 5. Western Australia: Access to all the channels on the VAST service are not currently available in Western Australia. However, an interim service is currently being rolled out for those in eligible areas of Regional and Remote Western Australia If you are not eligible to receive commercial TV services on VAST, you are still able to receive ABC and SBS in all states. For more information on how to access ABC and SBS only please Click Here WHAT SATELLITE DISH DO I NEED? The VAST receiver will work on the existing Aurora satellite dish providing is is currently working with your Aurora system ,and it is in good condition. The LNBF frequency of the LNBF on your dish needs the match the setting in the receiver. If it does not, it needs to be changed. The instructions to change the LNBF frequency are on a form in the receiver carton. Once the VAST receiver is connected to the dish, it will load channels. Once loaded the receiver should start playing the ABC and SBS channels after 30 minutes. HOW DO I ACTIVATE THE CHANNELS? The Commercial channels need activation by applying for this activation on the form enclosed with the receiver and mailing it or faxing it to VAST, or Click Here to go to the Online Registration Page and check your eligibility! This is an automated on-line process that will give you information about terrestrial digital TV services in your area as well as VAST service information. Follow these steps on the site to check eligibility or register your set top box. 1. Enter your address and post code in the search address field and click “Go” 2. Your location will be marked by a pin on the map. If its not in the correct location drag it to the correct spot and click “Refresh” 3. Select the “Satellite Eligibility” tab to display information about recieveing VAST at your location 4. If you have a VAST set top box and wish to register it, follow the prompts in the information window. There is a section in the application where you need to insert your current Aurora card number for verification of your current connection to Aurora. This must be filled out if you want the channels activated without delay. To get your channels activated, you need to be living in an Aurora area, outside the reach of terrestrial transmitters, or you need to have a working Aurora system that has had special permission in the past for its activation. If your area has had the analogue channels switched off, and you cannot receive any digital channels, you do not automatically qualify for the VAST service. You need to contact VAST and find out if you can be activated unconditionally. If not you will need a digital terrestrial signal survey done and submitted For help with the general VAST application process Click Here f you are currently an "Out of Area" Aurora satellite viewer and need help with the application process Click Here REACTIVATING YOUR SMARTCARD If you have previously had access to the VAST services but have either lost your services due to an unknown fault or because your decoder was not powered up at the time of registration please Click Here for automatic re-activation. When is VAST going to be available in areas other than Remote Central & Eastern Australia? Viewers who are eligible to access VAST services outside the Remote Central & Eastern licence area can do so from the following dates:
WHAT CHANNELS DO I GET ON VAST? The Channels on VAST are- ABC1, 2 and 3, SBS 1 and 2, ABC HD, SBS HD, 7,9 and 10 in SD, 7 two, 7 mate, GO, GEM, ONE HD, 11 and a Regional News Channel. The regional news channels plays news from your area, not necessarily your town, but from a region that is about 400km radius from your town. Something like the local news you get now on terrestrial channels. WHERE CAN I OBTAIN FOR INFO ABOUT SATELLITE & THE DIGITAL SWITCHOVER? The Government has established a national information telephone line and a website to provide advice and assistance to viewers in the transition to digital television. The Digital Ready Information Line operates seven days a week from 8.00 am to 10.00 pm (AEST) on free-call number 1800 20 10 13. The Digital Ready website may be accessed at http://www.digitalready.gov.au For further information regarding Government Subsidies, please call 1800 20 10 13 For Registration and Activation of smartcards, please call 1300 993 376 Key Features The DSD4121 high-definition set-top box is specifically designed for the Australian VAST service delivering industry leading quality and performance at market leading pricing. The DSD4121 employs a new generation STi7111 microprocessor incorporating the latest secure processor technology,and is equipped with an HDMI interface,component video, stereo audio outputs with digital audio S/PDIF, and a USB 2.0 port. • STi7111 Secure Processor Core • MPEG-2/4 HD compliant • DVB-S2 Front end • F-Type Satellite input • IRDETO secure silicon conditional access • 450 MHz core processor • Over-the-Air secure software download • HDMI output • Component video output • Coaxial S/PDIF digital audio output • Optical digital audio output • Dolby digital audio • Subtitles • Stereo audio outputs • USB 2.0 interface for firmware upgrade only • 8 Day electronic program guide • Compliant with Australian VAST services |