items needed to get my Sv 8K going again.

[john4848]

Although I have a dreamlink T5 at the moment, I have decided to go back to Sv8k because I like it more than the T5. I have just bought a slightly used SV 8K for $75. I would like to know where I can buy the ihub and which HD module to get going. Your help is really appreciated!

Thanks!

[nunoit]

well the ihub and wiz hub will be very difficult to get try the wiz110sr 25 dollars most cases. the receiver needs this for the 8000hd use HD20-2028_noChk_2nd_chksum_try.zip as for the hd module try the net lots of places advertise them for sale.

[Terryl]

I would not waist your time, as the SV8K is not an MPEG4 receiver according to it's spec's, all of Dish and BEV's HD channels are in MPEG 4.

Sonicview 8000 HD PVR Satellite Receiver Specifications

ATSC (VSB) Tuner (Samsung NIM)
QPSK Tuner (Sharp NIM
RS232C, 3 RCA Output for CVBS Video, Audio L/R, 3 RCA Output for Composite
( Y,Pb,Pr), S-VHS Output, SPDIF Digital Audio AC3 Bitstream Output, HDTV Output
Fully Complies with ATSC HDTV (VSB) & DVB-S MPEG 2 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<.....lookie here.......<<<<<
Decodes All ATSC HDTV Standard Video Formats Including 576i / 576p / 720p / 1080i
Down - convert HDTV to SDTV
Selectable Output Video Format : 1080i / 720p / 480p / 480i
2 Tuners : ATSC Tuner (Sharp,NIM Type) & QPSK (Samsung, NIM Type)
USB 2.0 PVR Function Supported : 1 Channel Record & Play with an external HDD
EPG Supported, Channel Naming Supported
Full Colors & User Friendly GUI for Easy Control
Quick Channel Changing Time : Less than 1 Sec.
6,000 Channels Memory Capacity for TV & Radio Programs
8 Favorite Channel Lists: Programmable
Channel Sorting by FTA, CAS, Satellite, Alphabetic Order & Network
Zoom In-Out Function for Watching Screen
Various Aspect Ratio with4:3, Letter Box, Full Screen & 16:9
Background Graphic Display for Radio Program Channels
Parental Lock Function using Master PIN Code
Automatic NTSC / PAL Detection and Simple Video Converter (NTSC <-> PAL)
Blue VFD Display : 9 Character 1 Line
Real Time Clock
Low Power Consumption Supported : Less Than 5 W in Stand-By Mode
DiSEqC 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 & USALS / 22KHz Switching Control Supported
HDTV Output Connector
S/PDIF for Digital Audio AC-3 Bitstream Output
S-VHS Output Connector
Component Output with 3 RCA Jacks : Y, Pb, Pr
3 RCA Jacks for CVBS Video & Audio L/R Output
RS232C 9-PIN Connector : Twisted Cable
PC to Set S/W Downloading using Window based Specific Program
Set to Set S/W Downloading (Main Program & Channel List Data File)
Luminous Universal Remote Control Unit
Built-in Internal Cooling Fan

[Sp0iler]

If your still interested, the 8k works fine at this time for iks in HD and SD,
Either it is compliant after all or they haven't made the move yet.

[john4848]

As I stated, I had the sv 8k up to about months ago. I got caught up in the hoopla about the dreamlink t5 and I went and bought it and made the mistake of selling my trusted sv 8k, big mistake. The dreamlink was and still is a disappointment. The main reason, the only reason for selling my SV was because of the jittery picture while watching NFL gamesthat the receiver suffers from.I am very familiar with this receiver and will get up and running soon. Thanks for your help.

Thanks!