At this year’s IFA show, TechniSat will be presenting their new hybrid receiver models, DIGIT ISIO S and DigiCorder ISIO S, for the first time. Both models receive digital TV and radio programs via digital satellite in SD and HD quality and also access IP-based interactive services and Internet content, such as media libraries. Furthermore, both receivers can access TechniSat’s own ISIO Live! Portal. Via ISIO Live!, TechniSat provides numerous services to customers, such as software update or access to up-to-date programme lists. The new receivers come equipped with two integrated CI+ interfaces as well as with smartcard readers for the CONAX decoding system and are thus ideally suited for the reception of payTV. By using the TechniCrypt VA CI module in conjunction with a suitable Smartcard, you can receive VIACCESS-encrypted programs. This means that, among other things, these receivers are ideally suited for use in the French market. Using the integrated Ethernet interface (optionally via a WLAN adapter) and the complete support for Universal Plug and Play (UPnP including DLNA), the digital receivers can easily be integrated into a home network and can be used in this network in combination with various multimedia devices such as PC, television set, audio sound system, digital cameras, and many more. The receivers can be used via UPnP as a multimedia server for the home network, or can play back pictures, music, or videos released on the home network as a client. They support a whole series of current data formats for any media type. Both models feature a high-quality metal case with a stylish front including a fluorescent display which, in the case of the DigiCorder ISIO, can display up to 6 lines of characters.