The Thomson THS806 receives HD and SD channels via TNTSAT and free-to-air TV and radio programmes broadcast from the Astra 19.2°E satellite. It connects to a television via HDMI for full HD playback and includes a Viaccess TNTSAT card reader that is CANAL READY compatible, enabling fast channel installation.

A USB 2.0 port enables recording of live TV programmes to an external storage device. The receiver ships with a 12 V power adapter, making it usable in mobile settings such as caravans, boats, or campers when used with the separately available cigarette lighter plug.

Key Features

• MPEG-4 HD receiver for TNTSAT service via Astra 19.2°E
• Viaccess TNTSAT card reader, CANAL READY compatible
• USB 2.0 port for recording TV programmes
• HDMI output for HD video connection to television
• 8 programmable timers with 3 recording modes
• Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), teletext, and multilingual subtitles
• 8 favourite lists for TV and radio channels
• 4000-channel memory capacity
• DiSEqC 1.0 and 1.1 support
• 12 V power supply included for mobile use in caravans and boats

Product Benefits

• TNTSAT reception provides access to French national channels in HD and SD without an ongoing monthly subscription
• USB recording with 8 timer slots and 3 timer modes allows flexible, unattended recording of scheduled programmes
• HDMI output delivers the full 1920×1080p/1080i or 1280×720p resolution to compatible televisions
• DiSEqC 1.0 and 1.1 allows connection to motorised dish systems or multi-switch setups without additional hardware
• The included 12 V adapter means the receiver can be used off-grid in mobile installations without a separate power converter
• Automatic standby limits idle consumption to a maximum of 1.0 W

Technical Specifications

• Model: THS806
• Demodulation: QPSK, 8PSK
• Input symbol rate: 2–45 Ms/s (SCPC & MCPC, Ku band)
• Tuner input frequency range: 950–2150 MHz
• RF impedance: 75 Ohms ±5%
• Signal level: -65 to -25 dBm
• LNB supply: 13/18 V, 400 mA, overload protected
• DiSEqC: 1.0, 1.1
• Channel memory: 4000
• Favourite lists: 8
• Timers: 8
• Software update: OTA / USB
• Video resolution: 1920×1080p, 1920×1080i, 1280×720p
• Video bit rate: up to 60 Mbps
• Aspect ratio: Letter Box, Pan & Scan
• Audio mode: Stereo, Mono
• Audio sampling rate: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
• CPU: STIH237 @ 650 MHz
• Flash memory: 4 MB SPI + 128 MB
• System memory: 256 MB
• USB: 2.0 High Speed, Type A, max 5 V / 500 mA
• Connectors: Tuner in, HDMI, 1× TV SCART (CVBS), S/PDIF (coaxial), USB 2.0
• Input voltage: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (external adapter)
• Output voltage: DC 12 V, 1.5 A
• Power consumption: max. 18 W, typical 10 W
• Standby consumption: max. 1.0 W
• Operating temperature: -5 °C to +45 °C
• Storage temperature: -40 °C to +70 °C
• Operating humidity: 5–95% RH, non-condensing
• Package dimensions (W×D×H): 23×21.5×6 cm
• Total weight: 0.670 kg

Why You'll Love It

• Everything needed to start receiving TNTSAT channels is included in the box: remote control, AAA batteries, manual, and 12 V power adapter
• The front-panel display shows the channel number or current time, so you know at a glance what is playing even with the TV off
• Parental control and automatic standby make the receiver family-friendly and energy-conscious at the same time
• OTA (over-the-air) and USB software updates keep the receiver firmware current without specialist equipment