Mecool KT1 is an Android media player with the function of viewing DVB-T/T2 terrestrial television and DVB-C cable television. The first hybrid model with Amlogic S905X4 processor. Another feature is the Android TV 10.0 operating system, certified and optimized for working with large TV screens. The set-top box has a wireless remote control with voice search and control functions.
Mecool KT1 is a TV box for all kinds of content. Excellent playback of streaming and digital TV, IPTV with 4K TV channels, YouTube 4K HDR, movies, heavy torrents and much more. You can run modern Android games, for example, Asphalt8 works well.
Multi-functionality
- Watch films, TV series, cartoons and programs in online cinemas.
- View streaming video and torrents in HDVideobox, KinoTrend, VPlay, Viewbox, Zona, Kino HD and similar services.
- IPTV television, online TV, torrent TV, etc.
- Watching digital terrestrial television DVB-T2/C.
- Media player for playing content from external media.
- Player for watching Youtube videos in 4K HDR.
- Launch a variety of Android applications and games. Access to Google Play.
- Surfing Internet sites and services.
- Voice and text search for information on the Internet.
- and much more.
Venz K1 Quad Core Android DVB-S2 Satellite Receiver
I am a very long-time user of satellite television, I installed my first “dish” back in 1995, many receivers have passed through my hands in the process of their evolution. Satellite receivers on Android appeared about 2 years ago, but reading the reviews of their users, there was no particular desire to buy them, they had a lot of problems. But time passed, the software improved, and just a couple of months ago new, quad-core receivers appeared, and it was no longer possible to refuse the opportunity to try what it was. If anyone is interested, please contact me. Device characteristics
Chipset Amlogic S805 Processor Quad-Core Cortex A5 Processor, 1.5GHz frequency GPU Quad-Core Mali 450, 3D Graphics Acceleration Memory NANYA 1GB DDR3 Internal Storage 8GB NAND FLASH Wireless Connectivity Realtek 8188 WiFi 2.4GHz OS Android KitKat 4.4.2 Video Output HDMI 1.4 b, up to 1080P @ 60fps, 3D mode Audio Output HDMI 1.4b, optical SPDIF, CVBS Peripheral Interface:
RJ-45 Ethernet jack (10/100Mbps) MircoSD card reader × 1, support 1~32GB USB 2.0 port × 4 Optical ×1 DVB RF IN × 1 DVB RF OUT × 1
Power AC-DC SPS adapter 12V/2A included
Supported Decoder Format H.265/HEVC, H.264, WMV, VC-1, AVS, MPEG-1/2/4, RealVideo Supported Video Format MKV, WMV, MPG, MPEG, DAT, AVI, MOV, ISO, MP4 , RM, DivX HD Supported Audio Format MP3, AAC, WMA, RM, FLAC, Ogg and programmable with 5.1 down-mixing DOLBY TrueHD and DTS HD Supported DOBLY TureHD and DTS HD By KODI Helix
Mold Private Tooling
3G Support most external 3G USB dongle
CCCam Support Newcamd Support Biss Supprot
DEMO: AVL6211
TUNER: AV2012 System standard:ETS 302 307 Symbol Rates: QPSK,8PSK Forward error correction rate 1/4.1/3.2/5.3/5.2/3.3/4.4/5.5/6 ,8/9,9/10 Carrier frequency acquisition range: ±5MHz for symbol rates above 3 Msps and ±3MHz for the remaining symbol rates Roll-off factors for pulse shaping: 0.2, 0.25 and 0.35 Symbol Rates: 1- 55 Msps Code Rates: 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 Input Signal level: -84 dBm to 0 dBm (average power) ANT. Connector:IEC TYPE, female Loop Outpur:IEC TYPE, male
In short, this is an Android TV box, on a fairly modern processor, good graphics, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of flash memory, 4 USB, MicroSD, optical audio output, HDMI, as well as analogue audio and video outputs, network support LAN and WiFi. And most importantly, with a built-in satellite DVB-S2 tuner that supports all currently used broadcast formats. It is the presence of a tuner that allows us to call this small box a satellite receiver.
The receiver arrived in 15 days, well packed, “box in box” wrapped with tape. Weight 746g.
Unpacking photo
I will not consider in detail the functionality of the android part of the receiver, there are enough reviews of TV boxes on the Amlogic S805 processor, they are easy to find on music, and YouTube, and in other sources, in this regard everything is similar here. Of greater interest is the satellite part, and in the satellite part the ability to “cunningly” view coded channels, called card sharing, or simply sharing.
The capabilities of viewing videos of different formats are well shown in this review of a set-top box on the same processor
The launcher, installed by default, is quite convenient, designed to be controlled from the remote control, but for full use of Android, a wireless mouse or gyrocontrol is desirable. By the way, this seller comes with it in one of the packages. The stock remote control does not stand out in any way, the buttons are pressed clearly, the range is good, it is the same as all similar Android consoles.
Several screenshots of the stock launcher
The receiver supports real 1080p resolution (AnTuTu Benchmark and Kodi)
So, DVB-S2 is part of the set-top box. Satellite viewing on Android is implemented as a separate DTV application. It starts automatically after loading the receiver or using a separate button on the remote control. The time from switching on to the appearance of the TV channel picture is 40 seconds. Regarding turning on/off from the remote control. Similar set-top boxes that I had before had problems with this; it was possible to turn it off from the remote control, but you had to turn it on with a button on the set-top box. Here everything is in order, and it turns on and off completely from the remote control. The channel switching speed is fast, 1-2 seconds, and largely depends on the time the key arrives from the server. The receiver supports Diseqc 1.0, 1.1, motor 1.2, as well as USALS. Built-in channel editor allows you to delete, rename, move channels, favorite lists are supported. There is a graphic TV guide, recording functions, including a timer, and time shift. In principle, the functionality is quite good. Main. Finally a decently working cardsharing. The newcamd and cccamd protocols are supported, the settings are simple, entered from the remote control. Works great, no glitches.
Screenshots of cardsharing settings windows
I didn’t notice any difference in picture quality with receivers based on Enigma and Broadcom processors, but there it is considered the standard. WiFi in the set-top box works perfectly, despite the built-in antenna.
But if the whole thing about this receiver was limited to Android, then everything would be fine, of course, but I’m not particularly interested in it, as are other users of satellite receivers on Enigma2, who are accustomed to huge functionality. On this receiver, thanks to Vitaliy_S
c w3bsit3-dns.com, special thanks to him, the OpenElec operating system with Kodi (formerly XBMC) has been compiled, and I hope will be supported in the future. It cannot be compared with Enigma2, it is a little different, both in setup and in the logic of use. But the trick is that the more you use this particular set-top box on OpenElec with Kodi, the less you want to return to the powerful VU+ Solo2 receiver on Enigma2. First of all, of course, because of the modern interface, with many settings, graphic effects and replaceable covers that allow you to completely transform this interface. In my opinion, this is still an alternative to enigma receivers, but due to some limitations inherent in enigma, which complicate its development, this platform will soon supplant it. To configure this receiver on OpenElec you will need to put in a little more effort, but the result will be worth it.
Antenna setup, channel scanning, sharing setup are done via the web interface
Several screenshots from different covers, what it looks like as a result
To make life easier for those who buy this receiver, here are a few links. A new topic on w3bsit3-dns.com specifically about this receiver, where you should go with questions w3bsit3-dns.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=663195 General topic on android receivers, where the discussion of Venz K1 began w3bsit3-dns.com/forum/index.php?showtopic =400647 Support site from the manufacturer in English where you can download the latest firmware freaktab.com/forum/advertisers-and-vendor-support-area/venztech
Finally, let's see what's inside:
Assembly and installation are good. A small radiator heats up to 40-45 degrees. under load, so there are no issues with cooling
For those who do not have the opportunity to use a satellite dish, there is exactly the same receiver with a DVB-T2 tuner, it is $10 cheaper.
Conclusions: 1. The receiver deserves attention; it is suitable for both beginners in satellite TV and seasoned users of top-end receivers on Enigma2. The first for trouble-free viewing of TV on Android, the second for learning and using new OpenElec+Kodi 2 technologies. In my opinion, this device shows where satellite receivers will evolve in the near future.
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