Set-top box ESPERANZA EV106R cable tuner DVB-T2 / HEVC H.265, HDMI, USB, PVR, Dolby Digital, 174–790 MHz, black

The Esperanza EV106R Cable Black set-top box is a modern DVB-T/T2 digital terrestrial receiver with an integrated display. It receives free high-definition terrestrial TV in MPEG-2, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC and H.265/HEVC formats and supports audio codecs including MPEG-1 (Layer 1, 2, 3), AAC and E-AC3. The device includes both analog and digital tuners, supports video modes 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p, and connects to televisions via SCART or HDMI. It is powered from 220–240 V, consumes about 6 W and comes with AC and EV106R cables.

Advantages

The set-top box provides compatibility with current video and audio compression standards, allowing reception of MPEG-2, AVC/H.264 and HEVC/H.265 broadcasts. Built-in Personal Video Recorder (PVR) and Timeshift functions enable recording and delayed playback from external USB storage. A compact black housing with included remote control and multiple output options (SCART, HDMI, USB) ensures compatibility with a wide range of televisions.

Suitable for

• Receiving free-to-air DVB-T and DVB-T2 terrestrial TV channels
• Watching HD broadcasts on TVs with HDMI or SCART inputs
• Recording TV programs to USB storage and using Timeshift
• Replacing older decoders or adding a digital tuner to analogue TVs

Key specifications

• Model: Esperanza EV106R Cable Black (MPN: EV106R, EAN: 5901299957776)
• Standards: DVB-T, DVB-T2
• Video formats: MPEG-2, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC
• Audio formats: MPEG-1 (Layer 1/2/3), AAC, E-AC3
• Video modes: 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
• Tuner frequency range: 174–790 MHz
• Power: AC 220–240 V, 50 Hz; consumption ~6 W
• Interfaces: HDMI, SCART, USB
• Colour: Black
• Includes remote control and AC/EV106R cables

How to use

Connect the Esperanza EV106R to the TV using an HDMI or SCART cable, plug the AC power cable into a 220–240 V socket, and switch the device on. Use the on-screen menu and the included remote control to scan for DVB-T/T2 channels and set language or audio preferences. To record, insert a USB storage device into the USB port, select the program to record using the PVR function and follow on-screen prompts. Use Timeshift to pause live TV and resume playback from the buffer.

Recommendations

For reliable reception, connect an external antenna positioned for good terrestrial signal strength and use a USB drive formatted to a compatible file system before recording. When connecting older TVs, use the SCART port; for best image quality on modern TVs, use HDMI.