FTA Fever Free-To-Air (FTA) Satellite TV Receivers

Sonicview SV-4000 Standard Definition USB 2.0 FTA satellite Receiver

Design & Features Review

The Sonicview USB SV-4000 is the little brother of the world-renown Sonicview 8000 HD PVR. Sporting premium components and one of the fastest Connexant processors on the market, the Sonicview SV-4000 is a true workhorse, designed to beam free-to-air programming into your home or office for years to come.

The Sonicview 4000 has historically been one of our top sellers. And it holds the record to-date as our least-returned FTA box — the sort of piece of mind that you've come to expect from Sonicview.

While this second-generation Sonicview FTA receiver doesn't include the Personal Video Recording (PVR) capability + high definition resolution of its Sonicview big brothers 360HD and the 8000 HD PVR or the dual tuner + PVR capability of the Sonicview 360 Elite PVR, it's a best-in-class receiver with plenty of other features to brag about — USB 2.0 capability, for starters. And the 4000's handy front-panel USB 2.0 port lets you download channel lists and Sonicview program updates efficiently. Or plug in a USB multimedia device for MP3 or JPEG playback.

The user-friendly Sonicview 4000 offers a gorgeous picture and an impressive video zoom. You can even view up to nine different channels on a single screen. Handy organizational features include a true 7-day Electronic Program Guide and a channel-sorting feature that allows you to categorize channels alphabetically, by satellite, CAS, FTA/Scramble, or Order and Network.

The 4000 fully supports MPEG-2 & DVB-S and includes a full complement of component outputs. And a couple of nice tech twists that you're sure to appreciate: 32Mb Flash ROM for fast channel-changing, 40-step volume control and super speedy 1-second channel-changing. Other noteworthy features include Blind Scan and a 6,000-channel (TV and radio) memory capacity.

What's In The Box: The Sonicview USB SV-4000 ships with an authentic Sonicview 2.0 Diseqc Switch, a null modem cable, RCA cables, universal remote, (2) AAA batteries, and Sonicview USB SV-4000 User Guide.

Buy Sonicview SV-4000 USB: $99 WITH FREE 1GB USB FLASH DRIVE!

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Comparative Buying Guide

Compare the Sonicview SV-4000 USB to our other 2nd generation Standard Definition USB 2.0 non-PVR receivers:

• Sonicview 4000 — $99. 1 USB port
• Neusat SP 6000 — $39. 1 USB port
• Neusat SP 6000 Premium — $49. 1 USB port
• Coolsat 6100 Private — $79. 1 USB port
• Viewsat Ultra Lite — $79. 1 USB port
• Captive Works 700S— $89. 1 USB port
• Viewsat Ultra V2.0 — $119. 1 USB port
• Pansat 3500SD — $119. No USB ports

Comparison Highlights: Our second-generation FTA receivers include: Neusat SP 6000, Neusat SP 6000 Premium, Coolsat 6100 Private, Captive Works CS 700S, Viewsat Ultra 2, Viewsat Ultra Lite, Sonicview 4000, Pansat 250SM and Pansat 3500SD. The receivers in this class are all similar in terms of processing speed, memory capacity, and Electronic Program Guide. The Pansat 3500SD doesn't include a USB port, but is still considered a second-generation receiver since it does include (Secure Digital) SD card technology, which allows you to transfer files.

The Sonicview SV-4000 USB is a time-tested FTA receiver. It costs less than Pansat 3500SD and Viewsat Ultra Version 2, plus it offers equal or greater functionality. The Sonicview 4000 USB costs more than the Neusat SP 6000, Neusat SP 6000 Premium, Captive Works CS 700, Coolsat 6100 Private and Viewsat Ultra Lite; however, the Sonicview 4000 offers superior functionality and performance over the Neusat, Coolsat, Captive Worksand Viewsat models. Spending the extra few dollars on the Sonicview will go a long way when it comes to having peace of mind in regards to superior functionality and support.

The Pansat 3500SD includes a 128MB SD Card with purchase. However the Neusat SP 6000, Neusat SP 6000 Premium, Coolsat 6100 Private, Captive Works 700S and Viewsat Ultra 2, Viewsat Ultra Lite and Sonicview SV-4000 USB ship with 1GB USB flash drives as a free promoition from www.ftafever.com.

Ultimately, Sonicview's stellar reputation for accessibility and support distinguishes the Sonicview SV-4000 USB from this pack of second-generation receivers. Sonicview provides frequent bin updates and impressive warranty processing of repairs and exchanges which are far and few in between.

Looking for a High Definition FTA Satellite Receiver?
You may wish to consider:

• Sonicview 8000 HD PVR w/Fan — $249