News
New Linux Receivers Launched: TM-500 & TM-600
29th April 2009
Two new models have been added to our Linux Open Source range:
TM-500 Linux: 1 Smart Card Reader, Ethernet, Internal Power Supply and more,
TM-600 Linux: 1 Smart Card Reader, 3 USBs (2 External, 1 Internal), Ethernet, RGB, RF Modulator, Component Output, Optical S/PDIF, Internal Power Supply and many more. PVR functionality: FFWD, RWD, Record
TM-5000 Super+ Series & TM-6000 Super+ Series
28th April 2009
Introducing the new TM-5000 Super+ Series & TM-6000 Super+ Series with upgraded hardware to enhance performance. Software is compatible with Super models.
New DiSEqC Motor: TM-2300 Super
28th April 2009
The new and updated TM-2300 Super DiSEqC Motor has a nylon gear reinforced by a steel metal plate using extreme heat and pressure to increase the gear's strength and durability, also reducing noise. The TM-2300 Super can drive dishes up to 1.2m and 20kg.
Record one channel and view another at the same time
28th November 2008
With all TM-5000 Super Series Models you can now record one channel and watch another (on the same transponder) at the same time.
Whilst recording a channel, press OK a few seconds later to see a list of channels that you can watch at the same time.
Introducing the TM-5000 USB Super Series
19th August 2008
The best just got even better! Introducing the new 'Super' range based on the award winning TM-5200 D USB (the highest rated satellite receiver...ever! achieving 92% from What Satellite magazine). Rear Mounted USB + Record Scrambled & FTA (Free-To-Air) Channels + Pause Live TV with Timeshift + Forward/Rewind your recordings + 10,000 Channels + USB 2.0 with: PVR Ready for Record & Playback of Channels, Music/JPEG & Software/Channel List Download + Component (YPbPr) Output + Very Fast Blind Search + Super Sensitive Tuner + Optical SPDIF Digital Audio + USALS/DiSEqC 1.2
TM-6900 & TM-6800 DOWNGRADING ISSUE
3rd August 2008
Do not use/downgrade any software before version 6.42.
If you have, then after downloading the latest software, the name: Technomate, may be displayed on the front panel. To fix this, download software 6.42 or later by RS232 (null modem) and it will reboot after.
HDD Recommendations for TM-6000 HD series
29th July 2008
1- Best without the requirement to format the HDD, Connect and Play:
Freecom 120/160/250 GB (does not require power supply, it is USB powered)
2- Western Digital HDD's need to be formatted to FAT 32. Follow the instructions in the Support page. The Passport series do not require a power supply. The same applies to mains powered HDDs in Caddy Cases.
New Softwares for HD Models
13th May 2008
All HD Models have been updated with the latest Transponders as well as some extra features. Please go to the Downloads page to download the software.
2008 What Satellite Magazine Award Winners
13th May 2008
Technomate is proud to announce that we have won two categories in this year's What Satellite Magazine Awards:
2008 Best Luxury Receiver = TM-6900 HD COMBO
2008 Best Enthusiast's Receiver = TM-5200 D USB
The Highest Rated Satellite Receiver....ever!
13th March 2008
The TM-5200 D USB scored 92% in January's What Satellite Magazine, making the TM-5200 D USB the Highest Rated Satellite Receiver in the history of What Satellite Magazine!
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Technomate has a strong line of receivers. As an example; one of our receivers - the TM-5000D has been reviewed the best satellite receiver seen for years in "What Satellite" Magazine - January 2003. Furthermore, the updated TM-5500D model has had a review in "What Satellite" Magazine - December 2003. All of our receivers are based on the TM-5000D/TM-5500D with extra features.
New Test Report TM-5500 DAPCI in What satellite JAN.2004