A test report describing the features, installation, operation and specifications of Skyworth Mini Box DVB‑S and DVB‑T miniature SCART receivers.
The Skyworth Mini Box is a compact SCART‑connected receiver with PVR functionality, offered in two versions: DVBTM0001 (DVB‑T) with a white case and 5 V external power, and DVBSM0001 (DVB‑S) with a black case and 12 V external power. Both models support PAL and NTSC, provide composite, RGB and S‑Video outputs, and include a USB port for external storage and recording.
The report details menu navigation, satellite and terrestrial channel scanning modes (standard, NIT and blind scan), DiSEqC motor control, and multimedia features such as music playback, picture viewer and built‑in games. Power‑saving functions automatically switch the unit to standby after three hours of inactivity.
| Function | Miniature SCART Receiver with PVR Function |
|---|---|
| Channel Memory | 4000 |
| Symbolrate | 1.3‑45 Ms/sec |
| DiSEqC support | 1.0, 1.2, 1.3 (USALS) |
| HDMI output | No |
| Scart video output | CVBS, RGB, S‑Video |
| Audio output | Yes |
| RS232 interface | Yes |
| Power supply (DVB‑S) | 12 V external |
| Power supply (DVB‑T) | 5 V external |
| Dimensions | 84.6 × 53.5 × 25.2 mm |
| Standby power consumption | 5 W (DVB‑S) / 2 W (DVB‑T) |
The DVB‑S model uses a 12 V external power supply, while the DVB‑T model uses a 5 V external power supply.
No, the Mini Box cannot record a program and watch a live channel at the same time.
The menu can be displayed in English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Russian and Turkish.