The TBS5230 is an external USB TV tuner designed for receiving digital terrestrial and cable television. It supports multiple international broadcasting standards, including DVB-T2/T, DVB-C2/C, J.83 Annex A/B/C, ISDB-T/C and ATSC 1.0, making it a versatile solution for receiving digital television and radio channels on a compatible computer.
The device connects to a desktop or laptop computer via USB 2.0. With compatible software, it supports live TV viewing, real-time recording and scheduled recordings. Drivers are available for supported Windows and Linux operating systems.
Key Features
- Multi-standard reception: Supports digital terrestrial and cable television standards.
- DVB-T2/T: Digital terrestrial television reception.
- DVB-C2/C: Digital cable television reception.
- J.83 Annex A/B/C: Supports compatible cable television systems.
- ISDB-T/C and ATSC 1.0: Supports additional international broadcasting standards.
- USB 2.0 interface: Easy connection to a computer.
- HD television: Supports standard- and high-definition TV reception, depending on the signal and compatible software.
- TV recording: Supports real-time and scheduled recording with compatible software.
- Windows and Linux: Driver support for compatible operating systems.
Technical Specifications
| Model | TBS5230 |
| Device type | External USB TV tuner |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Number of tuners | 1 |
| Terrestrial standards | DVB-T, DVB-T2, T2-Lite |
| Cable standards | DVB-C, DVB-C2 |
| Additional standards | J.83 Annex A/B/C, ISDB-T/C, ATSC 1.0 |
| DVB-T2 bandwidth | 1.7, 5, 6, 7 and 8 MHz |
| DVB-T bandwidth | 6, 7 and 8 MHz |
| DVB-C symbol rate | 1.7–7.2 Msym/s |
| DVB-T2 modulation | 16, 32, 64, 128 and 256 QAM |
| DVB-C modulation | 16, 32, 64, 128 and 256 QAM |
| Power supply | USB; optional 12 V DC power may be required for certain configurations |
| Operating temperature | 0–60°C |
| Dimensions | 90 × 75 × 25 mm |
| Net weight | 120 g |
| Operating systems | Windows and Linux |
Applications
- Watching digital terrestrial television on a computer.
- Receiving digital cable television.
- Recording television and radio programmes.
- Using compatible DVB software on Windows or Linux.
- Monitoring and analysing digital television signals.
Important: The TBS5230 is designed for terrestrial and cable television reception, not direct satellite reception. A suitable TV antenna is required for terrestrial signals, while cable reception requires a compatible cable TV signal.
Package Contents
- 1 × TBS5230 Multi-standard TV Tuner Box
- 1 × USB cable
- 1 × F-to-IEC adapter
- Made in: China
- Warranty: 24 months