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**carpenter1** · June 11th, 2007

The Fortec Star Mercury II is a great new satellite receiver that provides exceptional digital free-to-air satellite reception.
The Mercury II is one of those receivers that pack power and abundant features ideal for home satellite enthusiast. The menu system on the new unit is easy to use and has many features that make this box a good choice for a middle to high end FTA unit. Packed with a useful PowerCan technology this machine looks for just about anything in the sky. One of the nicest features of this digital satellite dish receiver is the handy channel backup where users can backup their customized channel lists before upgrading the software and then restore the settings once the upgrades have been completed. The picture quality on setups that we've seen was exceptional and delivered clear, crisp picture with amazing contrast.

The sleek new front panel has 8 buttons which allow you full control and use of the Unit if you have misplaced your remote control. Standard output connection features are component jacks, RCA composite jacks and the standard S video connector. This makes it easy for the home user to integrate this Unit with just about any TV or home theater.

As all other Fortec recievers they carry a stellar manufaturers warranty for all their products and this new Unit is no exception. Many insiders will tell you that Fortec makes THE best FTA receivers hands down with their simplicity and powerful features.

Once again Fortec has integrated one of the nicest On Screen Menus as well as numerous channel switching options that will even impress the most diehard satellite dish user.

Hot New Features and Specs at a Glance:
Channel Back-up and Channel recovery function

8-button Menu Control on the front panel

Component video (Y,Pb,Pr) and S-Video connections

3 RCA connections (1 Video, 2 Audio L/R)

POWER Scan (blind search) with complete parameter control

One-button quick start Power Scan on the remote

One-button jump to Channel Edit function

Dolby Digital 5.1 audio pass-through (optical)

100 programmable satellites and 6,000 programmable channels

Timer function for Sleep / Wake Up / VCR Record and Channel Reminder

Fully MPEG 2 / DVB compliant, MCPC/SCPC , C/KU reception

1 LNB input with IF loop through for 2nd receiver

Manual PID scan function

Diseqc 1.2 and USALS supported

Picture-In-Graphics function

Multi-Picture (4,9, 13 or 16 pictures) function

ZOOM In/Out

Electronic Program Guide

Multi language menu

8 favorite channel group selection and parental lock

Close Caption Supported

Data transfer: receiver-to-receiver or PC-to-receiver

Once again Fortec has displayed that they are one of the leaders in FTA technology with this latest version to hit the market. It's simplicity and user friendly guides make it a snap to install and the abundant features will keep the most seasoned fta enthusiast happy. Definately worth a look if you are thinking about upgrading from your current digital satellite receiver

June 11th, 2007	#4 (permalink)
carpenter1 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the computer Posts: 6,090 Thanks: 298 Thanked 2,368 Times in 879 Posts Rep Power: 110	The Fortec Star Mercury II The Fortec Star Mercury II is a great new satellite receiver that provides exceptional digital free-to-air satellite reception. The Mercury II is one of those receivers that pack power and abundant features ideal for home satellite enthusiast. The menu system on the new unit is easy to use and has many features that make this box a good choice for a middle to high end FTA unit. Packed with a useful PowerCan technology this machine looks for just about anything in the sky. One of the nicest features of this digital satellite dish receiver is the handy channel backup where users can backup their customized channel lists before upgrading the software and then restore the settings once the upgrades have been completed. The picture quality on setups that we've seen was exceptional and delivered clear, crisp picture with amazing contrast. The sleek new front panel has 8 buttons which allow you full control and use of the Unit if you have misplaced your remote control. Standard output connection features are component jacks, RCA composite jacks and the standard S video connector. This makes it easy for the home user to integrate this Unit with just about any TV or home theater. As all other Fortec recievers they carry a stellar manufaturers warranty for all their products and this new Unit is no exception. Many insiders will tell you that Fortec makes THE best FTA receivers hands down with their simplicity and powerful features. Once again Fortec has integrated one of the nicest On Screen Menus as well as numerous channel switching options that will even impress the most diehard satellite dish user. Hot New Features and Specs at a Glance: Channel Back-up and Channel recovery function 8-button Menu Control on the front panel Component video (Y,Pb,Pr) and S-Video connections 3 RCA connections (1 Video, 2 Audio L/R) POWER Scan (blind search) with complete parameter control One-button quick start Power Scan on the remote One-button jump to Channel Edit function Dolby Digital 5.1 audio pass-through (optical) 100 programmable satellites and 6,000 programmable channels Timer function for Sleep / Wake Up / VCR Record and Channel Reminder Fully MPEG 2 / DVB compliant, MCPC/SCPC , C/KU reception 1 LNB input with IF loop through for 2nd receiver Manual PID scan function Diseqc 1.2 and USALS supported Picture-In-Graphics function Multi-Picture (4,9, 13 or 16 pictures) function ZOOM In/Out Electronic Program Guide Multi language menu 8 favorite channel group selection and parental lock Close Caption Supported Data transfer: receiver-to-receiver or PC-to-receiver Once again Fortec has displayed that they are one of the leaders in FTA technology with this latest version to hit the market. It's simplicity and user friendly guides make it a snap to install and the abundant features will keep the most seasoned fta enthusiast happy. Definately worth a look if you are thinking about upgrading from your current digital satellite receiver __________________ Last edited by carpenter1; June 12th, 2007 at 12:01 AM.