Description
📺 ALTECH DHR4901 VAST™ Receiver – Premium 4K-Ready PVR
Introducing the Altech UEC DHR4901 PVR Hybrid—the powerful big brother to the market-leading DSD5000 satellite set-top box. This VAST™-certified receiver is 4K-ready and comes equipped with a generous 1.5TB internal hard drive, making it the ultimate entertainment companion for home or travel.
🔧 Packed with Features
- Dual power: 240V AC to 12V DC—perfect for caravans and off-grid setups
- RF remote control—no line-of-sight needed, works even from inside a cupboard
- 16 satellite tuners + 4 terrestrial tuners—watch or record from anywhere in Australia
- Hybrid functionality (requires VAST™ satellite connection and registered smart card)
- Easy setup wizard—intuitive interface similar to the Altech UEC 4921
- Picture-in-Picture EPG—browse while watching live TV
- Front panel TFT display—shows time, date, and extra info even in standby
- Sleek, low-profile design—looks great in any setup
📦 What’s in the Box
- 1 x DHR4901 Set Top Box
- 1 x RF Remote Control Unit
- 1 x 12V DC Power Adapter with Lead
- 2 x AAA Batteries
- 1 x HDMI Cable
- 1 x User Manual
- Internal Smart Card (serial number included for VAST™ registration)
🔌 Optional: 12V Cigarette Lighter Adaptor available separately ($19.00 inc GST)
🚀 Top-of-the-Line Features
- 16-digit vacuum fluorescent front panel display
- Record up to 10 simultaneous programs
- Advanced channel editing: Favorites, Parental Lock, Rename, Move, Delete
- RF4CE Remote Control—works via RF and IR for flexible placement
- Full manufacturer warranty—brand new, not refurbished
🛠️ Support & Peace of Mind
This unit is fully backed by NAS Australia’s Service Centre of Excellence and supported by The Antenna Company with a 12-month warranty. Have questions? Just give us a call—friendly, honest service is what we’re all about.
⚠️ Note: Remote shown in ad image is for display only.
VAST Registration
Permanent or Traveller Registration?
OVERVIEW:
The ALTECH DSD 4901 Vast Receiver can be registered as a permanent or traveler registration. Permanent registration is for households with a fixed installation of the decoder. A traveler registration covers people who as part of their traveling are in areas of Australia not covered by normal terrestrial television.
PERMANENT REGISTRATION:
The location of a permanent installation must be assessed to determine if the household has the ability to receive normal terrestrial television. This is a broadcast license condition for VAST so that the VAST service does not encroach on the license area of existing terrestrial commercial broadcasters.
This assessment is performed by the Government mySwitch website.
Follow the “Satellite Decoder Online Registration” link on the home page of www.MySatTV.com.au
Enter the residential address of the decoder location and press “Get Info”
This location is then assessed for the ability to receive signals from one or more local/regional terrestrial television transmitters. This assessment is indicated by the area under “Coverage summary” and on the regional map. The Red pin indicates the location of the residence. For addresses difficult to locate automatically the Red pin may be dragged across the map to indicate the actual location of the residence. This will also trigger the assessment process to indicate the signals in the new location.
If the address is assessed as being unsuitable for terrestrial reception you may continue the process to apply for VAST by following the link under the “Satellite Summary (VAST) section.
Steps
Follow the “Satellite Decoder Online Registration” link to the mySwitch website
Enter your residential address and press “Get Info”
Read information about terrestrial television signal suitability.
If a suitable terrestrial signal cannot be received go to the section “Satellite Summary (VAST)” and press the “Find Out More” button.
Read information regarding VAST and then press the “More information” button.
Read the information supplied and then proceed to the “Applying for VAST” section. Select the correct option and then press Apply.
Read the confirmation information and then press Apply.
A new web page will open on the MySatTV website. This is the registration page. Fill in all the required information and press “Submit Application”.
Wait for a response from VAST. Depending on the location and type of registration your decoder may have been activated within a couple of minutes.
Some applications will require further processing by the VAST Call Centre, this may take up to 2 business days.
TRAVELLER REGISTRATION:
The traveler registration provides access to the VAST service through a Temporary Reception Certificate.
KEY INFORMATION
A Traveller’s Registration is based on a Temporary Registration Certificate. This certificate lasts for 6 months, and then the Commercial television services will be removed.
The services accessible are determined by the State where you are traveling.
As you move from State to State you must advise the VAST Call Centre by phone, email or online inquiry form what services you require.
You may renew the temporary certificate within one month of expiration or any time after expiration. The renewal can be performed online (preferred option), or by calling the VAST Call Centre.
Steps
Follow the link to “Traveller’s Registration” on the MySatTV
Enter the required owners and decoder details.
Select and confirm the statements in the Declaration section and press “Submit Application”.
Wait for a response from VAST. Depending on the location and type of registration your decoder may have been activated within a couple of minutes.
The processing of a new decoder application may take up to 2 business days.
What channels are available on VAST?
Southern Cross Media and Imparja are broadcasting the full range of digital commercial television channels in standard definition (with programming from the 7, 9, and 10 networks) and the high definition channels One HD, 7mate, and GEM.
VAST also provides all the standard and high definition channels from ABC and SBS.
The local news content from regional broadcasters is also available on dedicated local news channels exclusive to VAST.
What Equipment do I need?
Anyone wishing to access VAST will need to purchase a VAST-approved satellite set-top box and a satellite dish of at least 65cm diameter. Access to this new satellite service is managed by a smart card which is supplied with the satellite set-top box. To access VAST you will need to register your details including your address, reception location, and smart card number to enable access.
When is VAST going to be available in areas other than Remote Central & Eastern Australia?
Viewers who are eligible to access VAST services outside the Remote Central & Eastern license area can do so from the following dates.
Region Digital Switchover Date VAST Access Available From
Mildura/Sunraysia 30 June 2010 Now
Regional SA & Broken Hill 15 December 2010 Now
Regional Victoria 5 May 2011 Now
Regional Queensland 6 December 2011 Now
Regional Southern NSW 5 June 2012 Now
Regional Northern NSW 27 November 2012 Now
Tasmania 9 April 2013 Now
Perth 16 April 2013 Now
Brisbane & Gold Coast 28 May 2013 Now
Melbourne 10 December 2013 Now
Adelaide 2 April 2013 Now
Sydney 3 December 2013 Now
Darwin 30 July 2013 Now
Remote Central & Eastern Australia 10 December 2013 Now
Remote Western Australia 25 June 2013 Now
VAST Registration Process Steps
Permanent or Traveller Registration?
Steps
Follow the “Satellite Decoder Online Registration” link to the mySwitch website
Enter your residential address and press “Get Info”
Read information about terrestrial television signal suitability.
If a suitable terrestrial signal cannot be received go to the section “Satellite Summary (VAST)” and press the “Find Out More” button.
Read information regarding VAST and then press the “More information” button.
Read the information supplied and then proceed to the “Applying for VAST” section. Select the correct option and then press Apply.
Read the confirmation information and then press Apply.
A new web page will open on the MySatTV website. This is the registration page. Fill in all the required information and press “Submit Application”.
Wait for a response from VAST. Depending on the location and type of registration your decoder may have been activated within a couple of minutes.
Some applications will require further processing by the VAST Call Centre, this may take up to 2 business days.
