The Ferguson Ariva 255 Combo HD is a versatile combo receiver that unifies satellite (DVB-S/S2), cable (DVB-C) and terrestrial TV (DVB-T/T2) in one single device. With its built-in CI+ slot and Smartcard reader, you can use Canal Digital cards directly without a CA module, and you can connect ComHem, Boxer and Viasat via CI+ module — making it a complete solution for users who want to consolidate all TV content easily and efficiently.
Supporting Full HD 1080p and Dolby Digital Plus, the Ariva 255 Combo delivers sharp, high-quality picture and clear, powerful sound for an enhanced TV experience. You can easily record your favourite shows using an external hard drive or USB stick, and the Timeshift function allows you to pause and rewind live broadcasts whenever needed.
Once connected to the internet, the receiver becomes a full multimedia hub with access to YouTube, RSS feeds, weather services and more. The built-in media player supports a wide range of formats including MKV, AVI, MP4, MP3, FLAC and JPEG.
With its Multiroom capability, the same subscription can be used on two different TVs, making the Ariva 255 Combo HD an ideal solution for families and multi-TV households.
⭐ Benefits
✓ Supports satellite, cable and terrestrial TV in one receiver
✓ CI+ and Smartcard reader – works directly with Canal Digital cards without a CA module
✓ Full HD 1080p with Dolby Digital Plus audio
✓ Recording & Timeshift via USB or external HDD
✓ Multiroom function – use one subscription on two TVs
✓ Built-in media player supporting most audio, video and image formats
✓ Internet functions: YouTube, RSS, weather and more
✓ Supports DiSEqC 1.0 / 1.1 / 1.2 / USALS and Unicable
⚙ Technical Specifications
Tuner: DVB-S/S2, DVB-C, DVB-T/T2
Resolution: Up to Full HD 1080p
Video formats: MPEG-2, MPEG-4, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, H.265/HEVC
Audio support: Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC3), MP3, FLAC, OGG
Media player formats:
– Video: AVI, MKV, MP4, VOB, TS, MPEG
– Audio: MP3, OGG, FLAC
– Images: JPEG, BMP, PNG
Card slots: 1× CI+, 1× Smartcard reader
USB ports: 2× USB (external HDD, USB stick, WiFi dongle supported)
Internet: LAN (RJ45), optional WiFi adapter
Timeshift: Yes
Recording: Yes, via USB or external HDD
Favourites: Separate lists for TV and radio
Teletext & subtitles: Supported
EPG: Electronic Programme Guide
DiSEqC: 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, USALS, Unicable
📦 Package Contents
1× Ferguson Ariva 255 Combo HD receiver
1× Remote control
1× Power adapter
1× Quick guide
Memory: Flash 8 MB, SDRAM 128 MB
Power Supply: External 12V, 2A
Power Consumption: Max 45W
Standby Consumption: <0.5W
Antenna Power (Terrestrial): 5V
Dimensions: 26 × 18 × 4.5 cm
Weight: 1.5 kg
STB Type: DVB-S2 + T2 Combo Receiver
Main Chipset: ALI M3529
CPU Frequency: 594 MHz
Flash Memory: 8 MB SPI Flash
SDRAM: 128 MB DDR3
Tuner Type: HALF NIM Tuner
Demodulator: AVL6762
DVB-S2 Tuner Type: M3031
Frequency Range: 950–2150 MHz
Input Impedance: 75Ω
LNB Power & Polarity: 13V (V) / 18V (H) up to 400mA
22 kHz Tone: 22 kHz ±0.4 kHz (0.6 V ±0.2 V)
Input Level: –65 dBm to –25 dBm
Loop-Through: Yes
DVB-S2 Demodulation: QPSK, 8PSK
Symbol Rate: 2–45 MS/s
FEC: DVB-S: 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 6/7; DVB-S2: 1/4, 1/3, 2/5, 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
DVB-T2 Tuner Type: R836
Frequency Range: 50–870 MHz
Input Impedance: 75Ω
Antenna Power: 5V
Loop-Through: Yes
DVB-T2 Standard: EN 302 755
Bandwidth: 1.7/5/6/7/8 MHz
Modulation: QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, 256QAM
FFT: 1K, 2K, 4K, 8K, 16K, 32K
Code Rates: 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6
Video Decoding: MPEG-2 MP@ML, MPEG-2 MP@HL, H.265/HEVC Main/High Profile L4.1
Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 16:9
Video Resolution: 1080p, 720p, 480p
Audio Decoding: MPEG-1 Layer I/II, PCM, IEC958 SPDIF, Dolby 5.1, Dolby Downmix, Dolby ProLogic II
Audio Modes: L/R/Stereo/Mono
Sampling Rates: 32/44.1/48 kHz
Video Bandwidth: SD 5 MHz, HD 30 MHz
Video Impedance: 75Ω
Video Level: 1.0 Vp-p
Audio Bandwidth: 20–20 kHz
Audio Impedance: 600Ω
Audio Level: 2V RMS
Ethernet: RJ45 10/100 Mbps
WiFi: Supported via external dongle
Supported Video Formats: MPEG-2 SD/HD, H.265/HEVC SD/HD, MP4
CA System: Embedded Conax
SCPC/MCPC: Supported
PAL/NTSC: Auto
Channel Capacity: 5000 TV/Radio
Favourites: 32 groups
OSD Languages: Multilingual
EPG: Yes
PIG: Yes
OSD Colour: 16-bit
Network Scan: Yes
DiSEqC: 1.2 full, 13/18V, 0/22kHz
Channel Editing: Move, lock, rename, delete, sort
Parental Control: Yes
Menu System: Easy OSD
Software Upgrade: Via RS232 or USB
Timers: 8 programmable timers
Subtitles: DVB EN300743, EBU
Teletext: DVB ETS300472
MultiPicture: Dual SD/HD output
USB Storage: FAT12/16/32
HDMI Output: 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i/p
Games: Tetris, Othello, Sudoku
Recording: 1× recording + Timeshift simultaneously
