Re: Humax PVR9200T


"Baffled" <b@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>>> Twin tuner - record one, view another.
>>> It will indeed support TUTV.
>>> The USB.2 port is bi-directional and mpeg2 files
>>> can be transferred to PC for editing/burning, but-
>>> As we all know, mpeg1 encoding is consistant
>>> as is mpeg4, but mpeg2 is "codec dependent" (??)
>>> Example being some DVB-T pci cards produce
>>> mpeg2 files that are extremely fussy re compatibilty
>>> with editing software, and can be problematic with
>>> some media players and editing/burning software.
>>> Also when I was considering an all-in-one PVR,
>>> I read some of these STB PVR devices use an open
>>> source/linux based OS (I think the "toppy" maybe
>>> an example?) This apparently is an issue to be
>>> considered re file compatibilty, specifically with Mac's??
>>>
>>> All summer It was mooted to be launched "mid sept"
>>> This has now been put back to "late oct".
>>> On the Superfi site they state they will stock it,
>>> but not to bank on the launch date!
>>> I asked in Tot' court road about launch and the
>>> dealer told me "it's bug ridden".
>>> "wait until launch and then give it a few months
>>> to see if probs sorted and if it delivers"... ???????
>>>
>>> Myself, I've decided - once I've sorted my reception
>>> hardware problem, to opt for a Sony DVD/HDD/Burner
>>> with built-in freeview tuner, and plug my TUTV stb into
>>> that. It seems the least "problematic" and easiest route
>>> .............for me anyway!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> I sent Humax an email, asking about getting content from the box to the
>> PC via USB.
>> I also asked about adding a programme title, and the box recording it
>> whenever it airs, instead of selecting manually each time, or just
>> setting a daily/weekly timer.
>> This is the response.
>>
>> The PVR9200T will come bundled with application software that will enable
>> you to transfer recordings from the set top box to a PC using the USB 2.0
>> port. At present this is in MPG2 format. The reservation will be handled
>> in the same way as the PVR8000T where it will start and end at the time
>> given by the EPG which is sent by the broadcaster.
>>
>> Regards.
>>
>> --
>>
>> Your option for a DVD/HDD/Burner with built in freeview tuner sounds the
>> best bet of course, do you have a link/price?
>> Attaching a settop box to a DVD recorder is something I want to avoid
>> however, as I don't want to take the digital-analogue-digital conversion,
>> and wish to retain and burn the original stream.
>>
>> Can any owners of the PVR8000T comment on the "reservation" mentioned in
>> my email?
>> Does this method allow automatic padding? What I mean is, some kind of
>> global setting, so when you select a programme from the EPG, it will
>> automatically add 5-10 mins to either side of the recording, just in
>> case? This could then of course be edited out later, if you wish to keep
>> the recording. This would also be easier than having to manually edit an
>> added timer every time you add one, to add the padding.
>> Vin.
>>
>>
> This is a link to pixmania's site, A French company with a
> London (Fulham) store.
> They have all the Sony Dual-layer/HHD/Freeview kit at
> very tempting prices.
> On this page the 510, at what seems to be the best price
> in UK - £260.
> Also listed is the 710, as the 510 but 160gb HDD,
> also the HDMI output 910 with 250gb at just under £500.
>
> http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/tv-video/3/onglet.html
>
> .
>
Would be great, if it had an inbuilt DTT tuner, and therefore direct
streaming to the HDD, which could also be burned direct to DVD.
PVR with connection to a PC still the better bet for me.
I wish I could pop into a highstreet shop and have a go with both the
Topfield and Humax twins, so I could make my mind up ;)
Mind you, I guess the likes of Comet/Dixons etc wouldn't be able to answer
my questions, better off with this newsgroup ;)
Vin.


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