freeview recorders - anyone use one ?
07 October 2012, 08:27 PM
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freeview recorders - anyone use one ?
So how can it record one channel while u watch another ? Does it have 2 recievers ? My mum needs something to "tape" her shows lol , yes she still uses VHS . I have Sky+ so have no knowledge on freview.
07 October 2012, 08:29 PM
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Yeah I have one, 2 receivers is correct, the instruction book did say it was possible to record 2 channels while watching a third, but that's rubbish as It doesn't have 3 receivers.
07 October 2012, 08:35 PM
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The one I have is a sharp tu-t2hr32, according to the front panel, not tried any others but this is idiot proof, all the kids can use it, we'll if I'm honest they could use the damn thing before me
One touch record, just select the channel you want to record and press, record.
Pretty damn easy, although it is about 12 months old now so is probably due to go wrong
One touch record, just select the channel you want to record and press, record.
Pretty damn easy, although it is about 12 months old now so is probably due to go wrong
07 October 2012, 08:42 PM
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That's sort of the way it works with a Humax.
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07 October 2012, 08:46 PM
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Two receivers but each receiver takes a whole multiplex (bundle of channels on one carrier). So basically, you can record two and watch a limited selection of the others channels on one or both of the tuned in multiplexes.
That's sort of the way it works with a Humax.
J.
That's sort of the way it works with a Humax.
J.
Hence why I reckon the instructions are wrong, not yet in the last 12 months have I been able to get it to do what it says it will
07 October 2012, 09:00 PM
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I have a Sony from about 5-6 years ago. Sony's prior were awful as their electronics were unreliable, the models after were too as they were just rebranded Samsung, but ours had the Pioneer internals so has been superb. Two tuners, but one analogue and one digital, so the analogue is now defunct. Can record one digi channel whilst watching anything you like on the TV. I have recordings on there from day 1 of getting it, and it's never let me down. Plays and records DVD too, and multi-region. Panasonic ones are supposed to be good too, my Dad and my M-in-law both have one. Many TV's now have a USB port which allows the connection of an external HDD which allows you to record, so often no need for an expensive stand-alone device. Smart TV's with internet connectivity also mean you can view iPlayer, 4OD, ITVPlayer etc, so the need to record is diminishing as content is gradually becoming universally 'on-demand'.
07 October 2012, 09:04 PM
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Can't do anything ATM either as her indoors is watching this X factor shyte
07 October 2012, 09:27 PM
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mine is as panasonic - I often record a programme and watch it at the same time, but 15 minutes behind, that way I can fast forward the adverts !! its brill 
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08 October 2012, 09:30 AM
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Isn't there a new service providing opportunity to watch something you missed from the whole of the last week
Never bought a recording device, don't think I ever will now!
Never bought a recording device, don't think I ever will now!
08 October 2012, 03:29 PM
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I have a Panasonic DMRHW100 Freeview+ HD Digital TV Recorder - 320GB and am very pleased with it.
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...D+RECORDER.htm
Geoff.
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...D+RECORDER.htm
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08 October 2012, 05:32 PM
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I have it , but a rubbish internet connection. And Sky Anytime (on the planner) is a waste of space . Its supposed to be stuff that people might miss and Its full of Sky Movies , which are repeated 20 times a month and you have plenty of time to catch again IMO , or its got kids shows that i doubt they "must" see. At the min 50% of it is Box Office movies , which u can see anytime u want anyway !
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