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The Magic TV MyFreeview|HD Terrestrial HD Recorder is the ultimate in high-end recording for Freeview HD. It has twin tuners allowing recording of 2 channels while watching a third (across 2 MUXes). It has a super hot full High Definition user interface giving you total control over all the digital High Definition and Standard Definition TV services. All top end features such as series link are supported.
The Magic TV is also sets a new benchmark for picture and sound quality with
full 1080P output.
And
the now/next view looks like this:
Series recordings can also be sheduled like
this:
Terrestrial
Features:
- H.264 MPEG4 HD & SD / MPEG2 HD & SD
- HE-AAC v2 Support
- Fully DVB compliant
- Timeshift
- EPG based Recording Schedule
- 500 or 1000GB Internal HDD
- HDTV Transport stream *.m2ts playback
- AVCHD Camcorder connection
General Features:
- GMT & Time Offset Support
- Multilingual Audio support
- Multilingual Menu support
- Fast Channel Switching
- Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
- Subtitle support
- Digitext Support
- USB Software Update
- Remote Control
AV Output Options:
- HDMI Support upto 1080P
- Component Video (YPbPr )
- CVBS Support
- S-Video Support
- S/PDIF Digital Audio
- Dolby Digital AC-3
- Widescreen 16:9 Aspect Ratio
- Standard 4:3 Aspect Ratio
- 720P, 1080i and 1080P Output
- PAL
The Sommet SHDNZ3 Receiver for Freeview HD is one of the very latest HD receivers to be launched. It uses the latest generation of High Definition processor to enable superior picture quality and generally faster operation. The Sommet SHDNZ3 Receiver supports the Freeview MHEG5 Program guide, there are two EPG views available and the look and feel of the EPG Is controlled by the broadcaster. The EPG is loaded when the EPG button is pressed. The per channel view looks like this:
And the now/next view looks like this:
Terrestrial Features:
- H.264 MPEG4 HD & SD
- MHEG-5 support
- HE-AAC v2 Support
- Fully DVB compliant
- 5V Output Capability for Flat Panel Aerials
General Features:
- GMT & Time Offset Support
- Multilingual Audio support
- Multilingual Menu support
- Fast Channel Switching
- Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
- Subtitle support
- Teletext Support
- Parental Lock Facility
- USB Software Update
- Remote Control
AV Output Options:
- HDMI Support
- Component Video (YPbPr )
- CVBS Support
- S-Video Support
- S/PDIF Digital Audio
- Dolby Digital AC-3
- Widescreen 16:9 Aspect Ratio
- Standard 4:3 Aspect Ratio
- 720P and 1080i Output
- PAL
The Hyundai AH-3110 Combo Sat/Terrestrial HD Recorder PVR is a high end PVR supporting Freeview HD and Freeview satellite services as well as DVB-S and DVB-S2 FTA and encrypted (CAM required) satellite . The EPG is cached while watching TV so is instantly available when the EPG button is pressed.
Scheduling a recording from the EPG looks like this:
Terrestrial Features:
- H.264 MPEG4 HD & SD / MPEG2 HD & SD
- HE-AAC v2 Support
- Fully DVB compliant
- 5V Output Capability for Flat Panel Aerials
Satellite Features:
- H.264 MPEG4 HD & SD / MPEG2 HD & SD
- HE-AAC v2 Support
- DVB-S/ DVB-S2
- Fully DVB compliant
- DiSEqC 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 (USALS)
- 2 Common Interface Slots
- Timeshift
- EPG based Recording Schedule
- Manual timer based Recording Schedule
- Support for external USB 2.0 drives >1TB
- TRP Video
- Mp3 + Jpeg viewer
General Features:
- GMT & Time Offset Support
- Multilingual Audio support
- Multilingual Menu support
- Fast Channel Switching
- Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
- Subtitle support
- Teletext Support
- Parental Lock Facility
- 2x USB 2.0 (Front and Rear)
- USB Software Update
- Remote Control
- Supported by One For All Remote Controls: Code 2543
AV Output Options:
- HDMI Support
- Component Video (YPbPr )
- RGB Support
- CVBS Support
- S-Video Support
- 2 SCART Connectors
- S/PDIF Digital Audio
- Dolby Digital AC-3
- Widescreen 16:9 Aspect Ratio
- Standard 4:3 Aspect Ratio
- 720P and 1080i Output
- PAL
The new UltraPlus 720HDMI PVR features an HDMI connection and the latest PVR capabilities when used with a USB 2.0 HDD*. You can record all your favourite shows in broadcast quality very conveniently, by simply selecting them from the EPG. The 720HDMI allows for 2 hours of timeshift using the HDD as well. The UltraPlus has HDMI Output. It includes a very powerful card reader.
The per channel EPG view looks like this:
And the multi channel EPG view looks like
this:
The List of recorded
programs looks like this:
- MPEG2 PVR
- Super fast advanced blind scan
- Fully DVB compliant
- DiSEqC 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 (USALS)
- Multipicture
- 2 hour Time Shift (PVR Function) via HDD
- Multiple Fast Forward/Reverse modes when replaying recorded contents
- EPG based Recording Schedule
- Manual timer based Recording Schedule
- TS Video
- Mp3 / JPEG player
General Features:
- GMT & Time Offset Support
- Multilingual Audio support
- Multilingual Menu support
- Fast Channel Switching
- Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
- Subtitle support
- Teletext Support
- Parental Lock Facility
- Front USB 2.0 Support
- USB Software Update
- Embedded Games
- Size (WxHxD) = 220x35x145mm
- Remote Control
- Supported by One For All Remote Controls: Code 2669
AV Output Options:
- HDMI (576i)
- Component Video (YPbPr )
- RGB
- CVBS Support
- Widescreen 16:9 Aspect Ratio
- Standard 4:3 Aspect Ratio
- 720x576 Video Resolution
- PAL
* Note: Compatibility of 3rd party USB 2.0 HDDs can not be guaranteed.
The UltraPlus 780 micro PVR Digital Satellite Receiver is a great PVR unit, when combined with an external USB 2.0 HDD* you can record all your favourite shows in broadcast quality very conveniently, by simply selecting them from the EPG. The 780 allows for 2 hours of timeshift using the HDD as well. The UltraPlus has lots of outputs including one of the best quality component video outputs, as well as S/PDIF output for digital audio. It includes a very powerful card reader. The 780 features an ultra modern Vacuum Fluorescent Display.
The per channel EPG view looks like this:
And the multi channel EPG view looks like
this:
The List of recorded
programs looks like this:
Satellite Features:
- MPEG2 PVR
- Super fast advanced blind scan
- Fully DVB compliant
- DiSEqC 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 (USALS)
- CA Card Reader Slot
- 3 hour Time Shift (PVR Function) via HDD
- Multiple Fast Forward/Reverse modes when replaying recorded contents
- EPG based Recording Schedule
- Manual timer based Recording Schedule
- Permanent timeshift always in the background (real-time shift)
- TS Video
- Mp3 / JPEG player
General Features:
- Alphanumeric Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD)
- GMT & Time Offset Support
- Multilingual Audio support
- Multilingual Menu support
- Fast Channel Switching
- Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
- Subtitle support
- Teletext Support
- Parental Lock Facility
- Front and Rear USB 2.0 Support
- USB Software Update
- Embedded Games
- Size (WxHxD) = 260x55x210mm
- Universal Remote Control
- Supported by One For All Remote Controls: Code 2547
AV Output Options:
- Component Video (YPbPr )
- CVBS Support
- S-Video Support
- S/PDIF Digital Audio
- Dolby Digital AC-3
- Widescreen 16:9 Aspect Ratio
- Standard 4:3 Aspect Ratio
- 720x576 Video Resolution
- PAL
- UHF RF Modulator
* Note: Compatibility of 3rd party USB 2.0 HDDs can not be guaranteed.
The UltraPlus 900HD micro PVR is a more compact single tuner version of the critically acclaimed UltraPlus twin tuner HD PVRs. It features True HD 1080P support it perfect for Freeview and other SD and HD satellite broadcasts. It features a tuner that allows you to record three channels at the same time as watching another channel (All the channels must be on the same transponder). It has uses an external drive for recording space and is a top quality product with lots of top end features such as Ethernet and USB 2.0.
The per channel EPG view looks like this:
And the multi channel EPG view looks like
this (Simply clicking the record button will schedule a program to be recorded
at the time shown in the guide, this is shown for Shortland Street in the
picture below):
The List
of recorded programs looks like this:
Features:
Satellite Features:
- Single DVB-S/ DVB-S2 Tuner
- Fully DVB compliant
- DiSEqC 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 (USALS)
- 2 Common Interface Slots
- 1 Embedded CA card reader
- DLNA Media Player
- DLNA Media Server
- FTP Server
- SMB Server
- File browser: allowing access to recorded files
- File browser: allowing direct playback over LAN
- 3 Channel Recording + 1 Live Channel View (Same TP only)
- EPG based Recording Schedule
- Manual timer based Recording Schedule
- Timeshift
- Support for external USB 2.0 drives
- Internet TV+ (IPTV) function supporting RTMP, RTMPT and HTTP
- YouTube Support
- Earthtouch Support
- Fashion TV Support
- Metacafe Support
- Web Browser
- DiVX Support
- TS Video
- Mp3 + Jpeg viewer
General Features:
- 1W Standby power consumption
- PIP (Picture in Picture)
- GMT & Time Offset Support
- Multilingual Audio support
- Multilingual Menu support
- Fast Channel Switching
- Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
- Subtitle support
- Teletext Support
- Parental Lock Facility
- USB 2.0
- USB Software Update
- Remote Control
- Supported by One For All Remote Controls: Code 2669
- Size (WxHxD) = 260x43x180
AV Output Options:
- HDMI Support
- RGB Support
- CVBS Support
- S/PDIF Digital Audio
- Dolby Digital AC-3
- Widescreen 16:9 Aspect Ratio
- Standard 4:3 Aspect Ratio
- 720P, 1080i and 1080p Output
- PAL/NTSC
The UltraPlus X-9200HD PVR has been receiving critical acclaim and is defiantly the PVR to have. With True HD 1080P support it perfect for Freeview and other SD and HD satellite broadcasts. It features twin tuners that allow you to record three channels at the same time as watching another channel (everything can be scheduled from the guide). It has 500GB of recording space and is a top quality product with lots of top end features such as Ethernet and USB 2.0.
The per channel EPG view looks like this:
And the multi channel EPG view looks like
this (Simply clicking the record button will schedule a program to be recorded
at the time shown in the guide, this is shown for Shortland Street in the
picture below):
The List
of recorded programs looks like this:
Satellite Features:
- Twin Tuner H.264 MPEG4 HD /MPEG2 HD
- DVB-S/ DVB-S2 Tuners
- Fully DVB compliant
- DiSEqC 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 (USALS)
- 2 Common Interface Slots
- 2 Embedded CA card readers
- DLNA Media Player
- DLNA Media Server
- FTP server
- SMB server
- File browser: allowing access to recorded files
- File browser: allowing direct playback over LAN
- 3 Channel Recording + 2 Live Channel View (From up to 2 TPs)
- EPG based Recording Schedule
- Manual timer based Recording Schedule
- Permanent timeshift always in the background (real-time shift)
- Support for external USB 2.0 drives in addition to the internal 500GB HDD
- Internet TV+ (IPTV) function supporting RTMP, RTMPT and HTTP
- YouTube Support
- Earthtouch Support
- Fashion TV Support
- Metacafe Support
- Web Browser
- DiVX Support
- TS Video
- Mp3 + Jpeg viewer
General Features:
- 1W Standby power consumption
- PIP (Picture in Picture)
- GMT & Time Offset Support
- Multilingual Audio support
- Multilingual Menu support
- Fast Channel Switching
- Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
- Subtitle support
- Teletext Support
- Parental Lock Facility
- 3x USB 2.0
- USB Software Update
- Supported by One For All Remote Controls: Code 2669
- Universal Remote Control
- Size (WxHxD) = 340x60x230
AV Output Options:
- HDMI Support
- RGB/YPbPr Support
- CVBS Support
- S-Video Support
- 2 SCART Connectors
- S/PDIF Digital Audio
- Dolby Digital AC-3
- Widescreen 16:9 Aspect Ratio
- Standard 4:3 Aspect Ratio
- 720P, 1080i and True HD 1080p Output
- PAL/NTSC
The Satlink 2800 digital satellite receiver is a super small unit, It has good quality outputs including Component Video and RGB support as well as an ultra sensitive tuner for harder to get satellites.
The EPG looks like this:
And the EPG schedule view looks like
this:
Satellite
Features:
- MPEG2
- Fully DVB compliant
- DiSEqC 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 (USALS)
- Auto DiSEqC function
General Features:
- Time Offset Support
- Multilingual Audio support
- Multilingual Menu support
- Fast Channel Switching
- Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
- Subtitle support
- Teletext Support
- Parental Lock Facility
- RS-232 Software Update
- Embedded Games
- Size (WxHxD) = 220x40x135mm
- Remote Control
- Supported by One For All Remote Controls: Code 2273
AV Output Options:
- Component Video (YPbPr )
- RGB Support
- CVBS Support
- Widescreen 16:9 Aspect Ratio
- Standard 4:3 Aspect Ratio
- 720x576 Video Resolution
- PAL