Humax Freeview playback Digital TV Recorder PVR-9150T 160GB Twin Tuner PVR

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Also "padding" can be selected, this causes all events to start x minutes before/finish x minutes after, the guide time. e. not transmitting strat/finish signals at the correct time), rather than the box itself - but then I don't understand why the problem isn't more widespread? My parent's have had one since the start of 2010, they were very happy with it until a few months ago, when it started freezing randomly, recording the wrong programs, giving recorded programs the wrong titles or just not recording the programs at all. As a consequence, getting her to get the program selector down (or up) to the correct channel was difficult, she kept going too far and if you overshoot, scrolling up to BBC1 you end up on a screen of channels 300-320 which to an 80yr old is pretty frightening" 'oooo, what have I done now? Note the 9150 does not have a modulator, so viewing its output on a second TV will need extra equipment.

Jenna, I strongly suggest you go to a forum where there are lots of people with Hummys who will be able to help you. In fact it made things worse because it erased our recording schedule so we missed several programmes.Chris lives the high-tech life, seeking out real-world experiences with all new technologies, aiming to put it to the test to provide greater insight into its application. The 9150 uses a IDE CE type drive near impossible to get now and most likely you won't get a larger drive. I would be interested to know whether you see any of the problems other people are having, such as lockups and missed recordings. The weekday episodes are mostly fine but the 8 they recorded over the weekend are terrible, sound goes out of sync, the recording jumps two minutes out of every five and it stutters. It is noticeable whilst the PVR is switched on which encourages you to switch it off if you don’t have to be using it – another good reason for using the aerial loop through.

We bought our Humax box in February and at first were very impressed but the last 4 months have been a total disaster, we are now reduced to only being able to record live tv, use the menu, ok and list buttons which can also be temperamental. Oh for those people that keep getting the first and the last couple of minutes cut off their recordings for pitty sake read the instructions. As I say, it's what you're used to and I'm not at the moment so hopefully once time goes on I'll get used to it.There are cheaper rivals on the market and there are models with more drive space, but in terms balance, the Humax offering is reasonable value for money. This choice does render a couple of other options null and void but just read the instructions and make your choice. Europe's busiest forums, with independent news and expert reviews, for TVs, Home Cinema, Hi-Fi, Movies, Gaming, Tech and more. Millions of people would have to double their incomes to escape financial hardship, says anti-poverty charity Joseph Rowntree Foundation in a new report published today.

Think that the drives are IDE - once you have the cover off if there's a ribbon cable about 3" wide in the back of the drive then it's IDE and these don't cost much - good used ones can be had for little money. Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. We tried upgrading the firmware which sorted the freezing problem, but sadly not the dodgy recording. I'll switch off later tonight and switch on tomorrow evening to check whether the fault still exists. This can be caused by water ingress; try removing the aerial in lead to the Humax and see if there is any evidence of water in the cabling.The Manual seems comprehensive and well-written though I haven't read it through - I've only needed to look up the odd page. The Humax PVR-9150T is a good all round performer, with ample space for average users, but finds itself facing increasing competition. Throw away the nasty old wall-to-set aerial lead that did duty for years with the analogue TV and spend a few quid on a new quality lead. Admittedly, the rippled fascia design may not be to everyone's taste, but at least it looks distinctive.