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humax records 2 channels and watch 3rd
Something strange happened early on, I taped channel 5 and ITV, but turned the tv over to bbc 1 forgetting it was taping the 2 however it let me watch a 3rd channel
I did a quick rewind as well to see if it missed any of the recording but it was perfect. would only let me view certain channels though, so I'm guessing these must be on the same freq ... |
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Something strange happened early on, I taped channel 5 and ITV, but turned the tv over to bbc 1 forgetting it was taping the 2 however it let me watch a 3rd channel
I did a quick rewind as well to see if it missed any of the recording but it was perfect. would only let me view certain channels though, so I'm guessing these must be on the same freq ... To expand slightly, your BBC1, BBC2, & ITV1, regional channels will depend on the postcode you entered when you set the box up. These will be on different frequencies for different regions. In your example, I couldn't watch BBC1 on Ch101, whilst recording Five, and ITV1 on Ch103. However, I could watch BBC1 London on Ch950, or BBC NI on Ch957. Some combinations of channels will even let you Timeslip (pause Live, and then watch it delayed time) the 3rd channel as well as recording 2 others. If you have Excel, Graham Thompson has made an excellent application that takes all the hard work out of knowing which combinations of channels work together in this way. You can download it Here. Rgds. Les. |
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Something strange happened early on, I taped channel 5 and ITV, but turned the tv over to bbc 1 forgetting it was taping the 2 however it let me watch a 3rd channel
I did a quick rewind as well to see if it missed any of the recording but it was perfect. would only let me view certain channels though, so I'm guessing these must be on the same freq ... In fact with a firmware upgrade it's entirely possible for the unit to record up to 4 channels at the same time (The icord can do this) provided each recording pair shares a transponder. In your case assuming the 2 recordings were from different transponders then you would be able to watch (but not time shift) any channel on the same transponder as either recording. |
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In your case assuming the 2 recordings were from different transponders then you would be able to watch (but not time shift) any channel on the same transponder as either recording.
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I'd just like to offer a vote of thanks for that incredibly useful spreadsheet of yours Graham! Nice job.
![]() ![]() Fixing the non recording from the buffer bug should at least offer a 3rd channel record capability (those marked as TSR) on the existing version Last edited by grahamlthompson : 28-03-2009 at 14:13. Reason: extra cooment |
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Thanks for that. Wondering if the new firmware will give us up to 4 channels to record. If so major rewrite coming up
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Thanks for that. Wondering if the new firmware will give us up to 4 channels to record. If so major rewrite coming up
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Chuckle... indeed it will be! (major)
![]() ) can also pull this off (For DTT subsitute Mux for Transponder).
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Has anyone managed to open Graham Thompsons excellent Excel Foxsat record checker with OpenOffice yet?
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Has anyone managed to open Graham Thompsons excellent Excel Foxsat record checker with OpenOffice yet?
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Sorry open ofice does not support vba properly and it won't work on a Mac either as it uses active x controls.
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Thanks for that Graham. Will have to buy Excel when my trial version expires after three more uses.
A quick fleabay search found this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OFFICE-97-PRO-...1%7C240%3A1318 |
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Will have to buy Excel when my trial version expires after three more uses.
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Why not try downloading 'OpenOffice' it's free.
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why not try reading the thread from post#10 again
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You don't need the latest version it should work fine on 97 on. You might find someone who has upgraded and will sell the old cd's.
A quick fleabay search found this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OFFICE-97-PRO-...1%7C240%3A1318 |
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Thanks for that Graham, but just had a thought. Would it be a lot of work to transfer your data to OpenOffice. That way, lots of people could benefit from your programme, as OpenOffice is free to download. I have the time, but not the ability. You have the ability, but perhaps not the time. You`ll be on my Christmas card list if you can do it. (And a lot of other peoples too I suspect.)
From a bit of research it looks as if the open office basic add on has a similar capability to older basic applications and lacks the graphical user interface of vba. |
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There is another way and Humax have built it into the HDR.
Press List during the simultanious recording and the available channels will be displayed (the unavailable channels are 'greyed out'). Remember to look at channels 950 and above for extra flexibility as in savvy's post. Also useful for viewers recording and wanting to watch another channel who are using a single feed. |
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Thanks for that Graham, but just had a thought. Would it be a lot of work to transfer your data to OpenOffice. That way, lots of people could benefit from your programme, as OpenOffice is free to download. I have the time, but not the ability. You have the ability, but perhaps not the time. You`ll be on my Christmas card list if you can do it. (And a lot of other peoples too I suspect.)
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Do you have one cable or two? I can try a simplified version without the bells and whistles that might work on open office. I love a challenge
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There is another way and Humax have built it into the HDR.
Press List during the simultanious recording and the available channels will be displayed (the unavailable channels are 'greyed out'). Remember to look at channels 950 and above for extra flexibility as in savvy's post. Also useful for viewers recording and wanting to watch another channel who are using a single feed. |
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I have a twin feed Graham. Thought you might like the challenge, that`s why I suggested it. (As well as only three more uses of Excel trial version.) Thanks.
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But I don`t know either. Not Prime Ministers, surely !!!!! Can you be less technical Graham, please. Thanks |
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