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It also plays AVI's but I cannot get it to play MKV files.
Also does it allow recordings to be copied to a USB drive and is the EPG scrolling faster than the Foxsat-HDR and without the jerkiness? |
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Recorded two channels at the same time while watching a third channel
@terrykl and @Automan
Just finish testing I have recorded two channels at the same time while watching a third channel. The two recorded channels were CBBC and Popgirl and the third watch channel (all at the same time) was Pop.. ![]() see my photo link above (No 32) and go to the new photos number 055, 056 and 057 just uploaded to see.
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Thanks ztoppe.
How noisy is the box - can you hear the hard drive much or the fan? Also, I know the box is DLNA compliant (e.g. you can play stuff over the network stored on your PC) BUT can it act as a DLNA server i.e. could you connect to the S7800 from a networked Samsung TV in another room and watch recorded material from there? |
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@terrykl and @Automan
Just finish testing I have recorded two channels at the same time while watching a third channel. The two recorded channels were CBBC and Popgirl and the third watch channel (all at the same time) was Pop.. ![]() see my photo link above (No 32) and go to the new photos number 055, 056 and 057 just uploaded to see. ![]() |
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@rozet
...I will check out what you ask for when I am able to. Thanks for all the other stuff you are checking (whilst keeping the family happy) - it is also much appreciated. I see you have quite a list of questions which should have been answered by Samsung providing a downloadable manual! |
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This is looking quite promising. I hope Humax take note, and realise that if you don't introduce the features people want, other manufacturers will. I wonder what Samsung ongoing support is like?
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Picture appears in top left hand part of guide.
To help with ztoppes list of queries; any chance you could have a look at my query about the non-freesat mode timer recording possibilities? ie can you set them up manually or via epg or is like the humax that only live recording is possible? I ask this particularly because it is a key issue for anyone with a multi-lnb setup (whilst not so critical for those with only freesat/28.2E) and led me not to get the humax Last edited by rozet : 30-03-2011 at 13:18. Reason: explanation added |
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Can you try recording BBC1-HD and BBC-HD at the same time and see if you can live watch ITV1-HD and live pause it ?. If this works can you record the buffer at the same time ?
and it is a YES recording BBC1-HD and BBC-HD at the same time as watching ITV1-HD and pause live TV then play then fast forward to get back on to the live TV on ITV-HD.So that is another thing that is working on this ![]()
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Just tested this out
and it is a YES recording BBC1-HD and BBC-HD at the same time as watching ITV1-HD and pause live TV then play then fast forward to get back on to the live TV on ITV-HD.So that is another thing that is working on this ![]() ![]() If so can you schedule the three channels to record at the same time ? Sorry to be a pain but there's a million questions to come ![]() Downside of being one of the first to have one in the wild
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Can you record the timeshift buffer (ITV1-HD) while recording the two BBC-HD channels. (Record 3 at the same time) ?
If so can you schedule the three channels to record at the same time ? Sorry to be a pain but there's a million questions to come ![]() Downside of being one of the first to have one in the wild ![]() HOW it is done: Schedule the first TWO channels to record as normal. Then go to the Third channel a few minutes before the Program start and leave it on. When one of the other channels finish recording (you can check by pressing the "info" on the remote) just press record on the channel you are on and then press record full program on the pop up. It will then take the full program from the buffer and record the start of full program on to the samsung drive. You will end up with all three programs recorded on the drive. That is how I did it. ( I did it my way ![]() )
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If there is three programs on all at the same time which you want to record it can be done. because I have just done it.
HOW it is done: Schedule the first TWO channels to record as normal. Then go to the Third channel a few minutes before the Program start and leave it on. When one of the other channels finish recording (you can check by pressing the "info" on the remote) just press record on the channel you are on and then press record full program on the pop up. It will then take the full program from the buffer and record the start of full program on to the samsung drive. You will end up with all three programs recorded on the drive. That is how I did it. ( I did it my way ![]() )This leaves the question can you use the epg to schedule the three recordings. |
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Thanks ztoppe.
How noisy is the box - can you hear the hard drive much or the fan? I can't hear anything from the box unless I put my ear very close to the box and then it is just a small humming sound also the box does not get hot. |
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ztoppe,
Many thanks for your reply. |
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Does the Samsung work on single lnb feed ok? I might get one
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Currys just put the price up to 279.99... Thought it was a low price at 249...
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So have Dixons and PCWorld (part of same group I know).
Swines! I'm waiting for Amazon anyway, as all of the above won't deliver to France where I'm based. |
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Does the Samsung work on single lnb feed ok? I might get one
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Whew ! just got under the wire then. Looked good enough from ztoppe's reports that I ordered this lunchtime @ £249.00. Before that I tried samsung phone support for any more info, they did not know about it either ! I think Samsungs employees are very much mushrooms
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luckily ordered mine last week - but as the delivery dates were all in the future, thought I'd pay the £5 extra for guaranteed date tomorrow rather than get it at some random time in the future on free delivery. Sounds like it didn't pay off but nevermind..
Will post any comments friday if I get enough of a chance to play tomorrow night when it comes. Just cancelled $KY HD - I am sure they got a months suscription from the 30 minute premium rate phone call and numerous cut offs I had beforehand... |
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Currys just put the price up to 279.99... Thought it was a low price at 249...
They did have 999 units in their warehouse on Sunday teatime when I ordered mine on their websitie. So they might be running low now. I got my for £249 post free and received it in less than 48 hours, which was fast when I have seen other people waiting a lot longer. |
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That is a jump of £30.99
They did have 999 units in their warehouse on Sunday teatime when I ordered mine on their websitie. So they might be running low now. I got my for £249 post free and received it in less than 48 hours, which was fast when I have seen other people waiting a lot longer. |
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£249 was in keeping with the price level of the 500gb humax and I will hope it comes back down as more retailers start to sell it. Interesting how so many of the queries refer to stuff the humax has struggled with / not delivered.
Everything tested so far looks promising but I'm still hoping to hear about the availability of non-freesat timer recording? Anyone? |
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Hmmm interesting! I wonder if it will temp me away from my Humax Foxsat?
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>Everything tested so far looks promising but I'm still hoping to hear about the availability of non-freesat timer recording? Anyone?
Yes, timer recording works also in non-freesat mode |
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>Everything tested so far looks promising but I'm still hoping to hear about the availability of non-freesat timer recording? Anyone?
Yes, timer recording works also in non-freesat mode |
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