Hi:
In fact I think it is impossible to make a recording on the Toppy without including the subtitle information assuming it was broadcast . All you need to do is select the option to make them visible.
The Toppy will:
Record 2 channels while you watch a previous recording.
Allow you to watch any channel live while you record one channel
Allow you to watch some channels while recording 2 channels. Which ones varies. Digital Channels come in 6 groups called Multiplex.
http://www.dtg.org.uk/retailer/dtt_channels.html
So if you are recording one programme on MUX A and one on MUX 1 you can watch live any of the other programmes on those MUX.
If you are recording 2 programmes from the same MUX that will only use one tuner so you can watch anything live.
NB I am not deaf and do not use subtitles so I cannot really comment on how effectively subtitles are implemented on the Topfield.
I know there are some deaf Toppy owners over on
http://forum.toppy.org.uk/forum/index.php
Dont know if they are regulars but might be worth asking any questions on there as well.
The last software update (5.12.88) contained some improvements to subtitle implementation. I think all new boxes come with this now but if you do get a Toppy you will need to check. Upgrading is quite easy in any case.
Richard
Edit just noticed you are considering either Humax 9200 or Topfield. I am a Toppy fan but I think (you will need to check this) all of the above applies to both boxes. They are the only 2 boxes that do the record two watch one live trick as far as I know.
Last edited by Richard46 : 17-09-2006 at 10:07
