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Key to reportsHumax FOXSAT - HDR/GB
Ease of use score:
83%
Signal by
Satellite
Price
£200.00
Ease of use ratings
Setting up
Remote Control
On screen TV guide
Advanced use
Front panel
Verdict
This PVR receives freesat standard and high definition satellite service - with a twin LNB-type satellite dish installed. It can also record standard and high definition programmes, deliver and record audio description and has series link and accurate recording time features. Power consumption was very low if the "eco" mode was selected. Versatile and generally easy to use with a well delineated remote control, intuitive on-screen menu navigation and straightforward recording and playback. TV guide was also intuitive but some long winded processes, like setting and selecting favourites.
Key Features
Overall convenient features
90%
Tuner
Twin
On-screen TV guide
Full 7 to 8 days
Favourite channel groups
Up to 5 via channel list
Now and Next
Current channel and scrolls through channels
Programme information
Current channel and via Now and Next and TV Guide
Performance
Performance
Satisfactory, but very slow to 'boot' after being switched off via mains.
Viewing
HDMI- Satisfactory on SD, Good on HD. SCART- Satisfactory
Listening
Satisfactory
Power consumption in standby
power saving mode 'on' 0.76 watts, 'off' 5.15 watts
Power consumption in use
Live TV 21.26 watts, HDD play 21.8 watts
Connections
SCART socket
2
Modulator output
No
Slot for pay TV
CAM slot
Digital TV recorder features
Disc size
320GB
Freeview +
N/A
Records current TV/radio programme
Yes
Records from on-screen TV Guide
Yes
Records one channel while watching another
Yes
Records two channels at same time while watching third from same multiplex
Yes
Records two channels at same time while watching third from any multiplex
Yes
Records two programmes while watching another recording
Yes
Pause live TV
Yes
Subtitles and audio description
Subtitles shown
Yes
Subtitle button on remote
Yes
Subtitles stay on when channel changed
Yes
Audio
description
Yes
AD button on remote
Yes
AD warning eg beep
No
Separate AD volume control
No
AD stays on when channel changed
Yes