The award winning Humax FOXSAT-HDR Freesat+ HD 500GB twin tuner hard drive receiver from Humax, for use on the Freesat satellite television platform.
This sleek black unit with smoked perspex front panel hides the very latest in PVR technology, allowing you to record up to 300 hours of standard-definition programming, or 125 hours in high-definition on the massive 500GB hard drive. This unit also carries a leading 2 year manufacturer’s warranty.
This Freesat+ twin tuner receiver offers similar functionality to Sky+, but without the subscription costs. By connecting two cables from your satellite dish to this FOXSAT-HDR PVR unit, you can record one channel whilst watching/recording or another; or even record two channels whilst playing back something you've previously recorded (note you can connect up to a single satellite dish cable, but you’ll be limited to recording the channel you are on only). Combine this with the efficient Freesat EPG, setting up recordings couldn't be easier, just find the programme you want, press record, and that's it, no manual timers.
Connections include HDMI, 2 x Scart (TV, VCR), Audio Optical Out (S/PDIF), 2 x USB, Composite and 2 x LNB In (1 x LNB Out). The unit also includes an Ethernet port allowing access to on-demand services including BBC iPlayer and ITV Player.
Don't forget that you'll need two cables from your satellite dish to this receiver to fully utilise the Freesat+ record functionality. With just a single cable you can still record the channel you are watching, and receive updates, but won't be able to record one channel whilst recording/watching another.
Humax FOXSAT-HDR Freesat Digital Box Main features:
- SD and HD channels - Watch all free standard and high-definition channels available (FTA)
- Upscaled SD channels - See your standard-definition channels in upscaled quality
- Record SD and HD channels - Record all TV and Radio channels
- Play, Pause, Rewind - Full control of your channel viewing, FF/RW at x2, x4, x16, x64 speed
- Record two channels at once - Record one channel whilst watching/recording another
- Easy record - Thank to the Freesat EPG, just click to record, no need for manual timers
- Series Link record facility - Just one click will schedule a full series of your favourite programme
- Schedule tracking - Recordings start and finish on time, even when broadcasters change their schedule
- Split recordings - Record two-part programmes that may have a break in the middle for a news bulletin, such as films
- Massive 500GB hard drive - Record up to 300 hours of SD programmes, or 125 hours in HD
- Easy installation and operation - Just connect to your TV and satellite dish
- Automatic software upgrades - Automatically received via satellite when updates are launched
- Advert skip - Set the PVR to skip forward a set time rather than fast forward
- IPTV compatible - Access BBC iPlayer via your broadband connection
Humax FOXSATHDR Freesat+ Digital Box Specification:
- Full colour, high resolution Freesat 7-day listings EPG
- Audio description / One touch subtitle
- 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i Resolution Formats
- DVB-S2 and DVB-S compatible
- MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 and MPEG-2 HD Signals
- 500GB SATA HDD (Record up to 300 hours SD, or 125 hours HD)
- 1 x HDMI Connection
- 2 x Scart Connection (TV, VCR)
- 1 x Composite Connections
- 1 x Audio Optical Out (S/PDIF)
- 2 x LNB In (1 x LNB Out)
- 2 x USB (one front, one back)
- 1 x Ethernet Port
- Under 1W power consumption in standby
- Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth): 380 x 55 x 252 mm
- Weight: 3.1 kg
Humax FOXSATHDR Contents:
- Humax FOXSAT-HDR 500GB Freesat+HD Receiver
- HDMI Cable (for high-definition channels, you must use HDMI)
- Scart Cable
- Remote Control (inc batteries)
- User Guide / Instructions
Thanks for your excellent service.I would like to point out that the Humax HDR is rather clever with just one feed,and in different combinations can record one programme while watching another.Even possible to record 2 and watch another.For example record 103 ITV
and 105 Channel 5 watch BBC Ni 957.Try it it works.Google FoxsatRecordCheck to find a guide.Having problems with the remote,lowering the front flap on the box will make it more responsive. **Satbuyer response** make sure you remove both film coatings, they can be found on the front facia, and the small window inside the front facia, this will help the infrared signals.
Author: Chris from Norwich
Date added: 10/07/2010, 09:49 PM
The Humax box works great and I am very happy with it.
Author: Norman Joseph
Date added: 08/07/2010, 07:56 PM
I bought this in the UK for use in France - hooked up by HDMI to a HD sony 40". Brilliant picture both in SD and HD much better than Sky. Not happy with the i button - when looking through various channels to see whats on if you push the i button again to view information you can no longer scroll through other chanels you have to exit and start again.
Also the angle at which the remote works is very acute. Sometimes have to get off my seat and move the remote more full on for it to work, whereas with the sky remote it worked where ever you are it even bounced of walls. There is a lot of nice things about the guide and program scolling features but I thing Humax could learn a lot from the sky system.
Author: EILEEN JOYCE WYLD
Date added: 09/06/2010, 03:51 PM
Fast delivery. Easy installation by friend (we're not technically minded). Works perfectly now after reading ADMIN'S advice to Ray about pressing PVR input button first.
Last word BRILLIANT
Author: EILEEN JOYCE WYLD
Date added: 09/06/2010, 02:04 PM
Delivered quickly - impressed.
Installed easily. Already had old Sky dish so it meant fitting an extra cable.
Usually works fine.
However, for no apparent reason box stops responding to handset. Turn everything off and on again but this does not resolve matter every time.
Therefore, contacted Satbuyer and Humax. Awaiting reply.
Author: Brian Drakeford
Date added: 30/04/2010, 02:04 PM
I'm another very satisfied purchaser of the HUMAX Foxsat - HDR! Delivered to my address in France in double quick time and worked first time. As per unit description, two cables fitted!
Two very minor problems.
Firstly - recorded programmes frequently end BEFORE the end of the transmission. And I can't work out why.
Secondly, there's an annoying delay between clicks when for example scrolling through programme details.
But all in all an excellent purchase.
Author: John R
Date added: 17/04/2010, 01:43 PM
Living in France, I got the Foxsat in quick time with 100m of cable an LNB with 8 outputs...
Except tilting the dish slightly (added weight of cables and LNB I expect) it started 1st time...
It does "stick" requiring a re-boot sometimes - I consider it is when new channels have been added.
With a really cheap HD tv, the link (using HDMI) is fiddly by requiring the Foxsat to be started on a HD Channel - no problems like this occus using a G10 Panasonic however.
The pre and after sales service to my questions have been great with the 2 really quick deliveries of a standard Foxsat also on time.
Author: Glyn
Date added: 31/03/2010, 07:29 PM
It does what it says on the box, the service has been good and the equipment no problem. Instructions took me a while but I am not a teenager.
Author: Ray Kitchen
Date added: 26/03/2010, 09:13 PM
Thanks admin for speedy advice on how to cure my "teething problems"!
All now working as it should.
Author: Ray Kitchen
Date added: 23/03/2010, 10:42 PM
Hi,
I received my new Humax HD Freesat recorder and was delighted that all the "bumph" which I had read proved to be correct. I live in Spain and not always do we manage to get what we pay for but this time I am happy to report all went well. The product arrived on time with all the parts intact and it worked first time of asking with no problem, I patted myself on the back for saving money by replacing my Sky Plus and saving money with the new system, there is just one "but"!
At my age (70+) I think I am up with most needs regarding use of computers and programming recorders though by no means an expert I find myself baffled by the fact that the remote control freezes and refuses to operate any demands intermitantly. Though I have tried all I can think of from re-booting by switching off power to the basic replacement of battery's I still don't know what it is which makes the recorder revert to responding to the remote. I would appreciate any advice on what I am sure is a basic fault on my part on what I am getting wrong. ***admin response*** Ray, make sure that the PVR input button at the top of the remote is selected, as any of the other inputs will cause the remote to not respond to the HDR. Also, if it is just an issue of lack of response, make sure you have removed both film coatings, one can be found on the front facia and another on the screen behind the flap; this is where the infrared signal comes from and can sometimes be distorted by the film.
This sleek black unit with smoked perspex front panel hides the very latest in PVR technology, allowing you to record up to 300 hours of standard-definition programming, or 125 hours in high-definition on the massive 500GB hard drive. This unit also carries a leading 2 year manufacturer’s warranty.
Connections include HDMI, 2 x Scart (TV, VCR), Audio Optical Out (S/PDIF), 2 x USB, Composite and 2 x LNB In (1 x LNB Out). The unit also includes an Ethernet port allowing access to on-demand services including BBC iPlayer and ITV Player.
