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FTA boxes with the functionality to record in advance?

  • 15-05-2015 3:12pm
    #1
    kalamityjim
    Registered Users Posts: 66 ✭✭


    Are there any FTA boxes out there that have set to record in advance functionality? Or series record even? (that might be stretching it!)

    Power City told me that there are not and that you can only set it to record in realtime and even then, many boxes are restricted in that while recording, you will be unable to watch any other channels (which kinda defeats the purpose!!... but researching online, I've found bits and pieces of info that contradict that.

    Basically, I have both a terrestrial aerial and a Sky satellite connection coming into the apartment. My tv is saorview compatible. So what then are my best options for buying a FTA box (if that's what they're called!), when it comes to setting to record programs days in advance (which is the priority), recording one channel while watching another (not really a priority), recording multiple programs at a time (again, not quite a priority) and pause/rewind functionality (which I think simply isn't possible without a subscription?).

    Any suggestions or any bit of info about any of the above would be greatly appreciated!


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  • #2
    leex
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,233 ✭✭✭leex


    kalamityjim wrote: »
    Are there any FTA boxes out there that have set to record in advance functionality? Or series record even? (that might be stretching it!)

    Power City told me that there are not and that you can only set it to record in realtime and even then, many boxes are restricted in that while recording, you will be unable to watch any other channels (which kinda defeats the purpose!!... but researching online, I've found bits and pieces of info that contradict that.

    Basically, I have both a terrestrial aerial and a Sky satellite connection coming into the apartment. My tv is saorview compatible. So what then are my best options for buying a FTA box (if that's what they're called!), when it comes to setting to record programs days in advance (which is the priority), recording one channel while watching another (not really a priority), recording multiple programs at a time (again, not quite a priority) and pause/rewind functionality (which I think simply isn't possible without a subscription?).

    Any suggestions or any bit of info about any of the above would be greatly appreciated!

    Check out Freesat+ box. I have a Humax branded one for a number of years. It does series link well and you can select a programme from the guide for recording.


  • #3
    ShaneOC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,091 ✭✭✭ShaneOC


    kalamityjim wrote: »
    Are there any FTA boxes out there that have set to record in advance functionality? Or series record even? (that might be stretching it!)

    Power City told me that there are not and that you can only set it to record in realtime and even then, many boxes are restricted in that while recording, you will be unable to watch any other channels (which kinda defeats the purpose!!... but researching online, I've found bits and pieces of info that contradict that.

    Basically, I have both a terrestrial aerial and a Sky satellite connection coming into the apartment. My tv is saorview compatible. So what then are my best options for buying a FTA box (if that's what they're called!), when it comes to setting to record programs days in advance (which is the priority), recording one channel while watching another (not really a priority), recording multiple programs at a time (again, not quite a priority) and pause/rewind functionality (which I think simply isn't possible without a subscription?).

    Any suggestions or any bit of info about any of the above would be greatly appreciated!

    There are a number of Linux based receivers that will tick all of your boxes and more.

    As a starting point have a look at http://www.freetv.ie/satellite/receivers/linux.html

    These boxes allow you to watch terrestrial and satellite FTA channels with one single guide. They get the sat guide info via plugins. You can set auto timers which are similar to series link.

    The basic linux receivers have one sat and one terrestrial tuner. You can use one tuner for recording while watching the other. More expensive tuners have dual sat tuners giving more flexibility.


  • #4
    Gerry Wicklow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,558 ✭✭✭Gerry Wicklow


    Almost any linux based combo box such as the Amiko Alien2 or edision os3 will do all sorts of advanced recording such as series linking or even search by keyword. Triple tuner boxes allow you to record and watch 3 different sources at once (2xsat, 1xterrestrail) and pause/rewind live and much much more.
    Linux based boxes have a steep learning curve if you are not too techie, but there is loads of support available here. More basic boxes (ferguson, walker etc) may be simpler but don't offer the same flexibility.
    Since you have a Saorview Tv, you could also consider a FreeSat branded box for UK only channels which are more or less plug and play but dont have irish channels.

    EDIT: Snap ShaneOC :)


  • #5
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 83,430 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
    M


    Get a Humax box...
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/HDR-1000S-Freesat-500GB-Satellite-Channels/dp/B009T36CYW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1431701903&sr=8-1&keywords=humax+freesat
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/HDR-1000S-Freesat-Recorder-requires-Satellite/dp/B009P2H3NQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1431701903&sr=8-3&keywords=humax+freesat
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Humax-FOXSAT-HDR-Freesat-Digital-Recorder/dp/B001L5YU36/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1431701903&sr=8-6&keywords=humax+freesat


  • #6
    kalamityjim
    Registered Users Posts: 66 ✭✭kalamityjim


    Cheers lads, but will a freesat box work off the Sky satellite? The only satellite hooked up to the apartment building is a Sky satellite on the roof and we are not allowed install or put up our own individual ones. I saw somewhere online that Freesat needs to connect to a BBC/ITV patented dish... so will freesat boxes actually work if I just connect them to the cable in my apartment that links to the Sky satellite?


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  • #7
    kalamityjim
    Registered Users Posts: 66 ✭✭kalamityjim


    Gerry Wicklow wrote: »
    Almost any linux based combo box such as the Amiko Alien2 or edision os3 will do all sorts of advanced recording such as series linking or even search by keyword. Triple tuner boxes allow you to record and watch 3 different sources at once (2xsat, 1xterrestrail) and pause/rewind live and much much more.
    Linux based boxes have a steep learning curve if you are not too techie, but there is loads of support available here. More basic boxes (ferguson, walker etc) may be simpler but don't offer the same flexibility.
    Since you have a Saorview Tv, you could also consider a FreeSat branded box for UK only channels which are more or less plug and play but dont have irish channels.

    EDIT: Snap ShaneOC :)

    Never thought of that actually - a freesat box would allow me to record only the freesat channels and not the saorview channels, yeah? So if I wanted to record UFC on 3e for example, I'd need a combo box rather than a freesat box?


  • #8
    Gerry Wicklow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,558 ✭✭✭Gerry Wicklow


    You will need a combo to record irish tv unless your tv itself has a recording facility. Usually a tv will only record what you are watching. FreeSat/Sky/FTA combo boxes all use the same satellite signals.


  • #9
    kalamityjim
    Registered Users Posts: 66 ✭✭kalamityjim


    Thanks Gerry.
    Are all combo boxes linux-based then?
    I know my way around technology, software more than hardware, but is it not a bad sign when there is a need for threads on this website, that cater specifically for attending to the issues and confusion around these linux-based boxes?!

    What exactly is it I should be searching for on amazon/argos/freetv?
    'satellite combo box' or something like that?


  • #10
    khumbu
    Registered Users Posts: 112 ✭✭khumbu


    Walker 6500TTR will record with series link terrestrial (RTE, TV3, TG4 & 3e etc) only.

    Freesat+ will record with series link freesat satellite channels only.

    A combo is needed to record terrestrial & satellite TV. No series link or epg (for satellite channels) except on linux models.


  • #11
    Gerry Wicklow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,558 ✭✭✭Gerry Wicklow


    The more basic boxes such as the Walker or Ferguson models tend to have custom locked-down software with limited functions. More advanced boxes like the Amiko Alien 2 or Edision OS3 can be run with Linux software called Enigma2. It comes in various flavours from different developer groups. The beauty (and headache) is it is fully customisable and also very addictive if you like your gadgets ;)
    The AA2 actual has a dual-boot facility so you can use the factory supplied "Spark" software or easily switch to the better Enigma2.


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  • #12
    Kristopherus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,907 ✭✭✭✭Kristopherus


    Gerry Wicklow wrote: »
    The more basic boxes such as the Walker or Ferguson models tend to have custom locked-down software with limited functions. More advanced boxes like the Amiko Alien 2 or Edision OS3 can be run with Linux software called Enigma2. It comes in various flavours from different developer groups. The beauty (and headache) is it is fully customisable and also very addictive if you like your gadgets ;)
    The AA2 actual has a dual-boot facility so you can use the factory supplied "Spark" software or easily switch to the better Enigma2.

    I don'y know about the Walker, but you can get firmware for some of the Fergusons. Google is your friend;).


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