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Question --- Help please

  • 08-11-2010 07:27PM
    #1
    easkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 223 ✭✭


    Will this receiver work on Irish DTT SERVICE ???:confused:

    Panasonic DMR-XW380EBK 250GB HDD DVD Recorder with
    Twin Freeview HD Tuners:confused::confused:

    Can anyone help:rolleyes:


Comments

  • #2
    Newtown90
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,634 ✭✭✭Newtown90


    Well has it an Mpeg 2 or Mpeg 4 tuner??

    Dtt is Mpeg 4 only...

    As it says freeview i think it is only Mpeg2, sounds like its for the UK market!


  • #3
    Mr McBoatface
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,579 ✭✭✭Mr McBoatface


    As it's Freeview HD and not Freeview it should be fine.


  • #4
    scath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 558 ✭✭✭scath


    Glenviewjf wrote: »
    Well has it an Mpeg 2 or Mpeg 4 tuner??

    Dtt is Mpeg 4 only...

    As it says freeview i think it is only Mpeg2, sounds like its for the UK market!

    So basically no..

    You see Freeview=MPEG2 but Freeview HD is=MPEG4 and also DVB-T2 (compatible with DVB-T) MPEG2 is older standard than MPEG4 so old doesn't work on new. DVB-T is older than DVB-T2 also. New works with old but old doesn't with new.


  • #5
    Newtown90
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,634 ✭✭✭Newtown90


    Thats news to me!! Thanks guys:D

    So that system will work for op??


  • #6
    Mr McBoatface
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,579 ✭✭✭Mr McBoatface


    Glenviewjf wrote: »
    Thats news to me!! Thanks guys:D

    So that system will work for op??

    It should work fine.


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  • #7
    theoneeyedman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,773 ✭✭✭theoneeyedman


    At 400 GBP + it would want to work....... a question re. DTT+...just curious about how you handle the feeds from the areil-can it be split or is it like a sat feed and need 2 dedicated feeds from the ariel? (just curious)


  • #8
    watty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,460 ✭✭✭✭watty


    DTT is just like analogue TV for Aerials, Splitters, amps.


  • #9
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 22,785 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    theoneeyedman wrote: »
    At 400 GBP + it would want to work....... a question re. DTT+...just curious about how you handle the feeds from the areil-can it be split or is it like a sat feed and need 2 dedicated feeds from the ariel? (just curious)
    unlike satelite it only needs one aerial feed.

    That machine the op is talking of getting though is a waste of money.
    Get the humax freeview+hd pvr instead.
    Its a lot cheaper and a much better piece of kit! it will receive saorview [and obviously uk freeview hd aswell if you are lucky enough to be in an area that gets that]

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvVtM8tNfAE

    Think it's around £269stg


  • #10
    easkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 223 ✭✭easkey


    watty wrote: »
    DTT is just like analogue TV for Aerials, Splitters, amps.

    So it will work with Irish DTT ---- watty --YES:confused:


  • #11
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 22,785 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    yes it will but why not get the humax instead?


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  • #12
    easkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 223 ✭✭easkey


    Deleted User wrote: »
    yes it will but why not get the humax instead?

    It is for my GOOD LADY .........
    Too many boxes and remotes !!!!:rolleyes:


  • #13
    STB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,175 ✭✭✭STB


    Did anyone think to ask this chap where he is and what his expectations are ?

    If you are in Dublin or any other part of the country that isnt on the coast from Wicklow to Wexford or indeed a border area then you will receive only 5 channels. You do know that I presume.

    Also for €169 you will get a HD Combo box that does both and allows you to record to a hard disk. You can record DTT watch another DTT station or record sat and watch DTT or (vice versa).


  • #14
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 22,785 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    if she's getting a box anyway,then why not a better and cheaper box like the humax?
    Is it something to do with already having a panasonic and thinking it's remote will do?
    It mightn't.
    Anyway theres such things as universal learning remote controls.
    Theres no need for a tray of remotes these days.


  • #15
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 22,785 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    STB wrote: »
    Also for €169 you will get a HD Combo box that does both and allows you to record to a hard disk. You can record DTT watch another DTT station or record sat and watch DTT or (vice versa).
    Even better still is that as an option,if they can have a dish[they might be in an appartment or something and were specifically asking about terrestrial on its own which is why I focused on that end of it].
    Now you have him and the mrs having a night away with the saving.
    Maybe they'll take you aswell with the saving :D


  • #16
    STB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,175 ✭✭✭STB


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Even better still is that as an option,if they can have a dish[they might be in an appartment or something and were specifically asking about terrestrial on its own which is why I focused on that end of it].
    Now you have him and the mrs having a night away with the saving.
    Maybe they'll take you aswell with the saving :D

    Is he in Wexico BB ?

    400stg is a ridiculous price for a Terrestrial DVR even still! The Humax any cheaper. PVRjunction.co.uk very good for comparisons.

    I havent time for holidays, I am too busy telling people from Castletown to Ballyconnigar to turn their aerials around and stop combining with VHFs and Red tips in the one array! :)

    BTW I Think you spelt you location wrong. Love as always.


  • #17
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 22,785 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Ha!

    (baxtardia is more than a place,it's a state of mind!)

    Anyway,away from freeview uk overspill land,combo dvr boxes are the way to go without a doubt.


  • #18
    easkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 223 ✭✭easkey


    I am in Sligo.
    The reason for this box is it has a DVD recorder and wifi built in.
    In the room Sony 32in TV, S£££y box(FTV), Video,
    DVD player and stereo system.
    It will make life a bit easier.
    On a Lidl remote...

    In the kitchen I have a SpiderBox. TM1500ci+
    and internet all connected to a Samsung TV....


  • #19
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 22,785 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Well I suppose that makes sense,given thats what you want.
    Main thing is,it will work with saorview.


  • #20
    St Senan
    Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 3,591 Mod ✭✭✭✭St Senan


    STB wrote: »
    I am too busy telling people from Castletown to Ballyconnigar to turn their aerials around and stop combining with VHFs and Red tips in the one array! :)

    +1 :)


  • #21
    STB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,175 ✭✭✭STB


    easkey wrote: »
    I am in Sligo.
    The reason for this box is it has a DVD recorder built in.
    In the room Sony 32in TV, S£££y box(FTV), Video,
    DVD player and stereo system.
    It will make life a bit easier.
    On a Lidl remote...

    In the kitchen I have a SpiderBox. TM1500ci+
    and internet all connected to a Samsung TV....

    So its the DVD player thats driving this ?

    Can you get Freeview from NI in Sligo. If you can then okay if not just burn your money in a bin, you have too much! Seriously dont spend that much for a DVD/DTT Combo.

    And the spiderbox well......actually it always made me laugh what that guy got up to - I am surprised they havent been shut down. The rebadged MVision 300s.

    You obviously like gadgets..... have a look at this (it might be an option if you can lose the dvd option - the media player plays mkv's avi's etc and it records and picks up Irish DTT and wifi etc) £160
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=67515179


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  • #22
    Irishdude
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭Irishdude


    Deleted User wrote: »
    unlike satelite it only needs one aerial feed.

    That machine the op is talking of getting though is a waste of money.
    Get the humax freeview+hd pvr instead.
    Its a lot cheaper and a much better piece of kit! it will receive saorview [and obviously uk freeview hd aswell if you are lucky enough to be in an area that gets that]

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvVtM8tNfAE

    Think it's around £269stg

    I looked at this box here [ http://www.amazon.co.uk/Humax-HD-FOX-T2-Freeview-Set/dp/B0036TGN8K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1291311445&sr=1-1 ]

    It doesn't have a twin tuner, so you cannot record 1 channel while viewing another. This is a must have function for me!! :-)


  • #23
    The Cush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 16,493 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    Irishdude wrote: »
    I looked at this box here [ http://www.amazon.co.uk/Humax-HD-FOX-T2-Freeview-Set/dp/B0036TGN8K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1291311445&sr=1-1 ]

    It doesn't have a twin tuner, so you cannot record 1 channel while viewing another. This is a must have function for me!! :-)

    Have a look here on the Humax site (Freeview-HD PVRs) - http://www.humaxdirect.co.uk/prodCat.asp?cat=stb2&page=fhd


  • #24
    Irishdude
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭Irishdude


    The Cush wrote: »
    Have a look here on the Humax site (Freeview-HD PVRs) - http://www.humaxdirect.co.uk/prodCat.asp?cat=stb2&page=fhd

    Looks like a great bargin, but humax dont ship to ireland as per (http://www.humaxdirect.co.uk/terms.asp)
    although amazon may have that box!


  • #25
    Peddyr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 254 ✭✭Peddyr


    easkey wrote: »
    Will this receiver work on Irish DTT SERVICE ???:confused:

    Panasonic DMR-XW380EBK 250GB HDD DVD Recorder with
    Twin Freeview HD Tuners:confused::confused:

    Can anyone help:rolleyes:

    Hi Easkey,

    Whatever happened regarding this box, did you ever get one and does it 'see' the Saorview channels / working ok with Irish DTT? Any issues? Time setting, EPG info etc?


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