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Humax DVR - unable to use in Republic of Ireland?

  • 17-12-2006 7:40pm
    #1
    The Denouncer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 435 ✭✭


    I recently bought an ex-display Humax PVR-9200T on Ebay (first time I ever used Ebay, took a gamble on this basically). Its a Digital video Recorder with 160Gigs hard-drive and Freeview. Now, I know the freeview doesn't work in the South, so I was planning on using the Chorus digital smartcard and basically replace the aging VCR. In Ireland we have a love affair with the VCR - what's a Tivo we say, as we load the same video tapes for the 100th time. That's unless we have SKY + of course..
    When I got delivery of the Humax, there was no remote control (I was afraid of that) but I thought I'd hook it up anyway, and try and use a Universal remote with it. From what I had read it would allow me to do everything SKY + does, except with my existing cheaper Chorus subscription. However I haven't had much luck.
    When hooked up it just keeps on saying it can't find any channels. It doesn't seem to recognise the Chorus smartcard, and without the remote I can't bring up a menu or anything like that. I should point out it was an ex-display model, and originally looks like it came loaded with the likes of Channel 5 etc. on freeview.
    I am thinking of putting it back on Ebay - just posting here to see perchance if anyone else purchased one of these or something similar and got it to work?
    Most of the electrical stores in Ireland are completely useless when asking for remotes etc. and wouldn't know a DVR if it bit them in the arse..:p

    Thanks


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  • #2
    byte
    Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 19,124 Mod ✭✭✭✭byte
    byte


    http://www.humaxdigital.com/uk/products/pvr-9200t.asp

    It sure seems like a grand machine, but unfortunately for DTT services only, as you've found out. As it's a terrestrial machine, it will not unlock cable channels. The slot is for PayTV on DTT, like TopUp TV on Freeview.

    Probably best to place it back on eBay again, unless you know somebody lucky enough to be in an area that can receive the Freeview transmissions who would buy it from you.


  • #3
    The Denouncer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 435 ✭✭The Denouncer


    Thanks byte, I sure invested in a top-of-the-range lemon. Lesson learned - never again!


  • #4
    Greenman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,962 ✭✭✭Greenman


    The Denouncer wrote:
    Thanks byte, I sure invested in a top-of-the-range lemon. Lesson learned - never again!

    Where do you live?


  • #5
    The Denouncer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 435 ✭✭The Denouncer


    Near Dublin airport, Greenman. Why?


  • #6
    vallo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 243 ✭✭vallo


    The Denouncer wrote:
    Thanks byte, I sure invested in a top-of-the-range lemon. Lesson learned - never again!

    If you're still interested in selling that PVR and the 160GB hard disk is functioning then
    drop me a personal message and maybe we can agree a price for it.


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  • #7
    The Denouncer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 435 ✭✭The Denouncer


    Sorry vallo, the power seller on Ebay agreed I could return it, as long as I paid the delivery. So I did. Its probably back up there now for £137. :p


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