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500GB freesat+ HD Digital TV Recorder

code: A55JN

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On promotion until 31/12/2013

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1.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings

ONLY GBP£149.99

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500GB freesat+ HD Digital TV Recorder

A55JN

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Explore Freesat with Maplin Electronics

  • Record freesat HD and SD channels onto this high capacity PVR
  • Twin HD tuner - Simultaneous viewing of one channel and recording another channel, or record 2 channels simultaneous
  • Colossal 500GB HDD - 125 hours' HD recording or 312 hours' SD recording
  • Simply connect to a functioning satellite dish with a twin-LNB to receive freesat, a no contract TV service
  • Receive and record over 140 free digital channels and HD broadcasts from the Astra 28.2E satellite
  • Pause and rewind live TV
  • Record a series at the touch of a button
  • Receive HDTV signals as well as standard definition and digital radio
  • Eco friendly - under 1W power consumption in standby
  • HDMI-digital interface for crystal clear transmission of picture and sound
  • Twin SCART output
  • Simple installation and operation
  • Multiple output resolutions: 1080i, 720p, 576p, 480p, 576i, 480i
  • RJ45 Ethernet connection for upgrading software and future features
  • 8-day Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
  • Automatic software upgrade via satellite
  • Includes remote control

This high-definition twin-tuner freesat+ (HD) recorder will enable you to receive free SD and HD channels via a satellite dish as well as schedule record your favourite programs. With 2 tuners you can watch one program whilst recording another, however this does mean you need 2 separate feeds from your satellite dish (installation available, order code: A43JF). If you have an existing Sky+ or SkyHD installation, the two feeds can be plugged into this PVR and you can receive over 140 SD, HD and radio channels.

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Customer Reviews for 500GB freesat+ HD Digital TV Recorder

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Bought 2 of these one for living room and one for upstairs. The one in the living room has had loads of problems. It tells you you have a conflict when recording only one channel which means you have to watch what you are recording. The HD sound on BBC has stopped working. The screen flashes black sometimes and needs switching off to reset it. It regularly misses the start of a programme or the end. All of this in 8 days! I have informed Maplin who have been brilliant and offered an exchange. I will see how the next one goes. On the positive side set up is great (2 minutes) very easy to use (when working) and the picture in SD is very sharp even on channels like ITV4. The HD picture is stunning (just be nice to have sound as well). As said the other box has performed very well.

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As with many similar products it appears to have been launched without proper testing. It's menu system is easy to use, picture quality is excellent and when they have sorted the problems it will be good, but at the moment it has some serious problems.

It frequently randomly records programmes that have not been selected, and also sometimes records the same programme in multiple Regions. The latter causes conflicts because both tuners are tied up and so produces warning pop-ups because it doesn't know what to do.

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did not allow programmed recording of BBC HD Channels. Fan pretty noisy

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Customer Questions about 500GB freesat+ HD Digital TV Recorder

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Q: Aside from not being able to record 2 channels at once can the recorder function normally with only one satellite signal. Furthermore, with one signal only can you record and watch a previous recording at the same time?

Graham Turner - 21/11/2009

Maplin says: Yes the product does support that.

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Q: Does this box have RGB/component outputs in addition to HDMI?

andy - 17/02/2010

Maplin says: unfortunately not

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Q: does this item support a "wake to record" feature?

James - 30/01/2010

Maplin says: Yes the product does support that.

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Q: does having a communal dish prevent you from recording a program while watching another.

joe - 20/12/2009

Maplin says: if only one connection is provided from said dish then yes i am afraid so.

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Q: How do I look for new system software updates on the box?

D - 30/11/2009

Maplin says: Press the ‘MENU’ button on your remote control, and choose option ‘2’. Select ‘Receiver Upgrade’ and press the ‘OK’ button.

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B Grade Humax HDR1000 500GB freesat+ with freetime

• New freetime TV guide allows you to go back in time and catchup with programs you may have missed • Includes iPlayer, ITVplayer, 4OD and Demand 5 • Record freesat HD and SD channels onto this PVR • Twin HD tuner - simultaneous viewing of one channel and recording of another channel, or record two channels at once • Massive 500GB HDD - up to 300 hours recording • Simply connect to a functioning satellite dish with a twin-LNB to receive freesat, a no contract TV service (dish not supplied) •

only £239.99

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Humax HDR1000 500GB freesat+ with freetime

• New freetime TV guide allows you to go back in time and catchup with programs you may have missed • Includes iPlayer, ITVplayer, 4OD and Demand 5 • Record freesat HD and SD channels onto this PVR • Twin HD tuner - simultaneous viewing of one channel and recording of another channel, or record two channels at once • Massive 500GB HDD - up to 300 hours recording • Simply connect to a functioning satellite dish with a twin-LNB to receive freesat, a no contract TV service (dish not supplied) •

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If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you can return the item to us in its original condition within 28 days of receipt and we will issue a full refund, or replace the item, if preferred.

We offer two ways to return a product either visit any one of our stores nationwide or by post which ever you prefer. For further information about our returns policy visit our help page if you wish to return an item please visit our returning an item help page.

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£15.00 Saturday Delivery before noon**

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