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Freesat+ Humax FOXSAT-HDR
The Humax FOXSAT-HDR can record two channels at the same time. You can start watching a programme that is being recorded from its beginning even though the rest of the programme is still being recorded (chase play). While dual recording, it is possible to watch any previously recorded programme on the hard drive too, while the current recordings continue in the background. Technically, it is possible for the FOXSAT-HDR to record up to four programmes at the same time; however this feature will not be enabled on the release version but could be a free feature upgrade in the future.

With a 320GB hard drive the Humax FOXSAT-HDR is capable of recording about 200 hours of standard definition programmes, or around 80 hours in high definition (HD). The receiver can collect the whole freesat 7 day electronic programme guide (EPG) in around 30 seconds.
The Humax FOXSAT-HDR also has a Common Interface, which can be used for viewing encrypted channels by using a Conditional Access Module (CAM), with a valid card. No CAM modules are included with this receiver, there are currently no encrypted services listed on the Freesat EPG.
At the rear is an impressive array of connections including an HDMI socket for an HDTV. The receiver can output its high-definition pictures in 720p or 1080i, which you can choose according to the type of programme. A digital optical audio socket delivers Dolby Digital from suitably encoded HD transmissions.
 
Features & Functions
  • freesat HD and SD channel recording
  • Simultaneous viewing of one channel and recording another channel
  • Record 2 channels at the same time
  • Receive HDTV signals (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 and MPEG-2)
  • Under 1W power consumption in standby
  • HDMI-digital interface for perfect transmission of picture and sound
  • Simultaneous playing of transmissions over HDMI, Composite or Scart
  • Easy installation and operation
  • Resolution format: 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i
  • DVB-S2 and DVB-S compatible
  • Ethernet Support (for use with BBC iPlayer)
  • Full colour high resolution electronic programme guide
  • Dolby digital audio output (S/PDIF)
  • Automatic software upgrade via satellite
  • Upscaling Standard Definition channels
  • Audio description / One touch subtitle
  • 320GB HDD
  • Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth): 380 x 55 x 252 mm
  • Weight: 3.1 kg
 
Humax System Software
HUMAX products use certain open source operating system software distributed pursuant to GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2 and GNU LESSER GENERAL LICENSE Version 2.1 each as defined and published by the Free Software Foundation, Inc.
The Humax FOXSAT-HDR, uses a Linux operating sytem and the hard drive is formated using the EXT2 filesystem.
The following GPL and LGPL software source codes used in this product can be provided. Email: gnu@humaxdigital.com.
linux
busybox
e2fsprogs
This package, the EXT2 filesystem utilities, are made available under the GNU Public License version 2, with the exception of the lib/ext2fs and lib/e2p libraries, which are made available under the GNU Library General Public License Version 2, the lib/uuid library which is made available under a BSD-style license and the lib/et and lib/ss libraries which are made available under an MIT-style license.
LGPL Software
uClibc
FreeType License (FTL) Software
Freetype
Portions of this software are copyright © 2007, The FreeType Project (www.freetype.org). All rights reserved.
 
Related Links
Humax FOXSAT-HDR User Manual (PDF)
Remote Control TV Code List
Visit the Humax Website.
 
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