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Strong HD Set-Top Box Record to USB $44.94 Free Delivery @ Big W

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kcyw on 02/06/2011 - 17:37 bigw.com.au (1071 clicks)
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Around the same price as earlier this year, but still looks a good deal

Edit: Thanks for the code, stubatman.

http://www.strong.com.au/SRT%205431.htm

The Strong SRT 5431 High Definitiion Set Top Box offers a record feature via External USB Hard Drive (not Supplied), DVR ready and also offers Multimedia Playback via JPEG, MP3, DAT, MPG, MPEG, AVI, MP4, VOB and most DivX. This SRT5431 model is fully compatible with 3D TV. If you currently own a 3D capable TV you can record and playback all the 3D broadcasts available using one of these Strong products and it will be displayed in full 3D.

Receives all Free to Air TV Channels; Standard and High Definition, (where coverage allows).
DVR Function via USB External Hard Drive (sold separately)
1080i / 720p / 576p/i Video Resolution Output Capabilities
USB 2.0 Host for Firmware Update
Multiple file format playback; JPEG, MP3, DAT, MPG, MPEG, AVI, MP4, VOB, most DivX and more.
HDMI Output
Component Video
Digital Coaxial Audio - S/PDIF
Electronic Program Guide
Closed Captions
Auto & Manual Channel Search
Favorite Channel List
MEPS Compliant
Parental Lock
Time Shift

Connections:
Has multiple connection types:

HDMI
Component
Composite/ RCA
Optical Digital Audio - S/PDIF
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closed Comments

  • mick01 on 02/06/2011 - 21:03

    Pity it doesn't support NTFS. FAT32 only :(

    • kermuffle on 02/06/2011 - 22:54

      yeah that's a bit disappointing..

    • Obake on 03/06/2011 - 10:44
      +1

      It actually says "DVR Function via external USB Hard Drive can be either recorded on either NTFS or Fat 32 file system"

      • mick01 on 03/06/2011 - 11:35
        +1

        Thanks. I stand corrected. Think I was reading the bit in the manual for doing software updates, which does require a FAT32 drive.

        • MHLoppy on 04/06/2011 - 16:42

          You don't deserve a neg :)

  • loveyoulooongtime on 02/06/2011 - 23:45
    +3

    $44.94 using the BDAY5 coupon.

  • Nukeleus on 03/06/2011 - 13:05
    +1

    Can't add to cart (says preorder only)..?

    • ozmk on 03/06/2011 - 16:05

      … there is anyone ordered via BigW's website and using "BDAY5 coupon"???
      it seems no "buy" button there at all ???

      • loveyoulooongtime on 03/06/2011 - 16:12

        They've removed the preorder button. Maybe they're out of stock…

        • etwu on 03/06/2011 - 21:54

          There are plenty of stock in local Big W, selling for $49.95

  • ozbargainsucks on 03/06/2011 - 16:58

    hey will this thing be able to record my PS3 gameplay footage (via some input)?
    or will it only record things off itself i.e. the Free to Air Channels?

  • BlueMM on 03/06/2011 - 19:51

    Seems to match the popular Clive Peeters Strong HD STB SRT5428 $48 specs exactly, so I presume they are the same under the hood.
    Warning, the listed video formats do all work, but I've had trouble with stretching/cropping/audio sync etc. Not sure what the encoding settings are allowed, but I know using Handbrake to create a MKV appears stretched, so need to experiment with settings…

  • etwu on 03/06/2011 - 22:00

    Wonder if one can record on one channel and watch 2nd channel at the same time using only the settop box. ( TV still analoge )

    • BlueMM on 03/06/2011 - 23:12

      Keeping my presumptions, the SRT5428 can, but only on the same network. Eg. record Ten, watch Eleven or One

  • leebroozlee on 04/06/2011 - 15:27

    plenty left at narellan bigw

  • nickj on 07/06/2011 - 13:17

    Looking through the manual, I'm left with 3 questions or omissions that come to mind with this device:
    * It doesn't say what format it records in. I'd like to know, since the option of playing on a computer or tablet or another media player would be nice.
    * It doesn't seem to have the concept of a "season pass", whereby you can record all showings of a series on a channel using the EPG. Instead it looks like it's all time-based recurring recordings, which will break every time the broadcast times change. (IMHO, this makes it a quite weak DVR.)
    * I wish there was a LAN port, so that it could save recordings across the network to a NAS, instead of requiring local storage.

    • jelko on 08/06/2011 - 13:55

      It saves files in the .ts container. 2 gigabytes each in size. The video codec is MPEG-2 and audio is AC3. If you're recording 3D stuff then the video codec will be something else.

      Most video editors will be able to edit the video - simply rename the .ts file into MPG and you're good to go.

      The vast majority of PVRs don't have 'season pass' functionality, unless you use IceTV. The exceptions being Foxtel IQ and TiVo.

  • kcyw on 07/06/2011 - 23:42

    Is there a restriction on the size of the HDD connected to it? I remember with the Clive Peters' one 1TB was maximum.

    • kcyw on 14/06/2011 - 10:11

      Got it today. Manual says 500GB.

      • loveyoulooongtime on 14/06/2011 - 12:10
        +1

        I've got a 1TB hooked up to it and it works fine.

        • kcyw on 14/06/2011 - 12:16

          Thanks for letting me know. I can get a 1TB then.

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