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Homecast Freeview HT8200PVR 500GB HD New Only $137.45 + $15 Aus Wide Delivery

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Homecast Freeview HT8200PVR 500GB HD New Only $137.45 + $15 Aus Wide Delivery
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Store Repdealspace.com.au on 18/05/2012 - 14:53 dealspace.com.au (421 clicks)

Here is your chance to grab an unbelievable bargain on an awesome product and just in time for the Olympics so you wont miss a minute of the action!

With the Homecast HT8200PVR you get all your favorite free to air channels plus more new channel (over 15 channels in total). You can Pause and Rewind Live TV and Record 2 channels at the same time to the in built 500GB Hard Drive and all is stunning, crystal clear High Definition (where available).

Be quick, this amazing offer ends at midnight on Tuesday and is while stocks last!

Supplied Accessories:

• Component cable (Red, Green, Blue RCA connectors)
• Composite cable (Yellow - video, White/Red - L/R audio)
• IR sensor cable
• Operating instructions
• Remote Control Unit (RCU)

** Free Bonus HDMI Cable**

Product Features:
• Two High Definition Digital Tuners (also receive standard definition)
• Two programs can be recorded simultaneously, while playing a previously
recorded file
• 500 GB HDD : Approx. 85 hrs of HD, 200 hrs of SD recording
• Variable aspect ratio (4:3, 16:9) 4:3 Pan & Scan or Letter Box modes
• Multiple output resolutions (1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i)
• SD broadcasts upscaled to higher resolutions via HDMI & Y/Pb/Pr outs
• All video and audio outputs can be used simultaneously
• S/PDIF AC3 audio (via optical connector)
• User-friendly OSD and menus
• Vector fonts and 256 color GUI (Graphical User Interface)
• Multi-language menus
• (Up to) 7 day EPG (Electronic Program Guide) for onscreen information
• Teletext and Subtitles supported (VBI & OSD)
• Easy Setup Mode makes installation simple
• Favorite Channel function
• Parental Lock function
• Audio and Video Jukebox playback functions
• Photo Slideshow viewer
• VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) indicates channel name/number, status,
time & date
• Capacity for storing up to 8000 channels, 1000 transponders
• MPEG-2 Video (MP@ML), MPEG-4 Video (SP@L1-L3), MPEG-1 Audio Layer1,
Layer2, H.264/AVC, ACR (Dolby Digital)
• Signal Rate - 7 Mbps
• Frequency Input ranging from 47~862 MHz
• Antenna loop-through (active when unit is in standby or powered off)
• RS232C port for upgrading system software
• HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supported
• 1 x USB 2.0 Slave port - transfer of files between HT800 and computer
• 3 x USB 2.0 Host ports (2 on rear, 1 on front of unit) - transfer of system
software and recording files to/from USB devices
• LAN Port (RJ-45)

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  • tesla on 18/05/2012 - 15:11

    It says "… plus more new channel (over 15 channels in total)" - How? From where?

    • Store Repdealspace.com.au @ DealSpace on 18/05/2012 - 15:18

      The statement is in relation to the current channels that are available on Digital Free to Air. Please visit the Freeview website to see the available channels in your area.

  • SupaRooter on 18/05/2012 - 15:21
    +2

    Very old model from the Homecast homepage and download area it says Firmware Nov 2009 i can see why its so cheap… a few neg reviews on whirlpool too….

  • kabigon on 18/05/2012 - 15:23
    +2

    Reviews don't seem too positive (a problem with most cheap pvrs and many of the not-so cheap pvrs too for that matter), 2009 model, external infrared is quite quaint…

  • kirt on 18/05/2012 - 15:23

    I assume this is not Freeview Phase 2 / MHEG-5 certified (ie: no Freeview Series Link / CRID etc)?

    • Store Repdealspace.com.au @ DealSpace on 18/05/2012 - 15:28
      +1

      It's a Freeview Phase 1 model so just uses the standard EPG UI.

  • Piasa on 18/05/2012 - 15:51
    +1

    Silly question.. Is the HDMI connection an output our an input? Is does not state on your site. thanks.

    • Store Repdealspace.com.au @ DealSpace on 18/05/2012 - 15:57

      HDMI is an output.

  • Lord Fart Bucket on 18/05/2012 - 15:51
    +1

    Not missing a minute of the Olympic action? You providing a free fox sports subscription?
    FTA misses just about all the action at the Olympics.

  • morini on 18/05/2012 - 15:53
    +1

    YESSSSSSSSSSSSS! Finally a chance to upgrade my Betamax.

  • cyssero on 18/05/2012 - 16:08
    +1

    Good deal for a twin tuner HD PVR with 500GB HDD. Good array of outputs including HDMI (and cable). +1 from me.

    • cyssero on 18/05/2012 - 17:53

      Given 1TB is only a few $ more, removed vote..

  • bsdll on 18/05/2012 - 16:10

    Having owned a homecast… They seem pretty much like a dead brand here, their support web site doesn't work. Pity, because it was an awesome device (different model) until it died repeatedly, and there was a strong community. Get a Magic PVR instead, excellent and easy to use.

    • mduncan2 on 18/05/2012 - 16:15

      Agree with the Magic PVR suggestion. I bought two, from ebay, probably even from this mob. Arrived within 5 business days, and look brand new to me.

    • morpheu on 18/05/2012 - 16:47

      "it died repeatedly"?? wait, it was so bad it died more than once? thanks for the heads up!

    • Piasa on 18/05/2012 - 17:46

      A magic PVR? I couldnt find that brand anywhere, not on ebay etc. Any idea where to look?

  • Make it so on 18/05/2012 - 16:13

    How is this better than the $145 (delivered) 1TB twin-tuner recorder which Myer sells?
    http://shop.myer.com.au/shop/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10051&…

    Not trying to have a go; maybe this "freeview" one is genuinely better, but it would be useful to know why it is worth more, despite having half the storage.

  • killergreely on 18/05/2012 - 18:42
    +2

    Freeview = Crippleware… You don't want it.
    No ad skipping, no transferring recordings to and from the PVR. Add to that the fact that Freeview has many "phases" coming up, none of which are fully backward compatible. Currently the non-Freeview version of any PVR in Australia is the better option.

    The Homecast HT8000 was a capable budget twin HD tuner PVR, this is the poor(er) cousin.

    • Blackrose on 18/05/2012 - 18:53
      +1

      Yeah Freeview sucks but there is a simple solution, load up HT8000 firmware and it removes the freeview restrictions on the HT8200, the 8200 is basically a 8000 with bigger HDD and freeview restrictions, once freeview is removed you have the same functions as the 8000.

      http://members.optusnet.com.au/nis200sx/

      You can get different firmware versions here http://pvr-tools.com/firmware/Homecast

      I have done the above to a HT8200 and can transfer recordings to PC skip ads etc.

      Note that if there are any recordings on the PVR before the firmware update you will not be able to access them once freeview is removed.

  • UFO on 18/05/2012 - 19:04

    As bazza has already said above…

    Freeview = Crippleware

    If you arent 100% sure a device's firmware can be upgraded to get rid of Freeview, dont buy it.
    For the sake of $100 or so, wouldnt you rather a device that allows you to skip ads?
    Being forced to watch recorded tv ads should be criminal.

    I wont neg this deal because maybe there's someone out there that doesnt care about skipping TV ads, but no way on earth I'd buy this.

    • Blackrose on 18/05/2012 - 19:12
      +1

      I can 100% confirm freeview can be removed on the 8200, once removed it is possible to skip ads and the files are in tp0 format which can be converted with mpeg streamclip http://www.squared5.com/

      • UFO on 19/05/2012 - 12:12

        Thanks for the headsup Blackrose.

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