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sesamestreet
01-07-2008, 12:40 PM
I'm just in the process of testing one of these receivers and I'm loving it.

It has a nice sensitive tuner was able to hold a lower signal than the zinwell, it has a nice HD menu and a very easy to use setup. It has fast channel changes and an easy to use remote.

Remote and menu are laid out in such a way that any novice could use it efficiently.

Dolby Digital out via optical which sounds amazing.

Only thing I can say needs some tweeking is the SD picture out via comosite and component.

So all up a great receiver and I can't wait till these hit the shelves, finally a good DTT receiver for the consumer.

I'll post some pictures when I get time.
sesamestreet
01-07-2008, 04:31 PM
I found some time so here are a couple of pictures
kiwisteve
01-07-2008, 05:26 PM
Whats available on the Scart sockets in way of various video signals ??

I see the Freeview Logo so I take it this is an (( official )) box ??
sesamestreet
01-07-2008, 05:31 PM
According to the information page I got with it.

"TV" Scart Output - RGB, CVBS, S-VHS
"VCR" Scart Output - CVBS

But I am yet to test these.
kiwisteve
01-07-2008, 05:42 PM
RGB ahhhh very interesting !!
openmedia
01-07-2008, 06:03 PM
Nearly missed the HDMI because the cable was plugged in.

Any report of supporting HD over analogue connections?
sesamestreet
02-07-2008, 11:56 AM
No HD over component, it is only outputting HD over HDMI. But I think that was to be expected due to freeview specs.
kiwisteve
02-07-2008, 07:22 PM
Can you let me know how the SVHS performs ?? for those of us with DVD recorders with SVHS input for recording from external sources , sadly my Panasonic cant record from Component or HDMI
sesamestreet
03-07-2008, 03:13 PM
Just tested the S-Video and the picture is nice, a definate winner for people with DVD/HDD recorders that have S-Video inputs.
kiwisteve
03-07-2008, 05:37 PM
Yes thats where the Satmax falls down no SVHS only CVBS :mad::mad:
sesamestreet
03-07-2008, 05:46 PM
the picture quality from S-Video is quite good to.
kiwisteve
03-07-2008, 06:03 PM
agree I use it of the Zinwell for recording to dvd recorder much better than CVBS
Apsattv
30-07-2008, 09:09 PM
Bumping the thread now this unit has been approved by Freeview. The second accredited unit.
ahnz
04-01-2009, 10:03 AM
There is new software for the Homecast HT3000 available here:

Software 01.02.7B (http://www.dtvs.co.nz/forum/index.php?topic=34.0)

This software fixes video and audio issues reported by some users. OTA upgrade will be done in the next few weeks.

AH
ahnz
05-04-2009, 10:24 PM
There is new software for the Homecast HT3000 available here:

Software 01.03.3B (http://www.dtvs.co.nz/forum/index.php?topic=54.0)

This software fixes audio and signal issues reported by some users. OTA upgrade will be done soon.

AH