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andypandy11 · 21-06-08, 04:03 PM

quick question,
just been looking at sky+ HD boxes, with a hard drive to record, but it says the recording service is for any subscription holders, will the recorder work if I don't have a subscription? will it work if i get a FTV card?

Thanks

cauliflower69 · 21-06-08, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by andypandy11

quick question,
just been looking at sky+ HD boxes, with a hard drive to record, but it says the recording service is for any subscription holders, will the recorder work if I don't have a subscription? will it work if i get a FTV card?

Thanks

No m8 you need an active Sky subscription to utilise the record functions. If you want you can buy a satellite receiver with dual tuner and built in hard drive. Or if you wanted you can use a satellite receiver that can record to .ts files via the usb.

Your best bet m8 is to send southern satellite a mail and he'll give you a list of prices for different kit.

andypandy11 · 24-06-08, 05:42 PM

Not sure if you'll be checking this topic still but...

will foreign Satellite receivers work in UK, I'l have to change an option in the menu i assume, but are they all the same as UK specific ones generally?

Thanks

southernsatellite · 24-06-08, 05:55 PM

Yes a foreign satellite receiver will work, you might need to change the language setting. Which one are you looking to get?

andypandy11 · 24-06-08, 07:54 PM

Wierd I think my post keeps getting taken away!Maybe it's because I put a link on??

anyway its a philips, although it's been bought now anyway! bummer!

andypandy11 · 25-06-08, 05:23 PM

I've set everything up but I only seem to be getting german language channels and possibly spanish aswell?
I've chosen english from the menu and UK region.

I'm using a fortec star passion HD, do i just need to tweak my satellite more to get the english channels?

robbo71 · 25-06-08, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andypandy11

I've set everything up but I only seem to be getting german language channels and possibly spanish aswell?
I've chosen english from the menu and UK region.

I'm using a fortec star passion HD, do i just need to tweak my satellite more to get the english channels?

Hi, you need to swivel the dish eastward by 9 degrees, and down a bit, you are probably on 19E.

Robbo

andypandy11 · 25-06-08, 07:48 PM

Nope, I was def on astra 28 but I did the firmware update and everything was plain sailing from there,

anyone having trouble with the fortec star passion HD firmware update, just put the files themselves on the usb stick, not in the folders they unpack in. Also make sure you download the firmware and the reader file aswell and access the reader file on your usb stick first, then load the firmware when that's done.

I've now got the fottball semi final on in HD on BBC and I'm a very happy little chappy!

Thank you Cauliflower for all your help and thanks everyone else for their input, you won't be hearing from me for a while!!!

THANK YOU AGAIN and happy satelliting!!!

21-06-08, 04:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
andypandy11 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1 dish, 2 rooms, cheap sd receivers - WHICH? please... quick question, just been looking at sky+ HD boxes, with a hard drive to record, but it says the recording service is for any subscription holders, will the recorder work if I don't have a subscription? will it work if i get a FTV card? Thanks

24-06-08, 05:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
andypandy11 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1 dish, 2 rooms, cheap sd receivers - WHICH? please... Not sure if you'll be checking this topic still but... will foreign Satellite receivers work in UK, I'l have to change an option in the menu i assume, but are they all the same as UK specific ones generally? Thanks Last edited by andypandy11; 24-06-08 at 07:05 PM.

24-06-08, 05:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
southernsatellite Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 878 Thanks: 12 Thanked 43 Times in 41 Posts	Re: 1 dish, 2 rooms, cheap sd receivers - WHICH? please... Yes a foreign satellite receiver will work, you might need to change the language setting. Which one are you looking to get? __________________ Before you buy contact or visit southernsatellite.co.uk on 01892 833007. We try hard not to be beaten on price!

24-06-08, 07:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
andypandy11 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1 dish, 2 rooms, cheap sd receivers - WHICH? please... Wierd I think my post keeps getting taken away!Maybe it's because I put a link on?? anyway its a philips, although it's been bought now anyway! bummer!

25-06-08, 05:23 PM	#16 (permalink)
andypandy11 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1 dish, 2 rooms, cheap sd receivers - WHICH? please... I've set everything up but I only seem to be getting german language channels and possibly spanish aswell? I've chosen english from the menu and UK region. I'm using a fortec star passion HD, do i just need to tweak my satellite more to get the english channels?


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25-06-08, 07:48 PM	#18 (permalink)
andypandy11 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1 dish, 2 rooms, cheap sd receivers - WHICH? please... Nope, I was def on astra 28 but I did the firmware update and everything was plain sailing from there, anyone having trouble with the fortec star passion HD firmware update, just put the files themselves on the usb stick, not in the folders they unpack in. Also make sure you download the firmware and the reader file aswell and access the reader file on your usb stick first, then load the firmware when that's done. I've now got the fottball semi final on in HD on BBC and I'm a very happy little chappy! Thank you Cauliflower for all your help and thanks everyone else for their input, you won't be hearing from me for a while!!! THANK YOU AGAIN and happy satelliting!!!