Humax PVR-9300T PVR reviews: 2 Freeview Tuners HDR with HDMI

Here’s a list of the questions other shoppers have asked owners of the Humax PVR-9300T

1. how many hours recording time does it have argos say 200 and tesco say 100??????
   
   liz asked on 23 Jan 2011
   1. i have recorded over 100 hours i think bill
      
      biil replied on 24 Jan 2011

       
   2. Hi. It's 200 hours. I can say, still no problems with it. I recommend it!
      
      jane replied on 24 Jan 2011

       
2. does this model allow you to watch other tv channels while recording a different one?
   
   Bill asked on 12 Feb 2011
   1. Yes
      
      Jim replied on 12 Feb 2011

       
   2. Yes,I use it lot with no problems,
      
      robin replied on 12 Feb 2011

       
   3. Yes I to use it regularly
      
      aLMA replied on 15 Feb 2011

       
3. Can you record two programmes simultaneously which are scheduled for the same time
   
   Lydia asked on 28 Feb 2011
   1. Hi
      
      Yes you can. You can watch a third at the sametime except when you are recording Dave for some reason.
      
      Clare replied on 28 Feb 2011

       
4. Is this the same as a video recorder and if not can it be fitted to any tv and how does it work
   
   carol asked on 09 Mar 2011
   1. no it's a dvd recorder my tv has built in free view i don't know about other tv
      
      biil replied on 11 Mar 2011

       
   2. Its better than a video recorder. Its fitted through a scart lead. Taping a program is much easier than a video recorder. Its very simple you just display the guide and then press a button to record it really is that simple.
      
      Well worth the money.
      
      Belinda replied on 14 Mar 2011

       
   3. Hello. This does the same job as a video recorder, except it stores your TV recordings on an internal hard disk drive (like you'd find in a PC), so no tapes. You can stores a couple of hundred hours of your recordings on the box before you need to delete any to make room for new recordings, so no more tapes to buy and store. You need to use the menus to record stuff, which is sometimes more fiddly than popping a tape in, but once you've sorted that, it's a piece of cake. Also, the picture quality is great, because it records digitally, unlike tape.
      
      Ben replied on 14 Mar 2011

       
5. Hi - I have a 9200t but it doesn't upscale. Does the picture look good using a HDMI cable? is there a lot of difference between it and true (1080p) HD?
   
   Ian asked on 21 Mar 2011
   1. Hi Ian
      I purchased a PVR-9300T and have had no problems with it. I'm no a techie and have no idea what a HDMI cable is, let alone a (1080p)HD. Hope you find someone who knows what you are talking about.
      Regards Jim
      
      Jim replied on 21 Mar 2011

       
   2. I don't have HD but the picture is superb on cable - don't know about HDMI and108op HD- I'm 8O so struggling with what I have
      All the best Alma
      
      
      aLMA replied on 22 Mar 2011

       
   3. Hi Ian.
      I have PVP-9300T I have tried the cable in and out no change in picture quality.The television is HD ready if that make any differance best iI can say
      
      robin replied on 26 Mar 2011

       
6. What are the 30 FREE TV channels it supplies?
   
   Peter asked on 07 Apr 2011
   1. its all the ones get on freeview. If you put freeview into google, it tells you what they all are. You do need a decent aerial to get them all though.
      
      jane replied on 07 Apr 2011

       
7. Can I use this on an old portable which has no scart socket?
   
   
   Sam asked on 17 Apr 2011
   1. The box has a TV/VCR output, so I'd say yes. You should check the spec. though, to check if it ways it has an RF output option.
      
      Ben replied on 18 Apr 2011

       
8. Can you set it up to record a series automatically each time thr programmes on?
   
   Kay asked on 26 Apr 2011
   1. Yes. Very easy to do.
      
      Jim replied on 27 Apr 2011

       
   2. Yes all you have to set is weekly after setting time and date for first episode.
      
      robin replied on 27 Apr 2011

       
9. Hi ,
   I Have a DVD recorder with HDMI and if I cconnected the PVR to the DVD with the HDMI cable would Istill need to use a Scart lead to transfer to DVD recorder
   
   Mike asked on 28 Apr 2011
   1. I dont think so, but mine is in kids room & is connected to a vcr. I presume its the same for a dvd, but real answer often lies in trial & error!
      
      jane replied on 28 Apr 2011

       
10. Hi Its Mike again
    As mentioned above I have a DVD recorder which has a lot of recording modes like SP, LP , EP , SLP, etc , I just wondered what speeds this PVR has got or is it just one standard speed? I have just ordered one from Tesco Direct , maybe I'll get it 2moro.
    
    Mike asked on 28 Apr 2011
    1. Hola
       
       Not sure; it sounds to me like these are ways to stretch more recording capacity out of a fairly restricted medium - i.e. the DVD disk is pretty limited in terms of capacity (4.7Gb - i.e. 2 films) - so these functions are not so relevant when it come to a HDD PVR with a Hard Disk which can hold potentially 100Gb plus (i.e. 50 films).
       
       Hope this helps, but sorry if I've misunderstood those function acronyms..
       
       Ben replied on 28 Apr 2011

        
11. I see this pvr has freesat is that correct.
    
    Peter asked on 01 May 2011
    1. bought 1 year ago and it only has freeview.
       
       jane replied on 02 May 2011

        
12. How do you set up a series link?
    
    Tracey asked on 02 May 2011
    1. It gives you that option when you select to record a programme via the guide (when you're in the guide and select OK on the programmme you want). It says 'whole series or single program'. Hope that helps!
       
       Ben replied on 02 May 2011

        
    2. It is really easy, just select your program on the guide then press ok and it will ask you if you want a single program or the whole series.
       
       Belinda replied on 03 May 2011

        
13. Why does the guide keep appearing whilst I'm watching a chosen programme? Thanks for any help.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Pat asked on 16 May 2011
    1. sorry don't know, doesn't on mine
       I don't find it as easy to use as the previous one I had
       
       
       pat replied on 17 May 2011

        
14. Does the 9300T model have a RESUME function when playing back a recording?, also can the remote control be used from different positions in the room?
    
    Val asked on 27 May 2011
    1. Not sure what a resume function is, but if you are watching a recording and stop it, it picks up where you left off, even if the power has been off in-between. Beware though, that if you press play twice quickly, it goes back to the beginning. The remote works from anywhere in my room, but its not a huge room. Hope that helps.
       
       jane replied on 28 May 2011

        
    2. yes it does resume form where you stopped the program. remote is good from around the room, but my living room isn't massive , all in all the remote is very good .
       
       Gary replied on 29 May 2011

        
15. Hi
    is it easy to install
    
    helen asked on 08 Jun 2011
    1. No problems and I'm an idiot!
       
       Jim replied on 09 Jun 2011

        
    2. Hi
       
       yes very easy
       
       Clare replied on 13 Jun 2011

        
16. Can you watch and record HD channels with the 9300T?
    I only ask because it has a HD connection, but do you also have to have HD box?
    
    William asked on 15 Jun 2011
    1. Hello
       
       The PVR is capable of reading and recording whatever it receives (HD or SD) and you can both record and watch two different channels. Trouble is that normal Freeview has little / no HD as yet; to now you'd need FreeSAT for that.. Normal Freeview is launching a few HD channels and you can check here to find out when in your area: http://www.freeview.co.uk/HD
       
       Until HD is available, the box's HDMI interface just ensures crisp video delivery to your TV in the correct scaling format (for a modern TV with a built-in HDMI interface).
       
       Ben replied on 16 Jun 2011

        
17. when setting the pvr-9300 to record a program, can an adjustment be made at the begining and the end to allow for the program starting early or finishing late?
    
    colin asked on 24 Jun 2011
    1. Yes, but I can't remember how! I came accross it by mistake. It may be in the menu - recording preferences section, but you definately can somehow.
       
       jane replied on 27 Jun 2011

        
    2. Well all I do is set the time earlier and later than the programes start and finishing times.If it starts on time you get the end of previous progame and the start of the next.
       Thats how I do it,I hope it helps.
       
       robin replied on 27 Jun 2011

        
18. Anyone think this is a good buy for an 80 year old who is a complete techno-phobe?? My mum actually wants to carry on using her VCR as she simply hits a channel button and presses record . . . she has a phobia about 'change' and feels she is being forced into this by the switch-over. I need the simplest recording device possible to save on the ear-ache I'm going to get!
    
    Gavin asked on 07 Sep 2011
    1. Well I think it maybe a little challenging for a week or so,however after that I think if your a little patient she will love it, basic are ok, but to do a series record, is a little more complicated,but I reckon, it's the best of the bunch, and I had a good look at a few machines, go for it, and work though the instructions together and a week will soon go, and then a month, and by then she will be able to use most function,
       hope this helps
       Leon
       
       Leon replied on 08 Sep 2011

        
    2. Its simple to use if someone could help her set it up and book in any programs to record. It will record whole series automatically and they're very easy to get to in the main menu. Its alot easier to use than some alternative products :)
       
       Becca replied on 08 Sep 2011

        
19. analog television but get a good picture with just a freeview box. tried a recorder and it would not pick up BBC stations, although all other freeview stations were ok. rang help line and was told I would need a new arial.so I returned the recorder. will this be ok.
    
    Jeff. asked on 03 Oct 2011
    1. It all depends on how good the signal is . If your normal freeview has a good signal then it should work . But I'm no expert . There's always a signal boster .hope this helps
       
       Gary replied on 05 Oct 2011

        
    2. Suggest you press MENU then SYSTEM then SIGNAL DETECTION. This shows signal strength. Mine reads 100% with original aerial. If you have most signals, try a re-tune.
       
       Alan replied on 05 Oct 2011

        
20. Can you veiw through the TV while the unit is in standby. As I think it would be complicated for my mum to have to use the humax remote, and it would be easier if I just recorded for her.
    
    Angela asked on 26 Dec 2011
    1. no the unit has to be fully on to view TV but you can do everything with just the one remote for the humax, you only need to use the TV remote to actually turn the TV on and off. Hope this helps
       
       Christine replied on 28 Dec 2011

        
    2. Hello Angela,yes the humax has to be fully on to use its tuner. Of course,if your mums tv has its own built in digital tuner then you only need swith the humax on when you wanted to set for recording which is itself so easy,just work through the programme guide and highlight what you want with one button. So easy even i can do it!
       
       John replied on 28 Dec 2011

        
21. Does it record subtitles? Can I copy to a DVD?
    
    David asked on 17 Jan 2012
    1. records subtitles
       don't know about recording to dvd
       
       pat replied on 20 Jan 2012

        
    2. Never tried to record subtitles, but I think you can.
       This unit will not enable copying to DVD.
       
       Paul replied on 20 Jan 2012

        
22. if a programe runs over say 10 minutes does it follow this or do you lose that last 10minutes
    
    Jan asked on 18 Jan 2012
    1. It depends on how you've set the overrun settings.
       
       Chris replied on 18 Jan 2012

        
23. does the remote have a record button so we can record a programme as it starts without using the menue.
    
    june asked on 26 Jan 2012
    1. yeah, it's very simple. It will record that program until it finishes, seems to work better through the TV guide tho. It has a number of other great features on the remote like skipping adverts (forward 30seconds, back 5) the number of seconds can be changed as well. Hope that helps :)
       
       Tom replied on 27 Jan 2012

        
    2. Yes it does have used it several times
       
       robin replied on 29 Jan 2012

        
24. Can you record a programme after it has started? Useful if you are disturbed by unexpected guests or the phone!
    
    Kay asked on 27 Jan 2012
    1. Yes you can. You press the round red button on the remote and confirmation that it's recording will appear on the TV screen. You can also press the pause button if the interruption isn't going to be for long then you can press it again to resume watching. At the end of the programme you'll be back in "real time" . Hope this helps.
       
       Christine replied on 31 Jan 2012

        
25. i have a humax hd. can you upgrade or do you have to buy a new box.
    
    elizabeth asked on 08 Feb 2012
    1. sorry cant help with that ,havent really used ours as we have been away for 4 weeks and dont really know much about them anyway
       
       john replied on 04 Mar 2012

        
26. What is shown on the front display? is there channel number and name,show that it is recording, time(length) of program etc,
    many thanks,
    M
    
    Mike asked on 09 Feb 2012
    1. It will show the channel name in big letters and in smaller letters if it is recording or a clock face to show a upcoming program is due to be recorded.
       
       graham replied on 11 Feb 2012

        
27. How good are the editing facilities? The Toshiba I have at the moment can delete bits at front & end & I can also take out bits in middle (ads etc) before putting it to a DVD recorder. Can the Humax do similar?
    
    Jim asked on 20 Feb 2012
    1. sorry not sure. I just use to do basic recordings from TV always fast-forward adds anyway
       
       
       pat replied on 06 Mar 2012

        
28. does it a USB port?
    
    bajmoe asked on 21 Feb 2012
    1. It does but it's not functional, they stopped it working because no-one used it on previous models.
       
       Tom replied on 03 Mar 2012

        
    2. Yes it does, there is a USB port in the front behind the swing down panel. (My model was manufactured in 2011 and there may be some small changes on current models.)
       
       Barry replied on 03 Mar 2012

        
29. can you use the vcr slot to set up surround sound
    
    Pasha asked on 03 Mar 2012
    1. I'm sorry but I've no idea. A quick look at the manual hasn't come up with anything obvious so I suggest you email uksupport@humax-digital.co.uk
       
       Christine replied on 04 Mar 2012

        
30. Can you pause and rewind live tv?
    
    
    Lindsey asked on 18 Mar 2012
    1. Hi there you can pause live TV I've personally not needed to rewind so no experience of that - But if you've paused why would you need to wind back you just pick up from where you left off. Happy to try for you
       
       Sylvie replied on 18 Mar 2012

        
    2. Yes, you can pause live TV and pick up where you left off. This is a new experience for me, and I've only tried it out, rather than used it often. Useful if someone interrupts when you're watching live TV.
       
       Susan replied on 21 Mar 2012

        
31. I don't seem to be able to get subtitles on recorded programs. I press OPT button and it says 'not available during playback'. Is there anything you can do to record the subtitles?
    
    Susan asked on 19 Mar 2012
    1. Subtitles are showing on my recordings and can't recall having to apply settings. Will look later and let you know...
       
       Chris replied on 20 Mar 2012

        
    2. I must say I have never used this feature, however I know it is possible, sorry it's no help but if I do come across the answer I will inform you.
       
       Brian replied on 21 Mar 2012

        

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