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Humax Freesat+ HD Freetime PVR Digital Box (HDR-1000S 500GB and 1TB)
Released: October 2012
Best price (Amazon): £223.99 (500GB)
Humax HDR-1000S Price Comparison (buy online now)
| STORE | PRICE | P+P | DISCOUNT CODE | TOTAL | SHOP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | £223.99 | Free | 500GB Version | £223.99 |  |
| Satbuyer | £234.95 | £4.95 | 500GB Version 2 year warranty |
£239.90 | |
| Satbuyer | £249.95 | £4.95 | 1TB Version 2 year warranty |
£254.90 | |
| John Lewis | £249.95 | Free | 500GB Version 2 year warranty |
£249.95 | |
| Currys | £249.99 | Free | 500GB Version | £249.99 | |
| John Lewis | £279.95 | Free | 1TBGB Version 2 year warranty |
£279.95 | |
| Currys | £279.99 | Free | 1TB Version | £279.99 | |
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About the Humax HDR-1000S Freesat+HD Freetime Digital Box
Introducing the next generation in free digital viewing the Humax HDR1000S 500GB Freesat+ with free time Digital Satellite Recorder offers unbeatable TV recording and viewing flexibility with bucket loads of storage space.
The benefits of Freesat+
First and foremost, the range of viewing choices is extraordinary with 150 Freesat channels as standard, and there are 5 free HD channels on offer too.
The Freesat+ Digital Satellite Recorder brings you all of this and more with its fabulous functionality. Including the outstanding programme guide feature, you’ll be able to find the programmes you love far more easily.
The advantages of free time
With its true twin tuners, the HDR-1000S Satellite Recorder allows you to record two channels whilst watching another – 2 channels are on the same multiplex, so you can be sure not to miss out on your favourite programmes while watching something in the moment. You’ll be able to create a veritable library of your favourite shows to view time and again at your leisure.
The Showcase feature from Freesat+ will tantalise you with the day’s top TV picks, and there’s the facility to pause and rewind live TV, so you can replay your favourite moments to your heart’s content. If this isn’t enough, the brilliant scroll-back EPG with selected broadcaster catch up services lets you see shows you’ve missed from the past 7 days via BBC iPlayer, ITV Player, 4oD and Demand 5 offers great online viewing with clever recording and recommended TV content with Showcase and Video On-Demand.
The built-in 500GB hard drive can store up to 125 hours of HD programmes or 300 hours of SD programmes, guaranteeing a satisfying TV viewing experience any time.
Quality functions and connectivity
This top-class Digital Satellite Recorder features touch sensitive buttons and there is a very useful universal remote supplied from which you can initiate series, split, accurate, and one touch recording. The recorder can also be configured as a client or server device on your home network to facilitate streaming content from other DLNA devices.
Other brilliant features on the HDR-1000S Recorder include video on-demand, recommended content and easily-accessible internet content via the ethernet connection, keeping you totally up to date and in the loop. There’s a USB port as well for easy file sharing and device expansion.
Quality and control For peace of mind, the Satellite Recorder has full parental control features, and subtitles are also available to make sure everyone’s included. Last but not least, excellent picture and sound quality are ensured via the included HDMI and SCART cables, and the Quick Start guide eliminates all setup hassles.
Bring the Humax HDR1000S 500GB Freesat+ with free time Digital Satellite Recorder into your home to take your entertainment setup to the next level.
Humax HDR-1000S Freesat+HD Freetime Digital Box (press release)
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Humax HDR-1000S Online Reviews
Joinfreesat – 9 out of 10
Cnet – 4 out of 5
Trusted Reviews – 9 out of 10
Humax HDR-1000S Product Links
Humax HDR-1000S Product Page
Humax HDR-1000S User Manual – coming soon…
September 22nd, 2012 at 10:47 am
Is there a firm date for the initial stock of the 500gb units? I’m dying to get by hands on one.
GarethDPhillipsQuote
September 22nd, 2012 at 11:41 am
First or second week in October it seems.
adminQuote
September 22nd, 2012 at 7:50 pm
I’ve got a Youview box which I was very greatful to receive from the recent trial, but this looks far superior, just too impatient!!
GarethDPhillipsQuote
September 23rd, 2012 at 10:20 am
What about the 1TB version? Any ideas when that is likely to become available in the UK?
Greg DaviesQuote
September 23rd, 2012 at 10:32 am
No confirmed date at all yet, later this year is all we have heard at this stage.
adminQuote
September 23rd, 2012 at 11:40 am
I think this unit still needs a dual lnb and twin cable?
When are units arriving with dual signal on single cable?
GeoffQuote
September 23rd, 2012 at 11:50 am
All PVR/HDR’s with twin tuners require two cables for full use of the record facility. The only way of having full use via a single cable is with an SCR LNB and suitable functionality within the receiver, which Humax claim their receivers have, but will be added via software update at a future date.
adminQuote
September 29th, 2012 at 10:23 am
Does that mean you could in the future record 4 channels at once with a twin cable?
Al (Original)Quote
September 29th, 2012 at 10:34 am
No, I don’t think SCR LNB’s work on that principle, nor can the receiver cope with so many processes. However, I’d love to be proven wrong on this.
adminQuote
October 1st, 2012 at 1:23 pm
Hi can you tell me how to get this box to display in two rooms. With only one box?
Also can you tell me how to get my videos from my mobile onto this for home sharing as there is not much information about this. Something which raydons software does for humax foxsat
Which then allows to view on a pc or any device which is connected to the home network
WhatsupQuote
October 1st, 2012 at 4:13 pm
for using it in 2 rooms u could do what i have done and purchase some 5.8 Ghz digisenders such as, http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9239827/Trail/searchtext%3EDIGISENDER.htm, they work excellently and also the receiver can b added to to extend it to 3 rooms or more…
Mark DyerQuote
October 1st, 2012 at 11:28 pm
Hey marks seems like a very expensive option any other ideas what about streaming like you can with a apple tv does this achieve the same
What’s upQuote
October 8th, 2012 at 10:50 am
has this box launch been delayed and if so for what reason…
Mark DyerQuote
October 14th, 2012 at 5:25 pm
Humax Direct have advised some customers by phone that despatch 17th delivery 18th October, from posts on another forum.
I’m regretting by the Samsung even more now!
MikeQuote
October 15th, 2012 at 1:13 pm
Hi,
Will freetime work on a box that is based outside of the UK? Obviously computers outside the UK cant use BBC iplayer etc…..
Just want to know if anyone knows the answer to this?
JeffQuote
October 16th, 2012 at 2:53 pm
I’ve wanted something like this ever since iPlayer and the like came out and I was very tempted first by the YouView advert I saw last week. However, I heard that the Humax YouView, as launched, has no Wifi and so needs an ethernet cable connected. That’s just rubbish if the TV is in the living room, downstairs, and the broadband modem is next to the PC in the study, upstairs; so I gave up on the idea. Then I saw this freesat version of the same, single box, catch-up concept was coming out and so I thought I’d get one of these instead but after a little research I learned, quickly, that this new Humax has no Wifi either. Why ever not?
I know that these players should work using Wifi vice Ethernet because I currently view my catch-up TV via an old Mac mini, attached to and viewed on my TV, running off the home Wifi. So, why do Humax bring out these very enticing new gadgets without thinking how people will use them? I mean that I’m sure that only a minority of families have their internet modems installed within a couple of metres of their TVs but I bet most will have Wifi throughout the house. It seems obvious that these players must come with integral Wifi before the vast majority of people will want to buy them.
Also, on another matter, I wonder that if everyone gets one of these new players (either YouView or the one reviewed here) then the countriy’s ISPs will not be able to cope with the sudden extra demand for Bandwidth. I know for one, that I have to be on the highest bandwidth tariff that I can get from my ISP (BT) just to get good uninterrupted playback on my Apple Mac. Then, of course, there’s the other matter of everyone finding out that, once they start using these systems, they’ll need to pay their ISPs a whole lot extra for unlimited downloads, because viewing just a few programmes in HD a month, e.g. a weekly Top Gear show, goes well over the average ISP contract’s permitted limit.
PaulQuote
October 16th, 2012 at 2:56 pm
Paul, the 500GB will work with the Humax wifi adaptor you can buy, and the 1TB is rumoured to have wifi built-in when it launches. The alternative might be homeplugs.
I guess the non-inclusion of wifi could be a result of a few things; cost, ability to make more selling the adaptor, or just that streaming is more problematic over wifi than hard wire, so in turn, they reduce the number of customer queries.
adminQuote
October 16th, 2012 at 3:22 pm
Thanks admin, for your very speedy reply. If the rumour is true then I’ll be buying the 1TB version (I hope it’s out soon). Otherwise, I’ll stick to the Mac.
PaulQuote
October 17th, 2012 at 1:41 pm
Re the lack of WIFI. Why not use a WiFi bridge? (about £15 on amazon), this is the solution for $ky+HD boxes.
paul rQuote
October 19th, 2012 at 11:50 am
Still no online version of the user manual?
Or knowledge whether it has multiple satellite (incl. timer recording) capabiltites?
Or if there is a non-freesat mode, etc…?
RozzoQuote
October 19th, 2012 at 1:21 pm
paul r, good idea – hadn’t heard of that but far better if Humax were to make the kit with built in wifi in the first place, imho.
PaulQuote
October 25th, 2012 at 10:30 am
Have just seen an HDR-1000s at Hughes. I was very interested in the DLNA function, but it would NOT act as a server to stream recorded video to a Panasonic TV as the Panasonic could not “see” the IP address of the Humax. It will POSSIBLY stream to a PC but that is not true DLNA functionality on either the Panasonic or Humax part. I don’t know which.
Still NO online user manual. Come on HUMAX!!
GordonQuote
November 1st, 2012 at 8:35 pm
just a word of caution – Comet are struggling a bit at the mo and there is a threat of liquidation, so be careful if you’re buying from them – use your credit card so you have some safeguards under the consumer credit act 1974 if they do go pear-shaped!
Al CatrazQuote
November 1st, 2012 at 8:40 pm
seems I’m too late with this news – their site has gone down.
Al CatrazQuote
November 7th, 2012 at 4:04 pm
Just bought a 500GB 1000s from Comet at a knock down price of £195.99.
ALAN 1Quote
November 7th, 2012 at 9:51 pm
well done! thought the sale didn’t start til tomorrow
Al CatrazQuote
November 7th, 2012 at 11:32 pm
started today at 14.00 .
ALAN 1Quote
November 8th, 2012 at 10:52 am
managed to track one down in my local comet too – 30% off – so I’m a happy bunny.
Al CatrazQuote
November 8th, 2012 at 1:05 pm
well thats great news, nice receiver, very pleased with mine.
ALAN 1Quote
November 18th, 2012 at 12:18 am
Satbuyer are offering the 500gb at £249.95 delivered when using discount code FREETIME500GB.
NickQuote
December 3rd, 2012 at 2:34 pm
Hello, great review, but can someone please answer a quick question? Can you start to watch a program this is currently being recorded, as a sky+ box will let you do, thanks
GaryQuote
December 4th, 2012 at 6:56 pm
I presume yes cos you can on my humax
DaveQuote
December 4th, 2012 at 8:23 pm
http://www.t3.com/reviews/humax-dtr-1000s-review
3 out of 5.
will humax be able to rectify these issues? also 4OD & 5OD is looking more like 2013 by the day!
I am still waiting to buy the box, but the list of reasons not to buy at this stage is increasing.
antonyQuote
December 6th, 2012 at 9:49 pm
Very pleased with my 1TB Humax . Have successfully copied recorded programmes from my old Foxsat unit via USB – the SD programmes work fine (although the programme information for the i-button has been lost), but my old HD programmes will not play – it says the file format is not recognised. Does anyone know whether this is an incompatability (that could be resolved with format changing software) or is it because HD programmes have copy protection?
NeilQuote
December 7th, 2012 at 8:44 pm
SATBUYER price for 500GB version is now £239.95 with code FREETIME500GB
Al CatrazQuote
December 10th, 2012 at 6:25 pm
I watched a review on youtube with the clicking from remote control (you would expect that from a £20 box not £300) and the general review also put me off, think i will be keeping my cash. very disappointed with humax and freesat as things stand.
antonyQuote
December 11th, 2012 at 2:55 pm
Anyone got any idea when to expect a software update for the 1000S ?
Was sent one of these when the company I ordered from couldnt supply the FOXSAT-HDR ordered, only to find that satellite recordings cannot be transferred to a USB device. I spoke to Humax (20 mins on hold) and was told that it could be done with an external HDD as long as it was FAT32 and less than 4Gb or EXT3 format. Much fiddling later, still no joy, back on the phone to Humax (40 mins on hold)….. “Yes it can be done”. So I asked to be talked through the process (long pause on phone, much keyboard tapping), “No it cant be done, but there will be a software update soon and then it will be possible”
“When will that be”
“I don’t know”
Anyone ?
SiM0NQuote
December 18th, 2012 at 12:16 pm
O.T.A. update today, bugfix sofeware version (1.00.16).
ALAN 1Quote
December 18th, 2012 at 12:17 pm
ALAN 1Quote
December 31st, 2012 at 12:26 am
Currently thinking of buying a Humax HDR1000S – but very keen to be able to copy recordings made on its hard disk. Either to another hard drive (our NAS) or to a DVD recorder (Panasonic model a few years old). Can anyone help?
I’m a newbie to Freesat/PVRs, so please can any answers be jargon free!
Thanks
Andy
AndyQuote
December 31st, 2012 at 3:10 pm
Just been in the Norwich branch of John Lewis and they are selling a “used” 1TB Humax HDR-1000S for £249. Guess it’s a customer return, Says in full working order and is complete in it’s box.
PaulQuote
January 23rd, 2013 at 2:06 pm
Hi,just wondering if you have any info on dates planned for channels 4&5 demand to come on board,other than that highly delighted with free time plus box.
GeorgeQuote
January 30th, 2013 at 12:57 pm
I would like to buy a free sat box. I am a pensioner and don’t understand any of the technical jargon! I don’t want to make any mistakes, I want the latest and the best freesat box on the market. Please can you advise me.
RosieQuote
January 31st, 2013 at 3:58 pm
Neil, (34) Yes it is because of copy protection on HD programmes.
I would be interested to learn of the procedure to copy from the old Foxsat to the new one, as I am about to upgrade.
ChrisQuote
February 3rd, 2013 at 4:58 pm
Rosie,
I presume you want a freesat recorder? I bought this Freetime 1000S box from Humax and it has a lot of problems presently. These are “supposed” to be fixed by Humax this month but in the meantime, if you can wait a little while I would (once the online commnuity confirm that the dreaded firmware 1.00.16 is dead and fixed).
I am holding onto my box for a few more weeks and if not fixed returning to John Lewis. In the meantime, I have bought a Samsung SMTS7800 unit from Richer Sounds for £100. It’s not as good as “working” Humax 1000S but it’s a nice back up unit and will do for the bedroom if Humax get their act together. Oh and it’s a HUNDRED POUNDS when it used to retail for £250+
If you don’t need a recorder then there is a lot of choice and you would be as well off trying one out in a shop to ensure you can get on with the programme guide and remote as some are insufferable!
Good luck and bide your time if you are looking for a dual tuner (means you can record one (or more things) while watching another) recorder.
Howard
HowardQuote
February 4th, 2013 at 2:21 pm
Howard,
Thanks!! bargain for a ton, been looking for ages and did not want to spend on the humax hdr1000s at the moment due to the problems it has. freesat recording now sorted!
Thanks
Antony
antonyQuote
February 4th, 2013 at 10:02 pm
Looking for some advice. I’m wanting to ditch sky and get a freesat PVR. I’d like to future proof as much as possible and currently some of my kit is archaic but with a view to buying a hd TV in the future etc. other problem is I don’t run a landline and use a 3 mifi for Internet . Is there any point in me looking at the humax HDR-1000 with the backwards TV. Even if I sort the wifi will my slow 3G connection allow me to download anything? Am I better buying the more proven HDR fox t2? Lastly, is there a rumour of Eurosport being made available ? Thanks in advance Mark
markQuote
February 5th, 2013 at 10:13 pm
Hi
Has anyone else had these problems with there box?
1) The majority of recordings set in the planner normally fail to record.
2) On one occasion all previous recording completely disappeared.
3) When forwarding through a programme by pressing >> it can skip back to beginning if pressed too quick.
I’ve checked that I have the latest firmware, a good satellite signal on both cables and factory reset the box but still have the issues.
DamoQuote
February 6th, 2013 at 7:19 am
This beta update will sort the recording issue for you:
http://beta.humaxonline.co.uk/downloads/hdr-1000s
adminQuote
February 12th, 2013 at 10:38 pm
Thanks I’ve updated using the link and fingers crossed I will get some recordings now. I also emailed Humax who haven’t replied yet and starting to wish I never upgraded now as my last Humax freesat box worked ok.
DamoQuote
May 13th, 2013 at 9:21 pm
Is there a set date for 4od to come on board with freesat
GeorgeQuote