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The Humax HD Receiver (FOXSAT-HD) is now available to buy online from Comet. £149.99, available for immediate delivery.
Visit the Humax product on Comet’ website.
- Receiving HDTV signals (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 and MPEG-2)
- Under 1W power consumption in standby
- HDMI – digital interface for perfect transmission of picture and sound
- Simultaneous playing of transmissions over HDMI, YPbPr or Scart
- Easy installation and operation
- Resolution format: 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i
- DVB-S2 and DVB-S compatible
- Ethernet support
- Full colour, high resolution electronic program guide
- Dolby digital audio output (S/PDIF)
- Automatic software upgrade via satellite
- Improving SDTV on a HD LCD TV
- Audio description / One touch subtitle
- Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth): 280 x 45 x 200mm
- Weight: 1.5kg
Product manual can be found here, http://www.humaxdigital.com/freesat/FOXSATHD_100GB_040308_onlyref1.pdf
May 6th, 2008 at 9:51 am
Does anyone know anything about diseqc specs for this receiver?
hansQuote
May 6th, 2008 at 10:29 am
has any one got there hands on this baby yet, whats it like?
lukeQuote
May 6th, 2008 at 10:30 am
Yes, we’ve had a play and its very good. Much better than that we’ve seen of the other models so far. Definatly recommended, and now available from Comet (see right)
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May 6th, 2008 at 10:41 am
had a feeling it would be better. also hurd rumers about getting channels from astra that are not on the EPG.
lukeQuote
May 6th, 2008 at 11:04 am
I just also tried Currys and allegedly they don’t have any in either. “Waiting for delivery” is the official line.
MattQuote
May 6th, 2008 at 11:20 am
Seems to be gone from the website.
NeilQuote
May 6th, 2008 at 11:25 am
Neil – Yep, vanished again now
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May 6th, 2008 at 11:47 am
Some answers about the Humax HD from http://www.humaxdigital.com/freesat/
# Can I use my current satellite dish?
Yes, if you have a working satellite dish that you current use for UK satellite broadcasts (e.g. Sky) then you can replace your existing equipment for a Foxsat-HD
# Can I add channels that are not available through freesat?
Yes, the Foxsat-HD has a freesat mode and a non-freesat mode. Please visit the Advanced Section for more information.
# Can I connect it to a Multi satellite system?
The Foxsat-HD product can be used with a DiSEqC 1.0 / 2.0 switch or a DiSEqC 1.2 motorised System.
# I have a motorised Satellite Dish, can I use it?
Yes, you can use a Motorised dish (DiSEqC 1.2 or USALS)
RayQuote
May 6th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
Any news of a HD receiver with PVR functionality yet?
I’d rather wait and spend £200 on one of those than £150 on the humax.
GordonQuote
May 6th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/digitaltv/a92867/humax-pvr-to-follow-freesat-launch.html?rss
In a few months.
GordonQuote
May 6th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
went into my local worthing comet today. only had 2 humax hd boxs plus l would have to pay for installation too the sales person said no installation no box sorry. l have a dish (sky) so i walked out.
libQuote
May 6th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
I too have tried Currys and Comet in Crawley…
both have said – we cannot sell this Humax (or any other HD/SD Freesat box) unless you purchase installation with us. I said I have it already because of Sky…
…both replies were ‘It will still cost me £80, just to come and look !’
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May 6th, 2008 at 2:07 pm
It seems that a number of branches are telling customers this, which gives the impression that they’ve been told this by head office. We can absolutely confirm that this is not the case, no installation package needs to be taken if you already have a satellite setup in place. It might be worth keeping an eye on our site, waiting for the online sites to put the products up for sale, then buying through that route. Saves the hassle of trying to explain in the store.
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May 6th, 2008 at 3:26 pm
Humax say that their PVR version will be available in two months and only through the exclusive outlets mentioned.
Their previous PVR’s have been Which? best buys. So I think I will wait for that.
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May 6th, 2008 at 3:32 pm
May 6th, 2008 at 3:35 pm
got mine from currys in hull its a supe b bit of kit discq not enabled yet but multi sat is supported but blanked in menu, u can do a freesat search or free to air search I got all free to air channels in non fReesat mode, and u get a scart and hdmi cable. worth every penny
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May 6th, 2008 at 8:10 pm
Couple of quick questions to anyone who has one…
Are you able to view BBC HD & ITV HD using a component cable @ 1080i?
as my TV doesn’t have HDMI.
Also, can you power down the unit at the mains and it still keep the EPG just like Freesat receivers or is it like SKY and forgets everything every time. I like to turn everything off with one BIG switch.
Thanks
DamonQuote
May 6th, 2008 at 8:21 pm
Can anyone explain what the line Improving SDTV on a HD LCD TV will me to all us plasma owners
DazzaQuote
May 6th, 2008 at 9:12 pm
Anyone know if this receiver supports DiSEqC switching?
MaxMixQuote
November 2nd, 2008 at 10:48 am
All these questions are answered on the Humax.uk. website Press Release and have been for a few days.
Expected in the shops mid November. It will need a separate feed to each of it’s two tuners. Remember this when you get the quote for a new dish. It is extra on top of the standard installation cost. But well worth every penny as viewing is then free-free-free!
musical pipesQuote
November 14th, 2008 at 10:51 am
December 13th, 2008 at 10:20 pm
What HiFi have just reviewed this box and reckon it’s the best so far!
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May 10th, 2009 at 5:24 pm
Hi,
Ive just got a humax fd fresat box for my mum…cant find sky 3…any ideas how to locate it…can’t find it on the list?..or cant we get it on this box?
many thanks
chrisQuote
May 10th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
Sky Three is currently an encrypted channel only available to Sky digibox customers with a Sky FTV card, it cannot be accessed on Freesat.
adminQuote
November 27th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
Sky 3 is available on Freeview, so why not Freesat?
BillQuote
May 17th, 2010 at 9:04 pm
Freesat UK channels are presently received in France via Humax digi box. Freesat have just introduced an audio visual support for visually impaired people to help in their understanding of events and make programs more enjoyable. This additional sound track appears on most channels and all films, but not when HD is selected for ITV HD or BBC HD (minimal programs.
All attempts to access this additional audible track via TV manual instructions have failed. TV installation engineer cannot help. Very annoying for sighted people.
Any suggestions?
Colin Le GoodQuote
July 25th, 2010 at 5:42 pm
When we had sky we had a 2nd tv in the bedroom connected from the SKY digibox…..and a majic eye in the bedroom to chenge channels…..now we have frresat hd via the HUMAX…how do i connect up to the 2nd tv please?
George RussellQuote
July 25th, 2010 at 5:43 pm
.incidentally,….we bought ours from pc world in UK…..and watch it in Spain…excellent!!!!!!
George RussellQuote
July 25th, 2010 at 6:03 pm
@George Russell
The Freesat spec never included for a RF modulator so you’d need to buy one; such as the Triax Tri-link.
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