HUMAX FVP-5000T 2 TB Freeview Play HD TV Recorder - Carbon Black

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Re your other issues, suggest you visit the MyHumax faq threads for the 4000/5000T (including how to display the programme info). In fact, right up until its discontinuation, the FVP-5000t was sold as new without a clear indication that one of the UK’s major broadcasters won’t have an app on it, as ITVX support will never be added. That “smooth” experience is hampered a bit by the slow interface – something I really wish Humax would fix in the future – but not enough to stop me from recommending the device.

If you don’t want to splash out on another box, or don’t need one then the app can help. The Humax Live TV app lets you watch content via your box. This uses the aerial to feed the signal into the box then sends it to your connected device on the same network via Wi-Fi. A pretty seamless way to watch shows on another device. When out of the house this same app is a handy way to access your box to set recordings, but be warned it won’t let you watch live. View what’s on for the next 7 days with the on-screen TV guide. Set reminders, recordings and find out programme information from an intuitive timeline. The Humax FVP-5000T was well-regarded for its triple tuners, a feature that set it apart from some competitors by allowing users to record up to four programs while watching a fifth.Panasonic PVRs aren't exactly stellar performers either, based on my experience and ownership, but it's pretty much Panasonic, Humax, or something secondhand. As the demand for catch-up and streaming services continues to grow, the demand for time-shifting devices seems to be shrinking. I doubt that PVRs, as we know and love/hate them, will be around for much linger. The next step after looking at products in the same category, was to look at products from the same brand, Humax. Keep in mind, when you’re using Freeview Play, it’s basically a fancy and convenient way to use the built-in streaming apps. However, those apps are different from recording shows directly – as they’re not kept on your hard drive, but are streamed to you from the internet.

Having been put out a little by Ch4's decision to drop their HD offering from Freesat I was tempted to try Freeview again. The last time I used a Freeview PVR was when weak digital signals were still run alongside analogue and HD was unheard of. Having bought new TVs with Freeview HD built-in, seeing how good the signal now is and after a review of this forum and a few queries I decided to give the FVP-5000T a try. If the brand you buy is important to you, our best advice is to spend some time writing up your own list of ideal brands. That way when you come to the point where you’re comparing product options you can filter to only show the products from brands in your list. The box does show a full guide to the Freeview services but occasionally, totally inexplicably, shows chunks of 'No Information'. Note: Other TVs, including the one on the end of the loop-through show full guide with no gaps so not a signal issue. Audio output is highlighted by Dolby Digital Plus and Pulse sound, so you get the purest and cleanest cinema sound in your living room.The popularity of set-top boxes has dwindled over the years as more and more people use catch-up and streaming services, like Netflix and Disney+, instead. But one of the best set-top boxes can bring you the best of both worlds, allowing you to record live TV, access the best streaming platforms and even audio streaming platforms, like Spotify, all from one device. Another cool place where this integration is evident is when you’re watching a live show that’s also available via a streaming app. So for example, I’ll stumble across Doctor Who20 minutes after it had started – and the FVP-5000T will offer to start the show from the beginning – by loading it up directly from BBC iPlayer. Humax has had great success with its What Hi-Fi? Award-winning FVP-5000T set-top box and, four years into its life, a replacement was long overdue when the Aura launched in 2020. For both specs and looks, the Aura was the upgrade we had been waiting for. More information on quality can be found in this old but still very helpful article from Harvard Business Review.

If you press OK and the blue progress indicator is not highlighted (depends on what you did before), press up to highight. The Forward and Reverse skip programmeable options now work perfectly using the left and right cursor buttons. A casual observer might think the humble Freeview timeshifting business had given up the ghost with the trend toward streaming and ubiquitous catch-up TV. The development of new PVRs has been driven by premium Pay TV operators, leaving those that have cut their monthly subscription contracts to squabble over simpler streaming boxes. The FVP-5000T is an impressive Freeview recording box that does most of what you could hope for. The advanced integration between the “live” Freeview channels and the catch-up apps, as part of the electronic guide, will be a game changer for some, combining both worlds for one smooth watching experience. Watching Netflix is just as easy – there’s a dedicated app (and a button on the remote), which you then control with the regular remote. Note, however, that the FVP-5000T only supports content up to 1080p, so you won’t be able to watch Netflix (or anything else) in 4K, at least for now. Slow and Steady That means you won’t be able to save them forever (BBC iPlayer, for example, keeps most shows for 30 days), AND you won’t be able to fast-forward and skip commercials on apps such as the ITV Hub or All 4.

The Manhattan T3-R, available in 500GB and 1TB options is the brand's best yet, and can be found at prices that don't break the bank. This news may come as a blow to consumers who have relied on the device for its robust features and reliable performance over the years. Audio Description is also available plus Subtitles, so those with poor sight or hearing can enjoy shows with everyone (these are recorded automatically if broadcast). A good, dedicated Freeview box, like the FVP-5000T, gives you a range of features not available on a telly. You can record programmes onto the internal hard drive (and choosing what to record is super-easy, using the electronic TV guide), you can even set it to record a full series and it’ll get recorded automatically every time a new episode airs.