HD STB with PVR Review
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1. Multimedia SIG High Definition STB with PVR Function For the Budget Minded Neil Muller amp Brian Robson March 2011 HD STB Vivid AT STB500 T S PVR function via USB allows you to connect your memory drive or HDD access a range of m via USB to record or playback TV movies music or photos HD Set Box with PVR Function s 39 39 Receives all free to air HD and SD channels available in your area DVB T MPEG 2 and MPEG 4 compliant PVR function USB HOMI output Multimedia playback USB i 11 Es USER GROUP Standby LED mn es Channel Up Power Button Channel Number Display amp Down Remote e Standard features expected for a STB PVR remote e Colour buttons are used to make selections when using the on screen menus Antenna IN Antenna Loop Through Power Composite Connection Y Video L Left Audio R Right Audio Component Video Green Red Blue HDMI Coax Amplifier Connection e Features 10801 amp SD a Records ts format 2GB file size Records to USB device a Records to NTFS Fat32 or FAT Plays video MP4 DivX AVI and files not tested Plays photo slideshows JPG amp not tested Plays audio files amp WMA not tested day EPG Timeshift not test2. Multimedia Screen Multimedia Vivid ISON Compar LIST TIMER PVR FORMAT ASPECT AKAI HD STB AD185X e Pros Same firmware as the Vivid PVR USB turns off when PVR is in Standby mode PVR does not randomly turn PVR after 2 weeks use has retained Time amp Channel settings e Cons Parental Control Must be set to ensure a recording Some files will not play on a PC but will convert with iWiSoft video converter We would happily recommend the AKAI AD185X e Other Brands Dick Smith amp JB HiFi sell very similar PVRs and I suspect these may even run the same firmware Next Step Software we ve used to Convert the ts transport stream files recorded with our PVR eFor playing on a PC or ePlaying on a Stand alone DVD player 4 WinX Video Converter Digiarty Software Inc www winxdvd com Now selling 29 95 Free Version no loger available or Monthly Disc Oct 2009 WinX Video Converter PE USER GROUP winx Video Converter 1 Click 2122 button to add video gt Chick table to choose an output format 3 Glick e button to start conversion 3 One Click Free Video Converter for Windows Use Rim WinX Video Converter Mpe
3. USER GROUP E Winx Video Converter Ara to AVI Audio Quality ms AOC Sein 3 LLB WinX Video Converter USER GROUP WinX Video Converter X m 2 th are j Y Upgrade tin ah Braten Comet Current databxX 01 Es Destination Name ODiS avi Start Time 00 00 08 Stop Time 00 16 11 Duration 00 16 11 Current Time 00 01 01 67 Current Frame 1522 Shut down computer when conversion completed y to AVI is Open output folder when conversion completed Audigy it 3 Audio Format Video Setting Output Profile Original St SolveigMM AVI Trimmer Solver Multimedia AVITrimmer Progress Start 00 00 00 000 1 55 105 Stop 00 00 00 000 HH mm ssims Trim overlapped intervals WBE Solveig Multimedia http www solveigmm com Free Version Monthly Disc Nov 2010 USER GROUP i Solver Multimedia AVITrImmer Set File Source File CiOutputFolderiLive the Dream Dest File CHOutputFolderilive the Dreama Settings 5 Start OC 00 00 000 HHimmissims Stop 0 00 00 000 HH mm ssims overlapped intervals r Skrea
4. Flach Video and Picture amp OVD Others Al Profiles deo Converter TELB USER rc Bi Microsoft advanced streaming media format widely used 11 for network broadcast WMV Windows Media Video wmv ideo Converter Mat hea Select a profile Format which aloes synchronous suck 1 Video compression format based on MPEG vith 1 1 ciun qual eu CE oad quet NE ao AVI Xvid Video avi Developed by open source organization wth excellent picture quality and good sound quality MOV QuickTime Video mov 1 Apple QuickTime format widely used For network transmission and with multiple platforms MPEG 4 Movie mp4 Compression standard For network broadcast and video communication vith small size and high picture quality H 264 MPEG 4 Video mp4 Extension of MPEG 4 video format with high compression rate Click here to open profiles menu IWiSoft Video Converter Step 3 Click Settings button and you can customize your video audio parameters as you like Then click button to save your changes Pet Settings You can enter output size here such as 600x300 m nel 2 Channels Stereo 44100H v lume 100 IWiSoft Video Converter Step 4 Click START button to start converti
5. KAI HD STB AD185X Screen Views e EPG Electronic Program Guide 3 gr ram n Guid AST m UNO E _ Sun 27 Feb 2011 22 35 27 Feb 22 01 23 49 ONE At t The Movie D CER Golf WGC Accenture 27 Feb 23 49 00 49 NASCAR Sprint 5 Match Play Champions ZU ee wi Feb 00 49 0 n i Formula 1 T Moment Sport 28 Feb 01 00 05 01 LIVE Golf 64 golfers started and now EAM DES AR n there are only two remaining Feb 05 01 06 01 Golf Grand 1 The prizemoney of US 8 5 million is on offer at Dove Mountain in Arizona after the Feb 10 00 16 00 LIVE Surfing Qui fifth day of the WGC A t fifth day of the ccenture Feb 16 00 17 0 Action Sports Sp 2 Match Play for 2011 28 Feb 17 00 17 30 Action Sports Clif Program 28 Feb 17 30 19 25 LIVE Netball info 6 Ten 28 Feb 19 25 19 30 Netball Moment Page 1 1 5 mn __ _ Book list Page Down 3 AKAI HD STB AD185X SE eure a Program to Record or View JC Event Date Event Ad d pre mn A000 Repeat ____ Once Confirm AKAI HD STB AD185X e List of Programs to be Recorded Event Program n 02082011 2003 Aug 2 02152011 2003 Jipvr HD STB AD185X e
6. NT digital TV 3 0 DMI 1 0801 enquires DISPLAYS HIGH RECORD TV TO HIGH DEFINITION please ca 1 1300 300 364 DEFINITION A USB HARD DISK or visit www akai com au HIGH DEFINITION AKAI AD185X Box Rear High Definition Set Top Box Record TV Directly to a USB Storage Device SER GROUP Display Screen HD High Definition BEI Recording Play Photos e gt y USB Socket Music amp Videos Channel Power Channel Record directly to a USB storage device High Definition support 1920 10801 Akai AD185X Supports up to 1080 1920 x 720p 720 x 576p 720 x 576i Composite AV Cable HDMI output for a true digital experience Video outputs supported HDMI Component User manual Support HDMI Component amp amp Composite output Remote control Composite output RF loop through Audio outputs supported HDMI amp Composite Advanced audio processor AKAI HD STB AD185X Power Button Ln wr mehr 5 TA yx Standby LED Channel Up amp Down Front USB Connection GROUP mn Power ugh Antenna Loop Thro IN Antenna aaa 1188101378 RC PL Composite Connection Y Video L Left Audio R Right Audio Component Video Green Red Blue Features From City Software Website Allows you to receive free to air digital broadcasts in both s
7. ed Parental guidance not tested HD STB Vivid AT STB500 x e Pros Easy to install Clear manual good use of screen shots Picked up all digital channels Menu system fairly intuitive amp Easy to navigate EPG clear and easy to use Channel changing speed okay Records to USB device USB powers small hard drive HD STB Vivid AT STB500 e Cons Turns on from standby randomly once a day USB power on continuously hard drive spins continuously Time resets to default 2000 randomly Channel list needed rescanning on two occasions Remote wheel is very noisy When a USB device is reconnected you need to configure the device each time i e select device The Vivid did not always record a scheduled program Probably user error caused by Parental Control not using Configure 27 Feb 22 27 Feb 23 Feb 00 49 0 28 Feb O1 28 Feb 05 Feb 10 Feb 16 28 Feb 17 28 Feb 17 28 Feb 19 25 01 23 49 49 00 49 A 6 00 Formula a Moment Sport 00 05 01 01 06 0 00 16 00 00 17 00 00 17 30 30 19 2 0 Golf Grand Tai AST m UNO E _ Sun 27 Feb 2011 22 35 ONE At t The Movie NASCAR Sprint C LIVE Golf WGC Accenture Match Play Champions LIVE Golf 64 golfers started 4 now there are only two remaining 5 The prizemoney of 05 8 5 Re million is on offer at Dove Mountai
8. m Video 0507 Audio MPEG 1 3 Ueo Progress Language Current Lime 00 03 03 539 Mi it qn TER Gizmo s Multimedia Freeware Best Hybrid Conversion amp Editing Program 4 O The Best Freeware fC CW ALC Reviewed RACE A Gizmo Computer Tech Alert http www techsupportalert com pc multimedia tools html iWiSoft Free Video Converter 8 7 Version 1 2 0 USER iWiSoft Free Video Converter http www iwisoft com Freeware conversion amp Editing Program Web download IWisoft Free Video Converter 100 freeware version 1 2 iWisoft Free Video Converter can fast convert videos between all popular formats like AVI MPEG WMV DivX XviD MP4 264 AVCHD FLV RM 3GP and audio WMA RA M4A ACS OGG Directly convert video for playback on your PSP iPod iPhone Apple TV PS3 Xbox Zune Creative Zen Archos and other digital multimedia devices Convert video to audio Convert video to animated GIF It also has powerful video editing functions including crop trim merge adding watermark and special effects And it s totally free Download now Learn more Step 1 After launch the software click to load video files IWiSoft Vi Step 2 Select output profile ve Wisoft Free Viren Converter 4
9. n in Arizona after the fifth day of the WGC Accenture P Match Play for 2011 LIVE Surfing Qui AN Action Sports Sp Action Sports Clif Program LIVE Netball info Ten Netball Moment Page 1 1 E __ Un Book list Page Down 3 HD STB Vivid AT STB500 25547 Programming a PVR Recording Event Program Date 8 Time Bet Event Add Chai nnel N 75 Tii me End Time 10 00 Confirm HD STB Vivid AT STB500 8 e Recorded Program List Event Program e Playing ts files on a TV Using the Vivid PVR amp portable Hard Drive connected to the TV via Composite cables From Remote select Menu then navigate to the pvr folder Press on the folder to be played then Full Screen Smooth playback Max Fast forward is X32 No Chapter settings Windows Media Player Video Excellent Audio plays on SD recordings but NOT on HD recordings VLC Player Video Poor in comparison with some banding on fast moving scenes Audio plays for both SD and HD recordings Some individual ts files would not play on either Media Player or VLC but played without issue through the PVR on a TV They appeared to play but without video or sound a Demonstration F
10. ng videos ei Converting Creating File 4 6 buck bunny 720p surround 1 awi u 25 24 Converted length of the current file 00 02 30 00 09 56 Elapsed time 00 03 45 Remaining time 00 11 23 1 Shut down computer when conversion completed V Open output folder when conversion completed AKAI HD STB AD185X Questions
11. ood Store Visit City Software to buy an AKAI AD185X AKAI HD STB AD185X ONLINE M Live Support Commi tig 7 SEARCH CALL US STO SOFTWARE 1300 658 600 BLACK TIE SERVICE PLAIN WRAP PRICES SOFTWARE HARDWARE WARRANTY amp SUPPORT BRANDS MEDIA CENTRE contactus FR MEGA I E O Store comau The NEW Sirrware Store gt gt Find out more gt gt Feedback Home gt Hardware gt Audio Visual gt Media Players gt Akai AD 1354 HB High Definition Set Top Akai AD185X HD High Definition Set Top Box Part No 0009 ER b d d d Y Manufacturer Code AD185X 66 00 55 560 00 Ex GST ALLL EL fe in nn FREE Delivery 77 Orders over 200 amp under 5Kgs AD185X Akai High Definition Set Top Box with PVR Function Akai 99 95 RRP Inc GST Main Features Record directly to a USB storage device Allows you to receive free to air digital Timeshift Function pause rewind fast forward live TV day EPG Play photos music amp videos via USB HDMI up to 10801 USB record live TV Parental control AD185X Box Front AKAI High Definition Set Top Box Record TV Directly to a USB Storage Device AD185X HD High Definition Recording ex Play Photos Music amp Videos ww www MEPS ENERGY STAR COMPLIA
12. tandard definition and high definition for Australia Digital Broadcasting Networks only Record directly to a USB storage device Fully compliant with DVB T and H 264 AVC MPEG4 MPEG2 Std Supports EPG Display Present Next TV Programme Supports HDMI Component and Composite output SPDIF Coaxial Output None found HDMI up to 10801 Output PAL and NTSC Auto Switch Auto Manual scan 1000 channels Parent Control AKAI HD STB AD185X Specifications e High Definition Support 1920 x 1080i 1920 x 720p 720 x 576 720 x 576i e Video Output Support HDMI Component and Composite output e Support FAT32 file system A so supports NTFS e Support external hard drive up to 2TB e Photo Format JPG BMP GIF e Audio Format MP3 WMA WAV e Video Format MPEG1 VCD MPEG2 VOB DIVX 5 XVID AVI e Advanced HD AVC MPEG 2 VC 1 decoder e Advanced audio processor reporting Dolby Digital e Frequency Range 174 230MHz 470 860MHZ e Dimensions W 27cm x D 16cm x H 4 5cm e Brand Akai Model AD185X Package Contents Akai AD185X HD set top box e AV cables e Remote control 2 AAA batteries for remote control e User manual Website Note e PVR function will only work via usb flash and HDD S no larger in size than 160GB NTFS FAT32 Will take upto 2 TB according to City Software e Playback function only works for AVI and DivX files depending on codec of file A
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