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2foot6


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HUMAX are releasing a Vast decoder (HDR -1003S) sometime in March smile with many features including a 500GB hard drive for the PVR.Its cost is around the same as the Altech  $600.00.One down side is ,that it requires 240 volts to operate.Good to see some new models on the market..Usual disclaimers I don't own Altech or Humax disbeliefor sell their units,i'm just a consumer ,,..Cheers Peter



-- Edited by 2foot6 on Sunday 3rd of March 2013 01:19:05 PM

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The smart card in a VAST system is matched to the receiver when registered and will not work in any other STB.....

PS  Humax have a great reputation in the industry.



-- Edited by vk6tnc on Sunday 3rd of March 2013 04:46:00 PM

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2foot6 wrote:

Hi Salty dog.What are the head aches?,I thought Vast was the answer to everything .Seriously ,are there problems with the Vast system? I'm thinking of buying a vast box shortly,it would be good to know if problems are out there. cheers  Peter.

 

Sorry, i should explain, watching VAST via its priority box is NOT  a problem at all.

It works perfect... and there is no reason you should hesitate in getting that system.

The only problem is if you'd like to watch VAST using a third party box, that allowed recording or the tuning in of other channels and providers.

You can buy a CAM that the VAST card slips inside, then that CAM can go in your choice of box... But it still needs a little work.

 

So its great there is a manufacturer that is willing to construct a box that will handle the strange Iretdo2 variant.



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Yes, i read that too.
Hopefully it will then prompt some development for other means to watch VAST without all the headaches.

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Hi Salty dog.What are the head aches?,I thought Vast was the answer to everything .Seriously ,are there problems with the Vast system? I'm thinking of buying a vast box shortly,it would be good to know if problems are out there. cheers  Peter.



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We are waiting for Strong to release a digital decoder that runs on 12v, someone told me we could just use the Austar box and nt have to buy a new Decoder when they change to digital only thing we wil miss any free to air stuff , any heads up on this


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Hi ,I emailed Strong recently,and the comment was there are no plans yet to release a vast decoder in the near future.disbeliefAltech have just released a 12volt vast decoder which sounds pretty good.As whether you can use the Austar box,you should be able to,but I think they all run on 240 volts.I dont  think you can put an Austar card into a strong box.Maybe someone can comment on that.cheers Peter.



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The facts are:

to receive VAST free to air transmissions you will need an approved VAST receiver, currently Altech UEC DSD4121.(and variants) It comes with a smart card that can not be used in any other receiver.

If you have an AUSTAR/FOXTEL satellite receiver and you have a valid pay tv subscription you can receive the pay tv transmissions. you can not use the aus/fox card in any other receiver

The older system known as Aurora will be shut down very soon.

hope this helps

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[The older system known as Aurora will be shut down very soon.]

Hope to use my old system, ie a Humax for this winter and get Vast next year.

Any idea of the shut down timing?

Thanks

Peter



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Ahhh - so glad we don't rely on having a TV reception. All seems too complicated for us. Lots of other things to do.

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Aurora shutdown dates are

west of the WA border: june 2013

East of the WA border, End December 2013

frank

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neilnruth wrote:

Ahhh - so glad we don't rely on having a TV reception. All seems too complicated for us. Lots of other things to do.

Thats about it :)

 

To be honest, in this day and age, its just dam good to get away from the TV and all its garbage. 

Although i do remember pulling up for the night an mounting the small VHF antenna on the bullbar of the VW Camper in the 70's

 



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there is an upgrade available for the UEC box that will allow recording to a usb drive

the upgrade includes a software download and a new remote control.

not sure of the cost I think around $90 but please check with satplus or satgear for details

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Brochure for Humax VAST Box...

http://nasaustralia.com.au/fileadmin/resources/NAS/pdf/brochures/HDR-1003S_leaflet_nas.pdf



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PeterInSa wrote:

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[The older system known as Aurora will be shut down very soon.]

Hope to use my old system, ie a Humax for this winter and get Vast next year.

Any idea of the shut down timing?

Thanks

Peter

 I think you only need one or the other, Vast you can record to a usb stick BUT you can only record the station that is tuned to, so would be ok to record a program while you go down the pub, you will need an extra remote to do the recording.

With the Humax you have an external 500gb hard drive and can record 2 channels while playing back a recording, well this is waht it says at Satplus.  http://www.satplus.com.au/products/HUMAX-HD-Twin-Tuner-VAST-Certified-Set-Top-Box.html



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