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Originally Posted by tredders  Thanks again for the replies. Looks like I'll be missing out on some functionality that Tivo offers (ie constant recording so you can always rewind live TV). However, it still looks like a nice bit of kit. |
that was the basis of my point , although it seems different ppl have differenct concepts of this issue
my point is that its not like using sky plus or a humax pvr where you set it to constantly record the channel you are on , so you have to make a conscious decision to press either the record button or the pause tv button and make it record , then you will have the option of rewinding the programme but only back to the point you started recording in the first place
this is a recorder , it is NOT a pvr , although it does have some pvr functionality
this is the recorder forum , not the pvr forum , and recorders do not have twin tuners , unlike say the humax 9200 or similar topfield or sky plus for instance, we have a separate pvr forum for dealing with pvr issues , and as recorders do not have twin tuners there is little point debating the issue here
those of you wanting pvr functions should buy a pvr , like I have the humax 8000t for instance , and I can assure you that the sony is not the same when it comes to this issue , as my pvr has a constant recording going on without my intervention
perhaps I didnt explain it properly , but I do know what I mean , and although I like the sony ( I have two of the 970 ) , it is not the same as sky plus or my humax in this regard
that is why there are 2 forums on here , 1 discussing recorders , the other discussing pvr.s
yes it would be great to combine the best of both , but it hasnt happened yet
so please remember this chase live tv , or pausing live tv , works but only after you press the button , or if you have the recorder already recording from say the timer in which case you can rewind the live tv by viewing your current recording instead
so you see , its complicated and hard to put into words , but a pvr it isnt
if you want full pvr functions , then buy a pvr , if you can live with the sony ideas and terminology on a pvr , then this product is very good , but it isnt perfect by any means and it cannot be set to an always record so you cannot have rewind tv without manual intervention which means you must start a recording if you think you need a rewind function