mel slirrup Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Still on Optus analogue (yes, I know, not long to go...), and want find out what the digital STB can & can't reliably do. Currently I use the timers on the analogue Optus STB in conjunction with timers on the VCR to LP record BOTH pay-tv and (mainly) FTA channels (utterly crap FTA signal via aerial). Yes, yes, all very lo-tech here--but it meets my current requirements. Especially as I am occasionally away from home for more than a week at a time. I'll also add a few minutes fudge factor to the VCR timers as I may not always be around to tweak the recording times (and the Optus box remains tuned to the same channel). Most commonly, I set endlessly repeating weekly timers on both. Sometimes I'll set programs by specific date for up to 2-3 weeks in advance. After all, I do receive a MONTHLY printed guide. Or a FTA program may be pre-empted for a week or 2. (VCR allows programming by date up to 1 month ahead; Optus analogue box allows programming by date up to 1 year ahead). I have absolutely no intention of getting/paying for the IQ. Does the new digital Optus STB (is there more than 1 model?) provide a comparable level of control? Are there any current problems users are experiencing with the Autotune function? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelz Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Mel i use the auto tune but can only programe for up to a week in advance ps.thats using foxtel digital Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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