Recent content by Big_Cheese

My researches have led me to the Sony RDR-HXD710 DVD recorder with HD and built in Freeview tuner. This looks like the most elegant solution, don't you think?

Cheers for that. I'll see what I can manage.

Thanks for that. The TV only has two scarts though, so I think I'll need to upgrade won't I?

Hi folks! I've decided I need to upgrade my TV system, and wondered if forum readers had any recommendations. I have an analogue dish and an old Pace receiver. I also have a freeview box. I'm looking to add a DVD recorder to my system, so that I can record from the freeview and also the German...

tried to send a PM but got this error message -f1_fan has chosen not to receive private messages or may not be allowed to receive private messages. Therefore you may not send your message to him/her. I'm checking e-bay...

Thanks for that - anybody any advice on a good analogue box to hook up to a DVD recorder?

I'm currently thinking about upgrading my system. At the moment I use an old Pace analogue box to access German channels. It has recently started to show its age, so I want to acquire a new(ish) one. At the same time, I'd like to move from VHS to DVD, and fancy a DVD recorder. Are the two items...

Thanks - I have been contacted. Way beyond the call of duty, folks!

Thanks Rolf - I'm on the north west coast, near Blackpool. I think I can manage a screwdriver and some tape...

Again, thanks for the suggestions. No, changing polarity doesn't seem to make any difference. In fact, changing polarity doesn't seem to make any difference at all - the channels I can get are there whether the polarity is V or H. Rolf - your tip about a £12 LNB - how do I go about that? And...

Thanks Rolf - just tried changing to universal on the LNB - it automatically adjusted the high and low to the values you suggested. BUT - no sign of ARD! Back to the drawing board... O-no

Now you are blinding me with science. What's going on is this: I have a Pace Prima receiver, and currently it's picking up the following channels: Phoenix, HR, CNN, BW, 3SAT, RTL, RBB, SAT1, 9LIVE, Pro Sieben, CNN, CNBC Eurosport and various German shopping channels. I got the system second...

Thanks, Rolf - I will check and get back to the forum. I really appreciate the help. Thanks again.

Thanks for the advice, chaps. I did try the 250MHz trick, and didn't get anywhere with that. Rolf - I have no technical knowledge, so don't know what you mean by the LNB Local oscillator. Can I set this myself?

OK, thanks for the tip - but if it is dish alignment or LNB, then I haven't a clue...