Need advise about PVB,recording from True Vision.

[Bosse137]

I use to record movies on a taperecorder,but since mine "died",I have not been able to find a good new one.Guess they don`t make them anymore. True has a PVB for rent or sell,don`t know which,but if I understand it correctly,that one can only record for one hour,which is meaningless for what I need it for.So,can anyone tell me if there is a recorder in the Thai market,that can record many hours from,f.ex. True Vision? Either on CD:s or harddisk Or both.I know very little about modern days machines,so please keep it simple if you care to help me,which would be very appreciated! BTW;I know that I can ask for information in the shops,but from experience, either they do not know more than I do or,if they do,they are not able to explain it to somebody like me.(Probably my fault...) Thanks beforehand!

[phetphet]

Do you mean PVR? I bought an external hard drive from True, (500GB or 1TB), can't remember, that plugs into the back of my True box. I'm sure it records much more than an hour of HDTV.

There are other threads on this site where you might gain more information. here is one: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/539331-using-true-visions-hd-set-top-box-as-pvr-with-esata-harddisk/

Although it discusses using a non True drive, I think there is other info. there.

Edited August 6, 2015 by phetphet

[yimlitnoy]

About the True PVR hard disk, is it a pay service or you simply buy a hard disk from True then you can record the program you want for free?

[Bosse137]

Many thanks for your info!Could be what I am looking for.As I mentioned,I do not know much about the modern tecnology,but whatever it is that can record movies has my interest.Will later check out the link you gave in your post.Again,thanks!

[Henryford]

The PVR from Truevisions is a must have, and it only costs 99 baht a month. The amount of recording is unlimited because you can buy any amount of hard discs to attach to the PVR. Even 1 1 terabyte hard disc can record hundreds of hours of TV, even HD. I find it so easy to use and so flexible. You can set the recording with one click, upto 7 days in advance, and then watch later, or keep for future use. I would never be without it now.

[phetphet]

Many thanks for your info!Could be what I am looking for.As I mentioned,I do not know much about the modern tecnology,but whatever it is that can record movies has my interest.Will later check out the link you gave in your post.Again,thanks!

You can order the hard disk over the phone from True, but as I recall it was a bit of a fuss, as no one seemed to have them in stock.

I bought mine from the True store in the Mall on the other side of the BTS track from Siam Discovery. I don't know the name of the mall, but it is sort of open air type of place.

Needs a special cable, ESATA?. True's way of making you buy from them.

You can buy an ordinary hard drive and use a "work around", by finding a compatible external box with ESATA? See link in my earlier post to another thread on ThaiVisa to find more info, or just do a search.

Here is the bumpf from True:

TrueVisions HD PVR (HD Personal Video Recorder)

Record your favorite program, So you don't miss out great moments, with our TrueVisions HD PVR function which allows you to:

1.Pause Live TV Pause Live TV. You are enjoying and resume it at your convenience (up to 90 minutes) by connecting a new flash drive with 4GB capacity to the TrueVisions HD Plus box.

• • Record programs in SD (Standard Definition) and HD (High Definition)
• • Pre-program and post-program recording
• • Pause, rewind or forward the recorded program as you wish
• • Up to two programs can be recorded simultaneously
• • Easy command with just one touch for the whole series

2. Record your favorite program.

Perfectly efficient Hard disk Drive accessory,500 GB, you can record 84 hours for High definition content and 340 hours for Standard definition.

Get an eSATA Hard Disk Set for only 3,990 baht (from 4,780 baht) and enjoy 0% interest rate over 4 months. Installments with True Select. Call 0-2688-6688

For more information please contact TrueVisions Care Center ,call 0-2725-2727 or apply member, call 0-2725-7777

Edited August 7, 2015 by phetphet