DVD recorders are the VCRs of the future.With the Chili DVR-9200HX you can record TV programs in DVD quality and decide when you want to watch it. The DVR-9200HX records on a hard disk with 160GB or 250GB capacities (order code A12FK). With the Time Shift function you can record and watch TV time shifted.
HDD DVD Recorders FAQ's:
Q) Do you have any data for this item. - brian
A) Yes please e-mail:-
technical@******.co.uk
Q) Is it Multi region ? - Chris
A) no - not multi-region
Q) How many tuners does the item have and can more than one programme be recorded at one time e.g one from freeview and one from cable ? - sheldon sparks
A) 1 tuner - 1 program
Q) Does this recorder have videoplus? - Simon
A) No.
Q) does this product have usb support. - Terry
A) Yes.
Q) The pic shows Yamada but the writeup says chili.Which make is this machine? - Ant
A) Umax, Yamada and Chili are all badges used by the manufacturer Umax, they are the same machine:-
http://www.umax.co.uk/WebNew_UK/index.htm
Q) 1) Does this have an analogue or digital tuner ? 2) Is it possible to edit content after recording or before transfering to disc ? (eg removing adverts). 3) Can it be Firewire or USB connected to a Mac in order to transfer data ? Thanks - Jack Holland
A) The tuner is Analogue in the unit, the recorded files can be edited (basic edit facility), the OUTPUT cannot be transfered by Firewire or USB
Q) The Recorder information talks about Sky+. Can i put a raw satellite feed in the back and put my sky card in the front and record exactly like sky plus? - Ed
A) NO you would still need a SKY reciever
Q) whats the Yamada model number of this recorder? - Stuart
A) This is the DVR-9200HX
Q) Is the tuner digital (freeview) or analogue. - Harry
A) The tuner is Analogue (would require a Feeview digibox to be connected for DVB-T signals)
Q) Is this multiregion ?e.g. can it play us and polish dvd''s? - kevin smith
A) Polish DVD's are region 2 regrettably the unit is NOT Multi region
Q) Can I transfer video information from my PC via USB-Firewire or USB-USB into this machine? - Chris Ledger
A) Check the Firewire on your PC can be used for OUTPUT of video and sound if so then yes (Check with the PC supplier or manufacturer) NOT USB compatible
Q) Is there a simple way of copying a DVD to HDD? - Michael
A) Looping the output to an input is the only option it cannot be done internally (HDD to DVD can be done within the unit)
Q) Can this device record audio to CDs? - Neil Jarman
A) No it is not a CD audio recorder
Q) Could I transfer Video to the HDD through either a scart socket direct to the DVD Recorder or through the TV. I am looking to get VHS Tapes onto DVD. - Ian B
A) Yes DVD or HDD recordings can be made from external sources eg VHS, SAT or Freeview box (does not allow VHS copies from protected tapes)
Q) Can the unit record direct from a cctv camera - Eddie
A) Yes via the composite video input
Q) Can I burn a dvd from video tape downloaded from my video camara - Wickers
A) Yes it is simply an analogue transfer (using the red/white/yellow connections)
Q) Can I burn a dvd from video tape downloaded from my video camara - Wickers
A) Yes that is possible
Q) does it have an EPG system for easy programming Also, does it work alright with NTL CABLE tv? - norman hands woking
A) No EPG is a facility on Digital television this tuner is analogue EPG recording must be done from Sky, Cable TV or Freeview boxes. It will work with NTL set top boxes.
Q) Will this play Div X discs? - John Weatherley
A) No the unit does not support DIVX
Q) Can a program be recorded from sky/cable whilst watching another channel on sky/cable - Terry
A) Unfortunatley not.
Q) Can you burn from hard disk to DVD at high speed or is this done in ''real time'' only? - RG
A) Transfere is real time
Q) Can I use this to record from an NTL set-top box ? - MikeP
A) Yes via SCART cable
Q) Can i connect an external hard drive to the usb conection to increse the storage size? - Richard
A) No not on this recorder
Q) Is there a SCART connection for input to this recorder? i.e. can I use a scart connection from my set top box? - Dennis
A) Yes the recorder has SCART facility
Q) can the unit be configured for continuous non-stop recording - i.e filling the hard drive and then overwriting existing information FIFO (First In First Out)? - Rob Rathbone
A) NO the recording do not over write automatically
Q) And can you play recorded mp3cd''s and cd''s. - Max Heaviside
A) MP3 is not listed as supported but Audio CD's are fine
Q) Does this have a scart input? - rich
A) Yes it has SCART facility
Q) Does it play MP3's. - Raj T
A) Yes it does.
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