I got this unit a couple years ago to replace a FinePass (VCR recordings!) given me when I had TAN-TV installed. I need to replace this unit now and want something current and supported. Trying to do some research this time around is proving very painful (or I am just getting older).

Requirements:
Viaccess Smartcard (like @HOME) required to get TAN-TV (The Asian Network)
PVR function through USB to an external hard drive

Likes about this receiver:
S-video out
Easy to use menus and create program recordings
I can do weekday (M-F) and a weekend (Sa-Su) recordings for the same or diff channels, at the same time (7:50p)

Dislikes about this receiver:
Out of business
No more FW support (last version was 1.45)
Always had buggy recording issues (like skips all the ones on Sat. but records all on Sun.)
USB is only in the front so the smartcard door is always open
Cannot use auto time/clock so if powered done you have to remember to set the clock!

Other notes:
EPG does not work for TAN-TV so is not necessary
Scanning is rarely done as TAN-TV rarely adds a channel
TAN-TV is on 101.0W AMC4 so I never leave it

Thx, Butch