New DVR

[ShaneLinder]

I called Glorystar today to purchase a 2nd dish and a DVR and discovered they are in the process of switching over to a new DVR. Any idea when this will be available? Are there any advantages to the old DVR? Any idea on the price range?

I look forward to adding it to our home.

[RedSavina]

Shane,

I, too, have heard that new machine(s) are coming soon and that is one reason I have held off on my move into FTA.

Are you speaking of the GeoSat pro receiver? I looked at it briefly, but was more interested in the IV200 available on the SatelliteAV site. The IV200 sure is tempting with the solid reviews, but around that time I discovered there may be new receiver(s) coming early this year. While I cannot offer any concrete info, I came away with the impression that February/March was a reasonable guess.

It is pure speculation on my part, but I have wondered if perhaps the EPG feature has been held up a little to ensure it works with the new machine(s).

Either way, most of my FTA equipment will be purchased from them in the coming weeks.

[Glorystar1]

The new DVR will be available in approximately 6 - 7 weeks with an introduction of a new receiver model to follow shortly after. We have a small quantity remaining of the current DVR1000ci units.

The DVR-1100c is a MPEG2 receiver and PVR capable instead of containing an internal hard drive. This feature allows the viewer to purchase the appropriate storage capacity, interchange drives to build libraries and allow for easy file transfer of recorded programming. The cost will also be much lower than the current model with increased features.

The DVR-1100c supports USB Flash and hard drives up to 500GB for PVR function and JPEG image viewing. Recorded programming can be played back on any PC using available freeware such as
VLC Media Player

or edited and burned to DVD using software such as
VideoReDo.


Built-in CAS (card reader) provides support for subscription programming originating from 3rd party vendors. Component, composite, Y/C video, analog audio and Optical AC-3 outputs along with NTSC RF output interface with both old and new televisions and monitors.

The receiver automatically updates weekly with firmware, promotional information and channel changes (these features can be disabled for hobbyists wishing to maintain their own receivers). A satellite based EPG containing listings for Glorystar channels will soon be activated and provide true EPG based recording. The unit will support Glorystar karaoke and trivia channels (availability TBA). Advanced chipset design and increased memory allows virtual channels to provide programming promotion and system information.

Desired hobbyist menu items are supported. I.E. rapid hardware based power scan and Channel Master editing support.

Not just an new Free to Air receiver with customized firmware ..... This receiver marks the next step in the evolution of equipment to support an innovative and unique Glorystar experience.

[RobP]

The DVR-1100c is a MPEG2 receiver and PVR capable instead of containing an internal hard drive. This feature allows the viewer to purchase the appropriate storage capacity, interchange drives to build libraries and allow for easy file transfer of recorded programming. The cost will also be much lower than the current model with increased features.

Man i wish my dish625 or 622 could do that.

[RedSavina]

Sweet, sign me up on the pre-sales list!

[ShaneLinder]

If it is going to be 6-7 weeks yet I might just buy the regular set up and by the DVR later. I have a dual output circular LNBF on my dish now that can support two receivers and now have an experienced tech that can get the motor working right on that one. I want a three-room set up anyway so I could have a master-slave with the motor and the DVR with the Glorystar.

[pontic79]

Advanced chipset design and increased memory allows virtual channels to provide programming promotion and system information.

What are virtual channels?

[Iceberg]

The DVR-1100c is a MPEG2 receiver and PVR capable instead of containing an internal hard drive. This feature allows the viewer to purchase the appropriate storage capacity, interchange drives to build libraries and allow for easy file transfer of recorded programming. The cost will also be much lower than the current model with increased features.

sweet. Its kinda like my Visionsat

The DVR-1100c supports USB Flash and hard drives up to 500GB for PVR function and JPEG image viewing. Recorded programming can be played back on any PC using available freeware such as
VLC Media Player

or edited and burned to DVD using software such as
VideoReDo.


Built-in CAS (card reader) provides support for subscription programming originating from 3rd party vendors. Component, composite, Y/C video, analog audio and Optical AC-3 outputs along with NTSC RF output interface with both old and new televisions and monitors.

cool. Starting to like this

The receiver automatically updates weekly with firmware, promotional information and channel changes (these features can be disabled for hobbyists wishing to maintain their own receivers).

sweet

A satellite based EPG containing listings for Glorystar channels will soon be activated and provide true EPG based recording.

That is awesome. Even if its just the Glorystar channels this may make it like Sky Angel and allow people to switch from SA to G* with little issues

The unit will support Glorystar karaoke and trivia channels (availability TBA). Advanced chipset design and increased memory allows virtual channels to provide programming promotion and system information.

please elaborate on this.

Desired hobbyist menu items are supported. I.E. rapid hardware based power scan and Channel Master editing support.

Not just an new Free to Air receiver with customized firmware ..... This receiver marks the next step in the evolution of equipment to support an innovative and unique Glorystar experience.

sounds like an AWESOME box. Gotta find out the price. Hopefully its in a good price range

[Glorystar1]

Quote:
The unit will support Glorystar karaoke and trivia channels (availability TBA). Advanced chipset design and increased memory allows virtual channels to provide programming promotion and system information.
Glorystar karaoke audio will be a standard audio channel for a listener with a FTA receiver, but with a next generation Glorystar receiver, the customer will also have karaoke lyrics available.

We are also partnering to provide a Bible Trivia service that will be delivered as data content to be generated in the receiver rather than as a video channel.

Virtual Channels will appear as a channels in the receiver list, but content will not originate from a live satellite feed. Virtual channel content will be updated weekly. It will not be necessary to have a hard drive connected for the virtual channels.

[pontic79]

Any pics of the new DVR-1100c?
Specs?