Small, black and glossy, the tvonics dtr z500 is a personal video recorder that offers the ability to pause live television as well as record up to 268 hours of your favourite shows at the touch. Tvonics is an electronics brand focused on set top boxes and the uk freeview market tvonics original incarnation was as a company in its own right, formed in 2004. Martin from tvonics demonstrates how to download software updates to your dtrhd500 via a usb. Sadly tvonics solutions limited went into administration in 2012, below are downloads that may work for. My dtr z500hd no longer works with online services like connecttv. Tvonics digital tv recorder instruction manual pdf download. Manuals365 collects 11 tvonics instruction manuals, including user guide, instruction manual published by tvonics for digital tv receivers, digital tv recorders, set top boxes. Tvonics team with rnib and ivona for settop box for the. Im having a problem with my dtr hv250, but according to the spec and the wallplug its 12v 2. Dec 20, 2008 software engineering performance monitoring.
Sadly tvonics solutions limited went into administration in 2012, below are. The process works in the same way for our dtrz500hd model. Tvonics brings you the high end tv recorder with high amount of storage at quite an affordable rate catering to all your recording needs. Sep 01, 2011 freesat freeview euro tv sky the best kit, the best programmes. The tiny tvonics dtrz500hd pvr packs a huge hard drive tested at. For those of you that are interested, the maximum size hard drive you can have in a tvonics set top box is 2tb. My tvonics freeview box, dtrhv250, is restarting itself.
Hi folks, we are looking for tvonics remotes for the following devices if anyone can help tvonics freeview box with remote control never used. They provide access to television listings and recording features with full speech support. Please can you tell me if you have any idea what the problem could be. If you have any downloads you would like hosted here, please contact me. We sell a wide range of remote controls for tvonics including both manufacturers genuine original remotes and costeffective replacements. We rather like tvonics here at vulture central because its kit is british designed and made, and rather stylish. The tvonics freeview set top boxes with speech have been a huge success with. Nov 15, 2011 martin from tvonics demonstrates how to download software updates to your dtr hd500 via a usb. Unfortunately, after developing the boxes in 2011, tvonics went into liquidation. The remote control seems to be working alright, and also the television set. View and download tvonics digital tv recorder instruction manual online. One is a builtin hdmi switcher and two, it can make basic, tivostyle. Underneath it states all these sets can be upgraded contact the supplier numbers below to add a freeview box to the set. So it look as if i will be able to use my tdk 4gb usb stick to update the software for the tvonics dtr z500hd.
Tvonics dtr hv250 settop box overview from the experts at what hifi. Martin from tvonics demonstrates how to download software updates to your dtr hd500 via a usb. Apr 12, 20 my tvonics freeview box, dtrhv250, is restarting itself continuously and not succeeding to be useable. Excluding media streaming and dlna networking is hardly in keeping with the freeview zeitgeist, but the dtr z500hd boasts a couple of handy features that look compelling. To achieve success with your product development, you will need to track down a software house with business and marketingoriented developers. Im having a problem with my dtrhv250, but according to the spec and the wallplug its 12v 2.
Going forwards, new products manufactured by tvonics will have the texttospeech software installed. I came across this tvonics dtr z500hd recorder, looking on the internet, made in liverpool, uk. T845 all tutv boxes, click to download the instruction manual which covers all brand names associated with this chassis. On october 22, 2012, it was reported that uk based pulseeight had bought the tvonics brand and the technology behind tvonics dvrs, and announced a plan to create a nextgeneration of tvonics settop box based on the popular open source media player software, xbmc. Dec 29, 2010 the tvonics dtr500hd measures 37x20x9cm but the last figure the height is only 3cm at the front. Quick overview the dtrz500hds compact design is familiar to any tvonics fan. Looking at the list of devices in the section, tvs and boxes that do not support the 8kmode, it lists frt100.
Tvonics dtrhd500 freeview hd recorder has 500gb storage. Freesat freeview euro tv sky the best kit, the best programmes. The dtr z500hd is a more conventional shoe box shape, though much. Tvonics digital tv recorder instruction manual pdf. Do your metrics measure up in the modern devops age. Alternatively, some of the most popular model and part codes for tvonics are shown below. Exclusive key assets once owned by tvonics, the uk digital video recorder. We are very pleased to offer a repair service for tvonics dtrz500hd and dtrhd500 boxes.
Tvonics dtr z500hd for sale in uk view 25 bargains. Tvonics has crammed twin freeview hd tuners and a 500gb hdd into a chassis less than 20cm wide although it means theres no display to show the channel youre on. It is now looking more and more likely that i will eventually buy a tvonics dtr z500hd. Tvonics is an electronics brand focused on set top boxes and the uk freeview market. After entering administration for the second time in 2012, the tvonics brand and ip were acquired by pulseeight limited. Tvonics original incarnation was as a company in its own right, formed in. Freeview hd is still in its infancy, but if you dont want to fork. Theyre strictly for photos and firmware updates, rather than video or audio. If your talking tvonics set top box is no longer functioning as it should, we can help. The tvonics dtr hc250 is quite sleek and the fanless design. Currently, the company is able to service the z500hd and hd500 models. Verdict overview and features its two freeview hd tuners and 500gb hard disk suggest that tvonics latest stab at digital greatness is a highend option indeed.
Quick overview the dtrz500hd s compact design is familiar to any tvonics fan. For the text to speech version, this upgrade is a little more complicated than a standard upgrade as you will have to install an extra. Tvonics make no claim to any sort of hd compatibility. Sep 24, 2010 tvonics dtrhd500 freeview hd recorder has 500gb storage, slideshows. Usb inputs on the front and back panels allow software updates and.
We are very pleased to offer a repair service for tvonics dtr z500hd and dtr hd500 models. If your box is no longer functioning as it should, we can help. From may 3rd all new products manufactured by tvonics will have the texttospeech software installed. Any download related to the tvonics range of products can be hosted here. Does the rest of its features live up to the relatively hefty price tag attached to this pvr. Martin from tvonics demonstrates how to download software updates to your. The tvonics freeview set top boxes with speech have been a huge success with visually impaired. More to the point, for the large number of people who dont understand all this digital switchover malarkey, its devices work right out of the box. This top up tv box is known under a variety of brand names and if you click on the first of the two undermentioned links at the bottom of the listings shown you will see. Review back in october 2010, reg hardware looked at tvonics first freeview hd recorder, the curiously styled dtrhd500. If you love hdmi sockets and photo slideshows, theres really only one freeview pvr we can recommend its the tvonics dtr. Tvonics might not be the bestknown freeview pvr brand, but from what weve seen it deserves to be.
Taira technology ltd are pleased to offer a maintenance and repair service for these boxes. Tuning takes around three minutes mine found 72 tv 23 radio and 11 data channels. Page 1 thank you for choosing this tvonics digital tv recorder product. Tvonics dtrhv250 settop box product overview what hifi. Acquired tvonics brand and ip, continue to sell tvonics dtr z500hd and dtr hd500 set top boxes to the uk market. F100 onwards new features user guide addendum these models now include bbc iplayer playback via the bbc1 red button service. The quickest and easiest way of locating your tvonics remote is to enter your model or part code into the search box below, then click the button. If you already have a tvonics dtr hd500 or dtr z500hd, you can grab the software for free from the rnib and tvonics websites. Jul 01, 2014 4 thoughts on tvonics power problems peter toye july 17, 2016 at 11.
Does this mean it will not work with the digital switchover. Tvonics settop box based on the popular open source media player software. The tvonics dtrz500hd is a fast and funky freeview hd digital recorder. Apt 3823, chynoweth house, trevissome park, truro, tr4 8un. Supremely easy to use, its an ideal choice if youre upgrading from. The dvrfp250 delivered a decent range of features for a reasonable price, and were hoping for. Tvonics dtrz500hd freeview hd with 500gb hard drive pvr. Despite packing so much in, the tvonics dtr z500hd is very neat and compact. This essentially makes my box a new version, up to date with the latest technology at no extra cost. It is totally controlled by the remote so dont lose it the only connection on the front is a usb socket. I wonder if someone could help me with a link to the latest software update for this freeview hd box tvonics dtr hd500 which i just purchased.
The latest official firmware from pulseeight for the dtr z500hd firmware v3. Mar 06, 2020 in midoctober tvonics will release a software update that will not only allow your dtrhd500 to transcode he aac audio to dolby digital making it compatible with all av receivers but in. Why does my tvonics dtr z500hd freeze when playing recordings. Sep 12, 2012 why does my tvonics dtr z500hd freeze when playing recordings. The process works in the same way for our dtr z500hd model. What really makes software house a good business partner gmi. Tvonics rm100 replacement remote control for dtr hd500 and dtr z500hd models. Digifusion dv3 frt100 query i have a digifusion dv3 frt100 model nr frt100. We are pleased to offer a repair service for tvonics dtr z500hd and dtr hd500 models. We are very pleased to offer a repair service for tvonics dtrz500hd and dtrhd500 models. It means the dtrz500hd can act as a hdmi switcher itself if other. I must first say a big thank you to doug who on another thread that i started has help to answer all my question that i had about the tvonics dtr hd500.
My tvonics freeview box, dtr hv250, is restarting itself continuously and not succeeding to be useable. Its the patch which enables bbc iplayer and also the voice of the box so that it talks to you. The dtrz500hds compact design is familiar to any tvonics fan. Review back in october 2010, reg hardware looked at tvonics first freeview hd recorder, the curiously styled dtr hd500. Shop tvonics rm100 replacement remote control for dtr hd500 and dtr z500hd models. Refurbished set top boxes may also be available subject to stock. Hello doug, tim and tracie, and everyone at tvonics welcome to digital spy. The black gloss, aluminium casing features rounded edges for a smooth, unobtrusive style. The dvrfp250 delivered a decent range of features for a. The tvonics dtr z500hd is a fast and funky freeview hd digital recorder. Dtr hv250 q digital tv recorder dtr w remote control e batteries 2xaa r scart cable t ac mains adaptor y rf cable u user guide i quick start guide q w e r t y u i dtr hv250 user guide db 4 101209 16. If youre after a freeview hd solution, consider this.
The firm appears to have gone bust recently so no helpline available. Usb software upgrade allows you to upgrade your digital hd recorder using a usb flash drive connected to the usb input socket. I guess that the rest of the space is reserved for drivers. May 06, 2011 the tvonics dtrz500hd measures 18cm long by 22cm deep with cables inserted and its 7cm tall. Our sample, which was loaded with the latest software v1. In midoctober tvonics will release a software update that will not only allow your dtr hd500 to transcode he aac audio to dolby digital making it compatible with all av receivers but in. Aug 20, 2008 tvonics might not be the bestknown freeview pvr brand, but from what weve seen it deserves to be. Remote controls for tvonics if youre looking for remote controls for tvonics, then youve come to the right place. The talking tvonics freeview boxes have been very popular with visually impaired. About us pulseeight ultra hd distribution and control. Its the patch which enables bbc iplayer and also the. Automatic search settings manual search language service country manufacturers details subtitle signal strength audio software upgrade tv out. Hdmi switching is a rare feature for a digital tv recorder, but the tvonics dtr z500hd packs it in. With its 500gb hard drive you can record hundreds of hours of your favorite programs, as.
Tvonics rm100 replacement remote control for dtrhd500. F102 this is the first release of our text to speech function tts, which has been developed in conjunction with the rnib. Those with the existing dtr z500hd can also download the software for free from the rnib and. Sometimes it will play a recording throughout without a problem. Its small size makes it easy to place and ideal for tvs that you may have in other rooms around the house. View online or download tvonics dtr z500hd user manual. The dtrz500hd is a more conventional shoe box shape, though much. The tvonics freeview set top boxes with speech have been a huge success with visually impaired individuals, as they provide access to television listings and recording features with full speech support. We are very pleased to offer a repair service for tvonics dtr z500hd and dtr.
992 594 1434 807 1447 512 307 539 863 1151 1330 64 1578 1520 830 527 882 1041 1565 979 1338 245 397 281 1416 251 884 1214 74 1651 1149 746 1361 682 1312 918 1324 868 1140 1430 1135 630 1438 552 509 386 591 1211