Sky+2 40Gb Personal Digital Video Recorder

The Sky+2 is a feature enhanced second generation Digital Video Recorder (DVR).

A 166MHz main processor improves application performance and user interface response.
40 Gbyte hard disk drive.
Twin High speed data ports for future connectivity upgrades.
Dolby AC-3 Downmix (Digital Optical Audio Output).
Improved Remote Control with VCR style functionality.

Twin Tuners - The Sky+2's twin digital tuners allow the user to:

Watch one digital channel whilst recording another
Watch live or recorded programmes on second TV in the home
Instant Replay of live TV
Pause live TV - Pause a live programme
Archive favourite programmes to VCR
Record two digital channels simultaneously (Dual Record), while watching a third programme from disc
Series link facility
Bookmark feature

The Sky+2 Time Shift and Video Recorder functionality allows the user to:

Store a minimum of 20 hours programming (bitrate dependant) with no loss in picture quality
Use VCR style facilities (FF/RWD/STOP/Pause)
Smoothly accelerate from pause to fast forward

Supports the NDS Conditional Access system together with XTV for total security of content on the hard disk drive.

Includes a number of additional features such as:

Links recordings to BSKYB Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) for ease of recording and retrieving from the disc
DiSEqC™1.2 for full control of LNB
Software upgrade over air
Live Pause/Time Shift/Catch Up feature
Circular green playback front panel display feature
Instant Rewind feature
Favourite Channels feature
Teletext
DVB Subtitles

AC Input - From mains power supply
Telephone line Connector RJ11
UHF Modulator - For connection to main TV and optional
connection to second TV
TV A/V SCART - Provides either composite or RGB and
composite video output. Audio volume can also be controlled
in software
VCR A/V SCART - VCR Scart for connection to Video Recorder
Analogue Audio Outputs - An important addition for users
wishing to integrate the set-top box into their home audio system.
Volume can be adjusted or muted under software control
S-Video Connector - For high quality connection to plasma
monitors or VHS Recorders
SP-DIF - For connection to home Dolby Digital amplifier
RS232 - Serial port connector for service and factory use only
RF Input - Twin IF inputs to connect to dual LNB at dish

£ 199.00