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Grundig GUFSDTR500HD

admin — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 04:27:00 +0000

The Grundig GUFSDTR500HD is a freesat+ twin tuner high definition recorder with a 500GB hard drive released in October 2009.

500GB Hard Drive
High Definition DVB-S2 Set Top Box
Twin DVB-S2 Tuner
Access all Freesat digital channels and radio stations
Upscaling of SDTV to HD when connected via HDMI
8-day Electronic Programme Guide
Audio description capable (broadcast mix)
Freesat/DTG compliant
Digital Text (MHEG5)
LAN port for connection to internet services (tbc)
Twin SCART sockets
HDMI Connection
HDMI Cable
Remote control

Discontinued Freesat Products

admin — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:58:04 +0000

Discontinued Freesat Set Top Boxes:

Grundig GUFSAT01SD

Bush BFSAT01SD

Goodmans GFSAT100SD

Discontinued Freesat TVs with Freesat Built In:

Grundig GUFSAT02SD

admin — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:42:13 +0000

The Grundig GUFSAT02SD is a Standard Definition Freesat digital box replacing the GUFSAT01SD brings you all your favourite TV channels with coverage available throughout the UK with no subscription or monthly payment.

Specifications:

Digitally interactive.
Digital text.
LNB in.
Digital video broadcasting (DVB), subtitles.
Auto setup.
Auto detection of new channels.
Now and next electronic programme guide.
Electronic 8 days programme guide.
1 SCART socket.
SCART lead included.
Access over 140 Freesat digital channels and radio stations.
Remote control requires 2 x AAA batteries (included).
Power consumption in use 8 watts.
Standby power consumption 1 watt.
Size (H)3.8, (W)15.5, (D)26.1cm.
Weight 0.54kg.

Note: This is a standard definition box – you will not be able to receive high definition channels.

Shortage of freesat SD Digital Set Top Boxes

admin — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 21:44:32 +0000

There is currently a shortage of freesat SD (Standard Definition) set top boxes at the moment, the only manufacture of SD boxes is by Harvard International plc (formerly the Alba Group plc) who badge the set top boxes as Goodmans, Bush and Grundig. There is no shortage of HD (High Definition) set top boxes or PVRâ€™s

The lack of supply is causing difficulties for consumers and retailers as although 75% of demand has been for High Definition equipment there is still a significant demand for Standard Definition set top boxes especially in areas where Freeview is currently not an option or there main TV is not HD ready or they are not interestedÂ in High definition and where Digital Switchover is taking place also a lot of consumers are quite sensibly using an SD box on 2nd or 3rd TVâ€™s in the household.

Freesat commented today:

“Demand for Freesat SD boxes manufactured by Harvard International plc (formerly the Alba Group plc) is incredibly high,” Freesat said in a statement. “Freesat continues to work with retailers and Harvard International to ensure additional stock is made available to meet the continued high demand for Freesat products.”

Freesat are hopeful the shortage will be resolved shortly, lets hope so as not everyone wants or needs High Definition.

The three Standard Definition set top boxes manufactured byÂ Harvard International plc are:

Grundig GUFSAT01SD

admin — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 01:56:59 +0000

The Grundig GUFSAT01SD has been replaced by the Grundig GUFSAT02SD

The Grundig GUFSAT01SD is a standard definition freesat set top box manufactured by the Alba group, available since freesat’s launch. The receiver offers vibrant standard definition pictures.

The box is upgradeable via over the air updates and the software has been improved since launch now offering the facility to add non freesat channels to the receiver.

The Grundig includes the usual standard freesat features including a 7 day TV guide EPG, 5.1 surround sound audio out and is energy efficient consuming less than 3 watts in standby.

Features:

freesat Digital Box
freesat compliant
Access all freesat Digital Channels and Radio Stations
On-Screen TV Listings 7 Day EPG
Energy Efficient less that 3 watts in standby
Parental control
Digital text
Red button interactive service
Subtitles and Audio Description

Connections:

2 x Scart Sockets
LNB In and Out
Ethernet – For future broadband connection
SPDIF – Dolby digital audio output 5.1

What’s in the box:

freesat Digital Box
Scart Cable
Remote control
2 x AAA Batteries
Quick Start Guide
User Manual

Dimensions:

Width – 257mm
Depth – 165mm
Height – 42mm
Weight – 1kg

More Info:

Grundig Website
Quick Start Guide
User Manual
freesat Channels

Note: This is a standard definition box – you will not be able to receive high definition channels.

Grundig GUFSAT01HD

admin — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 20:21:14 +0000

The Grundig GUFSAT01HD is a high definition freesat set top box manufactured by the Alba group, available since freesat’s launch. The receiver offers stunning High Definition and colourful standard definition pictures.

The box is upgradeable via over the air updates and the software has been improved since launch now offering the facility to add non freesat channels to the receiver.

The Grundig includes the usual standard freesat features including a 7 day TV guide EPG, 5.1 surround sound audio out and is energy efficient consuming less than 3 watts in standby.

Features:

HD High Definition freesat Digital Box
freesat compliant
Access all freesat Digital Channels and Radio Stations
On-Screen TV Listings 7 Day EPG
Energy Efficient less that 3 watts in standby
Parental control
Red button interactive service
Digital text
Subtitles and Audio Description

Connections:

1 x HDMI Socket
2 x Scart Sockets
LNB In and Out
Ethernet – For future broadband connection
SPDIF – Dolby digital audio output 5.1

What’s in the box:

freesat Digital Box
Scart Cable
Remote control
2 x AAA Batteries
Quick Start Guide
User Manual

Dimensions:

Width – 257mm
Depth – 165mm
Height – 42mm
Weight – 1kg

More Info:

Grundig Website
Quick Start Guide
User Manual
What Hi-Fi review
freesat Channels

SD freesat Set Top Boxes

admin — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 19:04:33 +0000

SD (Standard Definition) Digital freesat Set Top Boxes
	Bush BFSAT02SD	Details
	Goodmans GFSAT101SD	Details
	Grundig GUFSAT02SD	Details

Note: These are standard definition boxes – you will not be able to receive high definition channels.

Alba release latest software update for Goodmans, Grundig and Bush freesat receivers

admin — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:59:09 +0000

Alba have today finally released the long awaited software update 1.4.33 for their set top boxes manufactured under the brand names of Goodmans, Grundig and Bush the update allows access to the free to air channels that are not currently on the propriety freesat EPG (Electronic Programme Guide). The update is OTA (Over The Air) and is currently available now your set top box should automatically download this latest update.

Although this is a welcome addition it appears you can not do an auto scan for the additional channels and instead have to enter the frequency, polarization and symbol rate for each channel you want to add. This is hardly consumer friendly we would have liked to have seen a auto tune capability similar to the Humax FOXSAT01HD.

A list of channels with frequency, polarization and symbol rate can be found here: digitalsat.co.uk (freesatadvice are not responsible for the content of external website’s)

Alba Set Top Boxes: Grundig, Bush and Goodmans set top boxes will be given access for a manual tune function by end of June

admin — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:44:56 +0000

As first reported on the 2nd June, Alba who manufacture Grundig, Bush and Goodmans set top boxes have today admitted they are planning to implement a software update for their set top boxes to allow a manual tune to give access to all free to air channels available on the Astra satellites by the end of June, this will be a welcome boost, be aware those these channels will be separate and not on the freesat EPG. The update will be over the air direct from the satellite. NB: This feature has been availabe since launch on the Humax FOXSAT01HD set top box

Grundig, Bush and Goodmans Set Top Boxes Manual Tune?

admin — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:24:49 +0000

Digital Spy is reporting that freesat Set Top Boxes manufactured by the Alba group including Grundig, Bush and Goodmans receivers might release a hidden menu to allow a manual tune of all free to air channels, this would dramatically increase the number of available channels however this might have implications for the freesat EPG though as it will not recognise channels tuned manually this way. This manual tune feature has been included in the Humax FOXSATHD01 since it was launched.
Read the full article on Digital Spy.