Digit ISIO C - the most diverse HD cable box at the time

Digit ISIO C - the most diverse HD cable box at the time

Technisat ISIO C DigiCorder digital HDTV TWIN cable receiver (500GB hard drive, internet, DVR, CI +, UPnP, Ethernet) Silver (Electronics)

Customer Review

This review refers to the Digit ISIO C, without the built-in HDD.

Since my cable network provider while offering its own receiver and recorder, but these are far from comfortable and stable, I have made myself to the search for a replacement solution. Along the way, it was rocky and difficult. I tested actually much and can thus draw many comparisons of the products on the market. In addition to Smart TVs from Panasonic and Samsung, I have several months to Panasonic DMR-BCT 720 Recorder / Receiver used and looked at the Topfield CRP-2401 with a buddy. For me it was clear that I want and also at least two DVB-C tuners a device with two CI + plug-in units. Consequently, some devices come on the market already gone.

We come first to the bitter pill: And that could be the killer criterion for many buyers. Late descrambling or also called subsequent decryption, no longer works for one of the last firmware versions. This is justified seites Technisat that the cable box has an integrated Conax decryption module. And such licenses then prohibit that recorded programs afterwards be decrypted. This may sound unspectacular at first, but is associated with a major disadvantage: What will be encrypted and will be included, it is mandatory and directly decrypted. If the used CAM module is not capable Dualscrypt (two streams simultaneously), which many are not, then you can only view a broadcast or record simultaneously. Two shots or a recording and view a program at the same time so do not go. The Panasonic DMR-BCT can subsequently decrypt a recording, which resolves this issue. The second solution would be to use two CAM modules for the same supplier. Depending on an expensive option, but it works. I release it.

What the ISIO C also can not is to übrschreiben old versions for recurring recordings (series). That I would find still nice to have, even though we complain at a high level. Once I wanted to take the service from TechniSat to complete. The answer to my e-mail obtained there was a compilation of previous answer emails and for me not satisfactory. I then himself helped me. For these reasons, there is no five star. But now to the remaining reviews, where the ISIO C truncates positive.

For me, the ISIO C is the best option among all currently commercially available receivers with CI + slot for cable connections. The unit is meticulously crafted and solid. The version without hard drive also very quiet in operation. Excluding on an external hard drive, especially without additional power connector, is noise emission in a very deep level. Very good is also the digital indicator on the front that displays switched programs and that is not too aggressive, yet very readable for me. The menu structure of the ISIO is pleasant, well constructed and intuitive. The remote control is ok, though not quite as high-quality processed. The ISIO C on programs compared to quickly and accurately. Even encrypted channels come in liquid, the start-up with the "Quick Start Mode" is actually the name appropriate and afloat. Up to four different favorite lists can be created to sort the stations according to his wishes. A big plus is the SFI function. See Remote-Info refers from a database the EPG data that come along in much greater detail than in the standard info the cable provider. It, however, not all channels will be supported by the database. But that does not have too much. The ISIO has so most competitors ahead slightly. And also can be started on all seven days of the EPG search, which can be adjusted very detailed. This one even has the opportunity to start a continuous shooting function, the selected program scanning.

The quality of the image is good to very good. The ISIO you can select the resolution and aspect ratio rather freely. During a mission you have the option of selecting the audio track. This is then also saved in the future. With the internet via WLAN or LAN, you can retrieve HbbTV, if supported. But the ISIO is also a media player (DLNA). In the network or via USB connected devices detected and media content can be played. Here the the ISIO does not only liquid and with many formats, the access is also quickly and purposefully. That's when many competitors not the case. In addition, the ISIO has a file manager. This recording can be managed by broadcasts. Ingeniously solved this system, because you can create your own folders and so many shots to its own structure stores. Shooting itself can edit (cut). Whoever wishes can copy or move images on the network or to other connected storage devices. Here freedom is so great that I'm thrilled. Gone is the time when the hard drive comes up against limits. Simply move the recordings and you have enough space again. All recorded messages are stored in a proprietary format from Technisat, the .4TS. This is rarely read by other media players. However, you can convert these files by licensed software and thus also play with all popular players. That was also a very important criterion for me.

Not least now still follow the management of the timer recordings. Most competitors are not outside programmable remotely from. Not so the ISIO. The myTechnisat app supporting the ISIO and you can then also use their smartphone as a remote control. This is a help especially for entering a lot of text. Join then you still with a Technisat account, you can change its planned timer recordings via this app, delete or add these. The app thus represents the EPG data per station and a few clicks you have programmed a shipment. Gone are the days where you annoying if you forget to program a mission.

The bottom line is an absolute buy recommendation. For me, the ISIO is the currently best receiver and recorder for cable with CI + slot, with few restrictions.

An addendum: I have a DigiCorder ISIO C purchased as a second device for the purpose of multiroom use, nor cheap. Now is exactly the same when it comes to menu navigation and use. Only that one internal hard drive is installed, the device is significantly larger (19 "standard) and a six-line display has and a higher quality remote fact -. As already described by others -. The fan audibly I and the unit in my bedroom the fan rotates continuously! Even in low power mode. According Technisat this seems to be the case when CI SmartCard modules are inserted. This purpose of cooling for about the last two software updates. For me, bullshit. Because I have in my Panasonic DMR-BCT720 and CAM modules and have never been grilled. Why not go out after a few minutes in stand-by the fan, is beyond me. The DIGIT ISIO C has indeed CAM modules, which are then inaudible cooling. Think about me, the partial re-sell and purchase a second DIGIT ISIO C.

Illustrious Assembly, Rank: 5/5
February 15
But miraculous Septic Rank: 3/5
October 9
Conclusion 20/20 Rank: 5/5
November 1
Good. 297 More ... Rank: 4/5
August 21
Fragile but essential Rank: 2/5
December 2

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