The receiver looks visually appealing and of very valuable stands out very positively by the optics of the Far East from devices. A very good visual complement to any flat black.
The image quality of the receiver is excellent and much better than my previously genutzen Humax PR-HD 1000 (which, however, also has long been in the market) - this applies to the HDTV, as well as for - scaled - SD mode (to Mains via 42er HDMI to a Panasonic Full HD plasma).
The menu system is easy to understand, visually presented "clear glass" and no (color) gadgets - very pleasant.
The activation of HD + smartcard (inserted in the device) was performed immediately and properly. Tuning (Astra) was also carried out without problems and quickly.
An absolute highlight in the operation is to control the S845 via remote control:
Once the device has a so-called CEC control via HDMI (with Panasonic: Vierra Link), so I can run the basic commands from the remote control of my Panasonic TV set via Vierra-Link option - simply awesome.!
On the other hand, it is in the receiver's remote control to a universal remote control, so I this (after entering the manufacturer codes, here Panasonic) can also use to control my flat panel - also awesome.
This feature of the CEC control via HDMI I know so far unmatched by any other digital receiver - I know so far only DVD players.
Conclusion:
A top device on the amount of time for a reasonable price with perfect picture quality.
Unfortunately, the receiver has no PVR-ready function, which personally is not as important to me because I rarely need shots from TV programs.
From the appearance and value significantly better than the "small" S835, in each case 5 **** and current best buy if you use it as a client + HD and watch the new HD channels such as RTL HD want!
