- A stable product and easy to use
- Compatibility with NTFS formatted HDD (HDD list compatible with this product, is available on the brand's forum under the heading of B36HR)
- Timeshift function
- The ability to record a string and watch another which is present on the same multiplex.
- To play most of the common multimedia files the market.
What are the differences with its big brother the DHB B36 HR:
- A lower selling price
- A smaller box
- It is not possible to use the output and SCART input simultaneously the HDMI output.
- No on / off switch on the device.
- No display on the device
Here is a summary of product positives and negatives:
Positives:
- Good reception quality
- Classification of channels in order with TF1 HD first.
- Bitstream of ac3 + (DD +) in 5.1 multichannel on hdmi
- Compatible with NTFS HDD (HDD list compatible with this product, is available on the brand's forum under the heading of B36HR)
- Timeshift function
- Playback of various video formats: AVI, DIVX, XVID, MKV, MPEG1 MPEG2 MPEG4, TS, M2TS ...
- Play MP3 files and wma with support for tags, the sound is good, there is the possibility to make advances and quick returns and it automatically connects the titles in an album.
- Low power consumption, less than one watt in standby and less than 7 watts in operation with a connected USB HDD above.
- Menu to ergonoqmique timers with start and end, and also possibility of EPG Posted By editable hour.
- Possibility to watch while recording another channel present on the same multiplex
- Possibility to make a list of more than 24 recording timers
- Ability to rename recordings directly from the decoder
- Recording in TS format therefore easily readable file on pc.
- Registration subtitles and different audio streams
- Good management of USB, the device can be removed and delivered hot when the unit is running.
- Good power supply of HDD 2.5 "
- Device very stable to use, no crashes during the recordings.
- Goto function that allows you to go where you want in a video quickly.
- Can resume playback where we were after a stop during the playback of a recording or video.
- Eco mode which cuts the self-powered hard drive as soon as you put the device into sleep.
- Free Hotline by phone, mail and forum Akira
Negative points:
- Buttons on the small remote control so careful with big fingers.
- Detailed record not good but it is easy to use not need to be an engineer to operate the device. If necessary, there is help on the brand forum.
- The name of the show is not included in the name of the log file, so you have to rename it manually from the decoder or a PC.
- No display on the front panel
- No switch on the device, just a standby by remote control.
- Zapping is a bit long
Some tips:
- To start the timer menu for programming you must press the blue button.
- Before playing the recording files on a PC, you have to merge them into one file. To do this, you can use the TSSplitter program.
- To make disappear from the record counter screen just press the button and exit to make it reappear info
- Ditto for melt down the scroll bar of the timeshift
- You can directly access the multimedia menu by pressing the button on the remote RTP.
To enjoy the 2-year warranty, it is essential to register your product on the site of Akira, you have 30 days to do so from the date of purchase.
