Humax DVR-9900 C will be used without a smart card!

Have decided on the above device and am thrilled!
Situation: I run a tube TV via a Tele Columbus cable connection. My TV sets so that 32 channels are available. The Humax DVR-9900 C I get 49 channels provided (ie 17 channels more), mind you without SmartCard!
At the Humax I have to "VCR connection" my DVD player is connected via Scart, am then by "Scart TV connection" gone from Humax on my TV. In addition, the TV signal is brought to the Humax via coaxial cables and from there passed on to the TV. So that I can route the signal from my DVD player with no losses at the TV.
The tuner / receiver of Humax delivers superior image quality, you can say in DVD quality. The Humax is in tuner mode silently, only a slight fan noise is audible, but not annoying. If the VCR used then the hard drive is barely audible. All in all, very quiet, the unit. Without Smart Card use the EPG function (el. Program Guide) is not possible, but not mandatory, because the programming of the video recorder is easy, provided you the instructions to look for something. Since the device came with a simple scart cable and a Quick Start Guide in addition to a good coax, one should here: [...]
Get the manual. With the VCR recordings can be programmed or started immediately. The Humax must remain only in standby when scheduled recordings. In operation, regardless of whether the tuner or VCR mode, the Humax is not even Nocht particularly warm, so it can be easily installed and operated in a cabinet part. Negative I find the tuning, especially the lists Although all adjacent channels (including encrypted), but lacks a function to delete it. So you have to "rummage" through the channel list and quite a chore his desire station called in the. "Favorites List" Apply. Simple it was, you could use the programs which you do not want to use or delete. Strictly speaking, this is for me but the only criticism I can give. The price is worth practically only by the growth of channels obtained by the device (without smart card). The VCR function is for me almost the icing.
Before use of the device Solte you observe the following points:
1. Load factory settings,
2. Check whether the previous owner has left more shots on the device and delete them if necessary.
3. customize the Einstellungengsmenues (tone, language, etc.), a change in SCART to "PCM" taught me worse results, but VLT on an LCD TV. may be different.
All in all, you should take some time in the wiring and to deal with the well-functioning remote control.
I can express a clear recommendation for this device.