The new chipset Mstar of 7818 compared to 7828:
- The 1080p is supported.
- The registration files are no longer split on media formatted as NTFS.
- The registration files have the extension MTS TS instead.
- FLV files are supported as well as WMV VC1.
- The MKV with compressed headers are read.
- A GOTO more precise.
- The menus are gray instead of blue.
Positives:
- Small enclosure with front panel display (but the display does not show the time in standby).
- Good reception quality.
- Classification of channels in order with TF1 HD first.
- Bitstream + AC3 (DD +) in multi-channel 5.1 to HDMI.
- Compatible with NTFS HDD.
- Playback of various video formats: AVI, FLV, WMV, VC1, DIVX, XVID, VOB, MKV, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, TS, M2TS ...
- Playback of MP3 and WMA files with support for tags, one has 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.
- Recording start time and end time by timer and ability to save as editable by EPG 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.
- Registration at the MTS files formats so easily readable on PCs.
- Registration of subtitles and different audio streams.
- Good management of USB.
- Supports self-powered hard drives and USB keys.
- Good power supply of 2.5-inch HDD.
- Precise GOTO function that allows you to go where you want, quickly, in a video.
- Can resume playback where we were after a stop when playing a video.
- Eco mode which cuts the self-powered hard drive as soon as you put the device into sleep.
Negative points:
- Batteries not included.
- Product guaranteed a year and the remote control is not supported during the warranty period.
- Many messages have not been translated into French with a menu to timers.
- Device mono spot, impossible to read an old recording while you record.
- Ergonomic non Timeshift because you have to press 2 buttons (key timeshift then pause button).
- No button to directly access the list of recordings.
- No timer (OTR) for live recordings, you must manually stop recording.
- The unit does not save time when it is in standby, the records will not engage if the issuer no longer broadcasts the hour.
- No way to save the timeshift recording.
- MKV broadband saccadent.
- External subtitles are not read.
- Device long to react when the USB media is formatted as NTFS.
- Low-end remote control, a little small buttons on the remote so be careful with large fingers.
- Detailed record not good but it is easy to use not need to be an engineer to operate the device.
- The name of the show is not included in the file name the recording, so you have to rename it manually from the decoder or a PC.
- No switch on the device, only an on / off button on standby. So in case of crash of the appliance, it will disconnect the sector.
Some tips that are not listed in the instructions:
- To start the timer menu for programming you must press the blue button.
- To use the GOTO function you must press the blue button.
- To clear the registration counter of the screen, you must press the exit button.
