I have to give the UFS 922 now since 2 weeks and allow myself the first impressions.
I am absolutely satisfied with the device. Let's start from the beginning:
The processing is very noble and good. The remote control is absolutely correct and is also comfortable to hold. For me personally, it would be out of habit even better when the number keys would be located in the lower range, but I will soon eh again use the Logitech, it lapses.
The receiver itself has everything nowadays is needed. Ahead additionally were still the Humax iCord and Technisat HD2 in the selection. Then it turned out that the Humax has no cutting function and from there the Drops for me was sucked! In this price range no cutting function is a no-go, which is unacceptable !! The Technisat had me too much different Test and reviews? Hüh times, times hott, no fish - no meat. Love him or hate him, that was too little input!
Then just once ordered the UFS. Delivery was 1.5 days in the DHL packing station. Greeting the blue messenger god !! Unwrapped :-) and connected. Accessories as described, remote OS
Now be fair to say, then "Plug & Play", connect in this case, and do not look TV is the same. Who is without beat when it comes to setting his SAT system and technology gen., Which should take an expert friend / neighbor or so to. There are various settings queried, satellite, dish, LNB position, and so on. Caution, do not panic, everything is not rocket science. Just take a look at the description and then it goes out of hand. Or look up on the Internet, it runs quite easy. As I said, only those who have them a clue to help take aside.
It will be continued by a new installation and who can read here, is a clear advantage, because it will actually explains everything and the next steps to build on the previous one. Tip: do not install absolutely four minutes before the favorite program the receiver, would rush here probably misplaced. Take a cup of coffee and a little time, then it will work without stress and nerve loss!
If the initial installation is complete, a software update via satellite can be made and then you can start. But I recommend to contact previously with the menu apart. Is foolproof basically, if you can read ...!
EPG update
Sort stations
Create Favorites
etc.
Everything can be perfectly comfortable using the menu. I find this menu to lengths better than other devices that I have tried.
I would also like to briefly mention the image:
I run the UFS via HDMI to a Samsung LE 40 C 630 Full HD TV. The image is input m for normal SD. E. tip! I think more can not get out in the SD channels. Those who complain constantly that the image is not good, or even bad, should be run again in mind that you do not S-class of a Polo, just because you stuck a star on the hood. Also a good receiver and an HDMI cables can only handle that and pass on what they get as a source. Done.
ARD, ARTE and ZDF running in HD. Image is TOP !!
For recording function:
In my view, more than adequate. I run the UFS as a single-cable solution with the loop function. Ie., That I have an antenna cable in the receiver and then to a further cable (loop cables! Cable is not connected to satellite dish.) The signal by loop so to speak, "duplicate" That enough for me perfectly because I can look up to as DSF anything and record simultaneously. So always a channel. At least !! Depending on the location and transponder can also record 2 different channels and watch a third. As an example, I can watch RTL, Pro 7 record, or SAT 1 and take a look Sport Euros or watch WDR and take N24.
DSF can I look and also record, but when I record a particular station, I can not watch DSF. I do not know what that is. Not bother me.
When working with 2 SAT inputs, you can record 4 shows at once and watch the 5. Who's needs !! :-)
EPG:
The electronic program guide is TOP! Everything is displayed, updated according to the setting at a specific time automatic. SAT. With me at 3:00 clock at night. Great preview, you can program directly from the EPG his shots can call day-long preview, record series, that whole series, z. B. all broadcasts of "Two and a Half Men" Then automatically stops when the season is over and so !!
But you should also quiet times here take half an hour to read the instructions that absolutely can not hurt.
Fan:
Not listening to 500 to listen to 1000 and 1500 already. Can u. U. in quiet scenes disturbing that you have to say honestly. But I also do not know why the fan should not run on 500. Such devices you put not in the last corner behind where they get a heat shock automatically ...
Now I could write more, but that would go into too much detail. I will start to draw a conclusion, which is to be cut to me personally, namely, a person who like to TV looks in the evening and during the weekend, but not the top-technology-Super Guru is with the Lord, the only The latest driver, the must have latest features and the latest gadgets. I want TV that works and I want a receiver that works. End. I'm also a Mac user, that I do in the Mac, do what I want to do and turn it off again. No problems, no drivers, no installations of this or that - turn on, surf / email, make. END!
So I want to look at it also in TV. Receiver on, telly on, Feet Up! Done.
So I can say that the UFS for me is absolutely top, he fulfilled everything I need and even a whole bunch more.
Warning: there is the Internet a whole forum Kathrein devices. There are hundreds of issues that often deal with more negative things. These problems can also occur, of course, but it is technology that can spin times now and then. Often it is up to the software.
It is with these twin receivers certainly not all rosy, but not a nightmare scenario, as it is often portrayed.
I can issue a strong buy recommendation in my case, I can represent with a clear conscience.
PS: one more - the start time (until you see the image) takes about 15 seconds. Since several owners already cut their heads that could not be yes. My opinion: if you do not have those 15 seconds, the time should illuminate his life, if there is not one probably something goes wrong ...! :-) The device is a small PC with hard drive that needs to boot also only ... !!
Just think on your Windows computer, stop once the period from ON button press to inbox ..... !! ;-)
Result:
4 stars !! A deduction for fans when it needs because that runs to 1500. Furthermore, there should be little quirks, of which I was spared that there is but. I will personally but not too high to hang.
If there was 4.5 star, then I would choose.
As I said, I can recommend the unit with a clear conscience!
