Tuning takes around three minutes mine found 72 tv 23 radio and 11 data channels. More to the point, for the large number of people who dont understand all this digital switchover malarkey, its devices work right out of the box. May 12, 2012 accessuk remote control codes for tvonics recorder. The firm appears to have gone bust recently so no helpline available. We are very pleased to offer a repair service for tvonics dtrz500hd and dtrhd500 boxes. I purchased a tvonics dtrz500hd box from tesco direct for my brother who is visually impaired. If you have a problem with your tvonics product and it was not purchased from pulseeight, please return it to your place of purchase for help and support.
The rnib used to supply tvonics boxes and the tts software but their links seem to have disappeared. Please note that this tvonics dtrz500hd alternative remote control is not an all in one remote. It has all the functionality of the original with the same options and buttons, but just with a slightly different layout. Apr 12, 20 my tvonics freeview box, dtrhv250, is restarting itself continuously and not succeeding to be useable. My sister has a tvonics dtrhv250 with the latest v1. Sometimes it will play a recording throughout without a problem. Sep 24, 2010 tvonics dtrhd500 freeview hd recorder has 500gb storage, slideshows if you love hdmi sockets and photo slideshows, theres really only one freeview pvr we can recommend its the tvonics dtrhd500. Hd500 page 1 thank you for choosing this tvonics digital tv recorder product. I purchased a tvonics dtr z500hd box from tesco direct for my brother who is visually impaired. Pulseeight ultra hd distribution and control products. Verdict overview and features its two freeview hd tuners and 500gb hard disk suggest that tvonics latest stab at digital greatness is a highend option indeed. Tvonics has never favoured the boxlike looks preferred by its rivals, of course, but the dtrhd500, with its oval, upward sloping frontmeetstop, owes more to the likes of the sony playstation 3. Hi mo thanks for publishing how you install remove a hard drive from the dtr z 500 model. Quick overview the dtrz500hds compact design is familiar to any tvonics fan.
F100 onwards new features user guide addendum these models now include bbc iplayer playback via the bbc1 red button service. The dtrz500hds compact design is familiar to any tvonics fan. Explore our featurerich dsp preamp audio matrix range. It is totally controlled by the remote so dont lose it the only connection on the front is a usb socket. Why does my tvonics dtr z500hd freeze when playing recordings.
Unfortunately, after developing the boxes in 2011, tvonics went into liquidation. Tvonics dtr z500hd for sale in uk view 25 bargains. Sep 01, 2011 freesat freeview euro tv sky the best kit, the best programmes. Tvonics dtrz500hd dvr 12v uk mains power supply tvonics set top box, new in original box with all instructions. It seems to lockfreeze up a few times a week, when this happens none of the buttons on the remote work so only way around it is to reset it by disconnecting the mains. This page shows all the original or replacement remote controls which we can offer for tvonics dtrhv250. Buy tvonics dtrz500hd freeview hd recorder at amazon uk. Freeview hd is still in its infancy, but if you dont want to fork.
Its a modelspecific remote produced for your av device and works from the first click. Tvonics rm100 replacement remote control for dtrhd500 and dtrz500hd models also compatible for 250 machines dependent upon machines functions 4. The software update is the same for the dtrz500hd as the dtrhd500 but you have to rename the file here from dtrz500hd. We have 3 tvonics dtr z500hd manuals available for free pdf download. The software works quickly and is effortlessly simple, fadingin photos and loading each one instantly, though an option to create an automatic. Review back in october 2010, reg hardware looked at tvonics first freeview hd recorder, the curiously styled dtrhd500. Tvonics dtrhv250 replacement remote set top box functions only. Original manufacturers power supply for the tvonics dtrhd500.
Tvonics settop box based on the popular open source media player software, xbmc. Sep 27, 2012 the software update is the same for the dtrz500hd as the dtrhd500 but you have to rename the file here from dtrz500hd. Tvonics dtrhd500 replacement power supply pulseeight. Mar 06, 2020 the dtr hd500 is the first freeview hd product from ukbased manufacturer tvonics, which has already established itself as a dependable purveyor of attractive, userfriendly digital tv kit. The dtrz500hd is a more conventional shoe box shape, though much. Jan 07, 20 the tvonics z500hd does almost all the tivo box does such as recording 2 channels, series link etc. It was very good timing as i have just bought one from ebay which was very cheap. Jul 01, 2014 4 thoughts on tvonics power problems peter toye july 17, 2016 at 11. In fact, the steel casing is identical in size and the only exterior difference being the. It has some extra features like playing slide shows of your photos from a camera or memory stick.
If you have any downloads you would like hosted here, please contact me. Tvonics dtrhd500 freeview hd dvr the register forums. The tvonics website where you would normally download it is no. The tvonics dtrz500hd measures 18cm long by 22cm deep with cables inserted and its 7cm tall. F102 this is the first release of our text to speech function tts, which has been developed in conjunction with the rnib. Dec 20, 2008 the dtrz500 is essentially an update of the dvr250 we looked at and liked back in june 2007. Oct 30, 2008 small, black and glossy, the tvonics dtr z500 is a personal video recorder that offers the ability to pause live television as well as record up to 268 hours of your favourite shows at the touch. With its 500gb hard drive you can record hundreds of hours of your favorite programs, as. Martin from tvonics demonstrates how to download software updates to your dtrhd500 via a usb. After entering administration for the second time in 2012, the tvonics brand and ip were acquired by pulseeight limited. Tvonics dtrhd500 freeview hd recorder has 500gb storage. Jul 21, 2011 tvonics has crammed twin freeview hd tuners and a 500gb hdd into a chassis less than 20cm wide although it means theres no display to show the channel youre on.
The quickest and easiest way of locating your tvonics remote is to enter your model or part code into the search box below, then click the button. Tvonics dtrhd500 freeview hd recorder has 500gb storage, slideshows if you love hdmi sockets and photo slideshows, theres really only one freeview pvr we can recommend its the tvonics dtrhd500. Service menu manufacturers details allows you to check the software and hardware versions running on your digital tv recorder. If your box is no longer functioning as it should, we can help. The dtrhd500 is the first freeview hd product from ukbased manufacturer tvonics, which has already established itself as a dependable purveyor of.
Martin from tvonics demonstrates how to download software updates to your dtr hd500 via a usb. For businessexclusive pricing, quantity discounts and downloadable vat. Why does my tvonics dtr z500hd freeze when playing. The process works in the same way for our dtr z500hd model. This is purposebuilt for your device with no programming, setup or codes needed thats a promise. Tvonics is an electronics brand focused on set top boxes and the uk freeview market. Small, black and glossy, the tvonics dtrz500 is a personal video recorder that offers the ability to pause live television as well as record up. Note that pulseeight, who took over the tvonics stock, have declare the hd500 and z500hd as end of life and do not provide support at all for boxes not bought from them. Manuals365 collects 11 tvonics instruction manuals, including user guide, instruction manual published by tvonics for digital tv receivers, digital tv recorders, set top boxes. Im having a problem with my dtrhv250, but according to the spec and the wallplug its 12v 2. With its 500gb hard drive you can record hundreds of hours of your favorite programs, as well as catch up on missed bbc programs with bbc iplayer via the red button. Tvonics brings you the high end tv recorder with high amount of storage at quite an affordable rate catering to all your recording needs. Digital tv recorder 2 pages dvr tvonics dtr hv250 user manual 40 pages dvr tvonics digital tv recorder instruction manual 35 pages summary of contents for tvonics dtr z500.
We are very pleased to offer a maintenance service for these boxes. As with most such units almost everything is controlled from the remote control. The tvonics freeview set top boxes with speech have been a huge success with visually impaired individuals, as they provide access to television listings and recording features with full speech support. Our sample, which was loaded with the latest software v1. May 06, 2011 the tvonics dtrz500hd measures 18cm long by 22cm deep with cables inserted and its 7cm tall.
My tvonics freeview box, dtrhv250, is restarting itself continuously and not succeeding to be useable. View online or download tvonics dtr z500hd user manual. We are very pleased to offer a repair service for tvonics dtr z500hd and dtr hd500 models. They are taken from the manual which i downloaded from the rnib website. Freesat freeview euro tv sky the best kit, the best programmes. Please can you tell me if you have any idea what the problem could be. The process works in the same way for our dtrz500hd model. The latest official firmware from pulseeight for the dtr z500hd. Dec 29, 2010 the tvonics dtr 500hd measures 37x20x9cm but the last figure the height is only 3cm at the front. Manuals365 collects 11 tvonics instruction manuals, including user guide, instruction manual published by tvonics for.
The remote control seems to be working alright, and also the television set. The tvonics dtr500hd measures 37x20x9cm but the last figure the height is only 3cm at the front. Sep 12, 2012 why does my tvonics dtr z500hd freeze when playing recordings. Theyre strictly for photos and firmware updates, rather than video or audio. Alternatively, some of the most popular model and part codes for tvonics are shown below. Any download related to the tvonics range of products can be hosted here. We have 3 tvonics dtrz500hd manuals available for free pdf download. If youre after a freeview hd solution, consider this tested at. The dtrz500 is essentially an update of the dvr250 we looked at and liked back in june 2007. They provide access to television listings and recording features with full speech support. Nov 15, 2011 martin from tvonics demonstrates how to download software updates to your dtr hd500 via a usb. Tvonics is an electronics brand focused on set top boxes and the uk freeview market tvonics original incarnation was as a company in its own right, formed in 2004.
For those of you that are interested, the maximum size hard drive you can have in a tvonics set top box is 2tb. We rather like tvonics here at vulture central because its kit is british designed and made, and rather stylish. Usb inputs on the front and back panels allow software updates and photo slide shows, but you cant stream video files, which is a bit of a shame. Signal strength allows you to check the dtt signal strength. After entering administration for the second time in 2012, the tvonics brand and ip. Were always on the lookout for exciting freeview pvrs, and the tvonics dtrhv250 has plenty to get us salivating, including a rather useful hdmi switch. Its designed by classic, a company renowned for quality alternative remotes specifically for tvonicss. Tvonics dtrz500hd manuals manuals and user guides for tvonics dtrz500hd. The following 1 remote was found for tvonics dtrhv250.
Tvonics has crammed twin freeview hd tuners and a 500gb hdd into a chassis less than 20cm wide although it means theres no display to show the channel youre on. However shortly after developing the boxes in 2011, the tvonics company went into liquidation. Verdict overview and features its two freeview hd tuners and 500gb hard disk suggest that tvonics latest stab. Sadly tvonics solutions limited went into administration in 2012, below are downloads that may work for your product, no warranty is given or implied by providing these downloads. User manual, quick start manual tvonics dtr z500hd user manual 44 pages. Martin from tvonics demonstrates how to download software updates to your. The answered by a verified electronics technician we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Servicing is for those people who own a box and are having problems, or who simply want the hard disk which stores all the software and recordings replaced with a better model. Page 35 hard disk will permanently delete all recordings. Hi list here are the codes for configuring the remote control to work with your particular tv. View and download tvonics dtr hd500 user manual online.