Panasonic XW350 -- Questions.

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ushare

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#64584 18-Jul-2010 13:39

Hey Guys..

I have seen that the Panny XW350s are only $699 at the moment. I just have a few questions before I buy it.

1. Can I use it as a Freeview decoder to view Freeview Channels? I don't have another decoder,.. Just a UHF arieal and a HD Ready TV.

2. Can I view FREEVIEW HD with the recorder?

3. Can I record an AV input and a Freeview channel at once?

4. Would I have to put my arieal cable input into the DVD Recorder or the TV it self, as it doesnt have a built in Freeview tuner? If I have to plug it into the DVD recorder, would it be the DVD Recorders remote I would use to change Freeview channels?

THanks Guys.

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#353084 18-Jul-2010 20:00

1: Yes.
2: Yes.
3: I haven't tried that one... I can't see why not though. Anyone else tried this?
4: You would put the aerial cable into the DVD recorder, this would then decode the signal and send the picture to your TV via HDMI or RCA. And yes, the DVD recorder would change the channel (you'd have to switch the TV to the input you've plugged the DVD recorder through).

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#353089 18-Jul-2010 20:10

Thanks Dunnersfella..

The guys at DSE are pretty dumb. They say NO to questions 1 and 2!!

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#353100 18-Jul-2010 20:48

Sweet as - here's the rest of the info that may help you out (also, there's threads on here to help you out.

http://www.panasonic.co.nz/at-home/entertainment/dvd/dvd-recorders/dmr-xw350gzk.html

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#354119 20-Jul-2010 19:03

What am I suppose to do to get freeview. Can anyone tell me the steps briefly? Thanks Guys. Your a Great HELP!

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#354150 20-Jul-2010 19:59

What aerial do you have on your roof?
If it's a UHF aerial and you get good Prime TV reception, you should just plug the XW350 in to the cable that comes out of your wall... and bingo - your DVD recorder will be able to be auto tuned to pick up the digital Freeview channels.

If you have a satellite dish, get poor reception via your existing UHF aerial (or have bunny ears) you're out of luck I'm afraid.

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#354306 21-Jul-2010 07:13

I have got a UHF does that mean I will get what ever is avaliable in HD in HD?

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#354374 21-Jul-2010 10:22

As posted above if you can get Prime with good reception you should be able to get Freeview|HD.

This tool should be able to give you a good idea if you are covered for Freeview|HD.

http://www.freeviewnz.tv/all_about_freeview/coverage

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#354513 21-Jul-2010 15:47

Where should my UHF arieal be pointion for freeview? Thanks Guys.

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#354580 21-Jul-2010 18:43

At the transmitter

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#354960 22-Jul-2010 15:36

I think your best bet is to go head and buy the recorder and plug it into your UHF aerial.
Providing the web site I listed above is saying that you should have coverage then most likely you will be away without having to do anything else.

If not then you would have needed to get a aerial installer in to sort out your aerial anyway.

Edit: Of course if the site I linked to does not say you will get reception or says it is marginal then only an installer can tell you yes or no.

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#355040 22-Jul-2010 17:37

Got it and its working well..

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#355077 22-Jul-2010 19:38

Good to hear. Enjoy

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#355194 23-Jul-2010 07:28

Thanks for all your help guys.

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#355447 23-Jul-2010 16:28

1 more quick question..

Does the XW350 upscale DivX files off USB? Does it automaticall upscale DVDs?

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#355537 23-Jul-2010 19:33

I don't know about DivX off USB - but my guess would be no.
And if you're running an HDMI cable between the TV and the DVD Recorder, then yes, it should upscale the DVD's for you.