[access-uk] Re: goodmans freeview box initial thoughts
- From: "Elliott Barnes" <elliottabarnes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 20:34:17 +0100
Unfortunately, this particualr box doesn't support recording.
TH.
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From: "Francis Holman" <franholman755@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 20:26:48 +0100
Subject: [access-uk] Re: goodmans freeview box initial thoughts
> Yusuf How many programmes can you record in advance?
> Fran.
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> From: "Yusuf" <yusufaosman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "access-uk" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2010 11:53 AM
> Subject: [access-uk] goodmans freeview box initial thoughts
>
>
> > Hi all, I received my box yesterday and these are a few initial
thoughts
> > on it.
> >
> > 1. Setting up was relatively easy I got everything connected within 10
> > minutes despite the mistake in the manual which listed the connections
on
> > the rear of the device from left to right when they are actually right
to
> > left.
> >
> > 2. The set top box is roughly the size of a video cassette and has a
nicer
> > feel than the Net Jem box, which I thought felt rather flimsy.
> >
> > 3. There is no on/off button on the set top box. I realise this is a
> > standard feature with modern technology but I dislike it. I do not like
> > leaving devices on standby.
> >
> > 4. Once everything is connected and the box is turned on from the
remote,
> > the box scans for TV and radio channels and gives audio feedback about
> > progress. Once that is complete BBC1 is played and the speech reports
the
> > channel number, the name of the channel and what program is on, and
> > whether it includes audiodescription and signing.
> >
> > 5. You can then use the number keys (located from the second row
> > downwards), or the up and down channel changer (located beneath the
number
> > keys and to the right), to change channels. Each channel is reported
with
> > its number, program etc.
> >
> > 6. The EPG (electronic program guide) is fantastic and much better than
> > having to connect to the internet as I had to do with my Net Jem.
> >
> > 7. The voice is generally good, however I have noticed it sometimes
breaks
> > up, I'm not sure if this is something to do with the signal strength of
> > the channel concerned.
> >
> > 8. It is possible to adjust the speed of the speech, but only by 3
> > settings.
> >
> > 9. You can independently change the volume of the speech,
> > audiodescription, TV, button beeps and on/off beep. You do this from
the
> > menu.
> >
> > Generally I like the Free view box, I've already setup a reminder for
> > Sharpe, which is on tonight, something I couldn't do with the Net Jem.
> > There are a few things that I would like and hope that the manufacturer
> > will be able and willing to take on board. For example It would be good
to
> > be able to customise what is spoken EG I'm not interested if a program
is
> > being signed. I'd also like to be able to turn off all announcements
when
> > you turn to a particular channel but to keep speech on for when you
press
> > the info key, menu, et.
> >
> > I was slightly surprised not to find a update option in the menu and
> > wonder how software updates will be handled.
> >
> > I had forgotten that the headphones socket works in mono and it took me
a
> > while to figure out why I was only getting sound out of one speaker
when I
> > connected the headphones socket through my amp. If you have a setup
> > similar to mine you will need to invest in a Skart to Phono adaptor.
> >
> > One major disappointment is that there doesn't appear to be any access
to
> > text features, EG the red button. I've noticed that the BBC are more
often
> > now using the Red button to make different commentary options
available.
> > We don't currently have access to this and I can't really explain why
> > given that there is access to the EPG and next program facilities.
> >
> > One final comment, I didn't receive my Braille or CD instructions with
the
> > set top box and had to go to the RNIB site to download the word file. I
> > received the instructions I ordered a day late.
> >
> > If there's anything that anyone particularly wants to know feel free to
> > ask and I'll try to answer.
> > Yusuf
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