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stecle · 2012-02-18, 10:40 PM

I have an opportunity to pick up a DSR 530 from a friend who switched to cable. It would be nice having another HD/PVR but I don't want to get stuck with this unit when Shawdirect moves to MPEG4 soon. I would like to get the thoughts of the board.

Thanks

Steve

Installer · 2012-02-19, 08:41 AM

there's already channels it's not capable of receiving. if you can pick it up for under $100 and don't mind replacing it this fall go for it. brand new old stock of these is selling for $129.

stecle · 2012-02-19, 02:36 PM

I appreciate your reply and the great info!

Steve

kcowan · 2012-02-20, 01:25 PM

I bought a second one for $85 last year. I had to reformat the disk to clean it up, and retune Tuner 2 (all from the hidden menu). Now it works like new.

2012-02-18, 10:40 PM	#1
stecle Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 127	DSR 530 I have an opportunity to pick up a DSR 530 from a friend who switched to cable. It would be nice having another HD/PVR but I don't want to get stuck with this unit when Shawdirect moves to MPEG4 soon. I would like to get the thoughts of the board. Thanks Steve

2012-02-19, 08:41 AM	#2
Installer Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 292	there's already channels it's not capable of receiving. if you can pick it up for under $100 and don't mind replacing it this fall go for it. brand new old stock of these is selling for $129. __________________ "The quality of your question will directly effect the quality of your answer"

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2012-02-19, 02:36 PM	#3
stecle Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 127	I appreciate your reply and the great info! Steve

2012-02-20, 01:25 PM	#4
kcowan Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: VancouverBC/PV Shaw Direct 505-530-630, Telus Landline, Rogers PayGo, Panasonic Viera 50", HTPC-HDMI Posts: 335	I bought a second one for $85 last year. I had to reformat the disk to clean it up, and retune Tuner 2 (all from the hidden menu). Now it works like new.