Ferguson HF-8800 HD - first HD rec with emu :D

**kuba2222** · 25-04-2007, 10:26 AM

This receiver is available in Poland - price is 340euro. I believe it is first HD receiver with emu software available, also fully functional channel editor. It has 2x CI slots and universal card reader. I think my humax prhd1000 will be replaced very soon

**robyn** · 01-05-2007, 05:40 PM

where I can buy this receiver, I live in london. thank you.

**xanadu** · 01-05-2007, 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by robyn

where I can buy this receiver, I live in london. thank you.

Poland.

**suprapower** · 08-06-2007, 05:29 PM

I managed to get one, really superb machine, you`ll never think Humax again!

AND !
they`re now in the UK

expect to pay £250 (and well worth it)

**Asaphus** · 08-06-2007, 05:29 PM

According to the specs sheet, there's no support for motorised DISEQC

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**suprapower** · 08-06-2007, 05:34 PM

yes, motorised/USALS/Diseqc all the options,
HDMI, 2CI and! the CAS EMU

**Asaphus** · 08-06-2007, 07:05 PM

Originally Posted by suprapower

yes, motorised/USALS/Diseqc all the options,
HDMI, 2CI and! the CAS EMU

Thanks for the info m8

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How does it work with the emu?

**kinace** · 25-06-2007, 03:08 PM

do these boxes use a null modem or a serial cable to update

ive tried the dvbextreme file with the serial cable which was supplied with it and it stays on 0%.

thanks

**DaOne** · 25-06-2007, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by suprapower

I managed to get one, really superb machine, you`ll never think Humax again!

AND !
they`re now in the UK

expect to pay £250 (and well worth it)

Just a few questions

Is it linux Software based?
Where in england for £250+ please give us A link or info if possible?

**DaOne** · 25-06-2007, 03:53 PM

Here is some more info

The HDTV Receiver of Ferguson does not look noble only, but he has also good equipment. The Ferguson HF 8800 hp possesses 2 CI Slots and inserted card reader. For which coding system of the card readers is meant, that is akuell not well-known. The equipment supports the DVB-S and DVB-S2 kind of condition. By the HDMI connection can be connected the equipment optimally with a HDTV television. The transmitter names are indicated in alphanumeric display in plain text. A multilingual OSD menu and a EPG function belong likewise to the equipment of the Ferguson HF 8800 HDTV of Receivers.

• Alphanumeric Display
• Similar audio exit (Cinch)
• Audio und Video Cinch Ausgang
• Digital audio exit (AC3)
• DiSEqC 1,0, 1,2, compatibly and USALS
• EPG support (electronics Program Guide)
• LNB grind through exit
• Multilingual OSD menu
• Very fast channel change in less than one second
• Serial interface RS232
• Software updates over satellite
• Timer function
• Support of Bouquet lists
• Videotex

**applematt** · 25-06-2007, 03:54 PM

whats the video board capable of displaying ?

**DaOne** · 25-06-2007, 03:58 PM

Originally Posted by applematt

whats the video board capable of displaying ?

I don't know as of yet but you can find this box on flea bay for £200 + £10 courrier

I will not purchase one unless i know for sure this box is Linux embedded.

**Andrew007** · 26-06-2007, 04:20 PM

Looks very nice BUT it can only hold about 3500 Channels..

which nowadays is NOT enough ...
Seems the only draw back for me..
There are HD Receivers out there with a Capacity of 10.000..which is definitely enough for the next few years.
But they are ALL different and I suppose its what you really want it for thats important as to which one you get..
The EMU is very tempting though...!!
Cheers

Andrew

**applematt** · 26-06-2007, 09:13 PM

Got a Humax + Dialblo Cam from GoldWaffers - to watch Wimbledon in 1080i works a dream.

Good support from this HD Reciever - and very fast and picture quality is unreal.

**kinace** · 27-06-2007, 02:03 PM

you need the following:-

Null-Modem cable
HD Ugrade V2.21 which you can obtain on the ferguson homepage
Firmware 11017F for Premiere
A valid softcam.key file

Step 1:

Turn off the Device (switch on back)

Step 2:

Connect the HD Receiver an the PC via Null Modem

Step 3:

Start HD Upgrade 2.21
click Browse and open the "DvbXtreme-11017F.sgn" File out of the downloaded archive
select serial port
click "start"
when asked turn on the Receiver, firmware will be installed (aprox. 2 minutes)
wait for the device to reboot

Step 4:

turn off the device with (switch on the back)
start DreamLoader 2.02
select com port
press connect
press download and select softcam.key
switch on device
wait some time and reboot the receiver

done

translated by d_1734 (dvbxtreme)

**kinace** · 27-06-2007, 02:13 PM

ive seen screenies of this box using newcamd and radegast servers connecting through the serial port so it looks promising atm apart from the number of channels it can store.

**dubious** · 09-09-2007, 09:13 PM

I got fed up waiting for a decent linux HD box so this will do I think until one comes along.

Can someone point me to a good download site and/or forum for this box, preferably with English, without breaking forum rules. A PM will do nicely

I would appreciate any or all info from members regarding this box.

**spud** · 09-09-2007, 11:01 PM

Originally Posted by DaOne

Just a few questions

Is it linux Software based?

Anyone answer this???

**makaveli** · 10-09-2007, 10:04 AM

hi Spud,

I took the plunge and bought one of flea bay but still waiting for delivery. i don't think there is anywhere where you can find info in english on this box, everything is either german or polish unfortunately, if you look in the previous posts above you will find a hint as to what board you can get software from starts with dvb!!!