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| Humax IRCI 5400 |
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| European Contact: Humax Digital GmbH, ObereZeil 4, 61440 Oberursel T/s Germany |
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| Opinion No. 1 |
By The Shaft from Near Dokkum [ ] |
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| Pros: |
Pros: Software mods, loads of support and help from users, AC3 out |
| Cons: |
Cons: Motorized dish driving flaws |
Points:
Perform : 9
Features: 8
Value/dosh: 10
Overall: 9 pts |
Very 'easygoing' receiver with plenty of users, tons of extra software (settings editors, patches, etc) and many, many support forums.
Not too fast, not too slow, not too bad looking. Works fine in twin LNB mode, works with DiSEQ 1.2 motors, although, admittedly lack of limits can be an issue. Menus are clear and nice, with one of the mods you can insert your own pics and make it look even nicer. There is no extra, NASA-super features in the box but at the end of the day - who needs them.
And most of all - ever heard of faulty Humax? |
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The paid (approx.) €460 for the receiver |
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| Opinion No. 2 |
By Orbi1 from Legnica [ ] |
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| Pros: |
Pros: Irdeto allcam, digital sound |
| Cons: |
Cons: Search is slow. |
Points:
Perform : 9
Features: 8
Value/dosh: 9
Overall: 9 pts |
5400 has two CI slots and irdeto embedded. Irdeto can be patched to allcam for compatibility with ORF and Premiere World. Thanks to patch you can also run emulators like HBEmu and watch Viaccess and Seca channels with Irdeto cam as well! Update is done through serial port. Humax has no SCSI port like Nokia, but normal PC serial - you can use crossed cable from any shop. Picture is ok. It has good EPG and subtitles. Latest 1.01.10 patch fixed motorized dish problems and you can set motor limits.
Bad things? Search is slow. But it isn't any problem - you can find many ready settings and upload them to receiver with serial cable.
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Orbi1 paid (approx.) €490 for the receiver |
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| Opinion No. 3 |
By Tom from Gdansk [] |
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| Pros: |
Pros: multidescrambler ci |
| Cons: |
Cons: problems with simulcrypt
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Points:
Perform : 8
Features: 7
Value/dosh: 8
Overall: 8 pts |
Humax 5400. Quick, stable, multistandard cam decoder . I do not see sense of buying the other type of humax receiver.
It has big problems with simulcrypt. Humax corporation is producting receiver which has to use pirate card if you want to use 2 or more decoders! |
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Tom paid (approx.) €610 for the receiver |
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| Opinion No. 4 |
By Josip from Storbec [ ] |
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| Pros: |
Pros: Speed, capabilities |
| Cons: |
Cons: tends to freeze, remote control |
Points:
Perform : 7
Features: 8
Value/dosh: 7
Overall: 7 pts |
It is definitely one of the best receivers on the market. It is fast when changing services, has plenty of chanell positions, has friendly menus, good favourite lists, has digital audio output, lots and lots of options, etc...
Bad sides are:
1. TENDS TOO FREEZE WHEN CHANGING SERVICES! (MAKES YOU MAD WHEN IT DOES THAT!) - it's biggest minus!!!
2. Remote could be made better. IR diodes are somewhat hidden inside it so you have to direct it directly towards the STB in order to do the job - not a very big problem once when you get used to it!
3. Sometimes picture and sound are not very synchronised - don't know if it is STB's fault or maby broadcasters!?
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Josip paid (approx.) €435 for the receiver |
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| Opinion No. 5 |
By plizzzzzz from lj [ ] |
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| Pros: |
Pros: i dont know others |
| Cons: |
Cons: slow and buggy software
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Points:
Perform : 5
Features: 1
Value/dosh: 4
Overall: 3 pts |
it works like win95 on 486 machine. slow software, slow clock hehe (in 24 hours a few minutes late) , it sets clock to every sattelite you are currently on, crashes once or twice per day, but as i said i dont know how other receivers work so .. anyway you can look Tv. It is not worse than other computer driven devices i bought recently videorec, car, mobile phone. Where are the god old analogue times
;) plizzzzzz
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plizzzzzz paid (approx.) €510 for the receiver |
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| Opinion No. 6 |
By whiteman7 from Athens [ ] |
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| Pros: |
Pros: fantastic menu with details,very fast,easy to use
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| Cons: |
Cons: no negatives just the best one reciever
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Points:
Perform : 9
Features: 10
Value/dosh: 10
Overall: 10 pts |
i had a reciever...GALAXIS from philips...it sucks,till a friend of mine told me about humax 5300....finally i choose 5400 and believe me it's the best buy u r going to do...i 'm enthusiastic about it.....don't even think of another reciever,u'll regret it....byeeeeeeeee
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whiteman7 paid (approx.) €485 for the receiver |
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| Opinion No. 7 |
By almir from Sarajevo [ ] |
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| Pros: |
Pros:
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| Cons: |
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Points:
Perform : 10
Features: 8
Value/dosh: 10
Overall: 9 pts |
Very good receiver with very fast software and very good menu which is very easy for use.
This receiver has beater features then his bigest concuration Nokia MM 9800 because it`s got faster software , better diseq 1.2 motor control , digital audio output ... other features see by your self. But trust me I`m working and installing this receivers in past 3 years and I`m more then satisfaid.
Best Regards
Almir
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almir paid (approx.) €390 for the receiver |
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| Opinion No. 8 |
By Janos from Kuopio [ ] |
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| Pros: |
Pros: You can see all what you need
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| Cons: |
Cons: Soft. freeze motor dish stack
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Points:
Perform : 8
Features: 10
Value/dosh: 7
Overall: 8 pts |
Probably the best!!
You can see all, a lot of upgrades and patches!
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Janos paid (approx.) €410 for the receiver |
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| Opinion No. 9 |
By Bob from Lancaster [ ] |
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| Pros: |
Pros: superb build quality, performance and value |
| Cons: |
Cons: Manual near useless |
Points:
Perform : 9
Features: 8
Value/dosh: 7
Overall: 8 pts |
[ed. note - review ref. to Humax IRCI 5400Z patched]
I think the Humax range are technically superb
and good value.
The manual does not explain anything in detail.
The best option seems to be get a clue from the manual
then tune for smoke.
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Bob paid (approx.) €556 for the receiver |
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