subject: Channel Master CM-7000PAL Digital Video Recorder Review [print this page] Channel Master CM-7000PAL Digital Video Recorder Review
The Channel Master CM-7000PAL is the first DVR box offered by Channel Master. It is always exciting to see new innovative products being added to the market and this one product in particular is sure to enhance your TV viewing experience. With this digital TV recorder you can view and record local over-the-air (OTA) digital broadcasts. The Channel Master Digital Video Recorder allows you to pause, fast forward and rewind your programs you can even use the slow motion function to watch clips frame by frame.
Although this is a little bit pricier than other DVR's it is still excellent value in comparison with similar offerings.
Channel Master DVR is one of the few DVRs that have been designed for OTA recording of digital TV, rather than tied to a satellite or cable service. There are no subscription or licensing fees required for operating the DVR. You also get included in the DVR, two independent HD tuners, which allows you to make simultaneous recordings of two HD broadcasts and playback of a third previously recorded show. HD video output is provided via HDMI and/or analog component outputs, and standard definition video is available via analog composite and/or RF coax (including pass through of antenna signal to TV). Audio is transmitted via HDMI, optical digital, and analog outputs. The digital audio ports support Dolby Digital output for both live and recorded shows.
So to summarise:
View and record local over-the-air digital broadcast
Record up to 130 hours of SD content or up to 30 hours of HD content
Pausing, fast forward and rewind functions
Electronic programming guide
No subscription fees
Here is what satisfied user had to say about the Channel Master:
By Russell Pouncey Cut the Cord
I have been using this product for about three weeks. Free TV - what a concept! I have all of the features and benefits of the old Comcast equipment (less a couple of cable-only channels I used to watch) and I am saving $80+ per month. In about 6 months, I will have paid for the DVR as well as the external power antenna, antenna mast, and coaxial cable in about 6 months. PBS has some of the best stuff on TV and its FREE! This time next year, I wil have $500 extra in my pocket - maybe I'll buy a nice HD TV set :)
