Channel Master CM-7000PAL Digital Video Recorder, Black
$345.54
- 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
Product Description
The Channel Master CM-7000PAL is the first DVR box offered by Channel Master. We are extremely excited to bring this innovative product to the market which is sure to enhance your TV viewing experience. With this unit yo… More >>
Channel Master CM-7000PAL Digital Video Recorder, Black
This is the same as the DTVpal. I owned one, and when it died 6 weeks into the 90 day warranty, Dish Networks wouldn’t warranty it. First they said they wouldn’t warranty it, the retailer is responsible. When I conference called with the retailer and Dish, they then said I have to have a Dish account for warranty (even though no subscription is required and I don’t have cable or satellite). After I gave them my personal information to set up an account, they then said they still couldn’t warranty the unit because I didn’t purchase it directly from Dish. It made no difference that Dish didn’t sell it directly. So unless you’re confident that Amazon will honor the warranty and not Dish, don’t buy it.
Rating: 1 / 5
Channel Master sent me a lemon. Did not work at all. It seems they forgot the card and what a headache. Never worked.
Rating: 1 / 5
Work only Digital Antenna only. Not compatible with cable basic.
Recommend this TiVo TCD652160 HD Digital Video Recorder Buy new: $259.90 Work with Digital Antenna, Basic Cable, Free Air Dish Receiver, and Satellite Dish.
It is cheaper than Channel Master CM-700PAL Digital Video Recorder.
Rating: 2 / 5
As a business owner, I have been using this DVR as a Demo for over a month now. It is the same box that DISH Network and Direct TV use for their services. Yes, Channel Master manufactures all of their dishes and hardware.
Bottom line; if you are tired of paying for satellite or cable this box is an economical solution if you can live without the channels you will pay for in monthly fees. I can only think of three channels remotely worth a subscription. In short this is a great solution to paying subscription fees and the quality of over the HDTV is better than satellite and cable. The box pays for itself in several months.
Rating: 5 / 5
I purchased though Amazon.com and seller shipped using 2 days shipping instead of ground shipping.
This CM-700PAL is for only persons using outdoor or indoor antenna for local TV channel only.
Very clear picture and very easy to use, also remote control have very strong signal to control devise.
Fast forward and play controls are very easy.
Automatically update the software if connect to ethernet.
Able to set to record once, weekly or Monday though Friday.
Only cons are can not set to record program for series criteria and unable to customize the TV guide.
Some TV program run every other week or once a month there for it should be able set to record by series criteria.
Our area have over 90 channels, there for it should be able to customize TV guide to find channel or program easily.
They need to upgrade the software to solve this problem.
I strongly recommend this product to those who watch only local TV and do not want pay monthly fee.
Rating: 5 / 5