Laser STB-6000 (page 2 of 2)

A good unit for only $39 at BigW. I use it thus far only for watching OTA broadcasting. I haven't recorded anything yet. It has many features and comes with remote unit (batteries included) and composite cables. You must provide your own HDMI cable. One dislike is the small size of the remote unit, which doesn't make for easy button selection.

Very basic single Tuner PVR, does what it says and at a very good price. It is suitable for me as I do not watch much free to air TV nowadays and did not want to spend too much as I watch a lot more content from the Internet video on demand services now.

PROS
- Good quality video and audio.
- Works as described. Had it about 3 weeks and it still works ok
- Good value for money if you only need a simple digital tuner and recording device
- Easy to program my Logitech universal remote for this device as it is already listed in Logitech...

I purchased this unit to receive the MPEG4 HD channels my sony bravia hd tv is unable to do without a settop box. I was told the EPG and recording facilities are pretty basic and not reliable by various reviews. I found the unit easy to set up, navigate; I get the hd channels with much improved picture and sound. I inserted a usb and so far recorded 10 programs without any worries. All that for $ 28 from bigw. I hope the unit will continue to work well to the future.

My only comment is that the unit comes with an audio/video cable (the usu...

Simple to use basic single channel Tuner and PVR function - found all channels in Melbourne, Inc C31.
Seems to play most types of Mpeg4 / h.264 files, does not play h.265 files.
Found the firmware update on the Laser website, ran it and unit updated okay.
PVR function was a little awkward - you have to set the schedule AND make sure it's set to Record, not just to tune in and Show the program you've scheduled.
Weekly recording of programs works.
Yes, the menu's could be better for record scheduler, and it could do with a Slow-Forward funct...

Don't buy this machine!! It is the worst piece of equipment i have ever owned. It loses channels, meaning you have to start initial setup from scratch, doesn't record preset programmes half the time, subtitles come on at random. Basically it's a piece of junk! Don't bother! I know they say 'buy cheap, get cheap' but i still expect it to do its job!! -5 stars if i could!

The recorder will o nly record when I set it to record manually, the schedule puts in the program to be recorded at the set time but then doesn't record. The program is removed form the schedule but NO RECORDING.
I bought the unit specifically to record when I wasn't home and so the family could watch other channels while I recorded.
Have missed numerous programs due to this so will be taking unit back.

Just what I need. I don't want to buy a TV for watching news only. JB's nice staff recommends me to buy it but eventually purchase from Big W since it is cheaper there! It works well and receive about 30+ channels. The control is small and a little bit hard to use for people having big hands.

I haven't use the recorder function yet...

Only bought this unit to watch sport in HD on an older TV, for this it works perfectly. I agree the remote is very small & appears pretty flismy. You can buy a spare for $20 including P/H from Laser. ( custermor service was excellent, rare these days)
Tip: Do not use cheaparse fleabay HDMI cables or USBs for movie playback as this will cause setup nightmares. Problem rectifyed by granddaughter xxox. Value for money as the alternative was a new TV. Very happy with purchase.

The first time I tried to record something it would not stop at the set time. After that the recorder would not work at all.
The remote control is small and hard to use. This device works as a top box and media player, but the video recorder is only good for a headache.
Next time I am near the store I am going to take it back.
All I want to do is record the news in the evenings, but it seems the only way to buy video recorder which works is to spend $350+ on a video recorder which has got quad tuners and other things I will never use.

My old STB had up to 5 seconds gap between sound and images on the new HD channels but this cheapie works well with no sync problems at all. Changing between some channels can take about a second, mainly to some HD channels. The STB picks up the signals well even though I am about 30k from the transmitter - only tested in fine weather so far. I am really pleased with it for the price.