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MTV3500 - Effortlessly pause, record, browse, edit and play
Magic TV™ MTV3600D brings Dual Tuner integrated recording and ease-of-use to a new price point. Effortless High Definition recording has never been more affordable. The internal 500GB hard disk drive provides storage for up to 180 hours of programming!

The intuitive interface gives you total control over all the digital High Definition and Standard Definition TV services. You can pause Live TV, store up to 180 hours of programming, quickly browse and organise your recordings, set Repeat Recording to catch entire series and more. Simply connect your aerial to Magic TV™ and then connect Magic TV™ to your HDTV to revolutionise your TV viewing!

   
Dual digital CMOS silicon tuners
Our new models feature high specification Digital CMOS silicon tuners for outstanding reception performance. Their compact size means that dual tuner models are no larger than original single-tuner models.
   
High capacity lossless recording
Magic TV™ records the original broadcast stream, avoiding recompression and delivering the highest quality possible. MTV3600D comes complete with a huge 500GB HDD capable of recording up to 180 hours of programming!
Simultaneously record any 2 channels in the same lossless high quality. You can even watch a 3rd channel, providing that the 3rd is broadcast on one of the same UHF frequencies (see FAQ for more information).
The built-in amplified RF splitter means no extra cabling and no loss in reception quality.
   
One-touch recording
Setting a recording from the 7-day EPG couldn't be easier. Simply highlight your chosen programme and press the record button.
   
Pause Live TV
Phone ringing? Someone at the door? Don't want to miss a thing? Simply pause Live TV and catch up at your leisure.
   
Repeat Recording
Choose 'Repeat Record' to record the same time slot daily, weekly or even Monday to Friday.
Update to Firmware v4.0 now!Record on multiple HDDs (Hard Disk Drives)
You can now seamlessly expand your storage capacity by connecting one or more USB disks to Magic TV™. Copying, moving, editing and playback from these disks is all fully supported. You control how they are used.
   
Update to Firmware v4.0 now!Instant Rewind
Magic TV™ will now automatically start recording the currently watched channel so that you can rewind if you miss anything. Fast forward again to catch up to Live TV, or continue watching in 'Timeshifting' mode.
   
Edit recordings
Add bookmarks to recordings and skip between them, or trim out whole sections of unwanted footage to save time and disk space(see FAQ for more information).
   
Organise your recordings
A folder system allows you to organise and find recordings quickly. Simply find a programme and send it to the desired folder. The recording will still be displayed in the 'All Programmes' list so that you easily keep track.
   
Export your recordings
MTV3600D allows you export recordings to an external USB disk. Use this feature to free up disk space, permenently archive programmes or view recordings on another device.
   
Continuous playback
Select multiple recordings for continuous playback, or playback all recordings in a folder.
     
Horizontal Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)   Vertical Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)

Horizontal and vertical programme guides let you choose how you want to browse.
   
Camcorder movie playback and storage
Browse and play your AVCHD Camcorder movies and use Magic TV™ remote control to manage playback. You can also copy movies to the internal HDD to store and play (see FAQ for more information).
   
Free to view
Once you have installed Magic TV?in your home, there are no activation fees and no subscription fees to pay. Simply enjoy and record the free-to-air services from your favourite broadcaster.
   
Powerful
Magic TV™ can upscale all of your programming to match your display - right up to 1080p, so even Standard Definition programmes have never looked clearer. For TVs fixed at 60Hz, Magic TV™ can even smoothly convert 50Hz to 60Hz for judder-free video.
   
Friendly
Step-by-step guided setup, clear menus, 7-day electronic programme guide (EPG) and 'at-a-glance' front panel display, all combine to provide easy operation for the whole family.
   
High quality
Magic TV™ fulfils all the requirements for the higher-tier DTT receivers (HKTA 1108). Pixel Magic have a reputation for superior audio and video quality and every component has been chosen especially for its ability to communicate every detail available from the digital High Definition broadcasts.
   

Flexible to navigate
Magic TV™ includes many unique features allowing you to get to what you want fast:

  • One Touch Channel Select - use memories to assign channels to a single number key.
  • 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x and 64x fast forward and rewind.
  • Skip by minutes during playback (from 1 - 9) or jump 30secs with the prev/next buttons.
  • Helpful shortcut keys exist throughout the system so speed navigation.
Live RSS news, weather and Mark 6 Lottery Results
Receive Live news and weather RSS feeds from the internet direct to the Magic TV™ interface from RTHK, the Hong Kong Observatory and more. Just connect Magic TV™ to your home network or broadband router.
View instant news updates with photos from the popular news resource - on.cc
   
Adaptable Aspect Ratio
Supports 16:10 for PC monitors as well as the more usual 4:3 and 16:9 modes for normal and widescreen TVs.
The aspect ratio of the subtitles can also be set individually for each channel, ensuring optimum readability.
   
Future-ready
Supporting MHEG-5 Interactive TV services and capable of decoding MPEG 2, MPEG 4 AVC/H.264; Magic TV?is ready for years of service at the heart of your entertainment system. Firmware updates can be easily installed Over-The-Air or via USB.
   
Well equipped
MTV3600D features a comprehensive set of outputs so that you can make the very best connections to your TV. HDMI can take 1080p digital video and multi-channel audio over just one cable to minimise wiring and deliver maximum High Definition quality.
   
Intelligent
The Magic TV™ remote control features 4 learning buttons which allow you to turn on your TV, change the input to Magic TV™ and adjust the volume of your sound system - all with one remote. The easy-to-use button layout and automatic backlight provide intuitive control, even with the lights off!
   
Environmentally sensitive
Lead-free electronics throughout and an innovative and intelligent power-saving mode help reduce the environmental impact.
     
Info Banner   Recorded Programme List

Everytime you change channel or press 'i' you can see useful programme information and remote shortcut hints
 
Use filters and folders to find recordings fast
     
Magic TV Timebar

The Magic TV™ Timebar allows you see at a glance the status of the recording or how far behind Live TV you are while TimeShifting.
Magic TV™ also allows you add bookmarks and cut-marks throughout the recording so that you can highlight interesting points, skip adverts or mark the actual start of the programme.
 
The unique and intuitive Magic TV? remote control includes a backlight and 4 learning buttons for controlling your TV Magic TV Remote Control
 

The clear rear panel, handy Quickstart Guide and comprehensive manual, make setup a breeze

MTV3600D Rear Panel

Want to know more?
Technical Specification
Watch Magic TV™ Guided Tour (3 minute Quicktime video)
Owner's Guide (65-page pdf): English
High resolution images (large jpegs): Front panel | Rear panel | Remote Control


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