i purchased the above on the recomendation of RNID, needing a recorder that would record subtitles unfortunately this model will not do so on Cable or Skye. Usually there is no mention of this on the write up for the general publics information.
Most manufacturers recommend contacting the TV suppliers in order to overcome this problem.
You know how long that sometimes takes and in my case I am confined to e-mail communication.Humax have confirmed that their recorders are not suitable for Cable or Skye.
Im my case with Virgin media , It would cost me £150 set up and £12/month which works out at £270 for the first year and £120/ year for the following years.
Rather unfair don't you think?

Peter