Hi All,
This is my first venture into Linux based STBs, and am considering the Xtrend ET-8500 but haven't been able to establish exactly what the Satellite tuners will receive in my setup??
I have a Snipe single LNB satellite antenna (so unable to get twin LNB). I appreciate that Astra (Freesat) transmits on 4 groups HH, HV, LH, LV (Low & High Freq, H & V Polarisation).

If I install a DVB-S2 in slot A, tuner A will select which group is required for the selected Channel to be viewed.
Can I record other Channels at the same time as viewing?
If so how many simultaneous recordings can be made with a single DVB-S2?
Also, are all Channels in the selected group available to be recorded, or is it only the other Channels on the Transponder being viewed available?

If I install a 2nd DVB-S2 in slot B, then connect via a Loop cable (LNB out/LNB In) or via a passive UHF 2-way splitter power pass when A is select to receive a Channels which Channels will be availble on B? Any in the same group or only those on the same Transponder? And, how many simultaneous recordings can be made?