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Just to compare with another popular player, all that the DViCo M-6500a should have been in aesthetics is what we get with the Markus 800. Our first impression is excellent and we don’t even care the unit is fully plastic, so far… Aesthetically this has to be one of the most impressive looking media players that we have reviewed so far at MPC.
From the glossy black case which has nearly the same dimensions and shape of the DViCo M-6500a to the forward thinking two inch LCD color screen. Taken in as a OEM device, produced by Korean Novatron, the Canadian Hantech company who were founded in 1998, has packed the Markus 800 in an equally impressive box which boasts all of the capabilities of the player. Quotes like “Full 1080p”, MKV, H264, TP, TRP and TS playback, not forgetting the SD stuff like .ISO, .IFO, .VOB etc.
Hantech even state that it is capable of playing original DVD through an externally connected USB DVD player due to the CSS license rights. We‟ll see about that later on…
Could this player be the turning point where designers have thought about eye candy along with the capabilities of the player? Certainly from first impressions this seems to be the case – and should be the case, as the DViCo 4100/5100 are based on the same Sigma processor and can handle Full 1080p playback. But, let’s not jump to conclusions. We’ll take a little time out to throw on a few HD and SD movies, pop some popcorn and kick back with a notepad and sharpened pencil to review the Hantech Markus 800.
11 Comments
- guest
- Posts: 15284
- Posted on: 31 Aug 08 06:20
CONS: Player rejects latest firmware (v 118) from Hantec, fast forwards through mkv files horribly (frequently stopped 30 minutes before or after the scene I would be fast forwarding through), drops the sound for high definition mpeg2 files. PRO: Does a fantastic job recognizing files on USB devices, plays standard video beautifully but I didn't purchase the device to play standard video. As is, I cannot recommend this device for anyone looking for a device that plays HD files.
- guest
- Posts: 15284
- Posted on: 04 Oct 08 19:46
I now own a Markus 800 and experience the same problems during playback of files. Does not play sound during HD MWV, stops frquently during playback of any file. Also had a problem updating the firmware had to return the unit to Hantech, service was excellent. However questions about the playback of certain files are just neglected and not answerd! Would not recommend this problem at all!
- guest
- Posts: 15284
- Posted on: 20 Nov 08 16:16
good afternoon to all friends for today i have it the new markus 800 i read if is going to uptate the firmware u must send the markus back in HANTECH :c
- guest
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- Posted on: 21 Nov 08 12:45
good morning to all friends i conect the markus with lcd tv with hdmi cable but the picture is going in 480p is not clok on 1080p when i going there he coming back in 480p any friend can see it this and what about the subs dosent have playing the greek subs
- guest
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- Posted on: 25 Jan 09 21:13
Does anyone else find that the audio is out of sync with some files??? Even low res (480p). Seriously thinking of asking for a refund. I hoping its to do with the fact that Im running from a USB at the mo (although unlikely) and that the problem will go away when I get my new sata 32mb hdd. Playback is fine on pc.
- guest
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- Posted on: 25 Jan 09 21:15
Sorry that should read sata 500gb 32mb cache, at the end.
- guest
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- Posted on: 26 May 09 18:48
:c My take is, this media player DOES NOT play full HD as Hantech claims it does. To my experience, it does not even play well with 720p HD. It freezed up some times during power on and reading some files. I'm very disappointed. Would not recommend for any HD plays.
Hantech support sucks. I called and email them many times, but no resposne.
I’m really angry for buying their products.
I’m really angry for buying their products.
Just an update to any and all who may own one of these units, Hantech seems to have dissappeared. Their web site no longer exists.
My Markus 800 seems to function with the exception of FFWD and RWD issues, but plays 1080p great. Got V1.26 of the firmware before Hantech dissappeared.
My Markus 800 seems to function with the exception of FFWD and RWD issues, but plays 1080p great. Got V1.26 of the firmware before Hantech dissappeared.
http://www.station-drivers.com/page/novatron_36-67hd.htm
URL for Hantech Firmware
URL for Hantech Firmware
Old dancer , you may be my only hope , I have been searching every where , how do I reset my password for the setup menu or where would I even find the original set up password for the markus 800
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance