Comments on: Humax Software Update Now OTA

By: Brian Mallalieu

Brian Mallalieu — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:22:34 +0000

In case anyone else hits the ‘old lock-out problem’ even with the latest update 1.00.17 already installed OTA, which I did last evening during copying a file from the HDD to my external HDD, just to say that by going through the Humax procedure on some websites I free’d it up again & it works. However, please note that the word they use ‘Installation’ doesn’t exist in the Menu choices or sub-choices(!) & I had to use FREESAT tune.

By: Wolfman

Wolfman — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 13:22:17 +0000

Hi chaps,

I did an update but I still have problems with the vertical channel reception, although I have 100 over 100 the signal still breaks up????.

By: Bernard

Bernard — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 23:13:04 +0000

I have had the OTA upgrade and it has NOT fixed the loss of signal on high-band vertical channels. I have checked by attaching another receiver and can receive those channels – I sent an email to Huamx support over a week ago and had no reply. is this typical of the level of service and product quality from Humax ? Any suggestions? The worse purchase I have ever made!

By: gedsmk

gedsmk — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:53:52 +0000

Installed pair of powergrid 902s two weeks ago to my HUMAX foxsat HD set top box. iplayer worked brilliantly using the 5483 (?or whatever) code, even in “higher quality”.
Since the number changed to 7001 absolutely nothing happens. just a blank screen. It’s been like this for several days now. All the lights are green on the powergrid 902s.

By: Paulie

Paulie — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:44:43 +0000

Guys, quick question. I am looking at getting the humax foxsat HD reciever, not the recorder 320gb version, as I need to replace my freesky card. I figured I may as well bung an extra £100 for the World Cup in HD.

So to the question….Does this bit of kit pick up bbc iplayer? or is it the recorder only? or am I missing something with the I-player bit?

By: Jock

Jock — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:59:27 +0000

#73 Robbo – I can’t really advise you on how long to leave it. You’ll have a rough idea of the timescale for problems to appear when using your HomePlug setup. If you can run a pure ethernet setup for that sort of time without problems, it would be looking hopeful, but you need to keep going for two or three times as long to be sure. Long ethernet cables are no problem, so long as you can stop people tripping over them! If you get a clear run with pure ethernet, try the HomePlug again and check whether the original problems re-appear. I’m sure you’ll quickly work out a suitable methodology.

An earlier thread descended into a slanging match between the pro- and anti- HomePluggers and Admin had to call a halt.

By: Robbo

Robbo — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:16:35 +0000

#72 Jock, Thanks for that, I’m new to these forums and was not aware of previous issues with Home Plugs. I tried this before buying the Home Plugs but I had to “stretch” the router cable and use a very long Ethernet cable to get to the TV. I didn’t leave it connected for too long so this could well be the problem. I’ll try this again and leave it connected for longer. What’s the minimum time to leave connected as I don’t want to create a cable hazard for too long. Where in the forum might I find this info?

Thanks
Dave

By: Jock

Jock — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:40:01 +0000

#71 Robbo If you followed earlier threads on this site you will be aware of the controversy over potential interference from HomePlug connections. Is it possible that your particular layout is allowing the interference to affect the Humax box?

One way to check, if you can get your hands on a long enough ethernet cable to reach from your router to you Foxsat, is to dispense with the HomePlug link and see if that makes any difference.

By: Robbo

Robbo — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:55:11 +0000

During the past 2 weeks, I have updated my Foxsat HDR to 1.00.12 and also tried out the iPlayer function.
I have a very slow Broadband connection, 0.5 – 0.8 Mbps, but it did load and work.
I’m using a HomePlug connection.

A couple of times since then, the Foxsat has re-booted itself. Once after watching iPlayer and the other time, while watching TV.

I’ve since unplugged the ethernet cable and the unit has not re-booted itself.

Is there a problem with iPlayer and/or the latest upgrade?

By: GerryM

GerryM — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:07:53 +0000

Thanks for all the comments I have just been through, They have convinced me to go ahead with my purchase of the Humax HDR which I was considering.
Goodbye Sky! Welcome Freesat.