Recent content by braychurchmouse

Update!!! Still just missing out on bargain HDR-FOX T2 s on eBay but decided to tackle the software update on the dreaded 4000T. I checked the Humax website which showed that 1.03.39 build date 12th Jna 2018 was available for download. Then just to check which release was on the box I checked...

Just been looking at the links from Black Hole...many thanks...lots of great info. When I have a bit more time I'd like to try the custom software etc, but for the time being I need a bullet-proof, easy to use, responsive, off-the-shelf PVR that my partner, a non-technical person can use...

Many thanks for the advice and link, I'll take a look at that. Just a little cautious about custom firmware as I don't regard fiddling around with these boxes as a pleasant pastime, though I do respect those that do. :-). Re the HDR-FOX T2 If I just use last manufacturer released firmware...

Thanks Martin for the advice, maybe I'll try and do an update as a last ditch effort, but if I can pick up an old school HDR that does what we want for less than £100 I'd be reluctant to invest much more time on this box. I get the impression that apart from the ropy software the box is...

I think we have had around a dozen Humax boxes, Freesat and Freeview, over the years and all have been absolutely superb, especially the FreeSAT HDR1010S which we have in the lounge, recording, replaying and catchup by WiFi operating perfectly with no technical knowledge required. I therefore...