Recent content by jalba

Yes I have tried that. The problem began with having to repeatedly switch the T2 off and on to get it to handshake with my Sony TV. It got gradually worse. I should have done something to save my recordings at that point. I assumed it was just a handshake problem and tried everything to...

OK Thanks.

Thanks to everyone for taking the time to assist me. As Owen Smith says, I only have basic know how, hence my request. It all looks a bit complicated. I fear my wife is not going to have her recordings restored. Owen. The majority of the recordings are SD, and we would be happy to just have...

Thanks for that tip. It all depends on how cheap I can get a working HDR Fox T2 to make it worthwhile. I had been storing an unused 2000T for the day my HDR Fox T2 failed. I had it for 14 years with one HD replacement, so I have had my money's worth! I am currently using the 2000T and am...

Unfortunately, my long-serving HDR FOX T2 is kaput (not usable). I removed the 2TB HD (a previous replacement). I have put it into an external USB SATA caddy. When I connect it to my Chromebook I can see all the folders and file headings, but obviously can't open them due to encryption. I also...

Thanks to all for useful advice. The second HDR Fox T2 did not live up to its description so is being returned. It did not look as good or perform as well as my current 6.5 year old model! I feel it may be quite difficult to source a good quality HDR Fox T2, from the usual sources. As an...

I took the plunge and bought another HDR Fox T2 today. Would I be best not using it and keeping it at the ready just in case or would it be better to keep it on standby if I want to prolong its life. If I was to connect it does the aerial coax loop in to one and then into the other before...

Could you please explain what you mean by the fan package? Is this an additional fan or an upgrade or two in tandem?

Thanks. I was thinking of installing the custom firmware for the Disk Diagnostics function alone.

I may have the wrong Hitachi model number. I believe it is the same one that is used in Sky boxes

I don't need the extra capacity, but have the possibility of accessing a 2TB Hitachi drive at a reasonable price. Is it not the case that the HD is usually the first component to fail and has a limited lifespan dictated by the frquency of use?

We are Humax HDR T2 converts. Our one is now 6.5 years old and we are getting a little nervous over its longevity. I have been unsuccessfully looking for a good HDR T2 as a backup and there doesn't seem to be an alternative that is as good, as well as providing customised folders, which we...