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1. Ways to reduce HDD noise?
  
  I've had the custom firmware on the box pretty much since the day I bought it - I'll give the diags a go; cheers. Mick
  Mick
  
  Post #28
  
  Nov 25, 2015
  
  Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
2. Ways to reduce HDD noise?
  
  Good points - thanks. I've owned the box from new (over three and a half years now). It still has the original drive, although I'm happy to swap it out if the existing one is on its last legs. Mick
  Mick
  
  Post #25
  
  Nov 25, 2015
  
  Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
3. Ways to reduce HDD noise?
  
  Well, the soft Acoustifeet arrived yesterday and yes, peace has resumed! We can still (just) hear the hard disc spinning but the irritating drone has completely gone. Thanks everyone who chipped in with comments and suggestions. Mick
  Mick
  
  Post #13
  
  Oct 27, 2015
  
  Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
4. Ways to reduce HDD noise?
  
  Thanks for the replies, all. I've ordered a set of the soft AcoustiFeet pads - will see how I get on! Thanks again Mick
  Mick
  
  Post #7
  
  Oct 25, 2015
  
  Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
5. Ways to reduce HDD noise?
  
  Hi - our HDR-FOX T2 sits on an open shelf beneath the tv, and there's a small amount of mechanical hum that comes from the box when it's on, possibly exacerbated by the glass shelf it sits on. This isn't that noticeable when watching programmes via the T2 but if it comes on to record during the...
  Mick
  
  Thread
  
  Oct 25, 2015
  
  Replies: 30
  
  Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
6. Amazon Prime
  
  I have an Apple TV and AirPlay the Prime videos to it from my iPad. Still somewhat clumsy but it avoids trailing cables, and the picture is fine. Mick
  Mick
  
  Post #5
  
  Feb 18, 2015
  
  Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
7. Will I cause problems if I power down during fix-disk?
  
  Quite possibly the cause. I've now deleted the file but did double check before doing so that the problem occurred at the same point each time so the recording was 'damaged', for want of a better word. Mick
  Mick
  
  Post #20
  
  Jun 12, 2014
  
  Forum: HD/HDR-FOX T2 Customised Firmware
8. Will I cause problems if I power down during fix-disk?
  
  Connections are ok, and the breakup was on a programme recorded on the beeb shortly before Christmas; I've definitely done a retune since then so if that was indeed the issue I'll probably never know. Basically, the picture froze for a moment, with it being broken up somewhat as well. It...
  Mick
  
  Post #17
  
  Jun 12, 2014
  
  Forum: HD/HDR-FOX T2 Customised Firmware
9. Will I cause problems if I power down during fix-disk?
  
  The test ran and found no errors, so would this possibly mean my handful of glitches were down to issues during broadcast? Mick
  Mick
  
  Post #14
  
  Jun 12, 2014
  
  Forum: HD/HDR-FOX T2 Customised Firmware
10. Will I cause problems if I power down during fix-disk?
  
  Well, I just kicked off the long test and it's estimated that it will take 218 minutes so that's fine with me. No need for interruptions as it should be done by morning, power cuts notwithstanding! Mick
  Mick
  
  Post #12
  
  Jun 11, 2014
  
  Forum: HD/HDR-FOX T2 Customised Firmware
11. Will I cause problems if I power down during fix-disk?
  
  Thanks af. I'd already decided to run it without interfering with it. Just need to find the right time... Mick
  Mick
  
  Post #5
  
  Jun 8, 2014
  
  Forum: HD/HDR-FOX T2 Customised Firmware
12. Will I cause problems if I power down during fix-disk?
  
  Thanks for that, Ezra. I haven't run it yet but a friend who also has the 1TB model started fix-disk on his one evening and it still had a fair way to go when he went to work the next morning, so I wanted to find a neat way to stop it if it became necessary to do so. Thanks again Mick
  Mick
  
  Post #3
  
  Jun 8, 2014
  
  Forum: HD/HDR-FOX T2 Customised Firmware
13. Will I cause problems if I power down during fix-disk?
  
  Hi all - as above - I very occasionally get picture breakup on recordings so I suspect that I may be getting HDD errors. I realise that fix-disk takes a long time to run; if I decide it's taking too long and need to use the machine, is there a 'nice' way to stop it? If not, will a power down/up...
  Mick
  
  Thread
  
  Jun 7, 2014
  
  Replies: 19
  
  Forum: HD/HDR-FOX T2 Customised Firmware
14. Poll Disk alignment..
  
  Mine was bought August 2012 - 1TB model:- >>> Beginning diagnostic 4kalign Running: 4kalign --> This is a Standard Format drive. Model Number: ST31000424CS Logical/Physical Sector size: 512 bytes Nominal Media Rotation Rate: 5900 Disk...
  Mick
  
  Post #12
  
  Sep 9, 2013
  
  Forum: HD/HDR-FOX T2 Customised Firmware
15. Loss of audio sync on MP4 playback with [network-shares-automount]
  
  Hi all - I've converted a series of DVDs to .mp4 files with Handbrake and, using [network-shares-automount], I view them across my network on my Humax HDR. However, one has out-of-sync audio when played on the Humax but is fine when played directly on a PC. Any ideas on why only one of several...
  Mick
  
  Thread
  
  May 29, 2013
  
  Replies: 0
  
  Forum: HD/HDR-FOX T2 Customised Firmware
16. [rs] Remote Scheduling v1
  
  ...and me!
  Mick
  
  Post #3
  
  Mar 23, 2013
  
  Forum: HD/HDR-FOX T2 Customised Firmware
17. Fitting a Soundbar
  
  Nice idea, Gomezz, but that would entail showing my long-suffering wife yet another change in remote controls; she's only just got over last August's triple purchase of TV, Humax and Blu Ray player! Mick
  Mick
  
  Post #17
  
  Mar 20, 2013
  
  Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
18. Fitting a Soundbar
  
  I got a free soundbar with my Samsung TV last August - not yet tried it out as I'm a bit put off at using yet another remote control... Mick
  Mick
  
  Post #15
  
  Mar 19, 2013
  
  Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
19. [rs] Multi-region - limited testing.
  
  London - no renumbering... Mick
  Mick
  
  Post #6
  
  Mar 19, 2013
  
  Forum: HD/HDR-FOX T2 Customised Firmware
20. Subtitles go out of sync with video on playback
  
  ...yep, and we get it too, on CH4 recordings. I seem to recall seeing it once or twice on C5's The Mentalist too. Mick
  Mick
  
  Post #9
  
  Mar 15, 2013
  
  Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder

Ways to reduce HDD noise?

I've had the custom firmware on the box pretty much since the day I bought it - I'll give the diags a go; cheers. Mick
- Mick
- Post #28
- Nov 25, 2015
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
Ways to reduce HDD noise?

Good points - thanks. I've owned the box from new (over three and a half years now). It still has the original drive, although I'm happy to swap it out if the existing one is on its last legs. Mick
- Mick
- Post #25
- Nov 25, 2015
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
Ways to reduce HDD noise?

Well, the soft Acoustifeet arrived yesterday and yes, peace has resumed! We can still (just) hear the hard disc spinning but the irritating drone has completely gone. Thanks everyone who chipped in with comments and suggestions. Mick
- Mick
- Post #13
- Oct 27, 2015
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
Ways to reduce HDD noise?

Thanks for the replies, all. I've ordered a set of the soft AcoustiFeet pads - will see how I get on! Thanks again Mick
- Mick
- Post #7
- Oct 25, 2015
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
Ways to reduce HDD noise?

Hi - our HDR-FOX T2 sits on an open shelf beneath the tv, and there's a small amount of mechanical hum that comes from the box when it's on, possibly exacerbated by the glass shelf it sits on. This isn't that noticeable when watching programmes via the T2 but if it comes on to record during the...
- Mick
- Thread
- Oct 25, 2015
- Replies: 30
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
Amazon Prime

I have an Apple TV and AirPlay the Prime videos to it from my iPad. Still somewhat clumsy but it avoids trailing cables, and the picture is fine. Mick
- Mick
- Post #5
- Feb 18, 2015
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
Will I cause problems if I power down during fix-disk?

Quite possibly the cause. I've now deleted the file but did double check before doing so that the problem occurred at the same point each time so the recording was 'damaged', for want of a better word. Mick
- Mick
- Post #20
- Jun 12, 2014
- Forum: HD/HDR-FOX T2 Customised Firmware
Will I cause problems if I power down during fix-disk?

Connections are ok, and the breakup was on a programme recorded on the beeb shortly before Christmas; I've definitely done a retune since then so if that was indeed the issue I'll probably never know. Basically, the picture froze for a moment, with it being broken up somewhat as well. It...
- Mick
- Post #17
- Jun 12, 2014
- Forum: HD/HDR-FOX T2 Customised Firmware
Will I cause problems if I power down during fix-disk?

The test ran and found no errors, so would this possibly mean my handful of glitches were down to issues during broadcast? Mick
- Mick
- Post #14
- Jun 12, 2014
- Forum: HD/HDR-FOX T2 Customised Firmware
Will I cause problems if I power down during fix-disk?

Well, I just kicked off the long test and it's estimated that it will take 218 minutes so that's fine with me. No need for interruptions as it should be done by morning, power cuts notwithstanding! Mick
- Mick
- Post #12
- Jun 11, 2014
- Forum: HD/HDR-FOX T2 Customised Firmware
Will I cause problems if I power down during fix-disk?

Thanks af. I'd already decided to run it without interfering with it. Just need to find the right time... Mick
- Mick
- Post #5
- Jun 8, 2014
- Forum: HD/HDR-FOX T2 Customised Firmware
Will I cause problems if I power down during fix-disk?

Thanks for that, Ezra. I haven't run it yet but a friend who also has the 1TB model started fix-disk on his one evening and it still had a fair way to go when he went to work the next morning, so I wanted to find a neat way to stop it if it became necessary to do so. Thanks again Mick
- Mick
- Post #3
- Jun 8, 2014
- Forum: HD/HDR-FOX T2 Customised Firmware
Will I cause problems if I power down during fix-disk?

Hi all - as above - I very occasionally get picture breakup on recordings so I suspect that I may be getting HDD errors. I realise that fix-disk takes a long time to run; if I decide it's taking too long and need to use the machine, is there a 'nice' way to stop it? If not, will a power down/up...
- Mick
- Thread
- Jun 7, 2014
- Replies: 19
- Forum: HD/HDR-FOX T2 Customised Firmware
Poll Disk alignment..

Mine was bought August 2012 - 1TB model:- >>> Beginning diagnostic 4kalign Running: 4kalign --> This is a Standard Format drive. Model Number: ST31000424CS Logical/Physical Sector size: 512 bytes Nominal Media Rotation Rate: 5900 Disk...
- Mick
- Post #12
- Sep 9, 2013
- Forum: HD/HDR-FOX T2 Customised Firmware
Loss of audio sync on MP4 playback with [network-shares-automount]

Hi all - I've converted a series of DVDs to .mp4 files with Handbrake and, using [network-shares-automount], I view them across my network on my Humax HDR. However, one has out-of-sync audio when played on the Humax but is fine when played directly on a PC. Any ideas on why only one of several...
- Mick
- Thread
- May 29, 2013
- Replies: 0
- Forum: HD/HDR-FOX T2 Customised Firmware
[rs] Remote Scheduling v1

...and me!
- Mick
- Post #3
- Mar 23, 2013
- Forum: HD/HDR-FOX T2 Customised Firmware
Fitting a Soundbar

Nice idea, Gomezz, but that would entail showing my long-suffering wife yet another change in remote controls; she's only just got over last August's triple purchase of TV, Humax and Blu Ray player! Mick
- Mick
- Post #17
- Mar 20, 2013
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
Fitting a Soundbar

I got a free soundbar with my Samsung TV last August - not yet tried it out as I'm a bit put off at using yet another remote control... Mick
- Mick
- Post #15
- Mar 19, 2013
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
[rs] Multi-region - limited testing.

London - no renumbering... Mick
- Mick
- Post #6
- Mar 19, 2013
- Forum: HD/HDR-FOX T2 Customised Firmware
Subtitles go out of sync with video on playback

...yep, and we get it too, on CH4 recordings. I seem to recall seeing it once or twice on C5's The Mentalist too. Mick
- Mick
- Post #9
- Mar 15, 2013
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder