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1. What To Do with a Dead or Unwanted HDR-FOX, HD-FOX, or DTR-T1000/1010
  
  @BucksLad Tried to DM but I think you have it turned off. If you have no other takers I could use it for spares - but it would need to be posted as I am in Devon. As long as someone is at home I believe Hermes will collect - or it can be dropped off at lots of stores/places. I would be happy to...
  Stummery
  
  Post #91
  
  Feb 16, 2022
  
  Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
2. Start Up Fails When HDD Connected
  
  I carried out an in-circuit ESR check on all the silver SMD electrolytics in my 3 boxes when this problem was discovered. All of the other capacitors checked as OK with low ESR readings apart from the 3x 4u7 capacitors, which read 6, 6 and 8 ohms. As standard 4u7 25v capacitors (not low ESR)...
  Stummery
  
  Post #165
  
  Feb 15, 2022
  
  Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
3. Start Up Fails When HDD Connected
  
  Now the question is, will replacing this 4u7 capacitor fix the faulty unit BH has ?
  Stummery
  
  Post #125
  
  Dec 1, 2021
  
  Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
4. Start Up Fails When HDD Connected
  
  RichFX Thank you for that........ I haven't had such a good laugh in ages :rolling:
  Stummery
  
  Post #114
  
  Nov 23, 2021
  
  Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
5. Start Up Fails When HDD Connected
  
  From personal experience, with power supply PCBs etc, the capacitor I have ringed in red is also suspect as I have had many of this type go either open or leaky.
  Stummery
  
  Post #84
  
  Nov 19, 2021
  
  Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
6. Internal Temperatures (SoC)
  
  Comparing my graph to the readings taken by BH I have managed a reduction of over 30°C A dedicated fan is the easiest way to obtain the lower temperature without a noticable increase in noise, my SoC fan is barely audible even with the lid removed. Unlike the BH modification my SoC fan is...
  Stummery
  
  Post #29
  
  May 19, 2021
  
  Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
7. Volume a little low
  
  If I tune both my Samsung TV and Humax to the same channel and switch between TV and the Humax HDMI input the levels are so close that I do not have to alter the Samsung TV volume (Using the buit in speakers), if anything I would say the Humax is slightly louder when set to 20. So I would...
  Stummery
  
  Post #3
  
  May 18, 2021
  
  Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
8. Internal Temperatures (SoC)
  
  I only wanted a quick and simple solution with the parts I had to hand (12v fans). The HDR-Fox T2 is excellent for what I need, especially with the custom firmware installed, and will never be sold so no worries about transit. I initially tested the fans with a reverse 5v supply and they...
  Stummery
  
  Post #25
  
  May 17, 2021
  
  Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
9. Internal Temperatures (SoC)
  
  I did not like the temperature the SoC heatsink was getting to so as a precaution and possibly extend the life of my Humax boxes I have fitted both with an additional fan, glued in place, to cool the SoC heatsink. I have connected it across the HDD power supply to achieve on/off. See photo I...
  Stummery
  
  Post #22
  
  May 17, 2021
  
  Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
10. Seen on eBay: a seller who thinks the Humax remote app works on HDR-FOX!
  
  At least it looks like the outcome is you got a good deal BH :)
  Stummery
  
  Post #9
  
  May 13, 2021
  
  Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
11. Reversing the Air Flow
  
  I have left the fans in the original expel air direction but on my 2 units I have fitted 12v 50mm fans blowing down at an angle on to the SOC heatsink and toward the HDD enclosure then let the rear fan expel the air. I find that doing this and monitoring via Sysmon gives me a reasonable idea of...
  Stummery
  
  Post #7
  
  Apr 5, 2021
  
  Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
12. Two FoxT2s playing through the same TV displaying differently
  
  I said in a recent thread that jack616 taking 78 days to reply to a post might be a record. We might have a new leader with BH taking 571 days :lol::lol::lol:
  Stummery
  
  Post #29
  
  Apr 2, 2020
  
  Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
13. USB GPT drives - current status ?
  
  So must taking 78 days to reply to a post :lol:
  Stummery
  
  Post #27
  
  Mar 16, 2020
  
  Forum: HD/HDR-FOX T2 Customised Firmware
14. Another Convert... maybe
  
  I bought 2 AVI to HDMI converters with a 720/1080 switch on the side from Ebay, neither work as all but 1 of my TVs just puts up a message about unsupported resolution, on the one that I get a picture it is 4:3 and says resolution is 640 x 400. I still have the 1st CTV I ever bought, still...
  Stummery
  
  Post #5
  
  Nov 6, 2019
  
  Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
15. disk errors, next steps?
  
  From the Seagate ST3500312CS product manual The product will achieve an Annualized Failure Rate (AFR) of 0.55% when operated in an environment of ambient air temperatures of 25°C. Operation at temperatures outside the specifications in Section 2.9 may increase the product AFR. AFR is a...
  Stummery
  
  Post #11
  
  Feb 11, 2019
  
  Forum: HD/HDR-FOX T2 Customised Firmware
16. Hacking the on-board Encryption Chip...?
  
  I would have thought that the encryption key is more likely to be based on the serial number/security system contained within the main processor.
  Stummery
  
  Post #37
  
  Apr 4, 2018
  
  Forum: HD/HDR-FOX T2 Customised Firmware
17. Power issues
  
  Agree with MartinLiddle and Black Hole The trouble is that people who quote things as facts sometimes do so incorrectly. Then get upset/throw the toys out of the pram when corrected and given advice/asked for further information in good faith. We have given hazfiend true factual information...
  Stummery
  
  Post #18
  
  Sep 21, 2017
  
  Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
18. Power issues
  
  Confused information, the HDR Fox T2 was never shipped new with a 2TB HDD. Out of interest to test the power supply capability on my machine I connected a 500GB Seagate and a 1TB WD via a SATA power splitter and both powered up without any problems. I alternated the data cable between drives...
  Stummery
  
  Post #12
  
  Sep 21, 2017
  
  Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
19. HDR Fox T2 Wireless Dongle
  
  For information. I have 2 running CF 3.13 /1.03.12 and neither will connect on channels 1-4 Using different makes of dongle. One connected to front USB socket other to rear
  Stummery
  
  Post #347
  
  Jul 31, 2017
  
  Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
20. Remote not controlling PVR properly (not batteries)
  
  I did not know that. I do not have money to throw away, so can only afford ancient models (S4) when the price has dropped :eek: :o_O: :roflmao: Edit to add: You can buy an IR emitter that plugs into the 3.5mm jack. Cost £0.99
  Stummery
  
  Post #25
  
  May 28, 2017
  
  Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder

What To Do with a Dead or Unwanted HDR-FOX, HD-FOX, or DTR-T1000/1010

@BucksLad Tried to DM but I think you have it turned off. If you have no other takers I could use it for spares - but it would need to be posted as I am in Devon. As long as someone is at home I believe Hermes will collect - or it can be dropped off at lots of stores/places. I would be happy to...
- Stummery
- Post #91
- Feb 16, 2022
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
Start Up Fails When HDD Connected

I carried out an in-circuit ESR check on all the silver SMD electrolytics in my 3 boxes when this problem was discovered. All of the other capacitors checked as OK with low ESR readings apart from the 3x 4u7 capacitors, which read 6, 6 and 8 ohms. As standard 4u7 25v capacitors (not low ESR)...
- Stummery
- Post #165
- Feb 15, 2022
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
Start Up Fails When HDD Connected

Now the question is, will replacing this 4u7 capacitor fix the faulty unit BH has ?
- Stummery
- Post #125
- Dec 1, 2021
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
Start Up Fails When HDD Connected

RichFX Thank you for that........ I haven't had such a good laugh in ages :rolling:
- Stummery
- Post #114
- Nov 23, 2021
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
Start Up Fails When HDD Connected

From personal experience, with power supply PCBs etc, the capacitor I have ringed in red is also suspect as I have had many of this type go either open or leaky.
- Stummery
- Post #84
- Nov 19, 2021
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
Internal Temperatures (SoC)

Comparing my graph to the readings taken by BH I have managed a reduction of over 30°C A dedicated fan is the easiest way to obtain the lower temperature without a noticable increase in noise, my SoC fan is barely audible even with the lid removed. Unlike the BH modification my SoC fan is...
- Stummery
- Post #29
- May 19, 2021
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
Volume a little low

If I tune both my Samsung TV and Humax to the same channel and switch between TV and the Humax HDMI input the levels are so close that I do not have to alter the Samsung TV volume (Using the buit in speakers), if anything I would say the Humax is slightly louder when set to 20. So I would...
- Stummery
- Post #3
- May 18, 2021
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
Internal Temperatures (SoC)

I only wanted a quick and simple solution with the parts I had to hand (12v fans). The HDR-Fox T2 is excellent for what I need, especially with the custom firmware installed, and will never be sold so no worries about transit. I initially tested the fans with a reverse 5v supply and they...
- Stummery
- Post #25
- May 17, 2021
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
Internal Temperatures (SoC)

I did not like the temperature the SoC heatsink was getting to so as a precaution and possibly extend the life of my Humax boxes I have fitted both with an additional fan, glued in place, to cool the SoC heatsink. I have connected it across the HDD power supply to achieve on/off. See photo I...
- Stummery
- Post #22
- May 17, 2021
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
Seen on eBay: a seller who thinks the Humax remote app works on HDR-FOX!

At least it looks like the outcome is you got a good deal BH :)
- Stummery
- Post #9
- May 13, 2021
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
Reversing the Air Flow

I have left the fans in the original expel air direction but on my 2 units I have fitted 12v 50mm fans blowing down at an angle on to the SOC heatsink and toward the HDD enclosure then let the rear fan expel the air. I find that doing this and monitoring via Sysmon gives me a reasonable idea of...
- Stummery
- Post #7
- Apr 5, 2021
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
Two FoxT2s playing through the same TV displaying differently

I said in a recent thread that jack616 taking 78 days to reply to a post might be a record. We might have a new leader with BH taking 571 days :lol::lol::lol:
- Stummery
- Post #29
- Apr 2, 2020
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
USB GPT drives - current status ?

So must taking 78 days to reply to a post :lol:
- Stummery
- Post #27
- Mar 16, 2020
- Forum: HD/HDR-FOX T2 Customised Firmware
Another Convert... maybe

I bought 2 AVI to HDMI converters with a 720/1080 switch on the side from Ebay, neither work as all but 1 of my TVs just puts up a message about unsupported resolution, on the one that I get a picture it is 4:3 and says resolution is 640 x 400. I still have the 1st CTV I ever bought, still...
- Stummery
- Post #5
- Nov 6, 2019
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
disk errors, next steps?

From the Seagate ST3500312CS product manual The product will achieve an Annualized Failure Rate (AFR) of 0.55% when operated in an environment of ambient air temperatures of 25°C. Operation at temperatures outside the specifications in Section 2.9 may increase the product AFR. AFR is a...
- Stummery
- Post #11
- Feb 11, 2019
- Forum: HD/HDR-FOX T2 Customised Firmware
Hacking the on-board Encryption Chip...?

I would have thought that the encryption key is more likely to be based on the serial number/security system contained within the main processor.
- Stummery
- Post #37
- Apr 4, 2018
- Forum: HD/HDR-FOX T2 Customised Firmware
Power issues

Agree with MartinLiddle and Black Hole The trouble is that people who quote things as facts sometimes do so incorrectly. Then get upset/throw the toys out of the pram when corrected and given advice/asked for further information in good faith. We have given hazfiend true factual information...
- Stummery
- Post #18
- Sep 21, 2017
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
Power issues

Confused information, the HDR Fox T2 was never shipped new with a 2TB HDD. Out of interest to test the power supply capability on my machine I connected a 500GB Seagate and a 1TB WD via a SATA power splitter and both powered up without any problems. I alternated the data cable between drives...
- Stummery
- Post #12
- Sep 21, 2017
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
HDR Fox T2 Wireless Dongle

For information. I have 2 running CF 3.13 /1.03.12 and neither will connect on channels 1-4 Using different makes of dongle. One connected to front USB socket other to rear
- Stummery
- Post #347
- Jul 31, 2017
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
Remote not controlling PVR properly (not batteries)

I did not know that. I do not have money to throw away, so can only afford ancient models (S4) when the price has dropped :eek: :o_O: :roflmao: Edit to add: You can buy an IR emitter that plugs into the 3.5mm jack. Cost £0.99
- Stummery
- Post #25
- May 28, 2017
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder