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1. Blown Capacitor - PSU Repair
  
  You're most welcome. I've replaced this cap on a couple of units that have passed through my hands just in case.
  everthewatcher
  
  Post #35
  
  Aug 26, 2023
  
  Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
2. Blown Capacitor - PSU Repair
  
  Most likely the cap as it will have failed short-circuit and the diode will be fine so just replace the cap. That said it's always possible if unlikely the cap has gone open and the resulting switching spikes have caused the diode to give up.
  everthewatcher
  
  Post #33
  
  Aug 18, 2023
  
  Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
3. Miscellaneous Purchasing Advice/Recommendations
  
  Coming in late on this and apols if it's already been mentioned, but H2testw is my go-to flash memory tester for Windows. Does HDDs too I now see.
  everthewatcher
  
  Post #123
  
  Aug 11, 2023
  
  Forum: The Hummy Arms
4. Remote oddity
  
  The remotes that do are a mixture of first (natural retaining strap) and second (black strap) versions so this must be a very early one. From a thread linked to by BH above this one may have been sold with an HD-FOX T2 which might explain its condition.
  everthewatcher
  
  Post #5
  
  Aug 10, 2023
  
  Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
5. Remote oddity
  
  I was using my homebrew IR tester, no HDR involved.
  everthewatcher
  
  Post #4
  
  Aug 10, 2023
  
  Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
6. Remote oddity
  
  Just bought a used early remote on ebay - the one with the translucent battery hatch strap which comes apart easily - and on out-of-the-box testing there's a funny. All the other remotes I've got here, regardless of age and version, transmit a single IR code on pressing PVR, TV, DVD & AUDIO but...
  everthewatcher
  
  Thread
  
  Aug 9, 2023
  
  Replies: 4
  
  Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
7. What’s it worth
  
  Just picked up another one, this time 13 miles away but only a tenner. Spotted a minor drop ding on one corner and couldn't see anything on the VFD so assumed the two were related. But no, the display was faded to the point that the orange filter made it invisible. The remote looks like it'll...
  everthewatcher
  
  Post #17
  
  Jul 17, 2023
  
  Forum: The Hummy Arms
8. Blown Capacitor - PSU Repair
  
  You're welcome.
  everthewatcher
  
  Post #29
  
  Jul 7, 2023
  
  Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
9. Investigating the HDMI "Green Screen After a Few Seconds" Problem
  
  If I had this problem I'd be have a look at the voltage levels of the HDMI signals. It has the feel of something to do with the local SMPSU for the HDMI i/f if there is one, possibly the output cap losing value as seems to be happening elsewhere on the board.
  everthewatcher
  
  Post #51
  
  Jun 17, 2023
  
  Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
10. Ghosts
  
  Part of the licensing deal?
  everthewatcher
  
  Post #2
  
  May 31, 2023
  
  Forum: Free-to-air Discussions
11. Media mistakes
  
  When I first noticed this I had a look at the page source to see if the animation could be separated out but gave up.
  everthewatcher
  
  Post #640
  
  May 24, 2023
  
  Forum: The Hummy Arms
12. Subtitles
  
  Not translation but I have a distant memory of a rude word being bleeped in sound but appearing in the subtitles.
  everthewatcher
  
  Post #19
  
  May 23, 2023
  
  Forum: FOXSAT-HDR Freesat Recorder
13. Media mistakes
  
  Fine under my default FF here.
  everthewatcher
  
  Post #638
  
  May 22, 2023
  
  Forum: The Hummy Arms
14. Media mistakes
  
  Have a look at the flight of the bird. Notice anything wrong?
  everthewatcher
  
  Post #634
  
  May 22, 2023
  
  Forum: The Hummy Arms
15. Media mistakes
  
  It's a HHGTTG reference. Have a look at the way the body and wings move.
  everthewatcher
  
  Post #631
  
  May 21, 2023
  
  Forum: The Hummy Arms
16. Media mistakes
  
  Watch the birdie: click [Edit] Spot anything wrong?
  everthewatcher
  
  Post #627
  
  May 21, 2023
  
  Forum: The Hummy Arms
17. Copying HD file from neighbour's Humax
  
  Apologies. Looks like I skimmed that post too lightly.
  everthewatcher
  
  Post #20
  
  May 5, 2023
  
  Forum: HD/HDR-FOX T2 Customised Firmware
18. Copying HD file from neighbour's Humax
  
  Has everyone forgotten the Windows offline decryption prog that ephil did four years or so back - here's the thread about it. Or am I missing something?
  everthewatcher
  
  Post #9
  
  May 4, 2023
  
  Forum: HD/HDR-FOX T2 Customised Firmware
19. What’s it worth
  
  Unlike the inside. The space between the keypad and PCB was filled with the largest amount of oily gunk that I've ever come across - it had got to the back of the PCB and almost dripped off. In the past this stuff has always been water-soluble but not this time. No damage once cleaned other...
  everthewatcher
  
  Post #16
  
  May 2, 2023
  
  Forum: The Hummy Arms
20. What’s it worth
  
  SMART, run on a PC, reports 2075 days. 13k power cycles, 26k stop/start cycles and everything else fine. A long self-test comes back no errors too. I've replaced C3 in the PSU's snubber network with a physically bigger 100pF so that should head off that failure. CFW next.
  everthewatcher
  
  Post #15
  
  May 1, 2023
  
  Forum: The Hummy Arms

Blown Capacitor - PSU Repair

You're most welcome. I've replaced this cap on a couple of units that have passed through my hands just in case.
- everthewatcher
- Post #35
- Aug 26, 2023
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
Blown Capacitor - PSU Repair

Most likely the cap as it will have failed short-circuit and the diode will be fine so just replace the cap. That said it's always possible if unlikely the cap has gone open and the resulting switching spikes have caused the diode to give up.
- everthewatcher
- Post #33
- Aug 18, 2023
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
Miscellaneous Purchasing Advice/Recommendations

Coming in late on this and apols if it's already been mentioned, but H2testw is my go-to flash memory tester for Windows. Does HDDs too I now see.
- everthewatcher
- Post #123
- Aug 11, 2023
- Forum: The Hummy Arms
Remote oddity

The remotes that do are a mixture of first (natural retaining strap) and second (black strap) versions so this must be a very early one. From a thread linked to by BH above this one may have been sold with an HD-FOX T2 which might explain its condition.
- everthewatcher
- Post #5
- Aug 10, 2023
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
Remote oddity

I was using my homebrew IR tester, no HDR involved.
- everthewatcher
- Post #4
- Aug 10, 2023
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
Remote oddity

Just bought a used early remote on ebay - the one with the translucent battery hatch strap which comes apart easily - and on out-of-the-box testing there's a funny. All the other remotes I've got here, regardless of age and version, transmit a single IR code on pressing PVR, TV, DVD & AUDIO but...
- everthewatcher
- Thread
- Aug 9, 2023
- Replies: 4
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
What’s it worth

Just picked up another one, this time 13 miles away but only a tenner. Spotted a minor drop ding on one corner and couldn't see anything on the VFD so assumed the two were related. But no, the display was faded to the point that the orange filter made it invisible. The remote looks like it'll...
- everthewatcher
- Post #17
- Jul 17, 2023
- Forum: The Hummy Arms
Blown Capacitor - PSU Repair

You're welcome.
- everthewatcher
- Post #29
- Jul 7, 2023
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
Investigating the HDMI "Green Screen After a Few Seconds" Problem

If I had this problem I'd be have a look at the voltage levels of the HDMI signals. It has the feel of something to do with the local SMPSU for the HDMI i/f if there is one, possibly the output cap losing value as seems to be happening elsewhere on the board.
- everthewatcher
- Post #51
- Jun 17, 2023
- Forum: HDR-FOX T2 Freeview Recorder
Ghosts

Part of the licensing deal?
- everthewatcher
- Post #2
- May 31, 2023
- Forum: Free-to-air Discussions
Media mistakes

When I first noticed this I had a look at the page source to see if the animation could be separated out but gave up.
- everthewatcher
- Post #640
- May 24, 2023
- Forum: The Hummy Arms
Subtitles

Not translation but I have a distant memory of a rude word being bleeped in sound but appearing in the subtitles.
- everthewatcher
- Post #19
- May 23, 2023
- Forum: FOXSAT-HDR Freesat Recorder
Media mistakes

Fine under my default FF here.
- everthewatcher
- Post #638
- May 22, 2023
- Forum: The Hummy Arms
Media mistakes

Have a look at the flight of the bird. Notice anything wrong?
- everthewatcher
- Post #634
- May 22, 2023
- Forum: The Hummy Arms
Media mistakes

It's a HHGTTG reference. Have a look at the way the body and wings move.
- everthewatcher
- Post #631
- May 21, 2023
- Forum: The Hummy Arms
Media mistakes

Watch the birdie: click [Edit] Spot anything wrong?
- everthewatcher
- Post #627
- May 21, 2023
- Forum: The Hummy Arms
Copying HD file from neighbour's Humax

Apologies. Looks like I skimmed that post too lightly.
- everthewatcher
- Post #20
- May 5, 2023
- Forum: HD/HDR-FOX T2 Customised Firmware
Copying HD file from neighbour's Humax

Has everyone forgotten the Windows offline decryption prog that ephil did four years or so back - here's the thread about it. Or am I missing something?
- everthewatcher
- Post #9
- May 4, 2023
- Forum: HD/HDR-FOX T2 Customised Firmware
What’s it worth

Unlike the inside. The space between the keypad and PCB was filled with the largest amount of oily gunk that I've ever come across - it had got to the back of the PCB and almost dripped off. In the past this stuff has always been water-soluble but not this time. No damage once cleaned other...
- everthewatcher
- Post #16
- May 2, 2023
- Forum: The Hummy Arms
What’s it worth

SMART, run on a PC, reports 2075 days. 13k power cycles, 26k stop/start cycles and everything else fine. A long self-test comes back no errors too. I've replaced C3 in the PSU's snubber network with a physically bigger 100pF so that should head off that failure. CFW next.
- everthewatcher
- Post #15
- May 1, 2023
- Forum: The Hummy Arms