Freezes when accessing external HDD

[bayesp]

Hi

I have tried to play some mp3 files I loaded onto a USB HDD formatted to ext3. It sees the drive and I can navigate to the folder the files are in and then it just sits there and locks up the box. /i had the same problem with it formatted as NTFC. As FAT32 the box turned off as soon as I selected the folder.
An ideas, I am puling my hair out.

Thanks

Paul

 

[Black Hole]

All I can think of is you unluckily have hit on a drive which is not supported properly. What is it?

 

[bayesp]

Hitachi but not sure of the model. Pillaged from another PVR.

 

[MartinLiddle]

All I can think of is you unluckily have hit on a drive which is not supported properly.

I would have thought it more likely that there is something about the format of the MP3s that the Humax doesn't like.

 

[bayesp]

all standard mp3s

 

[Black Hole]

Hitachi but not sure of the model. Pillaged from another PVR.

Does that mean you have fitted it in a drive caddy? USB drive caddys are known to have a problem with drivers.

 

[bayesp]

Yes its in a caddy. I also have an Hitachi lifestation external drive. The Booz shuts down when I try that one. I think its meant to use 2 USB ports though so probably sucks too much power.

 

[jack616]

Just thought I'd add that I've had a few instances in the last 2-3weeks where removing a USB drive has cause the HDR-Fox to lock up.
No recordings or network or external drive activity in progress at the time (except once).
I checked the drives for bad sectors etc (scandisk) but nothing showed up.
Powering off at the back was the only way to get it back.

 

[jack616]

bayesp - have you tried movies on the same drive?
I'm thinking maybe a problem with the MP3 decoder compatability to file types?