New firmware available - with media server feature :)

[MattC]

Just a heads up; as of around 2pm a new firmware is available. Here are the release notes;

• Digital Media Server (share your recorded content with other devices)
  • Menu > System > Internet Settings > Content Share
• HDMI improvements
• SD - HD audio balanced
• 1080p icons included
• Humax TV Portal
  • YouTube (will be added to the TV Portal on 6th July) Note: Only available with 1.02.20 software.
  • Resolved Internet Radio rebooting issue
• Resolved Trialer Booking "Book Me" prompt icon location
• Network Change message includes re-tune option

http://beta.humaxonline.co.uk/downloads

 

[Black Hole]

Nice! Now we need a mod version and I might finally take the plunge.

 

[neilleeds]

Will be interested to see how the media server works with HD content because the proposed encryption system seemed to make the feature useless without a HD-FOX. Also I hope this new version is fully compatible with the custom firmware.

Edit: Actually I'm not even sure why I'm bothered about the top item because the gap was filled by mediatomb in the custom firmware a while ago.

 

[neilleeds]

Hope also that the HDMI and audio problems are fixed once and for all because they are very frustrating.

 

[MattC]

True true.. but at least regular users of the box (like my parents) will be able to set up the feature without installing a custom firmware

 

[neilleeds]

True true.. but at least regular users of the box (like my parents) will be able to set up the feature without installing a custom firmware

It's a very useful feature as long as it's not crippled with DRM and is easy to use from say Windows Media Player.

 

[Trevor Marshall]

any sign of sky on the portal?

 

[framedtoo]

just tried windows media player, can see the files , but haven't been able to play any of them yet

 

[MattC]

just tried windows media player, can see the files , but haven't been able to play any of them yet

Maybe try XBMC.. that worked pretty well with the box from 3view.

 

[Ubik]

Can anyone confirm if the Foxy utility still works with the new firmware?

Also, it was implied on MyHumax.org that the iPlayer UI might be faster with this release. Does anyone know if this is true?

( http://myhumax.org/forum/topic/humax-tv-portal/page/3 #17)

I'm not sure if I'd be in a hurry to upgrade if we lose the ability to archive the HD content.

 

[fenlander]

I've just been trying the Media Server with XBMC (having failed with WMP). I managed to connect to the server OK and content is detected. I can play SD files recorded on the Hummy, also imported .avi and .mpg files. HD files - both Hummy .ts files and imported .mkv files do NOT play. It makes no difference whether or not the Enc flag has been cleared with Foxy.

In fact, HD .ts files do not appear at all in the media listings. .mkv files are listed, but do not play. A 720p .avi file I added was not listed, though other .avi files are visible.

Foxy still works - at least, it clears the Enc flag, though I haven't actually transferred a file with USB to check that it is properly decoded.

 

[sgp]

Also, it was implied on MyHumax.org that the iPlayer UI might be faster with this release. Does anyone know if this is true?

Just tried the new firmware on the HD-FOX and the Portal (still labelled as Beta) speed on all of the menus is much, much improved. It's actually quite usable now...

 

[Drutt]

Just tried the new firmware on the HD-FOX and the Portal (still labelled as Beta) speed on all of the menus is much, much improved. It's actually quite usable now...

Thats good news - it was pretty much unusable before. Is the Media server available on the HD? Is suspect it is HDR only

Steve

 

[MattC]

I've just been trying the Media Server with XBMC (having failed with WMP). I managed to connect to the server OK and content is detected. I can play SD files recorded on the Hummy, also imported .avi and .mpg files. HD files - both Hummy .ts files and imported .mkv files do NOT play.

Interesting. I'd not even considered the fact that you might be able to play other media that you'd imported.. maybe Humax hadn't either It's a massive shame that HD content won't play back, but I guess at least SD is okay for now.. I just hope it gets included at a later date. From what I remember, the box by 3view allows HD playback.. it also handles subtitles embedded in the stream. There are screenshots of it working in this article;

http://3viewer.elementfx.com/index....t&view=article&id=49:accessing-3view-via-xbmc

 

[sgp]

Thats good news - it was pretty much unusable before. Is the Media server available on the HD? Is suspect it is HDR only

Not sure on media server, don't have a disk attached to my HD as I still use a trusty 750GB 9200T for main PVR functionality.

I may be just taken aback now, but I stream via uPNP on a remote MediaTomb, and I think this is a *little* snappier on these menus and startup too..

 

[bixieupnorth]

cant see download on that link, has it been removed??

 

[af123]

No, but there isn't a direct download link from the news page - try http://beta.humaxonline.co.uk/freeview-hd-t2

 

[bixieupnorth]

thanks for that af

 

[MattC]

I hate that damn pause at 79% ...... always makes me think the box has been bricked

 

[bixieupnorth]

for anyone whos stuck, like i always seem to be every time theres a firmware over usb, heres the link to a "how to" page

http://www.humaxdigital.com/uk/support/downloadcenter_model_tool.aspx?category_seq=182